Ginger Ketcham
Registered Nurse
Salado,USA
Summary
Knowledgeable and compassionate Master’s Degree of Nursing In Education that is diligent about meeting patients’ needs while providing holistic patient care. Focused on patient safety and promoting satisfaction within the healthcare system. Utilizes critical thinking skills, decision making, and knowledge to ensure positive outcomes are being achieved. Proactive leader with strengths in communication , collaboration with a team-oriented approach, and adaptable to a changing environment. Certified Registered Nurse with success in implementing technology-based programs within the curriculum or hospital institution. A Registered nurse with experience as a Clinical Instructor in the classroom and clinical settings, excited to bring 20+year background in nursing and education to a growing organization.
A prior Clinical Instructor and current Certified Registered Nurse specialized in Women's services and experience with nursing informatics. I offer 20-years of background expertise in all aspects of nursing with success as a strong nurse leader with focus on improving patient care and delivery models.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center
09.2017 - Current
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Promoted patient safety by leading quality improvement initiatives within the nursing department.
- Boosted nurse competency with hands-on training sessions in latest healthcare technologies and practices.
- Supported departmental goals by aligning educational programs with organizational objectives.
- Kept current with emerging trends in healthcare education, incorporating new strategies into existing curricula for continuous program improvement.
- Improved nursing competency through the creation and delivery of targeted training sessions and workshops.
- Evaluated clinical staff performance, identifying areas of improvement and providing constructive feedback to drive continuous growth.
- Organized and led professional development workshops for nursing staff to improve patient safety and care quality.
- Served as a mentor for junior nursing staff, fostering a positive learning environment and promoting professional growth.
- Facilitated open communication between management and clinical staff, addressing concerns and implementing solutions to improve overall team satisfaction.
- Improved patient education on disease management and prevention with customized nursing interventions.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to ensure consistent patient care and education across various departments.
- Conducted regular assessments of nursing practices, ensuring adherence to highest standards of care.
- Led transition to simulation-based training methods, significantly improving clinical decision-making skills.
- Championed a positive work environment by fostering open dialogue between educators, clinicians, administrators, and other stakeholders involved in the delivery of patient care.
- Optimized patient care quality by updating policies, procedures, and protocols based on current best practices in clinical education.
- Participated in interdisciplinary committees, collaborating with peers to address challenges related to patient care and safety initiatives.
- Assisted in the development of standardized terminology within EHRs, promoting consistent documentation practices among healthcare providers.
- Improved patient care by implementing evidence-based nursing informatics practices in daily workflows.
- Collaborated closely with clinical staff to ensure a smooth transition during the implementation of new health IT systems, minimizing potential disruptions to patient care.
- Incorporated quality improvement and safety-enhancing methodologies and tools to improve workflow processes,
- Integrated decision support, clinical pathways and best practices into health information technology to enhance delivery of care and workflows.
- Increased patient satisfaction through effective communication and collaboration with interdisciplinary teams.
- Assigned students to patients based on students' learning objectives and patient needs.
- Delivered individualized instruction on observation, assessment, decision-making and patient health teaching.
- Provided immediate and constructive feedback to students individually and as group.
- Instructed and coached students to help overcome academic issues and personal challenges.
- Supervised students when administering medications to maintain patient safety.
- Analyzed clinical settings' success in helping students achieve course and program outcomes.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient information, enabling informed decision-making among the healthcare team members.
- Served as a liaison between nursing staff, physicians, and management, fostering open communication channels among all parties involved in patient care.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives, contributing to the development of best practices within the department.
- Optimized patient satisfaction through timely response to concerns and effective communication among staff members.
- Streamlined nursing workflows for increased efficiency and improved patient outcomes.
- Championed a positive work culture by recognizing exemplary performance from team members and addressing conflicts promptly when they arose.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to develop and implement individualized care plans for patients.
- Coordinated daily nursing activities to ensure compliance with healthcare regulations, significantly reducing risk of non-compliance.
- Conducted regular audits of nursing practices, identifying areas for improvement and implementing corrective actions.
- Streamlined shift handovers, ensuring seamless continuity of care and minimizing information gaps.
- Fostered culture of continuous improvement, leading to adoption of innovative nursing practices.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
- Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
- Prior and Current Daily Practices or Involvement in BSWH-RR & Temple Organization:
- Admission Assessment
- Discharges
- Postpartum, Antepartum and Newborn Care
- Bedside Care for Postpartum/Antepartum /Newborn Patient
- Care Plans
- Prior Clinical Educator for Round Rock BSWH Women’s Services
- Unit Practice Chair
- Nurse Scheduling Committee
- Clinical Coach
- Relief Charge Nurse/Charge Nurse
- Improving Unit and Nursing Processes Through Unit Practice Council
- Patient and Nurse Advocate
- Clinical Educator
- Maternal Designation Champion for Chart Auditing during Initial Survey
Register Nurse-Staff Nurse
Baylor Scott and White Medical Center Temple
08.2017 - Current
- Prior and Current Daily Practices or Involvement in BSWH-RR & Temple Organization:
- Admission Assessment
- Discharges
- Postpartum, Antepartum and Newborn Care
- Bedside Care for Postpartum/Antepartum /Newborn Patient
- Care Plans
- Prior Clinical Educator for Round Rock BSWH Women’s Services
- Unit Practice Chair
- Nurse Scheduling Committee
- Clinical Coach
- Relief Charge Nurse/Charge Nurse
- Improving Unit and Nursing Processes Through Unit Practice Council
- Patient and Nurse Advocate
- Clinical Educator
- Maternal Designation Champion for Chart Auditing during Initial Survey
- Mentor nursing interns and students. I also have been a preceptor for experienced nurses as well.
