Laura Tennant
Waverly
Summary
To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
RN
Easterseals
08.2019 - Current
- Administered medications accurately and safely, reducing medication errors and adverse reactions.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in better health outcomes.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Developed strong relationships with patients'' families, providing emotional support while addressing concerns or questions about care plans.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and implementing evidence-based practices.
- Educated patients on disease management and self-care techniques, promoting lifestyle changes for improved health.
RN Supervisor
Pinnacle
07.2017 - 07.2019
- Managed critical situations calmly and efficiently, providing guidance to the nursing team during emergencies.
- Served as an approachable leader who consistently addressed concerns raised by both nursing staff and families regarding patient care issues or operational challenges within the unit effectively resolving them promptly whenever possible.
- Improved patient satisfaction scores by fostering a collaborative and supportive team environment.
- Consistently acted as a strong advocate for patients and their families, ensuring that their needs were met while navigating complex healthcare systems.
- Cultivated an atmosphere of teamwork and open communication among staff members, resulting in a more cohesive work environment and greater job satisfaction for the nursing team.
- Established strong relationships with interdisciplinary teams for seamless coordination of patient care services.
- Ensured accurate documentation of patient information in electronic medical records system for optimal data integrity and accessibility across healthcare providers.
- Demonstrated commitment to ongoing professional development by attending relevant conferences, workshops, and training sessions to stay current on the latest trends and best practices within nursing supervision.
- Promoted a culture of continuous improvement within the nursing department by regularly soliciting feedback from staff members and incorporating suggestions into practice when appropriate.
- Led quality improvement projects aimed at enhancing overall patient outcomes within the department through close collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.
- Reduced medication errors by providing thorough training and supervision to nursing staff.
- Developed effective care plans tailored to individual patient needs, ensuring comprehensive treatment approaches.
- Facilitated smooth transitions of care for patients between departments or facilities by maintaining clear communication channels with all stakeholders involved.
- Inventoried medications, supplies and equipment and distributed stock to patients.
- Onboarded new employees through orientation meetings and training sessions before deployment to different departments.
- Coordinated nursing activities and staffing with health-related, therapeutic and support services to streamline service delivery.
- Established and maintained effective communication with staff, physicians and community organizations to promote high quality patient care.
- Communicated with patients, ensuring that medical information was kept private.
- Discussed medical histories with patients in effort to provide most effective medical advice.
- Implemented successful healthcare program through professionalism, quality of care, medical teaching and patient satisfaction.
- Ordered all pharmacy supplies and kept check on inventory levels.
- Designed and introduced leadership development, coaching and team management model, resulting in promotion of employees into increased levels of responsibility.
- Liaised with other healthcare professionals to develop comprehensive patient care plans and provide highest quality of care.
- Conducted routine facility inspections, identifying areas needing improvement and eliminating hazards posed to staff and residents for continued compliance with associated regulations.
- Defined testing protocols, quality assurance initiatives and clinic policies and procedures.
Director of Nursing Administration
Cambridge
03.2010 - 06.2017
- Reduced hospital readmissions by developing targeted discharge planning strategies for high-risk patients.
- Strengthened relationships with referring physicians by providing timely updates on patient progress, facilitating collaborative care efforts across disciplines.
- Evaluated emerging trends in healthcare delivery models and adapted departmental strategies accordingly to maintain a competitive edge in the industry.
- Implemented innovative technologies within the department to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance patient experiences.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes and ensure continuity of care.
- Developed policies and procedures that ensured compliance with regulatory requirements, resulting in successful accreditation surveys.
- Facilitated smooth transitions during organizational changes by maintaining open lines of communication and providing support to staff members.
- Ensured a safe working environment for nursing staff by implementing infection prevention measures and promoting adherence to safety protocols.
- Improved employee retention rates through mentorship programs, career development opportunities, and recognition of outstanding achievements among nursing staff members.
- Streamlined nursing operations by optimizing staff scheduling and resource allocation.
- Promoted a positive work environment by fostering open communication, teamwork, and professional development opportunities for nursing staff.
