Elizabeth A. Barry
Castle Pines,Colorado
Summary
To obtain a leadership position in which I can apply my skills and clinical knowledge to help create and maintain an environment of safety, quality, compassion and healing for patients, families and staff. Desire to utilize my passion to provide quality healthcare to advance the mission of and promote growth of the organization. Focus on patient safety throughout my years of practice in various settings. Possess supervisory experience and capability to lead and work with various disciplines to achieve department and organizational goals. Willingness to be accountable for actions and decisions impacting the organization's ability to operate effectively and efficiently. Practice with consideration of human, physical and financial resources. Appreciate the significance in balancing human and fiscal resources for successful day to day operations. Use independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success. Encouraging manager and analytical problem-solver with talents for team building, leading and motivating, as well as excellent customer relations aptitude and relationship-building skills. History of meeting company goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand. Documented strengths in building and maintaining relationships with diverse range of stakeholders in dynamic, fast-paced settings. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet organizational goals.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Manager of Pediatrics
Swedish Medical Center
09.2022 - 07.2023
- Opened and closed location and monitored shift changes to uphold successful operations strategies and maximize business success.
- Optimized resource allocation by conducting regular performance evaluations and providing personalized coaching for staff development.
- Controlled resources and assets for department activities to comply with industry standards and government regulations.
- Recruited, interviewed and hired employees and implemented mentoring program to promote positive feedback and engagement.
Clinical Nurse Coordinator - NICU
Swedish Medical Center
04.2020 - 09.2022
- Primary role as Charge Nurse and staff coordinator in Level III NICU
- Responsibilities include scheduling for the unit, staff coaching and counseling, participation in annual performance reviews, hiring and orientation of new staff, and being available to staff as a resource, clinically and professionally
- Assist in ensuring safety and quality maintained in care delivery
- Also participate in parent and family rounding to enhance the patient experience
- Participate in Unit based council
- Help to coordinate annual clinical competencies and ensure staff maintain required clinical certifications.
Nurse Manager - NICU
University of Colorado
04.2019 - 04.2020
- Responsible for the daily operations of a 50 bed Level III NICU, including monitoring and managing the financial budget and staffing needs to ensure unit ran efficiently on a daily basis in order to attain productivity goals
- Responsible for the hiring and evaluation of all staff
- Responsible for supporting staff in clinical and professional matters, as well as counseling and coaching staff as appropriate
- Worked to uphold standards of care to ensure safe, quality care delivered
- Active member of the unit and division wide Quality Committee
- Worked with the educator to keep staff up to date on current practice and provide educational opportunities and encourage professional growth
- Responsible for ensuring appropriate and necessary equipment and supplies available
- Collaborated with other departments and employees of multiple disciplines, such as pharmacy and physicians to address any concerns, identify areas for improvement, and ensure safety
- Consistently conducted parent and staff rounding to promote family-centered care and improve the patient experience.
Clinical Nurse Coordinator - NICU
Swedish Medical Center
11.2016 - 04.2019
- Primary role as Charge Nurse and staff coordinator in Level III NICU
- Responsibilities include scheduling for the unit, staff coaching and counseling, participation in annual performance reviews, hiring and orientation of new staff, and being available to staff as a resource, both clinically and professionally
- Also participated in parent and family rounding to enhance the patient experience
- Participated in the unit-based council
- Helped to coordinate annual clinical competencies and ensure staff maintained required clinical certifications.
Team Coordinator - PACU
Abington Hospital/Jefferson Health
02.2015 - 08.2016
- Provided direct patient care to post-op patients of varying degrees of acuity
- Provided patient education prior to discharge from the PACU
- Performed in the role of charge RN to coordinate flow from the OR, within the PACU, and disposition of patients either to home or to inpatient units
- Facilitated communication with the OR to ensure patient safety and efficiency
- As Team Coordinator, responsibilities included being available as a resource for staff for clinical and professional matters, reviewed and updated unit policies and procedures, writing and delivering annual performance reviews for staff, staff assignments, organized unit orientation for new staff, and facilitated communication with other departments
- Involved in the identification of quality improvement projects and member of the Trauma PI Committee and OR Efficiency.
Nurse Manager - NICU
Abington Hospital/Jefferson Health
07.2012 - 02.2015
- Responsible for the daily operations of a 36 bed Level III NICU, including monitoring and managing the financial budget and staffing needs to ensure that the unit ran efficiently
- Responsible for the hiring and evaluation of all staff
- Involved in the development and maintenance of unit policies and procedures
- Responsible for supporting staff in clinical and professional matters, as well as counseling and coaching staff as appropriate
- Worked to uphold the standard of care to ensure safe, quality care delivered
- Worked with the educator to keep staff up to date on current practice and provide educational opportunities
- Responsible for purchasing and maintaining supplies and equipment and working with vendors to ensure cost-effectiveness
- Collaborated with other departments and employees of multiple disciplines, such as pharmacy and physicians to address any concerns, identify areas for improvement, and ensure safety.
