Enthusiastic Progressive Care Unit Director eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent organizational skills. Over 3 years of invaluable experience in Progressive Care and motivated to continue to learn, grow and excel as a Clinical Nurse Manager at Medical Solutions.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Progressive Care Unit Director
Methodist Jennie Edmundson
Council Bluffs, IA
01.2019 - Current
Manage 50 employees (RNs, CNAs, & Telemetry Techs) in 24-bed step down unit by providing comprehensive nursing guidance and maintaining patient satisfaction and care standards
Cultivated positive rapport with employees to boost company morale and promote employee satisfaction as evidenced by exceptional retention rate during COVID-19 pandemic
Prepared, motivated, and trained all staff in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety during COVID-19 pandemic
Strengthened engagement and nursing knowledge by taking part in continuing education programs and leadership workshops with progressive care unit charge RNs
Conduct interviews, hire, promote, and terminate employees as needed in collaboration with Human Resources department
Prepare and conduct performance evaluations annually with each employee
Analyze financial summaries and responsibility reports to optimize unit productivity
Utilized various communication techniques to breakdown barriers between leadership team, physicians and nurses union in order to facilitate trust and enhance engagement in implementation of best practices
Leveraged feedback and process improvement opportunities to create and support safe, healthy, effective patient care environment and increased patient and physician satisfaction
Reviewed data in collaboration with quality personnel and transitioned to hybrid total patient care delivery model
Reported various findings to quality department via variance system in order to improve processes and safety measures
Nursing Supervisor
CHI Health Lakeside Hospital
Omaha, NE
04.2017 - 12.2018
Overseer for average of 20 patients per shift
Oversee and manage 6 to 8 clinical staff in patient care activities while maintaining high level of staff morale and professionalism
Liaise between patients and physicians to ensure patient comprehension of treatment plans
Demonstrate ability to lead and motivate outstanding healthcare teams
Participate in interviewing process for potential new hires
Conduct annual performance evaluations with unit nurses and nursing assistants
Assess staffing needs every 4 hours to meet patient, unit, and department needs related to productivity
Perform nurse leader rounding with each patient daily to ensure patient/family experience is maximized
Registered Nurse II
CHI Health Lakeside Hospital
Omaha, NE
07.2013 - 05.2017
Education
Doctor of Nursing Practice - Clinical Systems Administration
Creighton University
Omaha, NE
2018
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Creighton University
Omaha, NE
2013
Skills
Verbal and written communication
Flexible & Adaptable
Rapport-Building
Team-Oriented
Computer Literate
Attention To Detail
Creative Thinker
Motivator
Strong clinical judgment
Acute care expertise
Certification
Registered Nurse in Nebraska, License number 76415, 2022
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification 2021-2023