Genevieve Evans
TRUMBULL
Summary
Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Nurse Manager
Argus Community
02.2023 - Current
- 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.
- 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.
- Promoted professional development opportunities to encourage nurses to pursue continuous training.
- Oversaw infection control procedures to protect patients from infections and keep nursing departments compliant with state regulations.
Behavioral Health Registered Nurse
VIP Community Services
11.2011 - Current
- Oversaw care of suicidal patients and acted swiftly to reduce risk of harm to themselves or others.
- Monitored vital signs, nutritional intake and signs and symptoms of complications to report deviations to supervisor.
- Facilitated group therapy sessions to provide additional support and guidance.
- Administered medication and treatments to patients to observe and record responses.
- Performed patient assessments to monitor expected response to medications and altering treatment plans.
- Provided direct quality care to patients by monitoring, recording and evaluating psychiatric conditions.
- Responded to numerous volatile situations and violent outbreaks to restore safety and security of patients and staff.
- Observing clients for over sedation or any clinical abnormalities.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Sustained quality standards by performing routine medication audits and upholding internal and industry best practices.
Director of Nursing
The Gudience Center
08.2019 - 02.2023
- Monitored and evaluated nursing staff performance, providing feedback and guidance to support standards of care.
- Built and maintained positive working relationships with physicians and staff to support seamless healthcare operations.
- Oversaw and approved recruitment, hiring and orientation of new nursing staff.
- Participated in management team meetings to discuss resident status, census changes, and resident complaints or concerns.
- Worked closely administration to develop and implement best practices to improve patient outcomes.
- Identified department issues to recommend corrective actions.
- Established and monitored infection control programs to provide safe, sanitary environment to prevent transmission of disease and infection.
- Evaluated work performance of 5 nursing personnel to determine wage increases and implement discipline.
- Recruited, hired and trained all staff, providing direct supervision, ongoing staff development and continuing education to employees.
- Ordered all pharmacy supplies and kept check on inventory levels.
CNA Instructor
ABC Training Center
03.2020 - 02.2021
- Prepared challenging lesson plans to develop CNA students into successful healthcare professionals.
- Developed interesting and informative training to keep students engaged in learning and developing necessary skills for long-term career success.
- Compiled, administered and graded examinations to evaluate and record student comprehension levels.
- Supported student educational and vocational planning to help each optimize learning strategies and reap long-term career benefits.
- Prepared course materials such as syllabi, homework assignments and handouts for distribution or use within classroom.
- Educated more than 20 new CNAs in quality patient care.
- Assessed student knowledge levels and abilities with detailed assessments.
- Contributed educational and clinical expertise to help optimize training courses and boost student learning.
- Prepared and delivered lectures to undergraduate or graduate students on topics such as pharmacology, mental health nursing and community health care practices.
Operations Manager
Westchester County Medical Center
01.2019 - 07.2020
- Supervised operations staff and kept employees compliant with company policies and procedures.
- Developed systems and procedures to improve operational quality and team efficiency.
- Led hiring, onboarding and training of new hires to fulfill business requirements.
- Managed staff scheduling and time off to adequately staff nursing floors and allow nurses earned time off.
- Fostered improvement in staff development, personnel training, and standards of patient care.
- Promoted professional development opportunities to encourage nurses to pursue continuous training.
- Coordinated and implemented in-service educational programs focusing on safety and adherence to protocols.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Hospital For Joint Diseases
03.2009 - 05.2012
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Metropolitan Hospital Center
11.2002 - 01.2007
- Administered medications via oral,and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Assessed patients to determine individual needs and develop care plans in coordination with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
Education
Associate of Science - Practical Nursing
Medgar Evers College of The City University of New York
Brooklyn, NYBachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT07.2023
Skills
- Nursing Assignments
- Charge Nurse Functions
- Direct Patient Care
- Regulatory Compliance
- Competent in PC, Avatar, Accumedic, MyEvolv, Microsoft
- Home Based Care
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- Staff Leadership
- Patient Education
- Crisis Intervention and Prevention
- Staff Education
- Nursing Staff Management
- HIPAA Guidelines
- Emergency Response
- Medication Tracking
Timeline
Nurse Manager
Argus Community
02.2023 - Current
CNA Instructor
ABC Training Center
03.2020 - 02.2021
Director of Nursing
The Gudience Center
08.2019 - 02.2023
Operations Manager
Westchester County Medical Center
01.2019 - 07.2020
Behavioral Health Registered Nurse
VIP Community Services
11.2011 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Hospital For Joint Diseases
03.2009 - 05.2012
Licensed Practical Nurse
Metropolitan Hospital Center
11.2002 - 01.2007
Associate of Science - Practical Nursing
Medgar Evers College of The City University of New York
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Governors University
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