Danielle Briney
Mishawaka,IN
Summary
I am a highly motivated, adaptable, and skilled employee with exceptional interpersonal and problem-solving skills. I am proficient in establishing requirements that meet quality assurance objectives and reporting QA results and project updates to management. My dedication to promoting a high-reliability safety culture has resulted in improved patient outcomes, reduced facility-acquired infections, and mitigated the risk of occupational exposure to infectious diseases. I leverage performance improvement to create safe environments and handle complaints, inquiries, and service questions to meet patients' access needs. I am well-versed in policies, procedures, and standards and always strive to exceed expectations.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Perioperative Charge Nurse
Allied Physicians Surgery Center
South Bend, IN
07.2023 - Current
- Assisted in the development and implementation of departmental policies and procedures.
- Coordinated communication between physicians and other healthcare professionals regarding patient care.
- Evaluated patient outcomes against established standards of care.
- Conducted daily rounds
- I served as a preceptor for new nurses, providing orientation to unit policies and procedures, and coaching on clinical skills
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives to ensure best practice standards were met within the unit setting.
- Implemented safety protocols when administering medications or performing treatments.
- Delegated tasks appropriately among staff members according to their qualifications.
- Responded quickly to emergent situations such as cardiac arrest or respiratory distress.
- Ensured compliance with infection control protocols throughout the facility.
- Managed staffing levels within the unit while ensuring optimal levels of patient care.
- Provided direct patient care, including assessments and treatments, to a variety of patients.
- Coordinated, tasked and supervised nurses and ancillary staff based on staffing requirements.
- Coordinated and performed patient admissions, transfers and discharges.
Registered Nurse – Phase II
Allied Physicians Surgery Center
South Bend, IN
09.2016 - 07.2023
- Monitor patients after surgery and address any signs of distress
- Help patients deal with the effects of the surgical procedure
- Educate patients/caregivers on discharge instructions, answer questions and confirm understanding of information.
Clinical Research Associate III
Michiana Hematology Oncology
Mishawaka, IN
03.2015 - 09.2016
- Screened patients for possible trials and monitored qualified patients through trials
- Assessed patients, collected information and input data into system
- Served as designated superuser for Flatiron.
Registered Nurse – Outpatient Surgical Services
Saint Joseph Regional Medical Center
Mishawaka, IN
02.2011 - 03.2015
- Prepared patients for surgery and performed post-operative care for certain cases
- Provided professional nursing services and collaborated with other professional, clinical and auxiliary staff in providing patient care
- Supported various procedures including epidural placement and nerve blocks.
Registered Nurse - Medical Unit
Memorial Hospital
South Bend, IN
02.2009 - 02.2011
- Provided professional nursing services including needs assessment of patients
- Initiated, implemented and evaluated individualized plans of care
- Collaborated with other professional, clinical and auxiliary staff in providing patient care.
Patient Care Assistant - Float Pool/Surgical Unit
Memorial Hospital
South Bend, IN
08.2004 - 02.2009
- Assisted with the care of patients
- Performed various duties including, inserting catheters, taking vital signs, assisting with daily activities under supervision of nurse.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing Administration
Purdue Northwest University
Hammond, IN12.2024
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Indiana University South Bend
South Bend, IN05-2014
Associate of Science - Nursing
Ivy Tech Community College
South Bend, IN12-2008
Skills
- Team Leadership
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- Care Coordination
- Patient Care Assignment
- Decision-Making
- Patient Safety
- Infection Control
- Plan of Action Implementation
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Staff Supervision
- Staff Education
- Staff Scheduling
- Direct Patient Care
- HIPAA Compliance
- Patient Advocacy
- Personal Integrity
- Quality Improvement
Certification
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Certified
- BLS
- Licensed Registered Nurse - Indiana
Timeline
Perioperative Charge Nurse
Allied Physicians Surgery Center
07.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse – Phase II
Allied Physicians Surgery Center
09.2016 - 07.2023
Clinical Research Associate III
Michiana Hematology Oncology
03.2015 - 09.2016
Registered Nurse – Outpatient Surgical Services
Saint Joseph Regional Medical Center
02.2011 - 03.2015
Registered Nurse - Medical Unit
Memorial Hospital
02.2009 - 02.2011
Patient Care Assistant - Float Pool/Surgical Unit
Memorial Hospital
08.2004 - 02.2009
Master of Science - Nursing Administration
Purdue Northwest University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Indiana University South Bend
Associate of Science - Nursing
Ivy Tech Community College
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Certified
- BLS
- Licensed Registered Nurse - Indiana
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