Daniel Staples
Benbrook,TX
Summary
Adaptable medical professional demonstrating expertise and knowledge through 34 years in healthcare roles. Committed to leading highly effective teams to delivering exceptional patient care. Eager to fulfill challenging new role in PICC
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Charge Nurse/Staff Nurse Medical Telemetry Unit
Baylor Scott & White All Saints Medical Center
03.2018 - Current
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
- Conducted daily shift briefs to inform staff of changes in patient care assignments.
- Developed and maintained close relationships with patients and families to facilitate smooth communications, provide encouragement and build trust.
- Optimized patient satisfaction through timely response to concerns and effective communication among staff members.
- Promoted a safe working environment by adhering to infection control policies and regularly reviewing safety protocols.
Staff Nurse Interventional Radiology
Baylor Scott & White All Saints Medical Center
03.2017 - 03.2018
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Assisted physicians with diagnostic procedures, ensuring accurate results for optimal treatment planning.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
Charge Nurse/Staff Nurse Telemetry Unit
Baylor All Saints Medical Center
01.2004 - 03.2017
- Provide quality patient care of medical patients requiring cardiac monitoring due to neurological, renal, or cardiac conditions
- Initiate and monitor vasoactive medications
- Charge unit, directing licensed and unlicensed staff, coordinating patient flow, provide informal unit leadership, provide staff and patient education, and act as liaison for case management staff
- Establish and maintained cooperative working relationships with physicians, ancillary departments, and staff to promote and improve the quality of patient care
- Participate in development and revising departmental policies and procedures
- Assist manager in interviewing prospective employees
Relief Administrative Supervisor/Bed Control Coordinator
Baylor All Saints Medical Center
01.2002 - 04.2004
- Coordinate patient flow and staffing for entire facility
- Responsible for enforcing organizational policies
- Handle emergent situations such as codes and rapid response events
- Respond to patient advocate or physician concerns
- Act as a resource to staff.
Charge Nurse Rehabilitation Unit
Baylor All Saints Medical Center
01.2000 - 01.2004
- Provide direct care to patients on a 16 bed sub-acute rehabilitation unit
- Assist with rehabilitative therapies including physical, occupational, speech, and enterstomal therapies.
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
- Conducted daily shift briefs to inform staff of changes in patient care assignments.
Wound Management Nurse
Baylor All Saints Medical Center
01.2000 - 01.2004
- Provided wound care and skin assessment in an outpatient environment.
- Promoted a safe and comfortable healing environment by addressing patient concerns promptly and professionally.
- Educated patients on disease management, self-care techniques, and wellness strategies to improve long-term health outcomes.
Charge Nurse Skilled Nursing Unit
All Saints Medical Center
01.1991 - 01.2000
- Provide direct patient care, assist in wound care as this unit received patients from the Wound care center that were unable to manage their wounds as outpatients, supervise staff, and assist in discharge planning.
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
- Conducted daily shift briefs to inform staff of changes in patient care assignments.
- Mentored and supervised junior nurses, fostering a supportive and professional work environment.
- Developed and maintained close relationships with patients and families to facilitate smooth communications, provide encouragement and build trust.
- Promoted a safe working environment by adhering to infection control policies and regularly reviewing safety protocols.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to provide quality patient care.
- Monitored nursing care, patient assessment processes, and treatment implementations.
- Served as a liaison between nursing staff, physicians, and management, fostering open communication channels among all parties involved in patient care.
Charge Nurse
Plaza Medical Center
01.1995 - 01.1998
- Provide direct patient care, rehabilitation, completion of minimum data sets, and quality assurance reviews.
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
- Promoted a safe working environment by adhering to infection control policies and regularly reviewing safety protocols.
Rehabilitation Case Manager
American International Health & Rehab Services Inc.
01.1995 - 01.1996
- Provide assessment of claimant injuries and need for follow up with physician and allied health care specialties
- Assessments used to provide timely care of employees that were unable to resolve their claims and receive appropriate care
- Coordination was provided between the claimant, employers, and medical establishment to return to maximum level of function- including, return to work or to obtain case closure with an impairment rating.
Home Care Case Manager
Health South Cityview
01.1994 - 01.1996
- Provide needs assessment, direct patient care, physician coordination, and supervision of unlicensed staff caring for patients in the home setting.
Education
BSN -
Texas Christian University
01.1991
Skills
- Decision-Making
- Clinical Leadership
- Sonosite IVs
- Access & De-access port-a-caths
- Wound & Ostomy Care
- ACLS Certification
- ANCC Certification
Certification
ACLS Certification, current
ANCC Certification in Cardiac-Vascular Nursing, current
Timeline
Charge Nurse/Staff Nurse Medical Telemetry Unit
Baylor Scott & White All Saints Medical Center
03.2018 - Current
Staff Nurse Interventional Radiology
Baylor Scott & White All Saints Medical Center
03.2017 - 03.2018
Charge Nurse/Staff Nurse Telemetry Unit
Baylor All Saints Medical Center
01.2004 - 03.2017
Relief Administrative Supervisor/Bed Control Coordinator
Baylor All Saints Medical Center
01.2002 - 04.2004
Charge Nurse Rehabilitation Unit
Baylor All Saints Medical Center
01.2000 - 01.2004
Wound Management Nurse
Baylor All Saints Medical Center
01.2000 - 01.2004
Charge Nurse
Plaza Medical Center
01.1995 - 01.1998
Rehabilitation Case Manager
American International Health & Rehab Services Inc.
01.1995 - 01.1996
Home Care Case Manager
Health South Cityview
01.1994 - 01.1996
Charge Nurse Skilled Nursing Unit
All Saints Medical Center
01.1991 - 01.2000
BSN -
Texas Christian University