Janet Varley
Conroe
Summary
Dynamic Clinical Lead Nurse at Ascension Seton Bastrop ED, recognized for enhancing patient care through evidence-based practices and effective team development. Proven ability to optimize processes, reduce medication errors, and foster a collaborative environment, ensuring high-quality care and patient satisfaction. Committed to ethical standards and continuous professional growth.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Lead Nurse
Ascension Seton Bastrop ED
11.2024 - Current
- Educated patients and families on health management and post-discharge care.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to optimize workflow efficiency.
- Maintained accurate patient records in compliance with healthcare regulations.
- Trained new nursing staff on protocols and best practices for clin
- Facilitated smooth transitions of care between various healthcare settings by coordinating with other departments and external agencies.
- Managed staffing levels effectively, balancing patient needs with the available workforce to maintain optimal ratios and high-quality care.
- Contributed to successful accreditation reviews by ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements in all aspects of unit operations.
- Reduced medication errors by establishing standardized protocols for medication administration among nursing staff.
- Optimized resource utilization by effectively delegating tasks, prioritizing needs, and managing schedules.
- Fostered a positive work environment by promoting open communication, teamwork, and mutual respect among nursing staff.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge on best practices in nursing through continuing education courses and industry publications.
- Enhanced patient care by implementing evidence-based nursing practices and interdisciplinary collaboration.
- Evaluated clinical competencies of nursing staff regularly, providing constructive feedback to enhance skill development.
- Promoted patient satisfaction by actively addressing concerns and maintaining open lines of communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers.
- Mentored junior nursing staff, fostering professional growth and enhancing the overall quality of patient care.
- Responded to patient emergencies to provide prompt and correct intervention .
- Demonstrated knowledge of technical procedures and proper equipment use.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives to improve patient care outcomes.
- Educated patients and families to increase understanding of condition and best ways to manage.
- Administered medications and treatments to manage patient's condition.
- Monitored patients, evaluated results, and recommended further courses of treatment to quickly improve patient outcomes.
- Handled patient transfers, following safety protocols to prevent injuries.
- Handled patient discharge planning, arranging for follow-up care after leaving healthcare facility.
- Served as a clinical resource to staff, patients and families.
- Facilitated and attended interdisciplinary meetings to discuss patient care.
- Monitored and maintained clinical supplies, materials and inventory.
- Facilitated patient and family education and counseling.
- Explained side effects from medications and provided in-depth education to patients on diabetes, asthma, cancer, and other diseases.
RN, Charge Nurse, E
St Mark's Medical Center
01.2007 - 10.2024
- Administered medications and treatments according to prescribed protocols.
- Monitored patient vitals and reported changes to the healthcare team.
- Educated patients on health management and post-discharge instructions.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive care delivery.
- Documented patient progress and maintained accurate medical records.
- Responded promptly to emergencies, demonstrating critical thinking skills.
- Supported infection control measures to enhance patient safety standards.
- 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 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.
Education
Nursing
Angelo State University
San Angelo, TX05-1976
Skills
- Clinical evaluation
- Team development
- Process optimization
- Commitment to ethical standards
- Coaching for development
- Patient care management
Certification
- BLS
- ACLS
- PALS
Timeline
Clinical Lead Nurse
Ascension Seton Bastrop ED
11.2024 - Current
RN, Charge Nurse, E
St Mark's Medical Center
01.2007 - 10.2024
Nursing
Angelo State University
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