Catherine Bach
Bridgeport,WV
Summary
Accomplished Interim Nurse Manager at United Hospital Center, adept in staff supervision and critical thinking, significantly enhanced patient care quality. Excelled in department management and staff leadership, fostering a culture of performance improvement and effective conflict management. Demonstrated exceptional ability in direct patient care and workload management, driving notable advancements in healthcare delivery.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Interim Nurse Manager - PACU
United Hospital Center
06.2024 - Current
- Led staff meetings to keep team informed of departmental changes and provide opportunities for nurses to share ideas and concerns.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Managed budgets and controlled costs, achieving financial targets without compromising patient care quality.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans for patients with complex needs.
- Managed staff scheduling and time off to adequately staff nursing floors and allow nurses earned time off.
- Supervised, directed, and motivated high-quality performance from nursing staff.
- Fostered open communication among nurses through regular team meetings, promoting collaboration and shared decisionmaking.
- Served as a key point of contact between nursing staff, physicians, administration, and other healthcare professionals.
- Established and continuously optimized unit schedules and individual work assignments.
Team Lead - PACU
United Hospital Center
06.2022 - 06.2024
- Trained new team members by relaying information on company procedures and safety requirements.
- Promoted a positive work environment by fostering teamwork, open communication, and employee recognition initiatives.
- Served as a role model for the team by demonstrating commitment to excellence, professionalism, and adherence to company values at all times.
- Coached team members in techniques necessary to complete job tasks.
- Collaborated with other department leads to streamline workflows, improve interdepartmental coordination, and achieve business goals collectively.
- Influenced positive change within the organization through strategic thinking, innovation, problem-solving abilities, and consistent leadership style.
Staff Nurse - PACU
United Hospital Center
08.2021 - Current
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Developed strong rapport with patients and families, fostering trust and open communication during challenging times.
- Collaborated with physicians, pharmacists and therapists to deliver quality, evidence-based care.
- Demonstrated excellent time management skills while juggling multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Acted as a patient advocate, ensuring their needs were met and their rights protected throughout their healthcare journey.
- Mentored new nursing staff, supporting their professional growth and development.
- Precepted student nurses and oriented new hires, providing guidance and mentorship when teaching on hospital policies, emergency procedures, and nursing best practices.
- Provided exceptional post-operative care, reducing recovery times and complications for surgical patients.
- Participated in hospital committees to recommend quality improvement initiatives.
RN, Emergency Department
United Hospital Center
05.2014 - 08.2021
- Participated in ongoing education programs to maintain knowledge of best practices for emergency nursing care.
- Assisted physicians with complex diagnostic procedures, including lumbar punctures, central line placements, chest tube insertion, among others.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans for diverse patient populations.
- Enhanced patient outcomes by providing high-quality, compassionate care in a fast-paced emergency department setting.
- Utilized strong critical thinking skills to rapidly assess patients'' conditions during high-stress situations while remaining calm under pressure.
- Demonstrated proficiency in performing emergency procedures such as wound care, IV insertion, ECG interpretation, and life-saving interventions following ACLS guidelines.
- Served as a preceptor for new nursing staff, fostering professional development and enhancing clinical skills.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Fairmont State University
Fairmont, WV05.2017
Associate of Science - Nursing
Fairmont State University
Fairmont, WV05.2015
Associate of Applied Science - Emergency Medical Services
Pierpont Community And Technical College
Fairmont, WV12.2010
Master of Science - Exercise Physiology
Marshall University
Huntington, WV05.2002
Bachelor of Science - Sports Medicine
Marietta College
Marietta, OH05.1999
Skills
- Staff Supervision
- Quality Improvement
- Critical Thinking
- Department management
- Staff Leadership
- Conflict Management
- Direct Patient Care
- Performance Improvement
- Task Delegation
- Workload Management
- Delegation and Motivation
Certification
- Certified Emergency Nurse, Board of Certification for Emergency Nurses - December 2019-Current
- Certified Post Anesthesia Nurse, American Board of Perianesthesia Nursing Certification - November 2022-Current
- ACLS Instructor, American Heart Association - 2019-Current
- PALS Instructor, American Heart Association - 2019-Current
- BLS Instructor, American Heart Association - 2019-Current
- ASLS Instructor, American Heart Association - 2024-Current
Timeline
Interim Nurse Manager - PACU
United Hospital Center
06.2024 - Current
Team Lead - PACU
United Hospital Center
06.2022 - 06.2024
Staff Nurse - PACU
United Hospital Center
08.2021 - Current
RN, Emergency Department
United Hospital Center
05.2014 - 08.2021
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Fairmont State University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Fairmont State University
Associate of Applied Science - Emergency Medical Services
Pierpont Community And Technical College
Master of Science - Exercise Physiology
Marshall University
Bachelor of Science - Sports Medicine
Marietta College
- Certified Emergency Nurse, Board of Certification for Emergency Nurses - December 2019-Current
- Certified Post Anesthesia Nurse, American Board of Perianesthesia Nursing Certification - November 2022-Current
- ACLS Instructor, American Heart Association - 2019-Current
- PALS Instructor, American Heart Association - 2019-Current
- BLS Instructor, American Heart Association - 2019-Current
- ASLS Instructor, American Heart Association - 2024-Current
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