Gloria Moore
Wimauma,FL
Summary
Patient-oriented, compassionate Nurse with a 15-year history in direct patient care, leadership and healthcare administration. Highly accomplished in precepting and educating healthcare teams to enhance patient care standards. Skilled in administering quality care to patients in long-term, home, hospice, medical-surgical, step-down and rehabilitative environments. Demonstrated leadership abilities that guide teams towards excellence in producing positive patient outcomes. Instructor with excellent interpersonal skills and ability to foster positive learning environment conducive to success. Imparted comprehensive topical knowledge in varied modalities to enhance deeper learning. Developed meaningful test instruments to complement and validate course curriculum.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
PN Instructor
Pinellas Technical College
07.2023 - Current
- Promoted a positive learning environment by establishing clear expectations and maintaining consistent classroom management techniques.
- Tracked student progress, frequently checking in with struggling students and identifying root causes of problems.
- Boosted student performance by providing individualized support and targeted feedback.
- Initiated new learning methods, eliminating instructional gaps and improving comprehension.
- Tested and evaluated students on materials presented in workshops and classes.
- Applied various teaching aids to minimize learning gaps and instruct and motivate students.
Agency Registered Nurse
Nurse Spring
12.2018 - Current
- Administered individualized nursing care, applying simple and complex techniques and processes specific to needs of patient.
- Reported patient assessment findings and physical and psychosocial responses to nursing intervention for progress towards care goals.
- Assessed patients by observing symptoms and collecting history and physical information to report to treatment team.
- Reviewed critical pathway and multidisciplinary plan of care to execute prescribed interventions.
- Discussed disease process, risk factors and ways to alleviate complications to facilitate recovery upon discharge.
- Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
- Read physician orders and administered therapies, treatments, and medications.
- Communicated concerns regarding patients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors, and case managers.
- Explained treatment procedures, medication side effects, special diets, and physician instructions to patients.
- Maintained reports to provide oncoming shift with full patient status.
- Prioritized patient care assignments based on patient conditions to achieve optimal outcomes.
- Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments.
- Managed time efficiently to prioritize patient needs while maintaining a high level of organization within fast-paced environment.
Inpatient Hospice Nurse
Lifepath Hospice
01.2019 - 06.2023
- Guided patients' loved ones and caregivers in pain management, wound care and medication dosing.
- Listened to patients and loved ones, offering emotional support and kindness to help with end-of-life transition.
- Created and applied tailored care plans that would meet each patient's individualized needs.
- Delivered respectful, compassionate care to each patient and family member.
- Planned hospice care for elderly and disabled patients.
- Assisted terminally ill patients with bathing, grooming and dressing.
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
- Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact and evaluate patient care plans.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to develop individualized care plans tailored to each patient''s needs and preferences.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in hospice nursing care delivery.
RN Supervisor
Palm Gardens of Sun City
10.2018 - 02.2019
- Partnered with organizational and unit leaders to devise QA/QI initiatives, continuously improving delivery of care, patient outcomes and overall services.
- Participated in bedside reporting and handoff at change of shift and for patient transfers.
- Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments.
- Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
- Updated physicians on patient test results and assisted in developing care plans.
- Documented nursing intervention and patient and family responses accurately and in compliance with hospital policies.
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
- Updated charts throughout shifts with current, accurate information to maintain strict recordkeeping standards.
- Prioritized nursing tasks and assignments and accurately reported patient status.
- Managed critical situations calmly and efficiently, providing guidance to the nursing team during emergencies.
- Served as an approachable leader who consistently addressed concerns raised by both nursing staff and families regarding patient care issues or operational challenges within the unit effectively resolving them promptly whenever possible.
Chief Operating Officer
New Era Home Health
12.2000 - 12.2015
- Hired, trained, evaluated and retained high-performing, effective, and diverse team embodying organizational culture.
- Developed operational policies and processes, guaranteeing staff maintained compliance with federal, state, and local laws and regulations.
- Maintained productive relationships and communication channels across organization.
- Monitored outcome measures, program outcomes, and performance improvement.
- Reviewed, analyzed and interpreted financial statements.
- Maximized profits through reducing expenditures and evaluating prices.
- Accomplished leader, skilled at maximizing employees skills and knowledge, to achieve highest performance goals.
- Developed highly effective working relationships with other departments by being positive and constructive leader.
- Directed special projects and daily operations.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing Education
Capella University
Minneapolis, MN12.2023
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Capella University
Minneapolis, MN04.2022
Associate of Science - Nursing
FPCC
St Louis, MO05.1998
Skills
- Medication administration
- Palliative care
- IV and venipuncture
- Interpersonal and written communication
- Patient needs assessment
- Staff Development and Precepting
- Medication and IV administration
- Intake and discharge
- Acute and rehabilitative care
- Strong Communication Skills
- Public Speaking
- Class Instruction
- Understanding of learning styles
- Lesson Planning
- Curriculum Development
- Ability to motivate students
Timeline
PN Instructor
Pinellas Technical College
07.2023 - Current
Inpatient Hospice Nurse
Lifepath Hospice
01.2019 - 06.2023
Agency Registered Nurse
Nurse Spring
12.2018 - Current
RN Supervisor
Palm Gardens of Sun City
10.2018 - 02.2019
Chief Operating Officer
New Era Home Health
12.2000 - 12.2015
Master of Science - Nursing Education
Capella University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Capella University
Associate of Science - Nursing
FPCC
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