Chelsea Harrison
Hope,AR
Summary
Experienced RN, BSN Clinical Supervisor skilled in patient assessment, care coordination, and team collaboration. Enhances patient outcomes through clinical judgment and staff training. Builds strong relationships with patients, families, and coworkers while effectively managing time and prioritizing tasks.
Overview
1
1
Certification
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
RN, BSN Clinical Supervisor
Heritage Hospice
Texarkana, Texas
03.2015 - Current
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to formulate comprehensive care strategies.
- Conducted assessments to identify patient needs and prioritize care effectively.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, chaplains, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
- Evaluated effectiveness of interventions through ongoing assessment of patient responses.
- Managed patient records through electronic health record systems, ensuring accuracy and compliance with regulatory standards.
- Trained new nursing staff on hospice care protocols, fostering adherence to best practices for improved patient outcomes.
- Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes, streamlining coordination of related paperwork for timely patient transitions.
- Provided emotional support and comfort to families during difficult times.
- Counseled patients regarding medication side effects or lifestyle changes necessary for improved health outcomes.
- Collected lab specimens, ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests and lab results.
- Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient care plans.
- Ensured compliance with standards of professional practice as well as state and federal regulations related to health care delivery services.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment.
- Supervised clinical staff to ensure high-quality patient care standards.
- Reviewed and approved documentation to maintain compliance with regulatory standards.
- Provided direct supervision of clinical staff, including orientation, training and development of employees.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
RN Cardiac nurse on step down unit
St. Michael's
Texarkana, TX
06.2011 - 03.2015
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
- Administered medications and treatments, ensuring adherence to care plans and monitoring for patient responses.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported any changes to medical staff.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare team to create and implement individualized treatment plans, enhancing patient outcomes.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Educated patients and families on effective health management and discharge procedures, promoting understanding and compliance.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during critical situations.
- Maintained a safe environment for all patients by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Maintained accurate patient records in electronic health systems for compliance.
- Documented patient progress notes accurately and efficiently in the electronic medical record system.
- Evaluated effectiveness of interventions through ongoing assessment of patient responses.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to develop patient-centered care strategies.
- Assisted in the coordination of patient admissions and discharges efficiently.
- Participated in staff training sessions to enhance nursing practices and protocols.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Arkansas
Fayetteville, AR05-2011
Skills
- Care coordination
- Medication management
- Patient care planning
- Documentation and charting
- Regulatory compliance
- Patient safety protocols
- Clinical leadership
- Staff supervision
- Precepting
- Time optimization
- Team collaboration
- Critical thinking
- Problem solving
- Hospice care
- Patient support
- Patient assessment
Certification
- BLS
Accomplishments
- Attended Cleveland Clinic Cardiac Conference in 2014
Timeline
RN, BSN Clinical Supervisor
Heritage Hospice
03.2015 - Current
RN Cardiac nurse on step down unit
St. Michael's
06.2011 - 03.2015
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Arkansas