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Danielle Schaffer

Lehighton,PA

Summary

Dynamic Registered Nurse with extensive experience at Bayada Home Care, excelling in teaching and mentoring new nurses. Proven clinical expertise in nursing documentation and quality improvement, enhancing patient satisfaction and care standards. Recognized for fostering trust with patients and families while effectively coordinating care and supporting junior staff in a collaborative environment.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Registered Nurse Preceptor

Bayada Home Care
Bethlehem
04.2020 - Current
  • Precepted new nurses, providing guidance on unit functions and individual roles, hospital policies and procedures and nursing best practices.
  • Oversaw work of nursing student technicians and externs to educate on proper procedures and how to prioritize care tasks.
  • Oversaw activity and development of Number nursing professionals.
  • Demonstrated adaptability and versatility in various nursing roles, including direct patient care, preceptorship, and administrative responsibilities.

Home Health Nurse

Bayada Home Health
Bethlehem, PA
09.2014 - Current
  • Built strong rapport with patients and families, fostering trust and open communication during challenging times.
  • Provided education to patients and families on disease management, medication safety, and effective at-home healthcare practices.
  • Monitored and documented patient vitals, behaviors, and conditions to relay concerns to supervising nurse.
  • Enhanced agency success through consistent patient satisfaction.

Charge Nurse

Mahoning Valley Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
Lehighton, PA
01.2007 - 09.2013
  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
  • Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
  • Conducted daily shift briefs to inform staff of changes in patient care assignments.
  • Mentored and supervised junior nurses, fostering a supportive and professional work environment.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Finance

Pennsylvania State Universary
Hazleton, PA

Nursing

Cedar Crest College
Allentown, PA
01.2007

Skills

  • Nursing documentation
  • Clinical expertise
  • Teaching and mentoring
  • Quality improvement

Timeline

Registered Nurse Preceptor

Bayada Home Care
04.2020 - Current

Home Health Nurse

Bayada Home Health
09.2014 - Current

Charge Nurse

Mahoning Valley Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
01.2007 - 09.2013

Bachelor of Science - Finance

Pennsylvania State Universary

Nursing

Cedar Crest College
Danielle Schaffer