Dynamic Clinical Nurse Supervisor with extensive experience at WakeMed, excelling in staff supervision and clinical education. Proven track record in enhancing patient care standards and regulatory compliance. Skilled in performance evaluation and emergency response, fostering professional development while ensuring high-quality care in fast-paced environments. Strong leadership and mentorship abilities drive team success.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Nurse Supervisor/Clinical Nurse Educator
WakeMed Children's Emergency Department
Raleigh, NC
09.2022 - Current
Assist manager in Level One 22 bed Pediatric Emergency Department
Ensured quality of care by supervising clinical staff in accordance with established standards.
Coordinated staffing schedules among nursing personnel based on dynamic shift requirements.
Conducted evaluations of staff performance, providing targeted feedback to enhance competency.
Maintained compliance with regulatory bodies to secure operational integrity.
Guided new nurses through mentorship on unit-specific policies and procedures.
Offered strong leadership and counsel to nursing staff to address concerns effectively.
Managed hiring, training, and development initiatives for nursing teams.
Clinical Nurse Supervisor/Clinical Nurse Educator
WakeMed Adult Emergency Department
Raleigh, NC
08.2020 - 09.2022
Supervised nursing personnel in 88-bed Emergency Department to uphold patient care standards.
Developed and arranged continuing education opportunities for staff to increase knowledge and skills.
Collaborated with management team to implement best practices for enhanced staff education.
Conducted performance evaluations to deliver constructive feedback on job performance.
Provided leadership and guidance to nursing staff, fostering professional development.
Coordinated staffing schedules to address changing needs across shifts.
Registered Nurse
WakeMed Children's Emergency Department
Raleigh, NC
07.2016 - 08.2020
Delivered comprehensive patient care through effective implementation of care plans in Level One Pediatric Emergency Department.
Assessed, planned, implemented, and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
Monitored vital signs, administered injections, and assisted with medical procedures.
Collaborated with healthcare professionals to develop tailored treatment plans for each patient.
Counseled patients on medication side effects and necessary lifestyle changes for optimal health.
Maintained a safe environment by adhering to infection control policies and regulatory guidelines.
Provided emotional support to families during challenging circumstances.
Utilized critical thinking to quickly assess and respond to clinical situations.
Clinical Nurse Supervisor Neonatal Intensive Care
Crouse Irving Memorial Hospital
Syracuse, NY
07.2013 - 07.2016
Supervised staff to assess, plan, coordinate, and evaluate daily unit operations.
Assisted NICU manager in ensuring compliance with professional and regulatory standards.
Managed hiring, scheduling, payroll, audits, evaluations, discipline, education, and terminations.
Provided skilled nursing care for critically and non-critically ill newborns in Level 4 Neonatal ICU with over 7,000 annual births.
Maintained a safe environment conducive to developmental growth of neonates.
Educated families on special care procedures and served as liaison for patients and families.
Registered Nurse, Float Pool
Upstate Golisano Children's Hospital
Syracuse, NY
09.2014 - 03.2016
Responsible for providing skilled nursing care for critically and non-critically ill pediatric patients.
Float to multiple pediatric units: Pediatric Emergency, PICU, Pediatric Surgical Unit, maintaining safe, therapeutic care.
Registered Nurse Pediatric Emergency Department
WakeMed
Raleigh, NC
03.2009 - 07.2013
Responsible for providing total comprehensive nursing to patients and their families through the implementation of a plan of care in the Level One Pediatric Emergency Department.
Served as Charge Nurse, Level I Trauma Nurse, Decontamination Unit Team Member, Children's Emergency Core Team member, and Schedule Committee member.
Registered Nurse Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
WakeMed
Raleigh, NC
03.2006 - 03.2009
Responsible for providing skilled nursing care for critically and non-critically ill newborns in a Level 3 Neonatal ICU.
Educate families on special care procedures.
Liaison and advocate. Served as Charge Nurse, Float Nurse, member of the Neonatal Resuscitation Team, and on the Schedule Committee.
Registered Nurse Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
Pitt County Memorial Hospital
Greenville, NC
07.2004 - 03.2006
Responsible for providing skilled nursing care to critically and non-critically ill newborns in a Level 4 Neonatal ICU.
Educate families
Liaison and advocate. Served as a Staff Nurse, on the Neonatal Resuscitation Team, and as a Float Nurse.
Registered Nurse Pediatrics
Rainbow Babies And Children's Hospital
Cleveland, OH
06.1997 - 07.2004
Responsible for providing skilled nursing care to pediatric patients in a 244-bed children's hospital.
Provided care to patients with tracheostomies (ventilator and non-ventilator dependent), post-op patients of neurosurgery, orthopedics, ENT, and general pediatric surgery.
Provided care to patients pre- and post-kidney transplant, peritoneal and hemodialysis; trauma patients, burns, and burn dressings; VP shunts (internalized and externalized), seizures; NICU, PICU, hematology, and oncology; abuse evaluation/investigations; care of patients with acute and chronic respiratory lung disease.
Served as Charge Nurse, Staff Nurse, Float Nurse, Preceptor Program, and Time Council.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Kent State University
Kent, OH
12-1998
Skills
Staff supervision
Clinical education
Regulatory compliance
Performance evaluation
Patient care standards
Emergency response
Accomplishments
WakeMed Pyramid Society Winner 2020
Certification
State of North Carolina Registered Nurse License #198122 (Active)
Board Certified Pediatric Nurse
TNCC, ENPC, PALS, ACLS, BLS, ATCN
Affiliations
I enjoy being involved in my children's lives. I love to travel and experience the outdoors. I love horseback riding with my daughter and watching my son play hockey. I love watching hockey (Go Carolina Hurricanes!) and both Summer and Winter Olympics. I enjoy swimming, playing volleyball, and my new like is pickleball. I enjoy listening to music, dancing, and reading a good book.
Travel Registered Nurse, Pediatric ER at WakeMed Children's Emergency DepartmentTravel Registered Nurse, Pediatric ER at WakeMed Children's Emergency Department
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