My purpose is to secure a position that will allow me marry my love of science with my passion for people into a career that fosters growth and collaboration while continuing to influence positive outcomes for patients.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nurse Director, Endoscopy
AdventHealth Shawnee Mission
03.2016 - Current
As a member of the multidisciplinary team, I collaborate with physicians and marketing to grow procedure volumes while synergistically working with administration and associates to meet customer needs and expectations in a patient focused environment.
Ensure through put of the department and efficiencies for productivity and work with physicians for scheduling optimization. I surpassed the hospital productivity goal by ending 2023 with a productivity index of 114%.
Accountable for new procedures and education for these along with overseeing the budget, capital requests, supply costs and procedure costs, including evaluating for cost of procedures. Routinely negotiate with vendors to reduce spend below budgeted amount.
Encourage professional development amongst the nursing team by providing educational resources such as seminars or conferences- have grown total number of Certified staff by 20%.
Recognized by Executive team for providing exceptional customer service and staff management - 2023 Leader of the Year nomination and honorable mention.
I retained staff during the recent nationwide Nurse shortage and have kept turnover rate minimal (exceeding hospital goal of 22%, my turnover rate was 12% only due to staff retirement).
Perform charge reconciliation to ensure revenue accuracy.
Manage changes in integrated health care delivery systems and technological innovations (new EMR, imaging software, scope tracking system, scheduling platform, and upgraded equipment) while keeping focus on quality of care.
Monitor budgeting activities for assigned departmental budgets while adhering to GPO contracts for supply purchasing.
Develop policies, procedures and standards for quality assurance and infection control.
Ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations and accreditation standards related to clinical operations.
Identify opportunities for process improvements within the nursing department through benchmarking best practices from other organizations and regulatory institutions.
Supplements in the staffing matrix routinely and has 24 hour accountability for the department.
Call Center Contract Nurse, Copaxone Team
Teva Pharmaceuticals
11.2015 - 03.2016
Educated patients about Copaxone medication and MS.
Adhered to federal laws and organizational rules regarding medication safety while developing rapport with patients.
Documented all calls efficiently and thoroughly.
Supported patients' medication adherence and compliance.
Registered Nurse, Endoscopy Center/GI Lab
Shawnee Mission Medical Center
10.2007 - 11.2015
Performed phlebotomy and venipuncture daily, assisted physicians with therapeutic and diagnostic procedures, administered sedation and medications, monitored post anesthesia patients, documented efficiently using Cerner system, educated patients about new medications, confirmed plan of care following discharge, assured patient satisfaction by collecting post-procedure feedback.
Registered Nurse, Medical/Surgical
Shawnee Mission Medical Center
04.2005 - 04.2008
Educated patients about peri-operative care, performed peritoneal dialysis, utilized nursing skills including but not limited to: wound care, central line care, administering medication, incision/catheter care, and monitored electrolyte imbalances
Also collaborated with health care team to ensure an appropriate level of discharge care.
Registered Nurse, Surgical unit
Littleton Adventist Hospital
04.2002 - 03.2005
Implemented pain management, prevented post-op complications, monitored post-surgical patients, collaborated with home health team to prepare for discharge.
Education
Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing -
University of Kansas
05.2001
Nursing prerequisite coursework -
Johnson County Community College
05.1999
Skills
Basic office skills including Excel, Power point, Microsoft
Knowledge of several EMR platforms (EPIC, Cerner, Meditech)
Strong Clinical Judgment
Budget Management
Multitasking and Organization
Staff Development
Certification
Certified Gastroenterology Registered Nurse, current