- Provided direct patient care for the obstetrical patient and their families through this crucial and most exciting time in their life.
- Performed initial assessments, charting, and taking verbal/written orders from physicians.
- Maintained medical records, thorough and accurate in completion of reports and patient documentation in EPIC.
Associate Professor of Nursing
Temple College
Temple, Texas
02.2021 - 05.2024
- Served as a liaison between academic institutions and hospital partners, coordinating placements for optimal student learning opportunities.
- Led initiatives aimed at expanding cultural awareness and inclusivity in nursing education, resulting in a more diverse and well-rounded student body.
- Conducted regular evaluations of student performance, providing tailored feedback to drive continuous improvement.
- Developed comprehensive lesson plans, integrating real-world case studies for the practical application of theoretical knowledge.
- Participated in ongoing professional development activities to stay current with advances in nursing education and practice trends.
- Implemented innovative teaching strategies that catered to different learning styles, improving overall student engagement levels.
- Incorporated simulation-based training scenarios into the curriculum to enhance practical skills development in a safe setting.
- Enhanced patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based practices in clinical teaching sessions.
- Promoted a positive learning environment by fostering open communication and addressing individual student needs.
- Supervised students when administering medications to maintain patient safety.
- Partnered with community organizations to provide students with diverse clinical experiences that broadened their understanding of patient populations and healthcare settings.
- Aligned course objectives with program goals through careful planning of instructional materials and learning activities.
Clinical Educator/ Charge Nurse Women’s Services
Baylor Scott and White Health Round Rock
02.2016 - 08.2017
- Professional Experience in Women’s Services:
- Responded to emergency situations regarding both mothers and babies with speed, expertise, and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support, and life-saving interventions
- Performed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administering to patients
- Provided parents/families with compassion during situations of high anxiety, while offering insight on care being administered
- Used effective education/communication skills to speak with parents regarding daily baby care and care of mothers in the postpartum period
- Delivered a thorough high quality of care to an average of 6-8 patients during each shift
- Bathed, fed, and assessed newborn infants
- Assessed postpartum mothers
- Performed vital signs on mothers and infants
- Demonstrated best angles and positioning to support and enable women to successfully breastfeed their newborn
- Educated and promoted breast pumping for mothers whose infants were being cared for in the LD/Postpartum unit
- Performed infant serum bilirubin levels, newborn screen tests, infant and mother CBC/BMP labs, infant CCHD tests, infant and mother blood glucose tests, etc.
- Placed peripheral IV’s in mothers during the postpartum period
- Placed Foley catheters and performed straight catheterization in postpartum mothers while utilizing sterile technique
- Deep Suction newborns when needed
- Adequately cared for neonatal abstinence syndrome infants, while also focusing on involving the mother/family in the infants’ active hands-on care
- Initiated and maintained infant jaundice phototherapy treatment, while promoting bonding/breastfeeding/rooming in
- Stabilized postpartum mothers experiencing a postpartum hemorrhage, requiring transfer to a higher level of care
- Provided excellent customer service and attentive care to patients and their families
- Maintained updated knowledge through continuing education and advanced training
- Precisely documented patient care in a professional and thorough manner within the patient’s medical chart
- Performed patient admissions, discharges, and transfers
- Performed housekeeping tasks to keep patient areas clean and free of clutter
- Restocked unit frequently with necessary medical supplies
- Delivered holistic patient care based on physical, psychological, social, and spiritual needs
- Specific Duties:
- Leading as a Relief Charge Nurse for the last 8 years and contributing to the team by keeping the unit organized and running smoothly, in the times of large influx of patients, and as a daily routine.
- Recognized for exceptional level of care to critically ill mothers.
- Engaging as an integral role in reporting patient changes in condition and symptoms to physicians.
Registered Nurse
Seton Medical Center Harker Heights
05.2012 - 08.2013
- Prior and Current Daily Practices or Involvement in BSWH-RR & Temple Organization:
- Admission Assessment
- Discharges
- Postpartum, Antepartum and Newborn Care
- Bedside Care for Postpartum/Antepartum /Newborn Patient
- Care Plans
- Prior Clinical Educator for Round Rock BSWH Women’s Services
- Unit Practice Chair
- Nurse Scheduling Committee
- Clinical Coach
- Relief Charge Nurse/Charge Nurse
- Improving Unit and Nursing Processes Through Unit Practice Council
- Patient and Nurse Advocate
- Clinical Educator
- Maternal Designation Champion for Chart Auditing during Initial Survey
- Mentor nursing interns and students. I also have been a preceptor for experienced nurses as well.
