
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse with 30 years of diverse experience in Medical/Surgical, Oncology, and Hospice settings. Board Certified Clinical Nurse Specialist in a 130-bed facility, delivering clinical education and training that meets regulatory standards. Expertise in cancer treatment modalities and clinical judgment enhances patient care and nursing education. Focused on developing training initiatives that improve nursing practices and patient outcomes.
Organized and evaluated new graduate RNs in six-week Medical Surgical Fellowship Program according to national guidelines.
Coordinated with interdisciplinary teams to enhance exposure of new graduate nurses to nursing practice.
Tracked progress of new graduate registered nurses, placing them with qualified preceptors for ongoing training during 400-hour orientation.
Collaborated with doctors and registered nurses to develop care plans for optimal patient outcomes.
Organized training programs for over 50 registered nurses to enhance quality of patient care.
Led onboarding processes for new nursing staff, ensuring strict HIPAA compliance.
Conducted educational sessions to meet nursing competencies mandated by practice boards.
Provided health education training to inpatients, promoting informed healthcare decisions.
Delivered hands-on instruction on procedures for experienced and new graduate nurses.
Supported patients using customized teaching tools to improve understanding of care.
Developed patient care plans, including assessments, evaluations, and nursing diagnoses. Assisted patients with multiple chronic diagnoses, including COPD and asthma, and provided education about their treatments. Supported patients with customized patient teaching tools and pathways. Delegated staff nurse duties. Participated in unit based Quality Assurance Program.Ensured efficacy of treatments through monitoring of treatment regimens.Provided treatment within scope of practice as defined by state law. Prepared for HIPAA and JCAHO reviews, ensuring required brochures and pamphlets were available to patients in all clinics.
Clinical Nurse Specialist Association
American Nurses Association
Association of Nurse Practitioners
Oncology Nursing Society
Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society
Alpha Beta Kappa Honor Society