Danielle Horst, BSN, RN, CPHON
Chester Springs,PA
Summary
Registered nurse leader with over 9 years of experience in inpatient acute care and a strong background in clinical operations, nursing education, and quality improvement. Proven ability to collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to enhance clinical documentation, streamline workflows, and implement innovative programs that improve patient care. Committed to utilizing technology and AI-driven solutions to alleviate documentation burdens and optimize healthcare operations. Recognized for fostering relationships across clinical teams, leading change initiatives, and mentoring staff to address frontline clinical needs effectively.
Overview
1
1
Certification
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Clinical Manager
Penn Medicine Chester County Hospital
West Chester, Pennsylvania
06.2025 - Current
- Provided operational leadership for over 80 nursing professionals in a fast-paced inpatient environment, ensuring high-quality patient care and regulatory compliance.
- Partnered with nursing leadership and interdisciplinary teams to enhance clinical workflows, documentation practices, and operational efficiency.
- Analyzed quality and operational data to identify workflow improvement opportunities and implemented evidence-based process changes.
- Led implementation of new clinical initiatives while supporting staff adoption through education, coaching, and performance feedback.
- Served as a resource for nursing staff, resolving workflow barriers and promoting best practices in clinical decision-making.
- Utilized Epic EHR and reporting tools to enhance documentation quality, monitor performance metrics, and support organizational initiatives.
- Coordinated staffing, daily operations, and change management efforts across multiple teams.
- Supported Joint Commission readiness and continuous quality improvement initiatives through effective collaboration and operational leadership.
Clinical Nurse Expert & Orientation Coordinator
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, CHOP
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
02.2024 - 06.2025
- Served as clinical subject matter expert for 51-bed oncology and bone marrow transplant unit, collaborating with nursing leadership to enhance workflows and patient care delivery.
- Designed and implemented innovative orientation program adopted organization-wide to standardize onboarding and improve clinical readiness.
- Led educational initiatives for nurses, residents, and students through structured onboarding, competency validation, mentorship, and ongoing coaching.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to identify workflow inefficiencies, implementing solutions that enhanced nursing operations and patient outcomes.
- Conducted workflow assessments and documentation reviews to support quality improvement initiatives and optimize clinical practices.
- Coordinated staffing, workflow management, escalation processes, and daily operational oversight as charge nurse.
- Championed multiple hospital-wide initiatives, including falls prevention, CLABSI prevention, skin integrity, point-of-care testing, and vascular access.
- Participated in interdisciplinary committees focused on patient safety, quality improvement, and clinical innovation.
Clinical Nurse II, PEAK
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, CHOP
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
09.2016 - 02.2024
- Delivered specialized inpatient nursing care for pediatric oncology and bone marrow transplant patients in a nationally recognized academic medical center.
- Maintained comprehensive documentation within Epic EHR to support regulatory compliance and continuity of care.
- Built trusted relationships with patients, families, physicians, and multidisciplinary teams to coordinate complex care.
- Participated in nursing quality initiatives aimed at workflow improvement and patient safety.
- Mentored new nurses, enhancing onboarding and professional development programs.
- Collaborated with nursing leadership to implement unit-wide practice improvements.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Villanova University
Villanova, PA09-2016
Bachelor of Science - Exercise Science
West Chester University of Pennsylvania
West Chester, PA05-2008
Skills
Clinical operations leadership
Healthcare technology integration
Epic EHR expertise
Clinical documentation and review
Workflow and process analysis
User training and education
Change management strategies
Stakeholder engagement
Product implementation support
Interdisciplinary collaboration
Quality and process improvement
Program development
Regulatory compliance
Data analysis and metrics evaluation
Staff coaching and development
Presentation and communication skills
Microsoft Office proficiency
Certification
- RN License - PA/Compact
- BLS Provider
- PALS Provider
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) Advanced Provider
- Certified Pediatric Hematology Oncology Nurse (CPHON)
- APHON Pediatric Chemotherapy and Biotherapy Provider
Timeline
Assistant Clinical Manager
Penn Medicine Chester County Hospital
06.2025 - Current
Clinical Nurse Expert & Orientation Coordinator
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, CHOP
02.2024 - 06.2025
Clinical Nurse II, PEAK
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, CHOP
09.2016 - 02.2024
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Villanova University
Bachelor of Science - Exercise Science
West Chester University of Pennsylvania