Deirdre Lamoureux
New Haven,Connecticut
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Nursing Professional Development Specialist
Yale New Haven Hospital
20 York Street, New Haven, CY 06515
12.2021 - Current
- Developed and delivered various training courses for staff's on-going education needs.
- Enabled career advancement through creation of competency-based certifications tied to specific job roles within organization.
- Performed new-hire orientation and training
- Enhanced professional development programs by conducting thorough needs assessments and aligning offerings with organizational goals.
- Contributed to organizational success by empowering employees with skills, knowledge, and confidence needed to excel in their roles and drive performance improvements.
Clinical Nurse Educator
Sacred Heart University
Fairfield, CT
09.2017 - Current
- Supervised students during clinical practices, offering feedback and suggestions for improvement while building confidence
- Supervised and supported nursing students throughout clinical rotations.
Clinical Nurse Educator
Southern Connecticut State University
Haven, CT
09.2016 - 05.2023
- Supervised students during clinical practices, offering feedback and suggestions for improvement while building confidence
- Supervised and supported nursing students throughout clinical rotations.
- Evaluated clinical staff performance, identifying areas of improvement and providing constructive feedback to drive continuous growth.
- Utilized adult learning principles to adapt teaching methods according to individual learner needs, maximizing comprehension and retention of material presented.
Interim Performance Improvement/Safety Coordinator
Yale New Haven Hospital
New Haven, CT
11.2020 - 12.2021
- Assisted Safety Coordinators and Clinical Outcome Leaders with Fall Risk Assessments
- Performed Chart Reviews
- Developed Vital Sign Audit tool
- Educated staff on Oxytote.
- Gathered information, and prepared reports
Registered Nurse
ICU, Yale New Haven Hospital
New Haven, CT
01.1999 - 12.2021
- Level III on the clinical ladder of nursing
- Strong ICU knowledge
- Precept new nursing staff
- Role model, mentor, clinical resource
- Transition COACH for new graduate RN's during off shift
- Delivered comprehensive patient care by performing physical evaluations, administering medications, providing IVs and supporting disease management
- Responded to life-threatening emergencies in focused and effective manner
- Bed charge and clinical charge for a 30 bed ICU.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
Registered Nurse
VNA Community Healthcare
Guilford, CT
04.2016 - 06.2017
- Performed home visits for clients and patients
- Maintained safe, caring environments for patients and families
- Conducted home visits for patients with a multitude of conditions.
Skills
- Innovative
- Attention to Detail
- Critical Thinking
- Clear Communication
- Coaching and Development
- Organizational Development
- Training delivery
- Best Practices Implementation
License Certification
- Registered Nurse, Connecticut, 1999, Present
- BLS Certification, American Heart Association, 2020, Present
Professional Organizations Committees
- American Association of Critical Care Nurses (2001-2021)
- South Central Chapter of AACN (2001-2021)
- The Madi Ponte Foundation Committee member (2001-present)
Accomplishments
- eCART 2024
- Mobile Heart Beat Secondary Notification, 2023
- Alarm Fatigue, Alarm Management; Patient Safety Initiative (May, 2015)
- Nurse Driven ICU Insulin Drip Protocol: The MICU Experience. Poster and Lecture presentation (Horizons, 2006, and National League for Nursing Convention, 2006)
- Mechanical Ventilation Protocol in the MICU. Poster Presentation (Horizons, 2004)
Timeline
Nursing Professional Development Specialist
Yale New Haven Hospital
12.2021 - Current
Interim Performance Improvement/Safety Coordinator
Yale New Haven Hospital
11.2020 - 12.2021
Clinical Nurse Educator
Sacred Heart University
09.2017 - Current
Clinical Nurse Educator
Southern Connecticut State University
09.2016 - 05.2023
Registered Nurse
VNA Community Healthcare
04.2016 - 06.2017
Registered Nurse
ICU, Yale New Haven Hospital
01.1999 - 12.2021