David Spencer
Fife Lake,MI
Summary
Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and detail oriented.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Interlochen Center For The Arts
03.2018 - Current
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing practices and providing individualized care.
- Increased patient satisfaction by consistently delivering high-quality nursing care with a focus on empathy, communication, and professionalism to patients and their families.
- Devoted to direct patient care throughout the COVID pandemic.
- Promoted teamwork and collaboration with interdisciplinary teams for optimal patient care planning and implementation. This includes emergency, lab, primary care, counseling services and co-employees.
Office Manager, Nurse, Designated Instructor
Hope Clinic, Kalkaska Hospital, Agape School
10.2015 - 03.2018
- As office manager of a small pain clinic, I relieved owner/provider of office duties including paying bills, payroll and improving business processes. As Registered Nurse in a Long Term Care Unit I passed meds, assessed and treated patients. As a Designated Instructor for a education company I was a lab instructor for CNA students.
Manager of Ambulatory Surgery
Spectrum Health Reed City Campus
07.2011 - 10.2015
- Achieved number two position in patient satisfaction among Spectrum Health's eight community hospitals.
- Awarded prestigious Synergy Award in 2014 for Collaboration in Anesthesia Project.
- Successfully on-boarded seven surgeons into the hospital. I enjoyed excellent relationships with the surgeons as they came to relax in the high level of service provided.
- Inspired staff to take on needed roles of EMI, educator and instrument processing. I successfully trained these employees into their new roles.
- Pioneered as first Spectrum Health Hospital to use CO2 for endoscopic insufflation.
- Coordinated trial, quotes and staff training in highly successful $450,000 endoscope purchase.
- Assisted in physician recruitment and helped install new anesthesia group.
- 1.6 million in net revenue in financial year 2014.
- 2 OR suites, 1 endoscopic suite, 22 employees, 700 surgeries and 1600 endoscopies per year
OR Night Charge Nurse
Spectrum Health Butterworth Hospital
02.2007 - 07.2011
- Led a special team of nurses and techs capable of handling whatever came through the door.
- Continued to develop abilities to work with surgeons, anesthesia, nurses and non-clinical staff.
Circulating Nurse, Operating Room
Metropolitan Hospital
08.2005 - 07.2011
- Expanded circulating experience by working outside of Spectrum Health System.
Circulating Nurse, Operating Room and Radiology
Spectrum Health Hospital - Butterworth Campus
02.2003 - 07.2011
- Circulating nurse on General and Neuro teams. Radiology job supported wife's Master's Program.
Junior Sales Representative
Zimmer Great Lakes
09.1999 - 02.2003
- Covering cases in the OR for orthopedic trauma, joint replacement and revision. Handling the logistical work that goes with running an orthopedic sales business.
- Supported doctors, nurses and scrub staff with education on various surgical techniques, workflow and applicable product indications.
Circulating Nurse/Scrub Nurse/Preceptor
Spectrum Health Butterworth Hospital
07.1997 - 07.1999
- Performed Circulating Nurse duties. Member of Neuro and General Teams. Scrub Nurse in general surgery. Trained and used in many other specialties. Trained new circulating nurses.
Cost Estimator/Safety Director
Dan Vos Construction Company
03.1992 - 01.1996
- Habitually able to estimate costs within 2% of final actual cost. Pioneered safety program for the company that was evaluated as the best construction company safety program in the State of Michigan as reported by 20 year veteran MIOSHA inspector. The incentive program I pioneered saved that company hundreds of thousands of dollars in insurance premiums.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Grand Valley State University
Allendale, MI07.1997
Bachelor of Science - Building Construction Management
Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI06.1987
Skills
- Assessment
- Problem Solving
- Patient Education
- Patient Centered Care
Volunteer at Interlochen Christian Fellowship Student Group
I have a supportive role only. This is a student run organization. I provide support with interpersonal relationships with other adults and students. I have provided material support and time.
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Interlochen Center For The Arts
03.2018 - Current
Office Manager, Nurse, Designated Instructor
Hope Clinic, Kalkaska Hospital, Agape School
10.2015 - 03.2018
Manager of Ambulatory Surgery
Spectrum Health Reed City Campus
07.2011 - 10.2015
OR Night Charge Nurse
Spectrum Health Butterworth Hospital
02.2007 - 07.2011
Circulating Nurse, Operating Room
Metropolitan Hospital
08.2005 - 07.2011
Circulating Nurse, Operating Room and Radiology
Spectrum Health Hospital - Butterworth Campus
02.2003 - 07.2011
Junior Sales Representative
Zimmer Great Lakes
09.1999 - 02.2003
Circulating Nurse/Scrub Nurse/Preceptor
Spectrum Health Butterworth Hospital
07.1997 - 07.1999
Cost Estimator/Safety Director
Dan Vos Construction Company
03.1992 - 01.1996
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Grand Valley State University
Bachelor of Science - Building Construction Management
Michigan State University
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