Elena Fondren,RN,BSN,CEN
Lumberton,TX
Summary
Dynamic Registered Nurse Clinical Coordinator with proven expertise at Baptist Hospital of Southeast Texas, excelling in care coordination and quality improvement. Demonstrated clinical leadership by enhancing patient outcomes and fostering interdisciplinary collaboration. Skilled in staff development and process evaluation, driving initiatives that elevated nursing satisfaction and operational efficiency.
Demonstrates strong analytical, communication, and teamwork skills, with proven ability to quickly adapt to new environments. Eager to contribute to team success and further develop professional skills. Brings positive attitude and commitment to continuous learning and growth.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse Clinical Coordinator
Baptist Hospital of Southeast Texas
12.2023 - Current
- Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
- Investigated and resolved issues affecting hospital operations and patient care.
- Worked with healthcare team to identify knowledge gaps related to patient assessment, improving clinical documentation and accountability.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
- Leveraged feedback and process improvement opportunities to create safer and healthier environment and increase patient satisfaction.
Charge Nurse in Emergency Department
Baptist Hospital of Southeast Texas
01.2023 - Current
- Supervised and managed daily scheduling, tasking, and administration for a 42-46 bed high acuity Emergency Department with an average volume of 200 patients/day.
- 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.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Conducted daily shift briefs to inform staff of changes in patient care assignments.
- Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Baptist Hospital of Southeast Texas
01.2016 - Current
- Communicated openly and collaboratively with all healthcare staff to organize successful patient care in a high acuity Emergency department.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- 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.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis, and treatment.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Lamar University
Beaumont, TX12-2015
Skills
- Care coordination
- Quality improvement
- Process evaluation
- Staff development
- Nursing supervision
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Clinical leadership
- Care standards
Accomplishments
- Achieved more efficient throughput in the emergency department by collaborating with the department nursing director and department medical director to improve the front end process.
- Achieved a higher level of competency in new graduate nurses through effectively building a department specific supplementary resource that compliments our nurse internship program.
- Supervised team of 55+ staff members.
- Effectively defined and integrated specific nursing roles that positively contributed to decreased patient wait times and increased patient satisfaction.
- Collaborated with various department heads to assist the emergency department director in creating a "surge plan" protocol/policy to assist with high volume periods in the ED.
- Proactively contributed to process improvement opportunities by maintaining daily collaboration with the emergency department Process Improvement Coordinator, Trauma Program Manager, and Pediatric Emergency Care Coordinator.
Certification
- Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN)
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
- ACLS Instructor
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC)
- Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course (ENPC)
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)
- Satori Alternatives for Managing Aggression (SAMA)
Committees
- Chairperson of the Emergency Department Unit Practice Council
- Proactive member of the Certified Nurse Leadership Committee
- Proud member of the Nurse Peer Review Committee
Timeline
Registered Nurse Clinical Coordinator
Baptist Hospital of Southeast Texas
12.2023 - Current
Charge Nurse in Emergency Department
Baptist Hospital of Southeast Texas
01.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Baptist Hospital of Southeast Texas
01.2016 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Lamar University
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