Danielle Jones BSN, RNC-Efm
Summary
Experienced and forward thinking nurse leader with over thirteen years of experience in clinical nursing, leadership and management, education, recruiting, and marketing. Proven to have an excellent reputation for resolving problems and improving customer satisfaction while being organized, dependable, and successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude and flexibility.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Clinical Nurse Manager
UC Health
Cincinnati, OH
09.2021 - Current
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team to evaluate patient data and determine patient care plans.
- Stayed current with health system initiatives and incorporated evidence-based practice and research into care routine.
- Evaluated nursing practices and processes and made changes.
- Encouraged employee participation in redesigning systems and processes to minimize risk of harmful errors.
- Recruited, hired and trained staff, providing direct supervision, ongoing staff development and continuing education to employees.
- Developed and updated policies and procedures, maintaining compliance with statutory, regulatory and local, state and federal guidelines relating to HIPAA, benefits administration and general liability.
- Direct day-to-day administrative and operational functions for 60-bed unit, providing guidance and leadership to over 112 employees.
- Motivated and supervised nurses, health unit coordinators and patient care assistants in delivering quality patient care.
- Payroll and Scheduling for over 100 employees weekly.
Certified Childbirth Educator
Prenatal Education, Cedars Sinai Medical Center
Los Angeles, CA
03.2020 - 09.2021
- Professional resource of information with skills to support over one hundred parents to prepare for pregnancy, labor, birth, and parenthood taught in various classroom settings or WebEx.
- Delivered objective childbirth information and resources for families.
- Focused on cultural sensitive awareness of family values, concerns, and goals.
- Assisted families with objective and informative advice to aid in decision-making
- Continually improved knowledge, skills and performance based on feedback and self-identified professional developmental needs
Clinical Nurse III- OB/Peds Career Float
Cedars Sinai Medical Center
Los Angeles, CA
02.2020 - 09.2021
- Providing direct patient care to laboring, antepartum, OB triage patients and postpartum patients
- Neonatal and maternal assessments, vital signs, medication administration, IV therapy, and fetal monitoring, circulating for OR cases such as cesarean births, and D&C, in addition to recovery and
- PACU care and assessments
- Interviewed patients to obtain medical information, weight and height measurements and vital signs
- Responsible for care of critically ill infants and children with various anomalies, birth defects, problems and diseases in Level III NICU
- Educate, assess, and provide emotional and physical support to postpartum mothers during their recovery after birth.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team to evaluate patient data and determine patient care plans.
- Monitored patients, evaluated results and recommended further courses of treatment to quickly improve patient outcomes.
- Treated patients by administering medication and performing surgical procedures.
- Assessed patient conditions by performing thorough examinations and asking appropriate medical questions.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships
- Offered friendly and efficient service to customers, handled challenging situations with ease
Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery Traveler
Cedars Sinai Medical Center
Los Angeles, CA
08.2019 - 02.2020
- Performed direct patient care to laboring, antepartum and OB triage patients, and infants including vital signs, neonatal and maternal assessments, medication administration, IV therapy, and fetal monitoring, circulating for OR cases such as cesarean births, and D&C, in addition to recovery and PACU care and assessments
- Interviewed patients to obtain medical information, biometrics, and vital signs.
- Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education
- Managed care from admission to discharge
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
Fetal Care Registered Nurse
Good Samaritan Hospital & Cincinnati Children's Hospital
Cincinnati, OH
11.2018 - 08.2019
- Vaginal and cesarean deliveries for complicated cases with infants born with gastroschisis, and congenital heart defects
- Scrub and circulate in OR cases with maternal fetal medicine doctors, operate level 1 rapid infuser, operate laser for the fetoscopic laser photocoagulation procedure, provide care for antepartum and postpartum care of high -risk fetal care patients with complications undergoing a twin to twin transfusions, angiohematomas, bladder outlet surgery, myelomeningocele fetal repair and various other open surgery cases
- Labor and delivery care and assessments of high -risk pregnancies, as well as assessments and care of complicated newborns
- Medication administration and IV therapy.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions
Registered Nurse Provider
Vein Clinics of America
Cincinnati, Ohio
11.2017 - 12.2018
- Consultations with patients regarding the appropriate course of treatment and performs sclerotherapy
- Responds to patient phone calls regarding medical conditions and emergencies
- Maintained emergency drug box and orders , managed inventory of medical supplies for treatment rooms , and stocked appropriate supplies to meet regulation requirements.
- Educated patients and families about preventative care, medical issues and use of prescribed medical treatments and medications.
- Facilitated safety drills and educate staff on safety policies and procedures.
- Monitored and enforced guidelines and policies as directed by OSHA and ensures compliance with policies and procedures required for quality assurance.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery Traveler
Cedars Sinai Medical Center
Los Angeles, CA
03.2015 - 07.2017
- Providing direct patient care to laboring, antepartum and OB triage patients, and infants including vital signs, neonatal and maternal assessments, medication administration, IV therapy, and fetal monitoring, circulating for OR cases such as cesarean births, and D&C, in addition to recovery and PACU care and assessments
- Interviewed patients to obtain medical information, weight and height measurements and vital signs
- Took vital signs of newborns
- Documented patient information obtained from interviews.
