Heather Clifton
West Paducah,Kentucky
Summary
Professional nurse with extensive experience in clinical coordination. Demonstrates strong leadership, efficient patient care, and effective communication skills. Known for fostering team collaboration and adaptability to changing environments. Skilled in patient assessment, care planning, and staff management, ensuring high-quality healthcare outcomes.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Coordinator RN
BHMG OBGYN Office
10.2021 - Current
- Enhanced patient care by implementing evidence-based clinical practices and protocols.
- Increased staff retention rates by fostering professional development opportunities and creating a supportive work environment.
- Served as a mentor for new nursing staff members, providing guidance on clinical skills, critical thinking abilities, and best practices.
- Ensured regulatory compliance by maintaining accurate documentation, adhering to policies, and participating in audits.
RN School Nurse
McCracken County Public Schools
08.2017 - 08.2021
- Administered medications accurately and safely, reducing medication errors and adverse reactions.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in better health outcomes.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
RN
Baptist Health Labor and Delivery
04.2010 - 08.2017
- Administered medications accurately and safely, reducing medication errors and adverse reactions.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in better health outcomes.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Developed strong relationships with patients'' families, providing emotional support while addressing concerns or questions about care plans.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and implementing evidence-based practices.
LPN/RN
Baptist Health 4C Pulmonary/telemetry Unit
10.2001 - 04.2010
- Utilized time management skills to prioritize tasks effectively, allowing for efficient completion of daily responsibilities.
- Maintained accurate documentation of all relevant clinical data, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
- Implemented infection control measures, ensuring a clean and safe environment for patients and staff.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Shawnee Community College
Ullin, IL05-2001
Skills
- Nursing management
- HIPAA compliance
- Patient safety
- Patient confidentiality
- Clinical documentation
- Clinical assessment
- Clinical leadership
- Organizing staff schedules
- Clinical staff support
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Critical thinking
- Strong clinical judgment
Timeline
Clinical Coordinator RN
BHMG OBGYN Office
10.2021 - Current
RN School Nurse
McCracken County Public Schools
08.2017 - 08.2021
RN
Baptist Health Labor and Delivery
04.2010 - 08.2017
LPN/RN
Baptist Health 4C Pulmonary/telemetry Unit
10.2001 - 04.2010
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Shawnee Community College
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