Detra Robinson
McCordsville,IN
Summary
I am a skilled nursing leader seeking an opportunity to further my career by utilizing my strengths as a forward-thinking, outcomes-driven professional. I aim to provide an exceptional experience for patients and the teams I collaborate with.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nursing Educator
Community Health Network
09.2022 - Current
- Facilitated onboarding plan for new staff.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Celebrated the team regularly to foster positivity
- Used strong analytical and problem-solving skills to develop effective solutions for challenging situations.
- Applied effective time management techniques to meet tight deadlines.
- Demonstrated leadership skills in managing projects from concept to completion.
- Demonstrated creativity and resourcefulness through the development of innovative solutions.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Stayed current on advances in evidence-based best practices and incorporated them into the curriculum.
- Prepared course materials such as PowerPoint and MySuccess education for unit use.
- Contributed educational and clinical expertise to help optimize training courses and boost staff learning.
Registered Nurse, Cardiac Cath Lab
Community Health Network
06.2018 - 09.2022
- Administered nursing care to cardiac patients undergoing diagnostic, therapeutic or emergency services.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, and follow-up care.
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
- Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention, and morale.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Provided skilled, timely, and level-headed emergency response to critically ill patients.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement, and enhance treatment strategies.
- Sustained quality standards by performing routine medication audits and upholding internal and industry best practices.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Reported findings to quality departments after conducting routine restraint audits and worked with team to devise corrective actions for deficiencies.
- Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
- Leveraged feedback and process improvement opportunities to create a safer and healthier environment and increase patient satisfaction.
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
- Assisted in diagnostic angiograms, injecting intravenous dye for x-ray examination and using catheters to introduce tools needed for medical treatments
- Assisted in fractional flow reserve tests to measure blood pressure and diagnose severity of restriction at blocked areas within arteries
- Administered nursing care to cardiac patients undergoing diagnostic, therapeutic or emergency services
Patient Care Coordinator, Outpatient
Community Health Network
10.2012 - 07.2018
- Supervised a team of up to 7 RNs and 2 Patient Care Technicians on a 24-bed outpatient unit with high patient turnover
- Upheld confidentiality requirements and regulatory compliance guidelines.
- Worked closely with patients to deliver excellent and direct individualized patient care.
- Acted as main point of contact for patients, doctors, and hospital staff by closely reviewing medical charts and maintaining high levels of communication.
- Staffed unit according to approved staffing plan
- Scheduled shifts based on unit needs, provide flexibility.
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
- Documented information in patients' electronic medical record, relaying information to clinicians and care providers to facilitate continuity of care.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Supervised and managed daily scheduling, tasking, and administration.
- Built rapport with patients and family members to deliver exceptional care.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Conducted daily shift briefs to inform staff of changes in patient care assignments.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to provide quality patient care.
- Assisted in developing and implementing new policies and procedures to improve healthcare quality.
- Coordinated transportation to get patients to and from the procedure.
- Performed real-time chart audits for patients ensuring accuracy and completeness of information while capitalizing on opportunities for process improvement.
- Supervised, directed, and motivated high-quality performance from nursing staff.
- Created work schedules for multiple shifts to confirm complete floor coverage.
- Investigated and independently resolved complaints from staff, physicians, and patients by leveraging clinical judgment and unit management expertise.
- Developed and implemented quality improvement initiatives to provide best possible patient care and identify and address areas of concern.
- Established and continuously optimized unit schedules and individual work assignments.
- Reviewed patient transfer records routinely to verify patients received appropriate levels of care.
- Streamlined steps in rapid response situations by prioritizing and delegating tasks.
Staff Nurse
Community Health Network
06.2008 - 10.2012
- Coordinated care and provided exceptional service to all customers and team members
- Performed Clinical Support Nurse duties based on unit needs
- Served as a preceptor and mentor for new staff
- Code Blue team member
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Directed patient care by initiating and following through with plan of care, continuing care, and discharge instructions.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Precepted student nurses and oriented new hires, providing guidance and mentorship when teaching on hospital policies, emergency procedures, and nursing best practices.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing Leadership And Management
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT12.2024
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Purdue University
Hammond, IN09.2022
Associate of Science - Nursing
Marian University
Indianapolis, IN05.2008
Skills
- Effective policy and program development
- Team leadership with positive attitude
- Change management
- Superior organization
- Critical thinking skills
- Results-oriented
- Patient-focused care
- Self Motivation
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Quality Improvement
- Accreditation Standards
Accomplishments
- Community Health Excellence in Healthcare Nominee (2023)
- Community Health Excellence in Healthcare Nominee (2022)
- Community Health North Campus Great Catch Winner (2017)
Certification
Registered Nurse-IndianaiState Board of Nursing (Current)
- Cardiovascular, ACCN- 2022
- RCIS, CCI - 2017
Timeline
Nursing Educator
Community Health Network
09.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse, Cardiac Cath Lab
Community Health Network
06.2018 - 09.2022
Patient Care Coordinator, Outpatient
Community Health Network
10.2012 - 07.2018
Staff Nurse
Community Health Network
06.2008 - 10.2012
Master of Science - Nursing Leadership And Management
Western Governors University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Purdue University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Marian University