Emily Beever

Work History

STAFF NURSE

ADVANCED SURGICAL TECHOLOGY

12.2022 - Current

Circulate all procedures in OBL for vascular surgeon.
Schedule all OBL and hospital procedures/surgeries for vascular surgeon I work for.
Assisted with vascular surgery clinic and provided pre and post procedure education for patients during their pre procedure visit.
Coordinate vascular surgery clinic and procedure schedules.
Assist in staff education for vascular surgery procedures pre-op, post-op, and intra-op.
Monitor patients during procedures while providing conscious sedation.
Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
Directed patient care by initiating and following through with plan of care, continuing care, and discharge instructions.
Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
Collaborated with physicians, pharmacists and therapists to deliver quality, evidence-based care.
Coordinated patient discharge planning to provide post-discharge patient care, promoting healing and recovery.
Developed and implemented individualized patient care plans for optimal outcomes.
Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.

NURSE MANAGER-CARDIAC CARE DECISION UNIT

MEMORIAL HOSPITAL OF CARBONDALE

01.2022 - 11.2022

Worked on Cardiac Care Decision Unit as staff nurse prepping and recovering cardiac catheterization patients, prepping and monitoring coronary CTA patients, procedure nurse for transesophageal echocardiograms/synchronized cardioversions/loop recorder insertion and removal/venous ablations, removal of and manual compression/monitoring of venous and arterial sheaths/sites
Worked as charge nurse on the unit to manage patient flow, staff and call schedule, shared leadership co-chair, worked with Epic EHR build team to customize charting to meet unit needs, and Epic EHR super user at implementation
I worked as shift supervisor for the unit for 5 years prior to becoming manager
In the last 3 years we have opened our unit up to be a 24/7 nursing unit where we care for cardiac overflow patients and for more critical post procedure patients to help improve outcomes and relieve patient burdens from the rest of the facility
The unit has started taking all critical care patients in my time a shift supervisor except for 2 critical care drips and ventilated patients
Completed staff schedule, track unit productivity, update and maintain units GEMBA board, collect data to improve best practice for Cardiac Care
Decision Unit and Cardiac Catheterization Lab, work with IT to complete and maintain order sets, interview job candidates, review and update policies, complete staff annual reviews, maintain orientation schedule for new hires, and maintain education for new and current employees
I also work when needed as charge nurse for Cardiac Catheterization Lab and do patient scheduling for both departments.
Supervised, directed, and motivated high-quality performance from nursing staff.
Led staff meetings to keep team informed of departmental changes and provide opportunities for nurses to share ideas and concerns.
Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
Investigated and independently resolved complaints from staff, physicians, and patients by leveraging clinical judgment and unit management expertise.
Managed staff scheduling and time off to adequately staff nursing floors and allow nurses earned time off.
Established and continuously optimized unit schedules and individual work assignments.
Fostered improvement in staff development, personnel training, and standards of patient care.
Promoted professional development opportunities to encourage nurses to pursue continuous training.
Developed and implemented quality improvement initiatives to provide best possible patient care and identify and address areas of concern.
Coordinated and implemented in-service educational programs focusing on safety and adherence to protocols.
Developed strategy to target nursing and patient satisfaction issues, improve response and patient care quality and suggest actionable improvements to promote hospital-wide quality and safety initiatives.
Reviewed department performance and adjusted coverage to compensate for changing conditions.
Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.

SHIFT SUPERVISOR-CARDIAC CARE DECISION UNIT

MEMORIAL HOSPITAL OF CARBONDALE

04.2014 - 01.2022

Worked on Cardiac Care Decision Unit as staff nurse prepping and recovering cardiac catheterization patients, prepping and monitoring coronary CTA patients, procedure nurse for transesophageal echocardiograms/synchronized cardioversions/loop recorder insertion and removal/venous ablations, removal of and manual compression/monitoring of venous and arterial sheaths/sites
Worked as charge nurse on unit to manage patient flow, staff and call schedule, shared leadership co-chair, worked with Epic EHR build team to customize charting to meet unit needs, and Epic EHR super user at implementation.
In the last 3 years unit opened up to be a 24/7 nursing unit where we care for cardiac overflow patients and for more critical post procedure patients to help improve outcomes and relieve patient burdens from the rest of the facility
The unit has started taking all critical care patients in my time a shift supervisor except for 2 critical care drips and ventilated patients
I completed the staff schedule, track unit productivity, update and maintain the units GEMBA board, collect data to improve best practice for both the Cardiac Care Decision Unit and the Cardiac Catheterization Lab, work with IT to complete and maintain order sets, interview job candidates, review and update policies, complete staff annual reviews, maintain the orientation schedule for new hires, and maintain education for new and current employees
I also worked when needed as the charge nurse for the Cardiac Catheterization Lab and do patient scheduling for both departments.

OPERATING ROOM CIRCULATOR

SSM HEALTH ST. MARY’S, HOSPITAL

01.2011 - 03.2014

Circulated laparoscopic/open general and gynecological, orthopedic, endoscopic, and urologic surgeries
Completed surgical documentation, made and updated surgeon preference cards, scrubbed endoscopy cases, and was Super User for implementing Epic EHR.

STAFF NURSE

SSM HEALTH ST. MARY’S HOSPITAL

05.2006 - 01.2011

For medical, surgical, and pediatric departments
Duties included: patient care, gastrostomy/jejunostomy/nasogastric tube care and maintenance, colostomy/ileostomy care and maintenance, starting and maintaining intravenous lines on adult and pediatric patients, accessing and maintaining port-a-catheters, central line care and maintenance, wound care and dressing changes including changing and maintaining wound VAC’s, tracheostomy care and maintenance, patient documentation, administering PO/IM/IV medications as ordered, and admitting/discharging patients.

CERTIFIED NURSE ASSISTANT

SSM HEALTH ST. MARY’S HOSPITAL

12.2002 - 05.2006

Worked in Behavioral Medicine and assisted with or completed activities of daily living for adult and geriatric patients, completed safety rounds on all patients, arts and crafts/card games/outdoor recreation activities with patients, checked in patient belongings while checking for safety hazards/items not allowed on unit, and did 1:1 safety sitting with patients.

Summary

Overview

Work History

STAFF NURSE

NURSE MANAGER-CARDIAC CARE DECISION UNIT

SHIFT SUPERVISOR-CARDIAC CARE DECISION UNIT

OPERATING ROOM CIRCULATOR

STAFF NURSE

CERTIFIED NURSE ASSISTANT

Education

Master of Science - NURSING LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT

Bachelor of Science - NURSING

Associate of Applied Science - NURSING

Skills

Timeline

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