Denise Ecker RN
Port Charlotte,FL
Summary
To achieve a challenging position in my nursing career. Intuitive decision maker who analyzes situations rapidly and meets demanding objectives. Enthusiastic team player who gives their all.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Nursing PCU
Shorepoint Health
Punta Gorda, FL
11.2021 - Current
- Assessed competency of clinical staff to promote quality, continuity and safety.
- Oversaw explanation of personnel policies and job descriptions as part of nursing employee orientation process.
- Administered executive supervision, exercising independent judgment to select proper course of action in policies and procedures.
- Implemented changes needed to correct deficiencies found in the workflow of the Progressive Care Unit.
- Collaborated with multi-disciplinary staff to improve overall patient care and response times.
- Led and motivated numerous employees through supervision, training and coaching on duties and daily operational activities.
- Coordinated delivery of exceptional patient care by evaluating workflows and facilitating positive changes.
Interim Director of Nursing PCU
Bayfront Health
Punta Gorda, FL
09.2021 - 11.2021
(Charge) Registered Nurse, PCU
Bayfront Health
Punta Gorda, FL
10.2018 - 09.2021
- Delivered quality care and comfort to patients with stroke, heart failure, respiratory failure, pulmonary hypertension, pulmonary embolisms and end-stage renal disease.
- Assisted and cared for patients with multiple chronic diagnoses.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary healthcare teams to develop and adapt individualized plans of care to achieve patient care and recovery goals.
- Oversaw explanation of personnel policies and job descriptions as part of nursing employee orientation process.
- Collaborated with multi-disciplinary staff to improve overall patient care and response times.
- Trained newly hired RN Seasonal and Core staff members to meet patient service goals, champion standards of care and improve patient overall satisfaction.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
Registered Nurse, Medical Surgical/Oncology
Venice Regional Bayfront Health
Venice, FL
07.2015 - 06.2018
- Monitored post-op vitals, set up PCA, fluids, reviewed post-op orders and orient patients to unit.
- Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, treatments, medications, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
- Perform initial patient assessments, work with Physicians to plan, implement and evaluate plans of care; manage caseload of 5-7 patients at at time.
- Management of chest tubes, JP drains, wound vac, nasogastric tubes.
- Precept student nurses and new hires on unit and hospital policies, clinical skills and direct patient care.
- Charge Nurse: oversee the unit, directing admissions, discharges and general patient flow, assigned nurses and support staff to patient care.
- Responded to emergency situations in a knowledgeable and quick manner.
- Tested glucose and administered injections.
- Disciplined, energetic employee who quickly establishes rapport with patients and colleagues.
Supervisor Customer Service
All Florida Flooring
Port Charlotte, FL
01.2005 - Current
- Guaranteed positive customer experiences and resolved all customer complaints.
- Answer customer requests with friendly, knowledgeable service and support.
- Accurately logged all daily shipping and receiving orders.
- Perform data entry, filing documents, incoming/outgoing calls to customers
- Oversaw and assigned tasks to teams of 10-15 employees in flooring installation and removal projects.
- Processed weekly payroll in Quickbooks.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
State College of Florida
Bradenton, FL05-2015
Bachelor of Science - Nursing Leadership And Management
State College of Florida
Bradenton, FLSkills
- Comprehensive knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
- Working knowledge of various Electronic Health Record (EHR): Cerner, EPIC, Pulse, PSS, MAP
- Skilled in assessing, planning, implementing, documenting, coordinating, and managing patient care in keeping with facility and hospital protocols
Affiliations
RN License RN9409901
American Nurses Association
Basic Life Support Health Care Provider (BLS)
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support Provider (ACLS)
National Institute of Health (NIH) Stroke Scale Certified
Timeline
Director of Nursing PCU
Shorepoint Health
11.2021 - Current
Interim Director of Nursing PCU
Bayfront Health
09.2021 - 11.2021
(Charge) Registered Nurse, PCU
Bayfront Health
10.2018 - 09.2021
Registered Nurse, Medical Surgical/Oncology
Venice Regional Bayfront Health
07.2015 - 06.2018
Supervisor Customer Service
All Florida Flooring
01.2005 - Current
Associate of Science - Nursing
State College of Florida
Bachelor of Science - Nursing Leadership And Management
State College of Florida