KEVIN FAULKNER
Yellow Spring,OH
Summary
Baccalaureate prepared registered nurse with a strong background in leadership, teamwork, professionalism in multiple industries, combined with the skillset of a business professional looking to further career and take on new challenges within the Department of Veterans Affairs. Seasoned nursing leader with team-building expertise, superior clinical skills and sound judgment honed over six + years of experience. Demonstrated success in enhancing team performance to boost patient care outcomes.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
NOD Nursing Supervisor
Veterans Affairs Medical Center
05.2023 - Current
- Consistently model professional conduct in routine and stressful situations.
- Provide leadership to implement the Veteran Centered Care Model.
- Supervise the application of the nursing process to Veteran care, systems, or processes at the unit/team/work group level to improve care.
- Demonstrate the ability to work effectively with and lead interdisciplinary groups and/or other health related groups within the community, which are focused on providing quality Veteran care programs.
- Monitor, evaluate and guides the quality and appropriateness of the interdisciplinary nursing care plans, progress notes, Veteran education and discharge teaching.
- Design and implements unit programs intended to enhance improved Veteran outcomes.
- Demonstrate and provides leadership to the unit staff and to the interdisciplinary team.
- Incorporate evidence-based nursing practice into care of Veterans.
- Supervised assigned care based on scope of practice, abilities and position descriptions of LPNs and NAs with consideration to Veteran needs and acuity.
Nursing Supervisor
Stillwater Center
08.2022 - 04.2023
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Provided direct nursing care to patients when personnel was short-staffed.
- Maintained proper staff levels within budget parameters to deliver high levels of care to every patient.
- Managed and Supervised and delegated tasks provided leadership to registered nurses, LPNs and support personnel.
- Confidently and competently supervise and direct care team for best health outcomes for patients.
- Respond and access emergent changes in patients condition and initiate rapid response or 911 code.
- Supervised staff of two registered nurses, six licensed practical nurses and ten certified nursing assistants.
Dialysis Charge Nurse
DaVita Dialysis
02.2022 - 05.2022
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Lead healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
Clinic Manager/RN
Yellow Springs Primary Care
11.2021 - 12.2021
- Lead and direct patient centered care through team collaboration and process
- Access patient for specific health needs motivate and educate
- Coordinate and supervise team of RNs techs and LPNs
- Integrate patient emergent needs to get highest health outcomes
- Learn and integrate latest regulation and standards of care ensure compliance with team
- Strengthened and aligned daily operations with patient needs based on collected feedback and continuous improvement plans
- Supported entire practice's staff, which boosted efficiency and improved overall process flow
- Communicated with patients with compassion while keeping medical information private.
- Conducted frequent clinic walk-throughs to maintain safe work environment.
- Oversaw day-to-day business and clinical activities by establishing goals, objectives, standards of performance and policies and procedures when managing large annual budget and supervising 10 employees.
Executive Director
Fairborn Mental Health
04.2021 - 10.2021
- Lead and directed regional mental health clinic with over 1,600 patients.
- Improved training to reduce knowledge gaps and eliminate performance roadblocks.
- Monitored business trend forecasts and adjusted budgets and operational plans to maximize growth and opportunities.
- Exercised appropriate cost control to meet budget restrictions and maximize profitability.
- Worked closely with organizational leadership and board of directors to strategically affect operational direction.
- Spearheaded successful business development initiatives aligned with company's strategy and core competencies.
- Recruited new members by networking at community events and distributing promotional materials to attendees.
Registered Nurse Perioperative
Providence Health: Sacred Heart & Holy, Family
01.2020 - 01.2021
- Built relationships with pre- and post-surgical patients with compassion and positive attitude
- Maintained aseptic environment to prevent patient infections or other unwanted outcomes
- Assisted with patient surgery preparation by administering proper medication, monitoring patients' conditions and charting abnormalities
- Accessed patient medical history, current medications and pre-procedure instructions to confirm adherence and respond to questions
- Informed patients, family members and caregivers of physician instructions for post-operative at-home care
- Communicated with patients and recorded vitals after surgical procedures to evaluate current health status
- Transported patients to holding area to prepare for operating procedures
- Administered surgical drains, nasogastric tubes, ileostomies, colostomy bags, peg tubes and tracheostomy tubes to facilitate patient care
- Minimized infections using ChloraPrep, dressings and other infection prevention products
- Assessed patients on admission to evaluate and continually monitor
- Reported issues or unusual occurrences to charge personnel to act as patient advocate.
Oncology Staff Registered Nurse
Providence Health, Sacred Heart Medical
06.2018 - 01.2020
- Coordination and care of patients with various treatment and care interventions
- Performed blood and blood product transfusions and intravenous infusions to address patient symptoms or underlying causes
- Updated physicians on patient test results and assisted in developing care plans
- Collected lab specimens, ordering, and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results
- Supervised nurse administration of oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients as prescribed, monitoring responses for adverse reactions
- Treated patients suffering from chronic and acute co-morbidities.
Sustainability Director
Linfield University
02.2016 - 06.2017
- Oversaw staff, financials, and key performance indicators to manage business operations
- Built strong community with student government
- Generated reports to provide data for corrective actions and improvements.
