Administrative Director of Critical Care and Emergency Services
Bon Secours, St, Francis Medical Center
01.2022 - Current
As The Administrative Director, I serve as a professional role model, leader, mentor, and clinical resource/educator for nurses and other members of the health care team
Focus is to drive quality and safety metrics to enhance patient safety and experience
Served as project manager to open facilities and intra-hospital departments (Chester Emergency Center, ICU-creating 12 additional beds, IMCU- creating 15 additional beds
Led projects from beginning to opening of those departments
Piloted and headed several evidence-based projects to support and align nursing goals with patient outcomes
Provided leadership development for Directors and Clinical Coordinators on a continuous basis
Served as Administrator on Call on a continual 24/7 rotation when needed to support the organization and provide guidance on multiple platforms
Served as Executive sponsor for Market Patient Experience Committee for Inpatient and Emergency Room
Created and governed monthly synergy meeting involving 3 Emergency sites that was in my span of control
Supported shared governance and the magnet principles
Director of Cardiac Neuro East and West
Central Florida Regional Hospital
Sanford, USA
01.2017 - 01.2022
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Awarded Director of the Year Award for 2020
Implemented Licensed Practical Nurses in the clinical care setting
In charge of the COVID unit for Cardiac/Med Surgical patient population
Promote a belief in patient-centered care focusing on quality and safety
Confidently manage the delivery of high quality and safe nursing care for both a 47 bed cardiac neuro unit and a 26 bed cardiac neuro unit
Mentor new clinical leaders to ensure a smooth transition into their new roles
Selected to represent facility for Nursing and Leadership Council
Selected to represent facility for Council Meeting Council
Active member of advisory board for Keiser University
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Nursing Manager Cardio Neuro
Oviedo Medical Center
Oviedo, USA
01.2016 - 01.2017
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Maintained daily nursing operations by initiating, coordinating, and enforcing personnel policies and procedures
Reinforcement, coaching, and validating of (AIDET, SBAR-T, and hourly rounding)
Performing all evaluations, and disciplinary action if needed
Performing daily nurse leader rounds on unit
Performs service recovery if necessary
Involving staff in patient experience initiatives and 2x2’s
Assuring quality of care by developing and interpreting hospital philosophies and standards of care; enforcing adherence to state board of nursing and state nurse practice act requirements and to other governing agency regulations; measuring health outcomes against standards
Maintain nursing staff by recruiting, selecting, orienting, and training healthcare team
Maintain nursing staff job results by coaching, counseling, and disciplining employees, planning, monitoring, and appraising job results
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Nursing Supervisor
Central Florida Regional Hospital
Sanford, USA
01.2011 - 01.2016
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Provided leadership expertise in the management of patient care, supervising staff, and providing clinical guidance
Performed nursing leadership rounds for different departments throughout hospital
Increased experience in customer recovery
Interpreted and implemented established hospital and departmental policies and procedures
Ensured the delivery of safe, quality patient and family centered care based on the mission, vision, and values of Central Florida Regional Hospital and Hospital Corporation of America
Coordinated of staff for nursing units throughout facility
Coordinated surgical cases
Played an important role as preceptor for new hires
Facilitated throughput and ensured proper patient placement
Assisted patients, families and doctors with conflict resolution
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Registered Nurse- ICU
Florida Hospital Fish Memorial
Orange City, USA
01.2008 - 01.2011
Performed assessment, and coordination of care for critical care patients
Supported a compassionate and therapeutic environment for patients and families
Acted as a patient advocate
Interpreted diagnostic tests
Served as preceptor for new-hires
Served as founding member of first Unit Practice Council for ICU
Served as Super-user for the implementation of Computerized Physician Order Entry
Rounding Nurse
Pulmonary Practice Associates
Orange City, USA
01.2008 - 01.2009
Collected and interpreted data of pulmonary patients
Reported findings to Physician
Performed physical assessments of the pulmonary patient
Assisted doctor with procedures
Wrote orders under the direction of Physician
Flight Attendant
JetBlue Airways
Long Island City, USA
01.2001 - 01.2008
Responsible for safety and quality
Responsible for delivering high-quality customer care and service
Responsible for concise communication with passengers and flight crew
Proficient in adhering to Federal Aviation Administration guidelines
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Central Florida Regional Hospital
Sanford, USA
01.2000 - 01.2008
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Provided treatment and management of patients with pulmonary disorders
Served as a preceptor for new hires
Proficient in intubation and airway management of adults, children, and newborns
Proficient in ventilator management and BIPAP
Inserted and managed arterial lines
Interpreted arterial blood gases
Delivered pulmonary medications via nebulizers and inhalers
Performed and interpreted bedside pulmonary function testing
Performed stress tests with Cardiologist
Operated, setup, and managed intra-aortic balloon pump
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Administrative Director of Critical Care and Emergency Services
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