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Cecile Charney

Cecile Charney

West Warwick,RI

Summary

Devoted Clinical Nurse Educator bringing proven skills in training and mentoring nursing staff. Well-versed in clinical skills and teaching techniques. Offers expert judgment and employee assessment abilities. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.

Work History

Clinical Nurse Educator

Bayada Home Health Care
Foxborough, MA
02.2008 - Current
  • Conducted one-on-one training sessions with nurses to ensure competency in medical practices
  • Advised nursing staff on best practices for providing safe, high quality patient care.
  • Coached nurses during their transition from nurse residency status to professional practice.
  • Attended conferences and seminars related to current trends in clinical nursing education.
  • Assessed new nursing staff with fair and consistent evaluation tools to determine knowledge and quality of care delivery.
  • Managed and monitored onboarding process for nursing staff, encompassing new employee orientation and scheduling.
  • Helped residents achieve program goals and increase independence.
  • Headed onboarding process for over 50 nursing staff, encompassing new-hire orientation and scheduling.

Clinical Supervisor/Field Nurse

Homefront Health Care
Providence, RI
08.2001 - 02.2008
  • Monitored and supervised clinical staff to ensure quality of care is met in accordance with established standards.
  • Conducted performance evaluations of staff members in order to provide feedback on their job performance.
  • Supervised and evaluated home care staff in accordance with organizational policies and procedures.
  • Ensured compliance with applicable local, state and federal laws and regulations concerning homecare services.

Health Coordinator for Head Start

Tri-Town Head Start
Johnston, RI
08.2001 - 04.2006
  • Developed and implemented health education programs for a variety of audiences.
  • Assisted with the coordination of health screenings and assessments in the community.
  • Provided guidance and resources on health related topics to individuals and families.
  • Coordinated outreach activities such as health fairs, home visits.
  • Educated staff members on evidence-based practices related to public health initiatives.
  • Attended meetings with local government officials and stakeholders regarding public health issues in the area.

Long Term Care Facility Unit Nurse

Cortland Place
Greenville, RI
07.1998 - 07.2001
  • Developed and implemented individualized care plans for long-term care clients.
  • Ensured compliance with regulations related to Long-Term Care Case Management.
  • Attended meetings, trainings, workshops related to long-term care case management practices.
  • Collaborated with other professionals to assess client needs.
  • Transported patients safely to social activities and doctors appointments.
  • Administered medication to patients according to strict schedules.

Charge Nurse-Floor Nurse

Miriam Hospital
Providence, RI
10.1992 - 07.1998
  • Evaluated patient outcomes against established standards of care.
  • Coordinated communication between physicians and other healthcare professionals regarding patient care.
  • Assisted with admission and discharge planning for assigned patients.
  • Served as a preceptor for new nurses by providing orientation to unit policies and procedures, coaching on clinical skills, and mentoring on professional development issues.
  • Responded quickly to emergent situations such as cardiac arrest or respiratory distress.
  • Delegated tasks appropriately among staff members according to their qualifications.
  • Managed staffing levels within the unit while ensuring optimal levels of patient care.
  • Provided direct patient care, including assessments and treatments, to a variety of patients.
  • Monitored vital signs, medication administration, and fluid balance for assigned patients.
  • Built and maintained strong working relationships between nursing department and other disciplines.
  • Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
  • Supported physicians and consultants with tests and procedures.
  • Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
  • Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
  • Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
  • Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Bay Path University
Longmeadow, MA
05.2018

Associate of Science - Nursing

Community College of Rhode Island
Lincoln
05.1992

Skills

  • Mentoring
  • Safety Measures
  • Curriculum Development
  • Performing Physical Assessments
  • Clinical Supervision
  • Leadership and Mentoring Abilities
  • Operating Simulation Equipment
  • Clinical Evaluation
  • Curriculum Planning

Timeline

Clinical Nurse Educator

Bayada Home Health Care
02.2008 - Current

Clinical Supervisor/Field Nurse

Homefront Health Care
08.2001 - 02.2008

Health Coordinator for Head Start

Tri-Town Head Start
08.2001 - 04.2006

Long Term Care Facility Unit Nurse

Cortland Place
07.1998 - 07.2001

Charge Nurse-Floor Nurse

Miriam Hospital
10.1992 - 07.1998

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Bay Path University

Associate of Science - Nursing

Community College of Rhode Island

Overview

31
31
years of professional experience
Cecile Charney