George Byerly
Bachelors Prepared Registered Nurse
Atlantic City,NJ
Summary
Results-driven healthcare leader offering 25 years of clinical, administrative and patient care experience. I am a very strong believer in education and it being patient/team-centered. Health care can be much more improved if patient is invested and has input.
The major part of my nursing career has been related to cardiology and identifying pleth's and rhythm's and intervening before life threatening situations arise.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications
Work History
Nurse Manager & PACU RN
Ephrata Community Hospital
07.2022 - Current
- Fostered open communication among nurses (76 FTE's) through regular team meetings, promoting collaboration and shared decision-making.
- Coordinated staffing resources during times of high patient acuity or census fluctuations to maintain optimal nurse-to-patient ratios.
- Reviewed department performance and adjusted coverage to compensate for changing conditions.
- Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
- Advocated for patients'' rights and ethical considerations in all aspects of care delivery.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
Assistant Nurse Manager
Lancaster General Health Penn Medicine
09.2020 - 09.2022
- Supervised, directed, and motivated high-quality performance from nursing staff.
- Participated in hospital-wide initiatives aimed at improving overall patient experience and satisfaction levels.
- Developed and updated policies and procedures, maintaining compliance with guidelines relating to HIPAA, benefits administration and general liability.
- Developed and implemented quality improvement initiatives to provide best possible patient care and identify and address areas of concern.
- Streamlined nursing operations for efficiency and quality improvement by conducting regular audits and addressing areas of concern. Dealt with emotional/disciplinary issues with staff during a time when nurses were working in very stressful times during Covid outbreak.
Clinical Nurse Instructor
Harrisburg Area Community Hospital
10.2019 - 02.2022
- Compiled, administered and graded examinations to evaluate and record student comprehension levels.
- Streamlined administrative processes related to course scheduling, enrollment management, and record-keeping for improved efficiency within the program.
- Built strong relationships with healthcare facilities, securing valuable clinical placements for students to gain practical experience.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge in nursing practices by attending conferences, workshops, and continuing education opportunities.
- Part-Time position during the spread of the Corona Virus. Had to develop new procedures for teaching since many hospitals were decreasing nonessential staff on the unit.
Clinical Manager Telemetry Unit
UPMC Lititz
11.2016 - 11.2020
- Identified nurses' and staff training needs and devised training programs to close gaps.
- Facilitated hiring of qualified Cardiac Nurses and Monitor Tech personnel by interviewing applicants and making recommendations for employment.
- Oversaw hiring, onboarding, and evaluation of nursing staff, contributing to a high-performing team environment.
- Successfully managed clinic operations during periods of change ie. Covid. Assisted with developing a Quick Response Team which responded to Covid patients who were in cardiac arrest and minimized staff exposure.
- Assisted with the creation of the Special Procedures Unit and its construction/layout. The SPU was designed for pre/post op patients for both endoscopy and interventional cardiology
Director of Nursing
Primecare Medical (Berks & Chester County Prisons)
01.2012 - 11.2016
- Responded to emergent health situations for inmate population as well as correctional staff.
- Monitored and evaluated RN, LPN, Tech & EMT staff performance, providing feedback and guidance to support standards of care.
- Prepared and reviewed infection control surveillance reports to identify trends and develop effective actions to control and prevent infections.
- Mentored new nurses through orientation programs, facilitating their integration into the team and fostering their professional growth.
- Evaluated work performance of 24 nursing personnel to determine wage increases and implement discipline.
- Streamlined nursing operations by optimizing staffing schedules, resource allocation, and workflow processes.
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Chester County Hospital
10.2007 - 01.2012
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Carefully assessed cardiac monitors for emergent changes from their baseline.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Educated patients and families on post-discharge care instructions, promoting adherence to prescribed regimens for improved health outcomes at home.
- Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
- Worked cohesively with multi-disciplines during emergency situations.
- Effectively deescalated emotional/inebriated patients before reaching unsafe moments.
Critical Care/ Open Heart Registered Nurse
Brandywine Hospital
02.2003 - 10.2007
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions
- Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
- At post-op open heart patient's bedside monitoring cardiac rhythms, cardiac output and other swan-ganz values.
Intensive Care Unit Registered Nurse
Ephrata Community Hospital
07.1993 - 02.2003
- Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Joined patient education team and taught staff and families insulin pump therapy and it's benefits and responsibilities.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Immaculata University
Immaculata, PA 05.2001 -
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Reading Area Community College
Reading, PA 05.2001 -
Skills
Interpersonal Communication
undefinedCertification
PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
Timeline
Nurse Manager & PACU RN
Ephrata Community Hospital
07.2022 - Current
Assistant Nurse Manager
Lancaster General Health Penn Medicine
09.2020 - 09.2022
Clinical Nurse Instructor
Harrisburg Area Community Hospital
10.2019 - 02.2022
Clinical Manager Telemetry Unit
UPMC Lititz
11.2016 - 11.2020
Director of Nursing
Primecare Medical (Berks & Chester County Prisons)
01.2012 - 11.2016
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Chester County Hospital
10.2007 - 01.2012
Critical Care/ Open Heart Registered Nurse
Brandywine Hospital
02.2003 - 10.2007
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Immaculata University
05.2001 -
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Reading Area Community College
05.2001 -
Intensive Care Unit Registered Nurse
Ephrata Community Hospital
07.1993 - 02.2003
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