Connie Green
Kansas City,Missouri
Summary
Dynamic Nurse Director with extensive experience at North Kansas City Hospital, excelling in project management and strategic decision-making. Spearheaded the implementation of telemetry in oncology and facilitated the COVID MAB clinic launch. Renowned for enhancing patient outcomes through effective interdisciplinary collaboration and team development, ensuring a culture of professionalism and dependability.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nurse Director Oncology/Medical-Surgical Unit
North Kansas City Hospital
North Kansas City, Missouri
08.2007 - Current
- Nursing leader of a 40-bed inpatient oncology, telemetry, and medical-surgical unit, along with oncology and breast care nurse navigators, oncology research, and genetics.
- Implemented an outpatient treatment center, growing it from 13 daily patients to an average of 45 patients a day; opened a second location at Gashland for patient treatment. Collaborated with the pharmacy for efficiencies and fiscal responsibility.
- Developed and implemented oncology telemetry for inpatients, conducted staff training and competencies in cardiac care, EKG, and ACLS training.
- Facilitated the development and day-to-day operations of the COVID Monoclonal Antibodies clinic to meet the community's needs. Treated 850 community patients.
- Handle all day-to-day operations, including patient experience, service recovery, staff resource management, and monitoring department financial guidelines.
- Development and implementation of many quality improvement projects within the nursing division and oncology practice.
- Consistently promoting a positive professional image through coaching, role modeling, continuing education, professional development, and professional practice.
- Excellent working relationships with medical staff from all practice areas. Development of new policies, protocols, processes, and implementation of new medical procedures and care guidelines.
- Responsible for meeting Commission on Cancer standards for the survivorship program, navigation, program goals, staff education, and addressing barriers to care.
Registered Nurse Oncology/Medical/Surgical Inpatient Nursing & Clinical Process Improvement Care Manager
Heartland Regional Medical Center
Saint Joseph, Missouri
01.1999 - 08.2007
- Provided quality patient care, collaborated with physicians, managers, and ancillary staff for positive patient outcomes.
- Contributed to process improvement projects and patient satisfaction through participation on a multitude of interdisciplinary committees.
- Developed unit-based education new computer documentation for chemotherapy administration.
Education
Masters of Science - Nursing Administration
University of Missouri-Kansas City
Kansas City, Missouri12-2005
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Missouri Western State University
Saint Joseph, MO12.1998
Skills
- Strong verbal and written communication
- Strong attention to detail
- Process improvement
- Strategic decision-making
- Effective change implementation
- Strong work ethic
- Team leadership
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
Accomplishments
- Podium Presentation: Mobility as Medicine
- Oncology Congress Poster Presentation: Disruptive Environment
- Magnetizing KC Podium Presentation: Disruptive Environment
- Sigma Theta Tau International Poster Presentation: Noise Reduction
- Developed and implemented the Breast Care Nurse Navigator Program
- Leadership Liaison Quality Council
- Developed the Good Catch Award
- Missouri Western State University Masters Program Advisory Board
- University of Central Missouri Advisory Council
- Missouri Nurses Association (MONA) Direct Care Nurses Leadership Academy
- Partnership with MidAmerica Nazarene University (MNU) for BSN to MSN Program
- Implemented C.A.R.E Channel
Volunteer Experience
- Advancement Chair, Troop 314 Boy Scouts of America
- Beverage Coordinator, Chip in for Charity
- Co-Chair, Free to Breathe Stair Climb, American Lung Association
- Lead Volunteer, Glow All Out
Certification
- Oncology Certified Nurse (OCN)
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
- Six Sigma Green Belt
Professional Organizations
Missouri Organization of Nurse Leaders (MONL)
Oncology Nursing Society (ONS) Greater Kansas City Chapter and National.
Timeline
Nurse Director Oncology/Medical-Surgical Unit
North Kansas City Hospital
08.2007 - Current
Registered Nurse Oncology/Medical/Surgical Inpatient Nursing & Clinical Process Improvement Care Manager
Heartland Regional Medical Center
01.1999 - 08.2007
Masters of Science - Nursing Administration
University of Missouri-Kansas City
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Missouri Western State University
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