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Holly Thurman
Shelbyville,KY
Summary
Dedicated Charge Nurse with expertise in patient assessment, quality improvement, and staff training. Proven ability to lead teams and enhance patient care standards, ensuring safety and effective treatment delivery.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Charge Nurse
University of Louisville Hospital
Louisville, KY
11.2017 - Current
- Supervised nursing staff to ensure quality patient care and safety standards.
- Coordinated patient admissions, discharges, and transfers to enhance patient flow and continuity of care.
- Educated patients and families on treatment plans and healthcare practices.
- Monitored patient conditions and reported changes to the attending physician promptly.
- Trained new nurses on hospital protocols and best practices for patient care.
- Served as a preceptor for new nurses by providing orientation to unit policies and procedures, coaching on clinical skills, and mentoring on professional development issues.
- Conducted daily rounds to assess patient conditions, evaluate progress towards goals, and document changes in status or plan of care.
- Provided direct patient care, including assessments and treatments, to a variety of patients.
- Responded quickly to emergent situations such as cardiac arrest or respiratory distress.
- Organized and delegated tasks during rapid response and high-pressure code situations.
- Audited patient charts in real-time, verifying accuracy and completion of information.
- Implemented safety protocols when administering medications or performing treatments.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives to ensure best practice standards were met within the unit setting.
- Collaborated with other departments such as pharmacy, laboratory services, physical therapy, to ensure proper delivery of services.
- Developed and implemented nursing care plans for individual patients based on their needs.
- Provided emotional support for families facing difficult decisions regarding end-of-life care.
- Assisted physicians with conducting medical tests and procedures in clinical settings.
- Assisted in the development and implementation of departmental policies and procedures.
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
- Instituted new processes and standards for in-patient care, contributing to achievement of departmental goals.
- Delegated tasks appropriately among staff members according to their qualifications.
- Directed unit staff and promoted quality care for diverse patients.
- Maintained collaborative relationships between nursing department and other disciplines to improve interdisciplinary communication.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Galen College of Nursing
Louisville, KY04-2019
Associate of Science - Nursing
Keiser University
Fort Lauderdale, FL08-2017
Associate of Arts - Business
Palm Beach State College
Lake Worth, FL12-2013
Skills
- Patient care
- Patient assessment
- Medication administration
- Nursing care planning
- Patient education
- Emergency response
- Quality improvement
- Electronic health records
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Team leadership
- Staff training
- Staff mentoring
- Nursing mentorship
- Ethical decision-making
- Ethical decision-making
Timeline
Charge Nurse
University of Louisville Hospital
11.2017 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Galen College of Nursing
Associate of Science - Nursing
Keiser University
Associate of Arts - Business
Palm Beach State College