Assistant Nurse Manager - NICU
Abington Hospital/Jefferson Health
11.2009 - 07.2012
- Assisted Nurse Manager in the daily operations of Level III NICU, including budget, hiring, evaluation of staff, purchasing equipment, staff education, competencies, and scheduling
- Also provided direct patient care and supported staff to maintain safe, quality care
- Provided training to unit and hospital staff on organizational safety behaviors, error prevention tools, and service behaviors
- Helped develop the Medication Safety Committee and worked collaboratively with the pharmacy to address issues related to safe medication practices
- Member of hospital Quality Council
- Developed and maintained 'Good Catch!' program within the unit, recognizing staff that exemplified safe practice
- Worked collaboratively with nursing and medical staff to identify and promote quality improvement.
Staff Nurse - Emergency Room
Doylestown Hospital
10.2008 - 11.2009
- Responsible for assessing and providing care for a diverse population of patients of all ages seeking care for minor to acute symptoms or complaints
- Position required strong clinical and critical thinking skills
- Responsibilities also included venipuncture, medication administration, assisting with bedside procedures, and patient education.
Clinical Leader - NICU
Abington Hospital/Jefferson Health
11.2006 - 10.2008
- Majority of time spent on unit as staff/charge RN, remaining approximately 30% of time devoted to organizing in-services, educational programs, and performance reviews for night shift staff
- The role required being a liaison between night shift staff and management to enhance communication
- Responsibilities also included facilitating new staff orientation, policy and procedure review, participation in unit committees, performance improvement initiatives, and other as delegated by the nurse manager.
Staff/Charge RN - NICU
Abington Hospital/Jefferson Health
10.2004 - 11.2006
- Provided direct patient care to premature and critically ill infants in a Level III neonatal intensive care unit
- Oriented new staff
- Performed in the role of charge nurse, responsible for staffing, staff assignments, and addressing parental and staff concerns
- Initiated and co-chaired unit education committee to increase educational opportunities for staff and encourage ongoing professional development.
Interim Manager of Women's & Children's Services
Swedish Medical Center
02.2023 - Current
- Cultivated positive rapport with fellow employees to boost company morale and promote employee retention.
- Maintained positive customer relations by addressing problems head-on and implementing successful corrective actions.
- Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance.
- Increased employee engagement by fostering a positive work environment, encouraging open communication, and promoting professional development opportunities.
- Monitored working environment, making sure it was always safe, positive setting for all employees.
- Boosted productivity levels through efficient resource allocation and workflow optimization.
- Maintained a high level of employee satisfaction by implementing fair HR policies and addressing concerns in a timely manner.
- Spearheaded initiatives that led to increased collaboration between departments for improved decision-making processes.
Staff/Charge RN - General Inpatient Unit
Children's Mercy Hospital
01.2002 - 07.2004
- Provided direct patient care to pediatric patients on a general inpatient unit as staff/charge RN
- Active member of the education committee for the unit and involved in education and orientation of new staff.
Staff/Charge RN - NICU
Research Medical Center
01.2000 - 01.2003
- Provided direct patient care to premature and critically ill infants in a Level III neonatal intensive care unit as staff and charge nurse
- Attended high-risk deliveries and involved in resuscitation efforts as appropriate
- Developed and utilized strong organizational and critical thinking skills
- Performed in the role of preceptor and involved in the education of new staff.
Education
MSN -
Drexel University
Philadelphia, PABS - Nursing
Research College of Nursing
Kansas City, MO05.1999
BA - Philosophy
Creighton University
Omaha, NE05.1990
Skills
- Schedule Management
- Performance Management
- Business Analysis and Reporting
- Staff Training
- Decision-Making
- Idea Development and Brainstorming
Accomplishments
- Received Nurse Excellence Award 2007
- Nominated to attend IHI (Institute for Health Improvement) Conference in 2010
Skills Certifications
- NRP
- RNC Neonatal Intensive Care Nursing (maintained since 2007)
- Basic Life Support
References
References available upon request
Timeline
Interim Manager of Women's & Children's Services
Swedish Medical Center
02.2023 - Current
Manager of Pediatrics
Swedish Medical Center
09.2022 - 07.2023
Clinical Nurse Coordinator - NICU
Swedish Medical Center
04.2020 - 09.2022
Nurse Manager - NICU
University of Colorado
04.2019 - 04.2020
Clinical Nurse Coordinator - NICU
Swedish Medical Center
11.2016 - 04.2019
Team Coordinator - PACU
Abington Hospital/Jefferson Health
02.2015 - 08.2016
Nurse Manager - NICU
Abington Hospital/Jefferson Health
07.2012 - 02.2015
Assistant Nurse Manager - NICU
Abington Hospital/Jefferson Health
11.2009 - 07.2012
Staff Nurse - Emergency Room
Doylestown Hospital
10.2008 - 11.2009
Clinical Leader - NICU
Abington Hospital/Jefferson Health
11.2006 - 10.2008
Staff/Charge RN - NICU
Abington Hospital/Jefferson Health
10.2004 - 11.2006
Staff/Charge RN - General Inpatient Unit
Children's Mercy Hospital
01.2002 - 07.2004
Staff/Charge RN - NICU
Research Medical Center
01.2000 - 01.2003
MSN -
Drexel University
BS - Nursing
Research College of Nursing
BA - Philosophy
Creighton University
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