- Developed sustainability project goals, objectives or strategies in collaboration with other professionals.
- Devised strategies for modifying existing policies to better integrate sustainability initiatives.
Regional Business Manager
Johnsonville Sausage
12.2011 - 01.2014
- Developed and implemented quality brand promotion and marketing techniques and improved brand awareness according to company expectations
- Met with customers to provide information, answer questions, and offer solutions to concerns
- Attended industry and promotional events to build networks and boost customer relationships
- Monitored sales competitor activity within designated areas and made appropriate adjustments and improvements
- Implemented effective territory plans and leveraged available resources to effectively meet and exceed sales targets
- Boosted market share with clearly defined drivers and tactics as well as strategic use of team capability and resources.
- Drove year-over-year business growth while leading operations, strategic vision and long-range planning.
Business Manager PacNW
Acosta Sales & Marketing
06.2007 - 12.2011
- Interacted with customers and vendors with utmost professionalism to solve various problems
- Oversaw employee hiring, recruitment, and training for multiple business locations
- Directed negotiations and preparation of contracts
- Established open door policy to foster environment of respect between employees and management
- Conducted presentations using PowerPoint to provide illustrations and graphs to communicate complex business concepts
- Rolled out innovative employee training program to boost worker education and improve customer satisfaction.
- Communicated with customers and vendors positively with particular attention to problem resolution.
Food Industry Researcher
OHSU Food Innovation Center
02.2007 - 06.2007
- Worked closely with team members to deliver project requirements, develop solutions and meet deadlines.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to clients products and services.
- Demonstrated self-reliance by meeting and exceeding workflow needs.
- Research and investigate industry trends and forecast sales data for double digit 12% growth in two clients business's.
- Performed research into study topics to increase knowledge and to provide valuable contributions.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Linfield University
Portland, Oregon12.2017
Bachelor of Science - Marketing
Portland State University
Portland, Oregon06.2007
Associates of Arts - Culinary Arts/Management
Clark College
Vancouver, WA06.1997
Skills
- Team leadership, training, and development
- Conflict Resolution
- Microsoft Suite QuickBooks
- EHR User CPRS
- Lead Interdisciplinary Team
- Caring and Compassionate Advocate
- Project Management and Platform Launch
- Staff Mentoring and Professional Coaching
- In-Service Education Planning
- Patient Services Coordination
- Staff Scheduling
- Training and Development
- Utilization Management InterQual
- Policy and Procedure Adherence
- Direct Patient Care Experienced
- Job Performance Evaluations
Additional Information
- Wilma Pope Alumni Award Clinical Leadership Dec 2018
- Dr. Pacquet Scholarship Award Scholarship Dec 2018
- Oregon Easter Seals Co-Chair Charity Fundraising Award Goal 2010-2011
Certification
- The Supervisor Ready VHA Program Graduating 10/3/23
- Chemo and Immunotherapy Administration Certification
- Providence Chore Nursing Residency Completion
- Reiki Healing Therapy Level 1 Certification
- Graduate of Acosta's 2 year Leadership Development Program
- Portland State University Certificate in Food Industry Management
Timeline
NOD Nursing Supervisor
Veterans Affairs Medical Center
05.2023 - Current
Nursing Supervisor
Stillwater Center
08.2022 - 04.2023
Dialysis Charge Nurse
DaVita Dialysis
02.2022 - 05.2022
Clinic Manager/RN
Yellow Springs Primary Care
11.2021 - 12.2021
Executive Director
Fairborn Mental Health
04.2021 - 10.2021
Registered Nurse Perioperative
Providence Health: Sacred Heart & Holy, Family
01.2020 - 01.2021
Oncology Staff Registered Nurse
Providence Health, Sacred Heart Medical
06.2018 - 01.2020
Sustainability Director
Linfield University
02.2016 - 06.2017
Regional Business Manager
Johnsonville Sausage
12.2011 - 01.2014
Business Manager PacNW
Acosta Sales & Marketing
06.2007 - 12.2011
Food Industry Researcher
OHSU Food Innovation Center
02.2007 - 06.2007
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Linfield University
Bachelor of Science - Marketing
Portland State University
Associates of Arts - Culinary Arts/Management
Clark College
Similar Profiles
SHANTELL WARESHANTELL WARE
Lead Advanced Medical Support Assistant at Medical E. DeBakey Veterans Affairs Medical CenterLead Advanced Medical Support Assistant at Medical E. DeBakey Veterans Affairs Medical Center
EBONY TYEEBONY TYE
Advanced Medical Support Assistant at Cincinnati Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center- Eye CenterAdvanced Medical Support Assistant at Cincinnati Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center- Eye Center
Angella GallowayAngella Galloway
Physical Therapy Assistant at Veterans Affairs Medical CenterPhysical Therapy Assistant at Veterans Affairs Medical Center
Satwant Kaur SekhonSatwant Kaur Sekhon
Urology Nurse Practitioner at Veterans Affairs Medical CenterUrology Nurse Practitioner at Veterans Affairs Medical Center
Jodi HooverJodi Hoover
Exercise specialist and instructor at Bayada Home HealthExercise specialist and instructor at Bayada Home Health