Daniel Brown
Registered Nurse
Amsterdam
Summary
Dynamic Registered Nurse and Nurse Manager at St. Peter’s Hospital, skilled in wound care and patient management. Championed quality improvement initiatives, enhancing patient satisfaction and fostering a culture of safety. Adept at care planning and mentoring staff, driving professional growth while ensuring compliance with industry standards.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
St. Peter’s Hospital
06.2001
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
Nurse Manager
St. Peter’s Hospital
10.2023 - Current
- Coordinated and implemented in-service educational programs focusing on safety and adherence to protocols.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans for patients with complex needs.
- Conducted performance evaluations and provided constructive feedback to support professional growth of nursing staff members.
- Evaluated skills of nursing personnel and verified staff certifications for validity.
- Ensured regulatory compliance by maintaining accurate records and staying up-to-date on industry standards.
- Advocated for patients'' rights and ethical considerations in all aspects of care delivery.
- Monitored clinical outcomes closely, identifying areas for improvement and implementing corrective actions.
- Fostered improvement in staff development, personnel training, and standards of patient care.
- Promoted a culture of safety within the department, conducting regular risk assessments and addressing potential hazards promptly.
- Developed and implemented quality improvement initiatives to provide best possible patient care and identify and address areas of concern.
- Established strong relationships with patients'' families, providing support and education throughout the treatment process.
- Championed continuous learning among staff members, organizing regular educational workshops and seminars.
- Improved patient satisfaction scores by fostering a team-oriented environment among nursing staff.
- Coordinated staffing resources during times of high patient acuity or census fluctuations to maintain optimal nurse-to-patient ratios.
- Promoted professional development opportunities to encourage nurses to pursue continuous training.
- Supervised, directed, and motivated high-quality performance from nursing staff.
- Investigated and independently resolved complaints from staff, physicians, and patients by leveraging clinical judgment and unit management expertise.
- Established and continuously optimized unit schedules and individual work assignments.
- Served as a key point of contact between nursing staff, physicians, administration, and other healthcare professionals.
- Fostered open communication among nurses through regular team meetings, promoting collaboration and shared decisionmaking.
- Implemented infection control measures, resulting in reduced incidence of hospital-acquired infections.
- Oversaw infection control procedures to protect patients from infections and keep nursing departments compliant with state regulations.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Managed staff scheduling and time off to adequately staff nursing floors and allow nurses earned time off.
Team Leader
St.Peter’s Hospital
04.2015 - 09.2023
- Set performance expectations for the team, monitoring progress towards goals and providing constructive feedback as needed.
- Developed team members'' skills through targeted coaching sessions, resulting in improved individual performance.
- Enhanced team productivity by implementing efficient work processes and regularly reviewing performance metrics.
- Mentored junior staff members, helping them develop their leadership potential and advance in their careers.
- Established open and professional relationships with team members to achieve quick resolutions for various issues.
- Collaborated with other department leaders to establish shared goals and ensure alignment across teams.
- Maintained an inclusive and diverse team culture, promoting respect and understanding among all members.
- Promoted culture of continuous improvement by encouraging feedback from all organizational levels and implementing actionable changes.
- Assisted in recruitment to build team of top performers.
- Facilitated decision-making processes within group through open dialogue and consensus-building techniques.
- Organized professional development workshops, contributing to ongoing growth and expertise of team.
- Oversaw quality control measures, maintaining high standards for all project outputs.
- Motivated team members to surpass their targets, recognizing and rewarding their achievements.
- Led by example, demonstrating commitment and professionalism that inspired team members to excel.
- Evaluated staff performance and provided coaching to address inefficiencies.
- Educated staff on organizational mission and goals to help employees achieve success.
- Maintained overall safe work environment with employee training programs and enforcement of safety procedures.
Tank Commander
United States
08.1991 - 02.2002
Department Secretary
St. Peter's Hospital
10.1996 - 06.2001
- Greeted incoming visitors and customers professionally and provided friendly, knowledgeable assistance.
- Responded to inquiries from callers seeking information.
- Kept reception area clean and neat to give visitors positive first impression.
- Provided clerical support to company employees by copying, faxing, and filing documents.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Capella University
Minneota, MN 05.2001 -
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Maria College
Albany, NY 05.2001 -
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Hudson Valley Community College
Troy, New York, NY 05.2001 -
Skills
Wound care
Patient management
Care planning
Medication and IV administration
Certified Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse
Certified Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse 2019
Timeline
Nurse Manager
St. Peter’s Hospital
10.2023 - Current
Team Leader
St.Peter’s Hospital
04.2015 - 09.2023
Registered Nurse
St. Peter’s Hospital
06.2001
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Capella University
05.2001 -
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Maria College
05.2001 -
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Hudson Valley Community College
05.2001 -
Department Secretary
St. Peter's Hospital
10.1996 - 06.2001
Tank Commander
United States
08.1991 - 02.2002