Courtney Barlow
Dupo,IL
Summary
Experienced with patient care, critical thinking, and effective communication. Utilizes medical knowledge to support patient recovery and manage complex conditions. Strong understanding of healthcare protocols and compassionate care delivery.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Float Pool RN
SSM St. Clare Hospital
Fenton, MO
05.2023 - Current
- Administered medications and monitored vital signs to ensure patient safety and comfort.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans for optimal patient outcomes.
- Educated patients and families on health management strategies, enhancing understanding of treatment protocols.
- Implemented evidence-based practices to improve patient care quality and streamline nursing workflows.
- Mentored junior nursing staff, promoting professional development and adherence to best practices in patient care.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments to identify patient needs, driving targeted interventions and evaluations.
Patient Safety and Quality Improvement Specialist.
Memorial Hospital, Belleville and Shiloh IL
Belleville and Shiloh, IL
06.2019 - 05.2023
- Provides consultation for Performance improvement.
- Knowledge of quality management methodologies, performance improvement principles and designs.
- Collaborate with hospitals in the development and implementation of established action plans, clinical protocols and surveillance strategies.
- Collaborates with multidisciplinary team on problem identification and resolution, with action plans and monitoring.
- Ability to interact and create action plans and monitoring strategies with multidisciplinary team members.
- Coordinate with team members to streamline quality practices, improve operational efficiency and provide ongoing training and education.
House Supervisor (RN-BSN) – Nursing Administration
Memorial Hospital, Belleville IL
Belleville, IL
12.2016 - 06.2019
- Charge of supervising all nursing services provided throughout the hospital. Responsible for managing staff, overseeing patient care and ensuring adherence to established policies and procedures.
- Providing administrative leadership level of nursing services on weekends, holidays, and nights.
- Completes patient care requirements by scheduling and assigning nursing and staff; following up on work results.
- Maintains a cooperative relationship among health care teams by communicating information; responding to requests; building rapport; participating in team problem-solving methods.
- Ensures operation of medical and administrative equipment by verifying emergency equipment availability; completing preventive maintenance requirements; following manufacturer's instructions; troubleshooting malfunctions; and calling for repairs.
- Provides information to patients and health care team by answering questions and requests.
Registered Nurse (RN-BSN) - Float Pool
Memorial Hospital, Belleville IL
Belleville, IL
10.2012 - 06.2019
- Experience in obstetrics, telemetry, orthopedics, oncology, long-term care, medical surgical, emergency department and intermediate care unit.
- Relief Charge RN on units in need.
- Graduate of the new graduate residency program.
Education
Masters of Science of Nursing - Family Nurse Practitioner
Chamberlain College of Nursing
Maryland Heights, MO12.2017
Bachelors of Science in Nursing -
Chamberlain College of Nursing
Maryland Heights, MO09.2012
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Strong clinical judgment
- Telemetry monitoring
- Family education
- Discharge planning
- Team coordination
- EMR / EHR
- High level of autonomy
- Treatment Planning
- Patient education and counseling
- Patient and family advocacy
Certification
- Basic Life Support Current
- ACLS Current
- American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Current Certification Number: F04180464
- State of Missouri Nursing License Current-2/28/2027 License Number: 2019003798
Timeline
Float Pool RN
SSM St. Clare Hospital
05.2023 - Current
Patient Safety and Quality Improvement Specialist.
Memorial Hospital, Belleville and Shiloh IL
06.2019 - 05.2023
House Supervisor (RN-BSN) – Nursing Administration
Memorial Hospital, Belleville IL
12.2016 - 06.2019
Registered Nurse (RN-BSN) - Float Pool
Memorial Hospital, Belleville IL
10.2012 - 06.2019
Masters of Science of Nursing - Family Nurse Practitioner
Chamberlain College of Nursing
Bachelors of Science in Nursing -
Chamberlain College of Nursing