Caregiving professional with experience in providing quality care for post-surgical and cardiac patients. Implements tailored care plans meeting unique needs of clients. Passionate about providing clients with high-quality care to improve quality of life.
A team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Committed to growing my own personal learning and development through enrollment in a MSN program.
Reliable and approachable manager with strong communication skills.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Patient Care Manager
Lehigh Valley Health Network Pocono
01.2022 - Current
Leading the daily operations of the nursing staff to achieve quality performance and continuous, efficient functioning through exceptional nursing services.
Maintain staffing schedules between departments to provide substantial patient care and needs.
Ensure adherence to policies and procedures in a union-based hospital.
Perform yearly performance evaluations to each staff person.
Efficient time management skills to increase effectiveness, productivity, and cost reduction.
Post Anesthesia Care Unit RN
Lehigh Valley Hospital - Pocono
09.2019 - 10.2021
Monitored vital signs and levels of consciousness to verify sedation wore off properly and patient regained consciousness.
Evaluated patient pain, nausea, difficulty breathing and fear and agitation in recovery room and employed various nursing interventions to manage vulnerabilities.
Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
Assessed patient incision site, monitored body temperature and tracked other indicators of stability or complications.
Cardiovascular Telemetry RN
Lehigh Valley Hospital - Pocono
08.2009 - 09.2019
Maintained detailed records of patient conditions, reactions and progress in alignment with physician orders.
Prioritized and revised patient care activities based on acuity of symptoms and patient preferences.
Assessed patients, collecting data and prioritizing cases in accordance with standards, policies, procedures and guidelines.
Administered nursing care to cardiac patients undergoing diagnostic, therapeutic or emergency services.
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