Established Clinical Nurse Coordinator and Maine Medical Center driven to provide the best patient care experience through leadership and the promotion of quality improvement initiatives. Expertise in patient care and nursing leadership, demonstrated by interdisciplinary coordination and mentoring staff. I am proactive and goal-oriented with excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Known for reliability and adaptability while maintaining a capacity to learn and apply new skills. I am committed to utilizing these professional attributes in a collaborative way to optimize the success of our healthcare team and provide a most positive patient experience.
Work History
Clinical Nurse Coordinator
3 Years 5 Months
Maine Medical Center | 03.2023 - Current
Mentor and supervise nursing staff, fostering professional growth and development.
Manage staffing needs by creating schedules, adjusting assignments based on patient acuity levels, and delegating tasks efficiently.
Demonstrate commitment to ethical decision-making in all aspects of clinical practice, prioritizing patient safety and wellbeing.
Promote a safe/supportive environment for patients and staff by adhering to policies and procedures.
Contribute to quality improvement initiatives through data collection, analysis, and implementation of best practices.
Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary teams to devise and manage patient-centered care.
Charge Nurse - Medical Oncology
3 Years 9 Months
Maine Medical Center | 11.2022 - Current
Train new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
Coordinate nursing care on unit through staff assignments, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
Collaborate with other healthcare professionals to provide quality patient care.
Serve as a liaison between nursing staff, physicians, and management, fostering open communication among all parties involved in patient care.
Quickly respond to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
Registered Nurse - Medical Oncology
4 Years 4 Months
Maine Medical Center | 11.2018 - 03.2023
Utilize critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients' acuity levels and individual needs.
Conduct thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
Administer medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects/adverse reactions and apply interventions as needed.
Contribute to interdisciplinary team meetings by presenting relevant clinical data about patients' progress toward reaching established goals of care.
Manage quality care for patients with acute Oncology/hematology crises
Deliver high level of quality care to patients while overseeing admissions, chemotherapy administration, and triaging based on acuity
Registered Nurse
1 Year 5 Months
Central Maine Medical Center | 06.2017 - 11.2018
Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
Provided support for patients and family members during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care.
Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
Education
Bachelor's of Science - Nursing
Saint Joseph's College of Maine | Standish, ME | 05-2017
Skills
Clinical assessment
Care Coordination
Quality Improvement
Nursing Leadership
Patient Care
Team Development
Critical Thinking
Strong Clinical Judgment
Team Collaboration
Decision-Making
Delegation and Motivation
Adaptability
Certification
Certified to administer Chemotherapy/Biotherapy
BLS and RQI Verified
IMC/Telemetry Trained
OCN certification (registered for test, pending exam)