Danielle Loftus-Koch
Township of Washington,New Jersey
Summary
Highly experienced Critical Care Nurse with over 27 years of expertise in delivering exceptional patient care and leading clinical teams in high-pressure environments. Adept at developing and implementing performance improvement initiatives, with a proven track record of enhancing patient outcomes and operational efficiency. Recognized for creating innovative solutions to complex challenges, such as streamlined algorithms for patient throughput and evidence-based strategic plans for injury prevention. Strong leadership skills demonstrated through successful management of critical care units, including during the COVID-19 pandemic, and participation in Magnet surveys. Committed to advancing quality care through data-driven decision-making and multidisciplinary collaboration. Seeking a position in performance improvement to leverage clinical knowledge and leadership experience to drive continuous improvement and value-based care.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nurse Manager - Cardiothoracic Intensive Care Unit
Hackensack Meridian Health
06.2022 - Current
- Led staff meetings to keep team informed of departmental changes and provide opportunities for nurses to share ideas and concerns.
- Conducted performance evaluations and provided constructive feedback to support professional growth of nursing staff members.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Managed budgets and controlled costs, achieving financial targets without compromising patient care quality.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans for patients with complex needs.
- Managed staff scheduling and time off to adequately staff nursing floors and allow nurses earned time off.
- Supervised, directed, and motivated high-quality performance from nursing staff.
- Fostered open communication among nurses through regular team meetings, promoting collaboration and shared decision making.
- Developed and implemented quality improvement initiatives to provide best possible patient care and identify and address areas of concern.
- Ensured regulatory compliance by maintaining accurate records and staying up-to-date on industry standards.
- Served as a key point of contact between nursing staff, physicians, administration, and other healthcare professionals.
- Investigated and independently resolved complaints from staff, physicians, and patients by leveraging clinical judgment and unit management expertise.
- Improved patient satisfaction scores by fostering a team-oriented environment among nursing staff.
- Promoted a culture of safety within the department, conducting regular risk assessments and addressing potential hazards promptly.
- Promoted professional development opportunities to encourage nurses to pursue continuous training.
- Streamlined nursing operations for increased efficiency by optimizing staff scheduling and resource allocation.
- Advocated for patients'' rights and ethical considerations in all aspects of care delivery.
- Established strong relationships with patients'' families, providing support and education throughout the treatment process.
- Coordinated and implemented in-service educational programs focusing on safety and adherence to protocols.
- Championed continuous learning among staff members, organizing regular educational workshops and seminars.
- Developed comprehensive training programs for new hires, ensuring quality care and consistency in nursing practices.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
- Managed 105 nurses and nursing activities in 25-bed unit by providing comprehensive nursing guidance and maintaining outstanding patient satisfaction and care standards.
Administrative Supervisor Cardiac Thoracic Intensive Care Unit
Hackensack University Medical Center
12.2018 - 06.2022
Administrative Supervisor COVID-19 Intensive Care Unit
Hackensack University Medical Center
01.2021 - 03.2021
Administrative Supervisor
Hackensack University Medical Center
03.2017 - 12.2018
Registered Nurse CCU
Hackensack University Medical Center
07.2000 - 03.2017
Education
Doctorate of Nursing Practice - Leadership/Advanced Healthcare Systems
Regis University
Denver, CO05.2025
MSN with a focus on Leadership -
Grand Canyon University
Unknown, Unknown01.2023
Bachelor of Science -
Dominican College of Blauvelt
Blauvelt, NY05.1997
Skills
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Smart Square Scheduling application
- Budget Planning
- Budget Management
- Compliance Oversight
- EPIC Electronic Health Record
- Peoplesoft Time Management
- Quality Improvement
- Policy Development
- Staff Development
- Performance Improvement
- Stress First Aid Trainer
Leadership Experience
- Represents CTICU in various organizational committees
- Participated as a leader in two successful Magnet surveys
- Developed a tailored nurse resident orientation program to the CTICU with five successful new graduates
- CTICU ranked second highest in the organization for Nurse Satisfaction for the NDNQI Nurse Satisfaction survey
- Critical Care Certification obtained and maintained since 2004
- Developed Nurse-driven multidisciplinary rounds for CCU/MICU to address quality metrics with the successful reduction of CAUTI and CLABSI
- Utilized limited resources to successfully operate a functional COVID ICU in a medical/surgical setting
References
Available on request
Affiliations
- New Jersey State Nursing Association
- American Nurses Association
- Transcultural Nursing Society
- Sigma Theta Tau
Certification
CCRN
- 2001 - present
Timeline
Nurse Manager - Cardiothoracic Intensive Care Unit
Hackensack Meridian Health
06.2022 - Current
Administrative Supervisor COVID-19 Intensive Care Unit
Hackensack University Medical Center
01.2021 - 03.2021
Administrative Supervisor Cardiac Thoracic Intensive Care Unit
Hackensack University Medical Center
12.2018 - 06.2022
Administrative Supervisor
Hackensack University Medical Center
03.2017 - 12.2018
Registered Nurse CCU
Hackensack University Medical Center
07.2000 - 03.2017
Doctorate of Nursing Practice - Leadership/Advanced Healthcare Systems
Regis University
MSN with a focus on Leadership -
Grand Canyon University
Bachelor of Science -
Dominican College of Blauvelt
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