- Cultivated partnerships with community organizations to expand access to healthcare resources for vulnerable populations.
- Established benchmarks for nursing excellence within the organization by promoting adherence to best practice standards across all levels of clinical practice.
- Managed budgetary constraints effectively while maintaining high standards of patient care and staff support services.
- Improved patient care quality by implementing evidence-based practices and protocols in nursing administration.
- Participated in management team meetings to discuss resident status, census changes, and resident complaints or concerns.
- Monitored and evaluated nursing staff performance, providing feedback and guidance to support standards of care.
- Oversaw and approved recruitment, hiring and orientation of new nursing staff.
- Defined testing protocols, quality assurance initiatives and clinic policies and procedures.
- Collaborated with staff, management, and external groups to coordinate patient care.
- Built and maintained positive working relationships with physicians and staff to support seamless healthcare operations.
- Worked closely administration to develop and implement best practices to improve patient outcomes.
- Established and monitored infection control programs to provide safe, sanitary environment to prevent transmission of disease and infection.
- Developed positive employee relations, incentives, and recognition programs to promote teamwork and mutual respect.
- Identified department issues to recommend corrective actions.
- Facilitated continuing education and training programs to drive staff competency and professional development.
- Planned and assigned workload to 10-person nursing staff to direct patient care.
- Evaluated work performance of 10 nursing personnel to determine wage increases and implement discipline.
- Established and maintained effective communication with staff, physicians and community organizations to promote high quality patient care.
- Recruited, hired and trained all staff, providing direct supervision, ongoing staff development and continuing education to employees.
- Communicated with patients, ensuring that medical information was kept private.
- Liaised with other healthcare professionals to develop comprehensive patient care plans and provide highest quality of care.
- Developed and updated policies and procedures, maintaining compliance with guidelines relating to HIPAA, benefits administration and general liability.
- Designed and introduced leadership development, coaching and team management model, resulting in promotion of employees into increased levels of responsibility.
- Monitored and inspected staff processes to eliminate hazards posed for both residents and staff while ensuring continuous compliance with regulations.
- Planned and assigned workload to 10-person nursing staff to direct patient care.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University Rio Grande
Rio Grande, OH05.2012
Skills
- Basic Life Support
- Clinical judgment
- Compassion and Empathy
- Discharge Planning
- Quality Improvement
- Geriatric Care
- Health Promotion
- Medication and IV administration
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient Assessment
- Team Coordination
- Patient education and counseling
- Medication Administration
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Patient Monitoring
- Patient Care
- Physical assessments
- Staff Supervision
- Nursing staff leadership
- Infection control measures
- Licensed RN
- Care Plan Development
- Care Planning
- Patient Management
- Case Management
- Patient Evaluation
- High level of autonomy
- HIPAA Education
- EMR / EHR
- Patient and family advocacy
- EMR Systems
- Wound Care
- Emotional awareness
- Chronic Disease Management
- Intravenous therapy
- Long-Term Care
- Patient care planning
- ADL Assistance
- Diabetes management
- Vaccine administration
- Hospice Care
- Taking vitals
- Telemetry monitoring
- Emergency Response
- Tracheostomy Care
- Emergency Procedures
- Medical evaluation
- Managing deadlines
- IV setup
- Family advocacy
- Evaluations
- Lab result interpretation
- Home care
- Treatment Planning
- Proper catheter insertion/removal
- Preventive health
- Palliative care awareness
- Maintaining privacy
- Medication Distribution
- Oxygen saturation standards
- Data Collection
- Coordinating referrals
- Medical Records Management
- Home Health Care
- Health screening
- Chart updating
- Medical assessment
- Emotional Intelligence
- Personal care needs
- Intake and discharge
- Hospice and palliative care
- Relationship Building
- Health and wellness expertise
- Patient Relations
- Diabetes and nutrition education
- Medical Recordkeeping
Timeline
RN
Easterseals
08.2019 - Current
RN Supervisor
Pinnacle
07.2017 - 07.2019
Director of Nursing Administration
Cambridge
03.2010 - 06.2017
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University Rio Grande
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