Organized and dependable RN candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
RN Assistant Director of Nursing
Iron County Medical Care Facility
Crystal Falls, MI
03.2020 - Current
Performed rounds to observe care and interview staff, residents and families.
Collaborated with staff, management and external groups to coordinate patient care.
Planned and assigned workload to 30-person nursing staff to direct patient care.
Established and monitored infection control programs to provide safe, sanitary environment to prevent transmission of disease and infection.
Established new policies and updated existing policies to improve standard of care for patients.
Developed positive employee relations, incentives and recognition programs to promote teamwork and mutual respect.
Participated in management team meetings to discuss resident status, census changes and resident complaints or concerns.
Evaluated work performance of 175 nursing personnel to complete annual evaluations and implement discipline.
Identified department issues to recommend corrective actions.
Developed and updated policies and procedures, maintaining compliance with statutory, regulatory and local, state and federal guidelines and regulations.
Recruited, hired and coached employees to offer high-quality, cost-effective care to all residents.
Reviewed and evaluated test results to suggest care and treatment options.
Developed policies and procedures for effective pharmacy management.
Organized and facilitated department head meetings weekly, discussing current census, admissions and discharges.
RN Rehab Coordinator
Marquette County Medical Care Facility
Ishpeming, MI
03.2019 - 03.2020
Enforced nursing practice standards and recommended unit and institution policies and procedures to boost medical care quality.
Evaluated and monitored care and services throughout shift to improve quality levels.
Formulated and executed individual resident discharge plans before initiating checkout procedures.
Determined and nursed special care cases and arranged professional consultation sessions for patients.
Inventoried medications, supplies and equipment and distributed stock to patients.
Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
Accurately documented treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety and rights of patient.
Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
Participated in policy committee to discuss policies, propose revisions and implement changes.
RN Supervisor
Marquette County Medical Care Facility
Ishpeming, MI
02.2010 - 03.2019
Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
Led successful team comprised of RNs, LPNs and ancillary staff.
Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
Managed care from admission to discharge.
Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
Secured controlled narcotics and distributed medication on schedule to meet patient needs and minimize misuse opportunities.
Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension and other conditions.
Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management.
Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education.
Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
Minimized hospital stays with recovery-centered approaches, reducing average in-patient stay length.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Bay De Noc Community College
Escanaba, MI
01.2010
Skills
Team Meetings
Clinical Operations Management
Issue Resolution
Recognition Programs
Nursing Staff Management
Process Improvement
Employee Performance Evaluations
Recruiting and Hiring
Nursing Protocols
Long-Term Care
Quality Assurance
Direct Patient Care
Employee Work Scheduling
Employee Training Program
Nursing Assistance
Interdisciplinary Care
Multidisciplinary Collaboration
In-Service Programs
Medical and Nursing Coordination
Policy Development
Critical Thinking
Policies Compliance Enforcement
Verbal and Written Communication
Nurse Education and Training
Regulatory and Statutory Compliance
Policy and Program Development
Leadership and Guidance
Floor Assignments
Leadership Development
Facility Oversight
Supporting Daily Living Needs
Medication Side Effect Knowledge
Patient Care Assessment
Team Supervision
Quality Improvement Activities
Satisfaction Surveys
Patient Admission
Emergency Response
Effective Multitasking
Corrective Actions
Government Regulations
Problem Identification
Time Management
EMR Software
Best Practices and Standards
Task Prioritization
Employee Coaching
Resident Care Standards
Facility Inspections
Documentation
Timeline
RN Assistant Director of Nursing
Iron County Medical Care Facility
03.2020 - Current
RN Rehab Coordinator
Marquette County Medical Care Facility
03.2019 - 03.2020
RN Supervisor
Marquette County Medical Care Facility
02.2010 - 03.2019
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Bay De Noc Community College
Similar Profiles
Deborah Foster, R.N.Deborah Foster, R.N.
M.D.S. Nurse at Iron County Medical Care FacilityM.D.S. Nurse at Iron County Medical Care Facility