Clinical Nurse Coordinator
St Davids South Austin Hospital
04.1996 - Current
- Mentored and supervised nursing staff, fostering professional growth and development.
- Managed staffing needs by adjusting assignments based on patient acuity levels, and delegating tasks efficiently.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Provided comprehensive patient education on disease management, medication administration, and self-care techniques.
- Addressed performance issues among nursing staff through constructive feedback during evaluations or informal coaching sessions.
- Demonstrated commitment to ethical decision-making in all aspects of clinical practice, prioritizing patient safety and wellbeing.
- Increased patient satisfaction scores through the implementation of evidence-based nursing practices focused on meeting individual needs.
- Collaborated with physicians and interdisciplinary teams to devise and manage individualized plans of care.
- Performed head-to-toe physical assessments, prioritizing treatment and delegating assignments to maintain patient flows.
- Manage [4-6] nurses across 33-bed cardiac unit.
- Supervised team of 4-6 nurses and 2 clinical nursing assistants.
- Sought opportunities to improve patient care, outcomes and nursing staff performance.
- Interacted effectively with department managers to promptly correct problems and improve services.
- Responded to behavioral and medical crises codes.
- Motivated nursing staff to pursue advanced training and collaborated with unit leaders to identify skill needs.
- Investigated and resolved issues affecting hospital operations and patient care.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
- Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
- Mentored new nursing staff, fostering professional growth and development through comprehensive training programs.
- Streamlined workflow for increased efficiency by optimizing scheduling and delegating tasks to the appropriate staff members.
- Maximized nursing staff potential by providing ongoing coaching and support, leading to higher levels of competence and confidence in delivering quality care.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Improved patient satisfaction scores with continuous assessment of patient needs and prompt resolution of concerns.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Oversaw admissions and discharges and scheduling of nursing staff.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Fostered improvement in staff development, personnel training, and standards of patient care.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Maintained a safe working environment by enforcing infection control measures and adhering to safety protocols.
- Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
- Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
- Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
- Improved patient outcomes by developing and implementing individualized care plans.
- Administered performance evaluations and probationary reviews to assess nursing personnel.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
