Highly experienced and skilled registered nurse, accustomed and comfortable working in a challenging and rapidly changing setting. Extremely accomplished in working with the interdisciplinary team to provide optimal outcomes for both patient progression and discharge to the home. Understands the importance of bed management and patient progression.
Participates in daily interdisciplinary rounds with providers from eight surgical services to ensure a smooth and safe transition to the post acute setting. Able to identify essential information regarding barriers to discharge.
Completes comprehensive assessments with patients to identify discharge needs.
Effectively communicates the discharge plan and ongoing updates to the care team.
Analyzes and implements strategies to reduce the length of stay and ensure patient progression.
Coordinated discharge plans for the complex needs of the otorhinolaryngology patient and provided an education session for other members of the department.
Provided exceptional, individualized, and relationship based care to a diverse medical surgical population from numerous service lines.
Collaborated with the interdisciplinary team in a fast paced setting to achieve a seamless and safe transition from hospital to home.
Participated in hospital-wide initiatives and committees to improve patient care, satisfaction, and safety.
Adept at identifying areas for improvement in patient care and navigating interdisciplinary and Shared Governance channels to bring enhanced patient care experiences.
Selected as a primary care clinical nurse for the otorhinolaryngology patient population.
Preceptor for nurse external and student nurses.
Basic Cardiac Life Support - Issued 04/2024