- Provided direct patient care for the obstetrical patient and their families through this crucial and most exciting time in their life.
- Performed initial assessments, charting, and taking verbal/written orders from physicians.
- Maintained medical records, thorough and accurate in completion of reports and patient documentation in EPIC.
Registered Nurse
Scott and White Memorial Hospital-Temple
01.2006 - 04.2012
- Prior and Current Daily Practices or Involvement in BSWH-RR & Temple Organization:
- Admission Assessment
- Discharges
- Postpartum, Antepartum and Newborn Care
- Bedside Care for Postpartum/Antepartum /Newborn Patient
- Care Plans
- Prior Clinical Educator for Round Rock BSWH Women’s Services
- Unit Practice Chair
- Nurse Scheduling Committee
- Clinical Coach
- Relief Charge Nurse/Charge Nurse
- Improving Unit and Nursing Processes Through Unit Practice Council
- Patient and Nurse Advocate
- Clinical Educator
- Maternal Designation Champion for Chart Auditing during Initial Survey
- Mentor nursing interns and students. I also have been a preceptor for experienced nurses as well.
- Provided direct patient care for the obstetrical patient and their families through this crucial and most exciting time in their life.
- Performed initial assessments, charting, and taking verbal/written orders from physicians.
- Maintained medical records, thorough and accurate in completion of reports and patient documentation in EPIC.
Education
Masters of Science in Nursing - Education
Western Governors University
04.2019
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - undefined
University of Mary Hardin Baylor
12.2005
Licensed Vocational Nurse - undefined
Temple College
Temple, TX05.2002
Skills
- Prioritization
- Multitasking
- Concise communication
- Critical thinking
- Attention to detail
- Leadership
- Innovative Coordinator
- Decision-making
- Creative problem solving
- Organization skills
- Ability to establish rapport with individuals
- Thorough when documenting and educating
- Proficient in navigating the electronic medical record
- Collaborative learning
- Student engagement
- Lab safety
- Student evaluations
- Academic advisement
- Feedback provision
- Technology-based curriculum
- Student needs assessment
- Time management
- Continuing education
- Performance improvement
- Differentiated instruction
- Technology implementation and Go-Lives
- Grading
- Problem-solving
- Collaborative teamwork
- Multitasking and organization
- Data analysis
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Workshop facilitation
- Mentoring students
- Departmental collaboration
- Technology-based learning tools
- Mentoring
- Group discussions
- Performance evaluations
Affiliations
- Texas Perinatal Association
- AWHONN
- NLN
- OADN
Certification
- BON website Licensed Registered Nurse, State of Texas
- BLS, NRP, ACLS, STABLE, AWHONN Advanced Fetal Monitoring
- RNC Inpatient Obstetrics
Timeline
Associate Professor of Nursing
Temple College
02.2021 - 05.2024
Registered Nurse
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center
09.2017 - Current
Register Nurse-Staff Nurse
Baylor Scott and White Medical Center Temple
08.2017 - Current
Clinical Educator/ Charge Nurse Women’s Services
Baylor Scott and White Health Round Rock
02.2016 - 08.2017
Registered Nurse
Seton Medical Center Harker Heights
05.2012 - 08.2013
Registered Nurse
Scott and White Memorial Hospital-Temple
01.2006 - 04.2012
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - undefined
University of Mary Hardin Baylor
Licensed Vocational Nurse - undefined
Temple College
Masters of Science in Nursing - Education
Western Governors University
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT/TRAINING
- Improving Nursing Practices as A Nurse Educator
- Cultural Diversity and Inclusion Education
- Simulation Training for Neonatal and Obstetrical Maternal Designation
- Emergency Response Simulations for Community Disaster Drills
- Conflict Resolution in Patient Care
- Shared Governance
- Clinical Coach Training
- Prior Unit Practice Committee Chair
- Patient Experience Academy
- Certified Registered Nurse in Inpatient Obstetrics
- Contributes to Updating New Nursing Policies for Women’s Services Department
- Prior Member of Regional Nurse Practice Council
- Lean Training
- Charge Nurse Development
- Prior Nurse Educator and Clinical Educator Professional Development
Expertise
- Confidentiality Assurance
- Diagnosis/Treatment Care Planning
- Records Control/EHR Reports/
- Proficient in Physical Assessments of Adult and Newborn
- Admissions and Discharges
- Vital Signs Protocols and notifications to provider
- Infection Control
- Direct Patient Care
- Charting/Patient Documentation in
- Medical Documentation
- Chart Auditing
- Texas Joint Commission Standards and Patient Safety Goals
- Patient/Family Communication
- HCAHPS
- Epic Super User
- API (MYSHIFT)
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
United Way, Disaster Drills for Community Wide Disaster Planning and Training
AWARDS/RECOGNITION
Patient Satisfaction Stars, Daisey Nominations, Nominated for Employ of the month at Seton HH, Nominated for Top 25 nurse at BSWH-RR 2017