- Managed care from admission to discharge
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions
Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery Traveler
Providence Saint John Hospital
Santa Monica, CA
09.2014 - 03.2015
- Providing direct patient care to laboring, antepartum and OB triage patients, and infants including vital signs, neonatal and maternal assessments, medication administration, IV therapy, and fetal monitoring, circulating for OR cases such as cesarean births, and D&C, in addition to recovery and PACU care and assessments
- Postpartum assessments and educating on breastfeeding and after care of mom and baby
- Took vital signs of newborns Documented patient information obtained from interviews
- Interviewed patients to obtain medical information, weight and height measurements and vital signs.
Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery Traveler
Saint Ann Hospital
Westerville, OH
07.2014 - 09.2014
- Providing direct patient care to laboring, antepartum and OB triage patients, and infants including vital signs, neonatal and maternal assessments, medication administration, IV therapy, and fetal monitoring, circulating for OR cases such as cesarean births, tubal ligation's, D&E, and D&C, in addition to recovery and PACU care and assessments.
- Took vital signs of newborns Interviewed patients to obtain medical information, weight and height measurements and vital signs
- Documented patient information obtained from interviews.
Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery Traveler
Everett Medical Center
Everett, WA
05.2014 - 07.2014
- Interviewed patients to obtain medical information, weight and height measurements and vital signs
- Took vital signs of newborns while assisting in NICU. Documented patient information obtained from interviews
- Providing direct patient care to laboring, antepartum and OB triage patients, and infants including vital signs, neonatal and maternal assessments, medication administration, IV therapy, and fetal monitoring, circulating for OR cases such as cesarean births, and D&C, in addition to recovery and PACU care and assessments
- Postpartum care and education on breastfeeding and aftercare.
Registered Nurse , Per Diem
Cincinnati Children's Hospital
Cincinnati, Ohio
07.2013 - 07.2014
- Provided direct patient care of infant to adults with cardiac issues and anomalies
- Responsible for performing and documenting assessments and care plans
- EKG monitoring and readings performed
- IV therapy, maintaining central and peripheral lines, attending rounds with doctors and nurses, therapist and other healthcare members.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension and other conditions.
- Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education.
Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery Traveler
Seton Medical Center
Austin, TX
03.2014 - 05.2014
- Providing direct patient care to laboring, antepartum and OB triage patients, and infants including vital signs, neonatal and maternal assessments, medication administration, IV therapy, and fetal monitoring, circulating for OR cases such as cesarean births, and D&C, in addition to recovery and PACU care and assessments
- Took vital signs of newborns
- Interviewed patients to obtain medical information, weight and height measurements and vital signs
- Documented patient information obtained from interviews.
Staff Registered Nurse & Clinical Coach
Good Samaritan Hospital
Cincinnati, OH
09.2008 - 03.2014
- Documented patient information obtained from interviews. Interviewed patients to obtain medical information, weight and height measurements and vital signs
- Providing direct patient care to high risk laboring, antepartum and
- OB triage patients, and infants including vital signs, neonatal and maternal assessments, medication administration, IV therapy, and fetal monitoring, circulating for OR cases such as cesarean births, tubal ligations, D&E, and D&C, in addition to recovery and PACU care and assessments
- Cross-trained to work in level III NICU as well as special care obstetrics.
- Trained and mentored new nurses.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action
- Managed care from admission to discharge
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions
Education
Master of Business Administration - Marketing
Strayer University
Washington, DC09.2022
Bachelors of Science in Nursing - Nursing
University of Cincinnati
Cincinnati, OH06.2008
Skills
- Data Analysis and auditing
- Financial Reporting Coordination
- Process Implementation
- Interdepartmental Functions Coordination
- Employee Performance Evaluations
- Service Utilization Improvements
- Clinical Staff Management
- Clinical Quality Program Standards
- Organizational Goal Development
Certification
- RN license - Ohio and California
- ACLS
- BLS
- NRP
- PALS
- Stable
- Certified in childbirth education, ICEE
- Certified in electronic fetal monitoring, C-EFM
Additional Information
- Awards & Honors , Golden Key International Honor Society Inductee, 2017
- Circle of Friends Award - 2016, 2020, 2021
- ADDITIONAL SKILLS Charge Experience, Preceptor, Educator, Team player, Critical and Forward Thinking & Innovative
Timeline
Assistant Clinical Nurse Manager
UC Health
09.2021 - Current
Certified Childbirth Educator
Prenatal Education, Cedars Sinai Medical Center
03.2020 - 09.2021
Clinical Nurse III- OB/Peds Career Float
Cedars Sinai Medical Center
02.2020 - 09.2021
Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery Traveler
Cedars Sinai Medical Center
08.2019 - 02.2020
Fetal Care Registered Nurse
Good Samaritan Hospital & Cincinnati Children's Hospital
11.2018 - 08.2019
Registered Nurse Provider
Vein Clinics of America
11.2017 - 12.2018
Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery Traveler
Cedars Sinai Medical Center
03.2015 - 07.2017
Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery Traveler
Providence Saint John Hospital
09.2014 - 03.2015
Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery Traveler
Saint Ann Hospital
07.2014 - 09.2014
Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery Traveler
Everett Medical Center
05.2014 - 07.2014
Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery Traveler
Seton Medical Center
03.2014 - 05.2014
Registered Nurse , Per Diem
Cincinnati Children's Hospital
07.2013 - 07.2014
Staff Registered Nurse & Clinical Coach
Good Samaritan Hospital
09.2008 - 03.2014
Master of Business Administration - Marketing
Strayer University
Bachelors of Science in Nursing - Nursing
University of Cincinnati