Danielle Raymond
Augusta,MI
Summary
Dedicated to promoting quality patient care and satisfaction and offering experience in nursing and healthcare administration. Possesses a proven track record of developing and implementing comprehensive nursing policies, providing excellent leadership and mentoring, and maintaining compliance with regulatory standards.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Interim Manager of Emergency Services
Tenet Healthcare
03.2023 - 08.2023
- Supervised RNs, PCAs, and non-licensed nursing personnel.
- Monitored the working environment, making sure it was always a safe, positive setting for all employees.
- Evaluated employee performance and conveyed constructive feedback to improve skills.
- Established and maintained effective communication with staff, physicians, and community organizations to promote high-quality patient care.
- Recruited, interviewed, and hired employees and implemented a mentoring program to promote positive feedback and engagement.
- Successfully managed budgets and allocated resources to maximize productivity and profitability.
- Conducted routine facility inspections, identifying areas needing improvement and eliminating hazards posed to staff and residents for continued compliance with associated regulations.
- Designed and introduced leadership development, coaching and team management model, resulting in promotion of employees into increased levels of responsibility.
Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse
Aya Healthcare
09.2022 - 01.2023
- Responded to emergency situations such as pre-eclampsia, early labor, and fetal distress.
- Coached new mothers with breastfeeding techniques, postpartum self-care, and infant care to promote an easier transition into motherhood.
- Coordinated care of low and high-risk laboring women of childbearing age and immediate stabilization of newborn following delivery.
- Supported physicians in both planned and emergency Cesarean section procedures.
- Assisted physician during delivery, examination, and surgical procedures by anticipating needs, encouraging patient, and attending to baby after birth.
Director of Women's Services
Ascension Borgess Hospital
01.2016 - 06.2022
- Oversaw the Birth Center, including the Level II Special Care Nursery, with the daily unit functions
- Provided leadership, guidance, and support to staff members
- Implemented the Baby-Friendly Hospital USA initiative
- Developed and implemented training programs for staff
- Monitored program performance and outcomes for the successful delivery of services with a focus on reducing primary cesarean section rates
- Partnered with local organizations to expand access to social and community services
- Monitored program performance and outcomes for successful delivery of services.
Labor and Delivery Nurse
Ascension Borgess Hospital
01.2016 - 06.2022
- Worked primarily as a charge nurse overseeing the flow of the unit
- Provided emotional support and guidance to new mothers and families during labor, delivery, and postpartum.
- Responded to emergency situations such as pre-eclampsia, early labor, and fetal distress.
- Conducted comprehensive physical assessments and assisted with pain management.
- Developed and implemented strategies to improve labor and delivery processes and patient outcomes.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Assisted providers in monitoring baby and mother's health during labor.
RN Coordinator
Bickford Senior Living
05.2014 - 01.2016
- Coordinated nursing activities and staffing with health-related, therapeutic and support services to streamline service delivery.
- Onboarded new employees through orientation meetings and training sessions before deployment to different departments.
- Inventoried medications, supplies and equipment and distributed stock to patients.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
Care of the elderly and rehab patients
Evergreen Manor
10.2013 - 05.2014
- Maintained a clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
- Assisted disabled patients to support their independence and well-being.
- Administered medications following prescribed instructions to alleviate symptoms and discomfort, monitoring patient reactions.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Documented daily activities and changes in patient condition to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records.
Labor and Delivery Nurse
Pennock Health Services
09.2011 - 10.2013
- Direct care of antepartum, laboring, and postpartum patients
- Care of the newborn immediately after delivery including initial assessment, administering meds, weighing and measuring, and stabilization of the at-risk newborn.
- Assisted doctors in monitoring baby and mother's health during labor.
Primary Nurse for home health patients
Lakeshore Home Health Care
06.2011 - 02.2012
- Responsible for assessment of patients, understanding disease processes, notifying physicians when necessary, and being a patient advocate for care and services.
- Educated patients on use and benefits of equipment such as home blood pressure cuffs and glucose meters.
- Assessed health status of patients by eliciting health histories, conducting physical assessments and analyzing data to formulate plans of care.
- Encouraged health-promoting behaviors to improve patient health and reverse disease.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
Labor and Delivery Nurse
Battle Creek Health System
01.2003 - 04.2011
- Proficient at circulating, assisting, and passing instruments for Cesarean Sections
- Coached new mothers with breastfeeding techniques, postpartum self-care and infant care to promote easier transition into motherhood.
- Relief charge, triage, preceptor, and mentoring to students.
- Took records of birthdates and times, baby weights, lengths, head circumferences, and APGAR scores.
- Provided emotional support and guidance to new mothers and families during labor, delivery and postpartum.
Medical/ Surgical Nurse
Battle Creek Health System
01.2003 - 04.2011
- Educated patients and families on medical-surgical procedures, therapeutic regimens, and pain management techniques.
- Assessed team members' workloads and pitched in to help in areas where need was most evident.
- Monitored patients before, during and after surgical operations to evaluate patient care.
- Provided high level of individualized care to adult patients across multiple medical specialties.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing Leadership And Management
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT04.2025
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Governor’s University
Salt Lake City, UT11.2022
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Kalamazoo Valley Community College
Kalamazoo, MI12.2002
Skills
- Operations Management
- Creativity and Innovation
- Financial Reporting
- Charismatic Leader
- Legal and Regulatory Compliance
- Budget Management
- Hiring and Recruitment
- Project Management
Accomplishments
Board Member for Cradle Kalamazoo
Exceptional Performer Award
Daisy Award Winner
National Joy in Leadership Award
Licenses
4704237487 State of Michigan, MI
28280219A State of Indiana RN
Certification
- BLS
- ACLS
- PALS
- NRP
- STABLE
- NCC Certification in Electronic Fetal Monitoring
Timeline
Interim Manager of Emergency Services
Tenet Healthcare
03.2023 - 08.2023
Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse
Aya Healthcare
09.2022 - 01.2023
Director of Women's Services
Ascension Borgess Hospital
01.2016 - 06.2022
Labor and Delivery Nurse
Ascension Borgess Hospital
01.2016 - 06.2022
RN Coordinator
Bickford Senior Living
05.2014 - 01.2016
Care of the elderly and rehab patients
Evergreen Manor
10.2013 - 05.2014
Labor and Delivery Nurse
Pennock Health Services
09.2011 - 10.2013
Primary Nurse for home health patients
Lakeshore Home Health Care
06.2011 - 02.2012
Labor and Delivery Nurse
Battle Creek Health System
01.2003 - 04.2011
Medical/ Surgical Nurse
Battle Creek Health System
01.2003 - 04.2011
Master of Science - Nursing Leadership And Management
Western Governors University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Governor’s University
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Kalamazoo Valley Community College
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