Emily Givens
Ankeny,IA
Summary
Skilled Registered Nurse with over 17 years of experience in patient care, critical thinking, and communication. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving optimal patient outcomes. Reliable and adaptable, ensuring efficient and compassionate care in dynamic environments. Equipped with expertise in medical procedures, patient assessments, and care coordination.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Clinic
The Iowa Clinic Urogynecology
10.2017 - Current
- Championed patient advocacy efforts by addressing concerns promptly and working closely with families to ensure their needs were met throughout the treatment process.
- Ensured compliance with regulatory standards by maintaining accurate documentation and timely reporting requirements for all clinical activities.
- Improved staff performance through consistent coaching, mentoring, and identification of professional development opportunities.
- Successfully managed challenging situations involving patients or families, employing conflict resolution skills to address concerns professionally and effectively.
- Contributed to departmental budgeting processes by ordering all clinic supplies, monitoring resource utilization, analyzing trends, and making recommendations for cost-effective solutions.
- Assisted in the development of policies and procedures related to clinical practice standards, ensuring alignment with best practices and accreditation requirements within the healthcare industry.
- Streamlined clinical workflows by identifying inefficiencies and implementing process improvements for increased productivity.
- Scheduled surgeries, and procedures; performed pre/post procedure patient education, used an interdisciplinary approach to working with pre-authorization and hospital staff.
Procedure RN
Nebraska Methodist Hospitals & Clinics
01.2016 - 07.2017
- Contributed to a positive work atmosphere by fostering teamwork and open communication among colleagues.
- Ensured adherence to regulatory standards by meticulously following guidelines for infection control and sterilization techniques.
- Enhanced patient outcomes by providing exceptional care and maintaining a sterile operating environment.
- Managed surgical inventory, maintaining adequate levels of supplies for all scheduled surgeries.
- Maintained accurate documentation of all relevant medical information, promoting effective communication among healthcare providers.
- Promoted patient satisfaction with compassionate care during preoperative preparation, intraoperative support, and postoperative recovery.
- Demonstrated proficiency in various technological tools used in the operating room setting such as electronic medical records, surgical equipment, and monitoring devices.
- Reduced post-operative complications through diligent preoperative assessments and thorough patient education.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Bellevue University
Bellevue, NE09-2013
Associate of Science - Nursing
Indian Hills Community College
Ottumwa, IA05-2009
Skills
- Patient confidentiality
- Continuing education
- Process evaluation
- Customer Service
- Training and mentoring
- Patient education and counseling
- Problem-solving aptitude
- Clinical judgment
- High level of autonomy
- Call triaging
Certification
- Registered Nurse License (RN) - State Board of Nursing.
- CPR/AED Certification
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Clinic
The Iowa Clinic Urogynecology
10.2017 - Current
Procedure RN
Nebraska Methodist Hospitals & Clinics
01.2016 - 07.2017
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Bellevue University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Indian Hills Community College
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