Donna Ellis
Tarpon Springs,FL
Summary
Compassionate Behavioral Charge Nurse 3 offers [32] years of patient care and advocacy within units. Highly skilled in charting, managing patient intake and discharges and monitoring care plans. Well-versed in promoting policies and protocols to achieve core measures. Demonstrated success in cultivating strong patient and staff rapport to drive outcome goals.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Charge Nurse 3
BayCare Mease Dunedin 2014-current
2014.11 - Current
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
- Optimized patient satisfaction through timely response to concerns and effective communication among staff members.
- Promoted a safe working environment by adhering to infection control policies and regularly reviewing safety protocols.
- Conducted daily shift briefs to inform staff of changes in patient care assignments.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to provide quality patient care.
- Managed staffing schedules, ensuring adequate coverage while minimizing overtime expenses.
- Contributed significantly towards Joint Commission accreditation compliance through regular audits, staff education and process improvement recommendations.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives, contributing to the development of best practices within the department.
- Oversaw administration of medication, ensuring adherence to strict safety protocols, thereby maintaining patient safety.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical knowledge to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Reported findings to quality departments after conducting routine restraint audits and worked with team to devise corrective actions for deficiencies.
- Leveraged feedback and process improvement opportunities to create safer and healthier environment and increase patient satisfaction.
- Investigated and resolved issues affecting department operations and patient care.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
Charge Nurse 2/later a CN3
Morton Plant Mease Hospital
1995.05 - 2014.11
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
- Conducted daily shift briefs to inform staff of changes in patient care assignments.
- Managed supply of medical equipment and consumables, ensuring availability and reducing instances of stock-outs.
Education
Master of Science - Audiology
Idaho State University
Pocatello, IDBachelor of Science - Speech-Language Pathology And Audiology
Idaho State University
Pocatello, IDAssociate of Applied Science - Nursing
Clackamas Community College
Oregon City, ORSkills
- Decision-Making
- Clinical Leadership
- Care Coordination
- Team Leadership
- Patient Care
- Staff Scheduling
- Patient Assessment
- Direct Patient Care
- Duty delegation
- Personal Integrity
- Patient Care Assessment
- Intake and discharge
- Patient Condition Monitoring
- Rapport Building
Timeline
Charge Nurse 3
BayCare Mease Dunedin 2014-current
2014.11 - Current
Charge Nurse 2/later a CN3
Morton Plant Mease Hospital
1995.05 - 2014.11
Master of Science - Audiology
Idaho State University
Bachelor of Science - Speech-Language Pathology And Audiology
Idaho State University
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Clackamas Community College
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