Well rounded, experienced Healthcare professional as a clinician and charge nurse. Able to work closely with team members to meet standards set by Joint Commission and state regulatory agencies. Able to create and implement staff engaging projects to educate and stimulate. Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse with progressive career history in direct patient care, acute care, long term care and rehabilitation care coordination. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Demonstrates service recovery as the need arrives. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Provide direct bedside care applying nursing process and evidenced based practice.
Identify and implement educational needs of patient and family.
Collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary
Implement "Service Recovery" as needed.
Develop and implement process improvements through shared governance and research projects.
Maintain safe environment of care per Joint Commission and state regulatory agencies.
Assist new employee orientation.
Recognize and assist in implementation of of cost saving strategies.
Recognized as a "Great 100 Nurse" for Nursing Excellence in North Carolina in 2014; a once in a nursing career achievement.