Dedicated Nursing Unit Manager with highly developed skills in staff recruiting and training. Promotes best practices by enforcing high standards of care and delegating important assignments. Implements discharge plans that lead to faster patient checkouts. 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 efficiency-driven leader. Patient-oriented Nurse with 35 years of diverse experience in direct patient care, staff supervision and department operations. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments. Offering expertise with Pediatrics, Med/Surg/ICU, Float Pool, Management, Director of Nursing Home Health, Home Health Visits, Case Management, Military Nursing, Employee Health, Infection Prevention/Communicable Disease Tracking,Monitoring, Follow testing, PACU. Detail-oriented individual with exceptional communication and project management skills. Proven ability to handle multiple tasks effectively and efficiently in fast-paced environments. Recognized for taking proactive approach to identifying and addressing issues, with focus on optimizing processes and supporting team objectives. Possesses versatile skills in project management, problem-solving, and collaboration. Brings fresh perspective and strong commitment to quality and success. Recognized for adaptability and proactive approach in delivering effective solutions. Thorough team contributor with strong organizational capabilities. Experienced in handling numerous projects at once while ensuring accuracy. Effective at prioritizing tasks and meeting deadlines. Demonstrates strong analytical, communication, and teamwork skills, with proven ability to quickly adapt to new environments. Eager to contribute to team success and further develop professional skills. Brings positive attitude and commitment to continuous learning and growth. Equipped with strong problem-solving abilities, willingness to learn, and excellent communication skills. Poised to contribute to team success and achieve positive results. Ready to tackle new challenges and advance organizational objectives with dedication and enthusiasm.
Quality improvement
Policy compliance
Health promotion
Resource utilization
Disease prevention
Compassionate care
Clinical judgment
Clinical leadership
Interdisciplinary collaboration
Clinical documentation
IV management
Documentation
Vitals monitoring
Wound dressing
Routine examinations
Medical equipment operation
Team building
Accurate documentation
Dementia care
Basic life support
Needs assessment
Continuous improvement
Body mechanics
Patient assessment
Analytical skills
Sanitation
Insulin medication assistance
Well visit procedures
Organizational skills
Relationship building
First aid
Emergency care
Nursing consultation
Diabetes management
Critical thinking
Medical recordkeeping
Excellent communication
Treatment preparation
Patient examination
Student precepting
Problem-solving aptitude
Medication and IV administration
Seizure management
Decision-making
Compassionate and caring
Chronic disease management
Safety protocols
Medical procedure preparation
Tracheostomy care
Community program referrals
Palliative care
Pediatric nursing
Patient counseling
Heartsaver first aid CPR AED (first aid CPR AED)
CPR/AED
Medication administration
Strong clinical judgment
Direct patient care
Attention to detail
Electronic health records
Geriatric care
Active listening
Intravenous therapy
Self motivation
Interpersonal communication
Creative problem solving
Pain management
Professional demeanor
Blood draw and sample collection
Nursing performance assessment
Reports out via Power point presentation quarterly to the Employee Health and Safety Committee at Kaiser Permanente the number of Blood Borne Pathogens for each quarter (needlesticks, bites, scratches, splashes) that occur in our service area of about 9000 employees.
Acts as the Blood Borne Pathogen Expert consultant for the Steering Committee for the Workplace Safety Meetings at Kaiser Permanente.
Reports our to Kaiser Permanente Infection Prevention and Control Meetings the Number of Healthcare Communicable Diseases for each type of Communicable Disease process, how many healthcare workers were exposed and how many converted. Each report is due quarterly.