Deirdre Gilmore
Post Falls,ID
Summary
Knowledgeable Perioperative Nurse gifted in helping patients remain calm during surgical preparations. Dependable individual always willing to go extra mile. Offering collaboration, multitasking and dynamic communication skills. 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.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
Perioperative Nurse
Northwest Specialty Hospital
Post Falls , ID
2015.05 - Current
- Prepared, implemented, and evaluated nursing care for patients through each step of pre and postoperative care
- Educated patients and loved ones regarding operating procedures, expectations, side effects and recovery process.
- Evaluated patient's level of pain, implementing effective medications and pain management techniques.
- Provided compassionate, individualized care for each patient while in pre-op and recovery.
- Oversee day to day operations of step down unit, including scheduling patients for procedures, completing pre-procedure phone calls, constructing charts, caring for patients prior to and after procedures, giving education and discharge instructions to patient and loved ones.
- Completed pre-surgical calls and walk-in labs/EKGs in the pre-surgical clinic department as well as take lead position when asked of me.
- Leveraged feedback and process improvement opportunities to create safer and healthier environment and increase patient satisfaction.
- Participated in ethics committee to discuss policies, propose revisions and implement changes to follow our patient's wishes in an ethical manner.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
LPN Nursing Resource Team
Kootenai Medical Center
Coeur D'Alene , ID
2004.02 - 2015.11
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Performed functional assessments for admission and discharge.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Collaborated with supervisor to assess patient needs, plan and modify care and implement interventions.
- Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs and performed catheterizations.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
- Served on the nursing resource team's unit practice council.
Gas Station Manager
Chasworth, Inc.
Bellevue , WA
2001.08 - 2003.02
- Reduced financial inconsistencies while assessing and verifying billing invoices and expense reports.
- Reduced operational risks while organizing data to forecast performance trends.
- Directed strategic workforce planning, performance management, and benefits administration.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of four separate gas stations and mini marts, working closely with employees, owners, venders and corporate representatives.
- Demonstrated exceptional knowledge of process optimization in relation to profit and loss.
- Managed purchasing, sales, marketing and customer account operations efficiently.
- Tracked employee attendance and punctuality, addressing repeat problems quickly to prevent long-term habits.
- Coordinated leadership workshops to educate team members on best practices to optimize productivity.
- Scheduled employees for shifts, taking into account customer traffic and employee strengths.
- Eased team transitions and new employee orientation through effective training and development.
- Trained new employees on proper protocols and customer service standards.
- Tracked trends and suggested enhancements to both challenge and refine company's product offerings.
- Implemented innovative programs to increase employee loyalty and reduce turnover.
- Delegated [Type] daily tasks to employees, streamlining daily progress and efficiency.
- Recruited, hired and trained initial personnel, working to establish key internal functions and outline scope of positions for new organization.
Restaurant Owner/Operator
Silverlake Quizno's & Murphy's Corner Quizno's
Everett , WA
1997.09 - 2001.08
- Applied knowledge of previous supply needs and forecasted business levels to estimate required supplies.
- Managed payroll, daily deposits and cost controls.
- Recruited, hired and trained talented staff to fill vacancies.
- Spearheaded regular maintenance and repair operations to keep building and equipment in peak condition.
- Identified team weak points and implemented corrective actions to resolve concerns.
- Supervised daily activities of two restaurants and 18 employees.
- Created and deployed successful strategies to boost restaurant performance, streamline food prep processes and reduce waste.
- Set employee schedules, delegated work and monitored food quality and service performance.
- Delivered in-depth training to workers in food preparation and customer-facing roles to promote strong team performance.
- Oversaw food preparation and monitored safety protocols.
- Enhanced financial controls to minimize theft and loss risks, continuously maintaining accurate accounts and cash drawers.
- Developed unique events and special promotions to drive sales.
- Maintained effective supply levels by monitoring and reordering food stock and dry goods.
Gas Station Team Member
Eastgate Chevron
Bellevue , WA
1988.09 - 1997.09
- Responded to customer requests efficiently and with knowledgeable assistance.
- Removed safety hazards, soiled items and trash from customer areas.
- Priced merchandise, stocked shelves, cooked deli food, cashiered and did general cleaning
- Worked up to manager of this location by age 25.
Education
No Degree - LPN To RN/BSN
Lower Columbia College
Longview, WANo Degree - Pre Nursing And Nursing
North Idaho College
Coeur D'alene, IDSkills
- Patient Care Assessment
- Compassionate and Caring
- Medication Administration
- Critical Thinking
- Creative Problem Solving
- Attention to Detail
- Direct Patient Care
- Confident IV starter
- Works well with patients, providers and staff
Accomplishments
I am extremely honored to have received the Daisy Award at Kootenai Health and then a nomination for the same at Northwest Specialty Hospital.
Timeline
Perioperative Nurse
Northwest Specialty Hospital
2015.05 - Current
LPN Nursing Resource Team
Kootenai Medical Center
2004.02 - 2015.11
Gas Station Manager
Chasworth, Inc.
2001.08 - 2003.02
Restaurant Owner/Operator
Silverlake Quizno's & Murphy's Corner Quizno's
1997.09 - 2001.08
Gas Station Team Member
Eastgate Chevron
1988.09 - 1997.09
No Degree - LPN To RN/BSN
Lower Columbia College
No Degree - Pre Nursing And Nursing
North Idaho College
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