Celena Savard

Registered Nurse

Sentara Norfolk General Hospital

10.2022 - Current

Sustained quality standards by performing routine medication audits and upholding internal and industry best practices.
Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
Oversaw delivery of care for patients on medical-surgical unit, providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments and supervising team comprised of nurses, LPNs, technicians, and unit clerks.
Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
Investigated and resolved issues affecting hospital operations and patient care.
Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, and other conditions.
Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
Promoted a culture of safety within the healthcare facility by participating in quality improvement initiatives, identifying potential hazards, and advocating for best practices in nursing care delivery.
Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
Facilitated patient transitions between different levels of care, ensuring continuity of services and minimizing disruptions in treatment plans.
Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
Reduced hospital readmissions through effective discharge planning, patient education, and follow-up care coordination.
Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
Provided support for patients'' families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as a liaison between the healthcare team and loved ones.
Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.

Summary

Overview

Work History

Registered Nurse

Education

Master of Science - Nursing Practice

Associate of Science - Nursing Practice

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Registered Nurse

Master of Science - Nursing Practice

Associate of Science - Nursing Practice

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