Lauren Davis
Westwood,NJ
Summary
Knowledgeable Nurse Manager with excellent conflict resolution and problem-solving abilities demonstrated across [Number]-year career history. Keeps units running at peak efficiency, quality and performance. Excellent communication and coordination skills. Dedicated nursing leader with excellent unit management skills. Proficient in quality, cost and care standards focused on maximizing resources and patient satisfaction. Registered Nurse in state of [State]. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Nurse Manger
HUMC
02.2021 - Current
- Supervised, directed, and motivated high-quality performance from nursing staff.
- Led staff meetings to keep team informed of departmental changes and provide opportunities for nurses to share ideas and concerns.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Investigated and independently resolved complaints from staff, physicians, and patients by leveraging clinical judgment and unit management expertise.
- Managed staff scheduling and time off to adequately staff nursing floors and allow nurses earned time off.
- Established and continuously optimized unit schedules and individual work assignments.
- Fostered improvement in staff development, personnel training, and standards of patient care.
- Promoted professional development opportunities to encourage nurses to pursue continuous training.
- Coordinated and implemented in-service educational programs focusing on safety and adherence to protocols.
- Developed and implemented quality improvement initiatives to provide best possible patient care and identify and address areas of concern.
- Evaluated skills of nursing personnel and verified staff certifications for validity.
Interim Nurse Manager
HUMC
12.2019 - 02.2021
- Supervised, directed, and motivated high-quality performance from nursing staff.
- Led staff meetings to keep team informed of departmental changes and provide opportunities for nurses to share ideas and concerns.
- Investigated and independently resolved complaints from staff, physicians, and patients by leveraging clinical judgment and unit management expertise.
- Managed staff scheduling and time off to adequately staff nursing floors and allow nurses earned time off.
- Developed and implemented quality improvement initiatives to provide best possible patient care and identify and address areas of concern.
- Established and continuously optimized unit schedules and individual work assignments.
- Fostered improvement in staff development, personnel training, and standards of patient care.
- Managed [Number] nurses and nursing activities in [Number]-bed hospital by providing comprehensive nursing guidance and maintaining outstanding patient satisfaction and care standards.
- Reviewed department performance and adjusted coverage to compensate for changing conditions.
Administrative Nursing Supervisor
HUMC
05.2019 - 02.2021
- Anticipated potential problems that may occur on shift and set shift priorities accordingly.
- Assessed patient care requirements on each unit by making rounds in [Type] department and all other areas of hospital.
- Completed patient care requirements by scheduling and assigning nursing and staff.
- Established and maintained effective communication with staff, physicians and community organizations to promote high quality patient care.
- Collaborated with manager to maintain daily operations.
CCU Registered Nurse
HUMC
11.2012 - 05.2019
- Oversaw various aspects of telemetry by administering pa catheters and arterials, vasoactive drugs, titration, thrombolytic therapy, dysrhythmia interpretation, and chest tubes.
- Coordinated with healthcare staff from various disciplines to devise, carry out, and manage personalized care plans to benefit patient health and recovery.
- Conducted patient assessments, recorded vitals, and analyzed records and charts to define care requirements.
- Assessed and managed various patient treatments for numerous patient diagnoses from sepsis to acute respiratory distress.
- Trained and coached new employees on protocols and best practices to promote ideal patient outcomes.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Sustained quality standards by performing routine medication audits and upholding internal and industry best practices.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
Surgical Intermediate Care Nurse
HUMC
09.2004 - 11.2012
- Administered prescribed medication and treatment as permitted by state and local regulations in accordance with physician orders.
- Fostered strong relationships with clients and families to support comprehensive social, mental and physical care.
- Reported general, physical and mental condition of patients to support care initiatives.
- Documented patient assessment, evaluation and responses to therapy to facilitate therapeutic intervention.
- Interpreted patient needs, knowledge, growth and development to construct treatment plan.
Dialysis Technician
St Joseph's Regional Medical Center
03.2002 - 09.2004
- Set up and operated dialysis machines for patients receiving treatment for kidney failure.
- Set-up equipment for dialysis and primed dialyzer in preparation for use.
- Performed routine quality control and safety checks on all equipment.
- Cleaned and connected fistulas, grafts and catheters to prevent infection.
- Measured and recorded patients' pre-dialysis and post-dialysis vital statistics.
- Explained dialysis procedures to patients and answered questions and concerns prior to starting dialysis.
- Maintained accurate patient charts and medical records.
Unit Associate
St Joseph's Regional Medical Center
01.2001 - 03.2002
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
- Answered telephone calls to offer office information, answer questions, and direct calls to staff.
- Coordinated patient scheduling, check-in, check-out and payments for billing.
- Adhered to strict HIPAA guidelines to protect patient privacy.
- Provided prompt, polite and professional in-person and telephone customer service.
- Organized and maintained patient chart filing system to promote quick data finding for staff.
- Received and routed laboratory results to correct clinical staff members.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
William Paterson University of New Jersey
Wayne, NJ05.2004
Skills
- Compliance Oversight
- Patient Care
- Staff Supervision
- Treatment Planning
- Staff Coaching and Mentoring
- Hiring and Terminations
- Crisis Intervention
- Staff Leadership
- Task Delegation
- Department Management
- Budget Management
- Critical Thinking
- Clinical Supervision
- Quality Improvement
Timeline
Nurse Manger
HUMC
02.2021 - Current
Interim Nurse Manager
HUMC
12.2019 - 02.2021
Administrative Nursing Supervisor
HUMC
05.2019 - 02.2021
CCU Registered Nurse
HUMC
11.2012 - 05.2019
Surgical Intermediate Care Nurse
HUMC
09.2004 - 11.2012
Dialysis Technician
St Joseph's Regional Medical Center
03.2002 - 09.2004
Unit Associate
St Joseph's Regional Medical Center
01.2001 - 03.2002
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
William Paterson University of New Jersey
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