Keri Settoon
Robert,LA
Summary
Compassionate Chief Nursing Officer known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Specialize in strategic leadership, patient care optimization, and healthcare compliance. Excel in communication, empathy, and crisis management to improve hospital operations and patient outcomes.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Chief Nursing Officer
PAM Health Specialty Hospital of Hammond
Hammond, LA
05.2019 - Current
- Developed and implemented strategies to improve patient care quality and safety.
- Monitored nursing staff performance to ensure compliance with professional standards.
- Provided leadership in the development of clinical programs, including recruitment, retention and succession planning initiatives.
- Participated in organizational committees focused on improving nurse engagement, patient experience and overall quality of care.
- Analyzed data from various sources such as surveys, metrics and reports to identify areas needing improvement in patient satisfaction or outcomes.
- Provided patients with direct nursing care during periods of department short-staffing.
Nurse Manager
PAM Health Specialty Hospital of Hammond
Hammond, LA
10.2016 - 05.2019
- Provided guidance to staff on patient care, clinical practice, and professional development.
- Participated in the recruitment, interviewing, selection, orientation of new employees.
- Collaborated with other departments to ensure quality patient outcomes.
- Maintained accurate records of employee attendance, sick leave requests, vacation time.
- Reviewed patient charts for accuracy and completeness of documentation.
- Provided ongoing education opportunities for staff regarding changes in policies and procedures.
- Received and investigated complaints from families, patients and clinical staff, devising solutions to multifaceted challenges.
ICU Clinical Nurse
PAM Health Specialty Hospital of Hammond
Hammond, LA
12.2014 - 10.2016
- Assessed patients for changes in condition and reported any abnormalities to the physician.
- Developed individualized plans of care based on assessment findings and implemented interventions accordingly.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to ensure optimal quality of care.
- Maintained accurate documentation in the medical record according to hospital policy.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess complex situations and make appropriate decisions in emergency situations.
Nursing Supervisor
Cypress Pointe Surgical Hospital
Hammond, LA
08.2011 - 12.2014
- Provided staff education and training on new equipment, techniques, and processes.
- Conducted performance reviews of nursing staff members to identify areas for improvement.
- Assisted in the recruitment and selection of qualified nursing personnel.
- Coordinated scheduling of staff to meet departmental needs.
- Provided guidance and mentorship to newly hired nurses or those transitioning into a new role.
ICU Clinical Nurse
North Oaks Medical Center
Hammond, LA
10.2001 - 07.2011
- Assessed patients for changes in condition and reported any abnormalities to the physician.
- Provided direct patient care, including wound dressing, administering medications, catheterization, and IV therapy.
- Developed individualized plans of care based on assessment findings and implemented interventions accordingly.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to ensure optimal quality of care.
- Maintained accurate documentation in the medical record according to hospital policy.
- Managed PA catheters and arterials, vasoactive drug administration and titration, thrombolytic therapy, dysrhythmia interpretation, and chest tube management.
- Ensured strict compliance with infection control protocols to protect patients, staff, and visitors.
- Assisted in the orientation and mentoring of new nursing staff, enhancing team capabilities.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing
University of Louisiana At Monroe
Monroe, LA05-2025
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Southeastern Louisiana University
Hammond, LA12-2000
Skills
- Treatment plan implementation
- Electronic Medical Records
- Resource Allocation
- Staff Scheduling
- Healthcare regulations
- Regulatory Compliance
- Recruiting and Hiring
- Job performance evaluations
- Patient Safety
- Clinical expertise
Certification
- RN license RN101362 expiration date 1/31/2025
- ACLS certified expiration date 02/06/2026
- BLS certified expiration date 02/06/2026
Professional memberships
- Member of Louisiana Organization for Nursing Leadership (LONL) since February 2024
- AACN Graduate Nursing Student Academy member since October 2023
Affiliations
- Member of the Tangipahoa Chamber of Commerce
- Participate in annual Veterans Day activities
- Volunteer at local high school basketball playoff games
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Chief Nursing Officer
PAM Health Specialty Hospital of Hammond
05.2019 - Current
Nurse Manager
PAM Health Specialty Hospital of Hammond
10.2016 - 05.2019
ICU Clinical Nurse
PAM Health Specialty Hospital of Hammond
12.2014 - 10.2016
Nursing Supervisor
Cypress Pointe Surgical Hospital
08.2011 - 12.2014
ICU Clinical Nurse
North Oaks Medical Center
10.2001 - 07.2011
- RN license RN101362 expiration date 1/31/2025
- ACLS certified expiration date 02/06/2026
- BLS certified expiration date 02/06/2026
Master of Science - Nursing
University of Louisiana At Monroe
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Southeastern Louisiana University
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