Accomplished RN, BSN with a robust background at Intermountain Healthcare, adept in staff development, project planning, and leading high-stakes educational programs. Excelled in enhancing patient care and achieving accreditation standards, demonstrating exceptional team leadership and detail-oriented prowess. Proficient in TNCC, ENPC, and simulation facilitation, I have significantly contributed to improving patient satisfaction and staff competency.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Facility Education Consultant, RN, BSN
Intermountain Healthcare
11.2015 - Current
Responsible for the education and learning 95 caregivers at Delta Community Hospital.
Setup and arrange annual courses and competencies throughout the year. Track caregivers attendance and competency completions.
Collaborate with 11 department managers for education needs in their individual departments.
Develop simulation scenarios and lead the simulations as a facilitator and content expert.
Oversee onboarding and orientation for nurses and patient care technicians.
Coordinate with local highs schools, colleges and universities for student placement within hospital departments.
Develop and evaluate educational experiences.
Help new staff integrate into their units.
Develop and review clinical policies and procedures.
Serve as a role model.
Decon Lead/Instructor
Administrator for the AHA Resuscitation Quality Improvement Program managing caregivers BLS, ALS, PALS, and NRP.
Investigate patient incidents that may require further staff education.
RN
Intermountain Healthcare
12.2003 - Current
Performs triage on all incoming patients and determines severity of injuries and illnesses.
Assists patients dealing with traumatic injuries or illnesses, including stroke patients, accident victims and cardiac patients.
Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Managed care from admission to discharge.
Preceptor for newly hired nursing staff
Lead nurse for emergency department, labor and delivery unit and medical surgical unit.
Assessed patient conditions promptly upon admission to determine appropriate interventions and prioritize care needs.
Emergency Department Manager/Trauma Coordinator
Intermountain Healthcare Delta Community Hospital
01.2017 - 05.2020
Led efforts to achieve accreditation compliance, successfully meeting all regulatory requirements during routine audits.
Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes and streamline care coordination.
Assist recruitment efforts for new hires into the department, selecting highly qualified candidates that contributed positively to team dynamics.
Improved patient satisfaction scores by utilizing continuous improvement projects.
Facilitated continuous education opportunities for staff members to stay updated on protocols.
Planned and led multidisciplinary multiple trauma trainings with EMS, fire service personnel, emergency department staff, and hospital administration.
Coordinated and led monthly trauma meetings with trauma team.
Served as a role model, demonstrating strong leadership skills, professionalism, and dedication to providing high-quality emergency care services.
Established and maintained effective communication with staff, physicians and community organizations to promote high quality patient care.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Utah
Salt Lake City, UT
05-2004
Associate of Science -
Utah Valley University
Orem, UT
04-2002
Skills
Detail-oriented and responsible
Team Leadership
Staff training and development
Project planning
TNCC, ENPC, ALS, PALS, BLS, and NCC
Simulation Facilitator, Content Expert, Decon Lead, and Workplace Violence Instructor
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