Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Labor And Delivery
Cleveland Clinic Akron General
Akron, Ohio
01.2013 - Current
Bereavement Committee Co-Chair - Received extensive training from "Resolve Through Sharing" national program. Created and implemented bereavement processes within the unit, managed supply inventory for perinatal losses, designed and performed staff training and bereavement education, updated the unit's perinatal loss resource manual and patient education materials.
Unit Charge Nurse assignment on a weekly basis
Confidence and skill in managing heavy patient volume within a 15 bed Level III critical care Labor and Delivery unit, including telephone and unit triage, proficient in all documentation/record maintenance to ensure accuracy and patient confidentiality
Preceptor for new hires within the unit and nursing students
Proficient in operating room procedures, including OR circulating and OR sterile scrub nurse
Experience in IV insertion, monitoring and managing of intravenous therapies and medications, focusing on maintaining patient comfort and safety during all treatment sessions.
Registered Nurse, Labor And Delivery
Alliance Community Hospital
Alliance, OH
09.2010 - 01.2013
Registered Nurse, Progressive/Telemetry Care Unit
Alliance Community Hospital
Alliance, Ohio
01.2010 - 09.2010
Education
Associate of Science - Registered Nurse
Herzing University
Akron, Ohio
09-2009
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain College of Nursing
Chicago, IL
06-2024
Bachelor of Science - Middle Childhood Education
Kent State University
Kent, OH
12-2003
Skills
Electronic Fetal Monitoring certified (C-EFM)
BLS / ACLS certified
NRP certified
STABLE certified
BAI certified
PALS certified
Bereavement Committee Co-Chair / Coordinator
Achievement of Clinician III in Clinical Ladder Program
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