Dynamic Nurse Clinician with extensive experience at Northside Hospital - Atlanta, specializing in staff development and competency evaluation. Proven leader in implementing educational programs and enhancing patient care standards. Skilled in advanced fetal monitoring and emergency response, fostering collaboration within healthcare teams to ensure optimal outcomes.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nurse Clinician
Northside Hospital - Atlanta
03.2004 - Current
Functions in a leadership role as a unit-based clinical resource and educator
Responsible for the onboarding and scheduling of all new staff at the busiest obstetrical unit in the nation
Coordinates Five Nurse Residency programs per year
Verifies initial competency of staff
Supports established standards of care and practice through training, staff development, clinical improvement activities, and patient/staff education
Develops and implements educational programs and competency evaluations
Facilitates the implementation of new policies, procedures, and equipment.
Participates in hospital-wide and unit specific quality improvement programs
Collaborates with unit management with Performance Improvement plans for staff when needed.
Participates in continuous readiness for The Joint Commission
Staff Registered Nurse
Northside Hospital- Atlanta
07.1994 - 03.2004
Provided comprehensive care for low and high-risk patients during the antepartum, intrapartum, and postpartum period.
Expert performance in fetal monitoring and obstetrical procedures
Developed individualized care plans
Performed accurate cervical exams
Circulated and recovered cesarean section patients
Educated patients and their families
Recognized and responded to emergencies, maintaining a safe environment, and collaborated with the entire healthcare team to ensure safe patient outcomes
Maintained accurate and detailed patient medical records
Worked effectively and collaboratively with medical providers
Provided safe medication administration and intravenous access
Provided immediate newborn assessment and stabilization
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