Dynamic nursing professional with extensive experience at Advent Health, excelling in quality improvement and staff development. Proven track record in enhancing patient outcomes through compassionate care and effective care coordination. Skilled in performance monitoring and critical thinking, advocating for both patients and staff to foster a collaborative healthcare environment.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Nurse Manager
Advent Health
09.2022 - Current
Performed real-time chart audits for patients ensuring accuracy and completeness of information while capitalizing on opportunities for process improvement.
Resolved conflicts among staff members by employing effective communication techniques and seeking mutually beneficial solutions when issues arose.
Evaluated staff performance regularly, providing constructive feedback and support for professional development opportunities.
Managed scheduling to ensure optimal coverage while maintaining a healthy work-life balance for staff members.
Collaborated with other departments to streamline processes and enhance interdisciplinary teamwork, ultimately improving continuity of care for patients.
Participated in hospital-wide initiatives aimed at improving overall patient experience and satisfaction levels.
Maintained open lines of communication with patients'' families to ensure their needs were met and concerns addressed promptly.
Ensured timely documentation of all nursing activities within electronic medical records system, contributing to accurate record keeping and informed decision-making processes.
Served as a liaison between nursing staff and administration, advocating for the needs of both parties to promote overall organizational success.
Registered Nurse-PACU
Advent Health
06.2020 - 09.2022
Provided timely interventions to address airway management complications such as respiratory depression or obstruction in post-operative patients.
Reduced complications by promptly identifying and addressing post-operative issues in PACU patients.
Enhanced patient recovery by providing comprehensive post-anesthesia care and monitoring vital signs.
Decreased medication errors by meticulously administering medications following proper protocols and verifying dosages.
Enhanced patient safety during transfers to other units by providing handoff communication that accurately conveyed critical information about the patient''s condition, potential risks, and ongoing treatment plans.
Prevented complications from anesthesia side effects such as nausea or vomiting using effective medication administration techniques.
Registered Nurse Med/Surg Tele
Florida Hospital
06.2018 - 06.2020
Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
Promoted a culture of safety within the healthcare facility by participating in quality improvement initiatives, identifying potential hazards, and advocating for best practices in nursing care delivery.
Registered Nurse
Florida Health Care Plans
01.2015 - 05.2017
Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
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