Award-winning Registered Professional with a Bachelor's Degree in Nursing and over 7 years of experience successfully delivering individualized patient-and-family care. Committed to delivering world class patient care through effective education, counseling and through fostering trusting relationships to improve outcomes. Proven leadership focused on increasing and enhancing patient care and satisfaction. Streamlines safety protocols for comprehensive patient care, works well with diverse patient populations, and effectively coordinates with healthcare professionals to advance patient care.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered-nurse
University Hospitals, West Medical Center
05.2016 - Current
Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients' acuity levels and individual needs.
Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring interventions.
Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
Promoted a culture of safety within the healthcare facility by participating in quality improvement initiatives, identifying potential hazards, and advocating for best practices in nursing care delivery.
Provided support for patients' families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as a liaison between the healthcare team and loved ones.
Reduced hospital readmissions through effective discharge planning, patient education, and follow-up care coordination.
Implemented evidence-based fall prevention strategies, resulting in a significant decrease in patient falls within the unit
Oversaw delivery of care for patients on medical-surgical unit, providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments and supervising team comprised of RNs, LPNs, Technicians, and Unit Clerks.
Provided didactic and clinical instructions to orient new nurses and potential student nurses to achieve training outcomes.
Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation by consistently operating to highest standards of care.
Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
Leveraged feedback and process improvement opportunities to create safer and healthier environment and increase patient satisfaction.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Case Western Reserve University
Cleveland, OH
05.2016
Associate of Arts -
Cuyahoga Community College
Cleveland, OH
05.2011
Skills
Nursing Staff Leadership
Precepting
Compassion and Empathy
Patient Assessments
Direct Patient Care
Patient/Family Education and Counseling
Strong Clinical Judgment
Patient and Family Advocacy
Infection Control Measures
Medication Administration
Telemetry monitoring
Chronic Disease Management
Data Collection
Customer Satisfaction
EMR / EHR
HIPAA Education
Excel
Word
Accomplishments
Above and Beyond Award (COVID) 2020
Lake West Medical Center
Clinical Excellence Award Nominee 2024
University Hospitals, West Medical Center
Professional Affiliations
Ohio Board of Nursing Certification RN.425700 2016 - Present
American Heart Association Basic Life Support (CPR and AED) Resuscitation Quality Improvement Program 03/2024 - 03/2026
Languages
English
Full Professional
Spanish
Limited Working
Timeline
Registered-nurse
University Hospitals, West Medical Center
05.2016 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Case Western Reserve University
Associate of Arts -
Cuyahoga Community College
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