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Karen Giorgianni
New Bedford,MA
Summary
Proven leader in emergency services with expertise in strategic planning, budget management, and crisis management. Successfully enhanced patient care through quality improvement initiatives and staff development.
Overview
1
1
Certification
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Director, Emergency Services
Beth Israel Lahey Health
Plymouth, MA
06.2013 - Current
- Led strategic initiatives to enhance patient care and operational efficiency across multiple departments.
- Developed and implemented policies to optimize resource allocation and service delivery standards.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to drive organizational goals and improve patient outcomes.
- Directed budget planning efforts, ensuring fiscal responsibility while achieving strategic objectives.
- Evaluated performance metrics to identify areas for process enhancement and operational excellence.
- Spearheaded quality improvement projects that aligned with regulatory compliance and accreditation standards.
- Mentored and trained staff, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and professional development.
Nurse Manager, Emergency Department
Southcoast Health System
New Bedford, MA
12.2010 - 06.2013
- Directed emergency department operations to enhance patient flow and minimize wait times.
- Implemented staff training programs to improve clinical competencies and teamwork.
- Streamlined triage processes, resulting in increased patient satisfaction scores.
- Developed and enforced protocols to maintain high standards of patient care and safety.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Managed staff scheduling and time off to adequately staff nursing floors and allow nurses earned time off.
- Led staff meetings to keep team informed of departmental changes and provide opportunities for nurses to share ideas and concerns.
Registered Nurse
Southcoast Hospital Group
New Bedford, MA
07.2004 - 12.2010
- Administered patient care, including medication administration and monitoring vital signs.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans.
- Educated patients and families on health management and preventive care strategies.
- Mentored junior nurses, enhancing their clinical skills and knowledge base.
- Implemented infection control protocols, resulting in enhanced patient safety standards.
- Coordinated discharge planning to ensure continuity of care post-hospitalization.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Southern New Hampshire University
Hooksett, NH06-2015
Skills
- Relationship building
- Strategic planning
- Verbal and written communication
- Decision-making
- Budget management
- Staff development
- Issues resolution
- Hiring and retention
- Crisis management
Affiliations
Emergency Nurse's Association
Certification
Board of Certification for Emergency Nursing, CEN
Timeline
Director, Emergency Services
Beth Israel Lahey Health
06.2013 - Current
Nurse Manager, Emergency Department
Southcoast Health System
12.2010 - 06.2013
Registered Nurse
Southcoast Hospital Group
07.2004 - 12.2010
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Southern New Hampshire University