Experienced Clinical Educator with strong clinical knowledge and a passion for healthcare innovation. Utilizes interpersonal strengths and leadership abilities to drive interdisciplinary collaboration, enhance patient care, and lead quality improvement initiatives. Committed to fostering staff development through constructive feedback and support. Dedicated to advancing technology integration in healthcare delivery systems to improve patient outcomes and optimize care efficiency.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Educator
University Hospitals Rainbow Babies and Children's Hospital
01.2020 - Current
Develops and implements effective nursing staff education using a variety of teaching techniques to enhance the quality of care delivered to designated patient populations
Provides ongoing clinical education in patient care areas for individuals and groups
Responsible for division employee onboarding and orientation programming
Takes responsibility for self-development and supports a learning environment
Displays commitment to the mission of the hospital and its values
Collaborates with clinical care leadership to facilitate performance improvement
Conducts various classroom training sessions for new and current employees
Maintains staff clinical competencies
Active participant in hospital initiatives and quality improvement projects
Co-presented 'Pediatric Nurse Confidence: Managing Pediatric Patients with Behavioral Disorders and Aggression in a Non-Psychiatric Setting' at the November 2023 Ohio Chapter of the Society of Pediatric Nurses meeting
Co-lead for the Mental Health Well-Being Clinical Effectiveness Team subgroup
Lead for the Behavioral Health Personal Protective Equipment quality improvement initiative
Lead for the Registered Nurse and Resident Physician collaborative
Lead for the Welle Behavior Safety Management hospital training program
Selected representative for the SPS Human Centered Design/Proactive Safety Strategy Workgroup
Selected University Hospitals representative for the second annual 'Healthcare Transformation IDEATOR' Innovation Competition
Member of the 2024 grant awarded Feuer Accelerator Caregiver Violence team
Active participant in the Solutions for Patient Safety national and regional cohorts
Registered Nurse
University Hospitals Rainbow Babies and Children's Hospital
03.2015 - 01.2020
Provided safe, efficient, age-specific nursing care to patients using the nursing process
Facilitated a family-centered care environment for patients and their caregivers
Implemented the nursing process while assisting patients and families attain, maintain, regain, and sustain optimal health status
Displayed leadership qualities through the role of charge nurse, safety coach, and preceptor, and served as a clinical resource to staff
Active member of hospital-wide patient safety and recruitment and retention committees
Collaborated with medical teams, patients, and family members to ensure optimum patient care and outcomes
Demonstrated clinical skills in care delivery that resulted in safe practice and positive care outcomes
Accurately and thoroughly conducted patient assessments and communicated findings with the medical team
Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education
Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation by consistently operating to highest standards of care
Advised patients and caregivers of disease management, discharge plan objectives and safe medication use
Patient Care Assistant
University Hospitals Parma Medical Center
02.2013 - 02.2015
Completed assigned treatments (EKGs, blood glucose monitoring, vital signs, collected and processed specimens) according to unit specific standards, using aseptic technique, as applicable
Assisted patients with ADLs and delegated treatments according to unit standards
Assisted in the safe transfer and ambulation of patients as directed by staff nurse
Provided a safe environment for patients and others
Answered call lights promptly
Consistently updated RNs/LPNs with results of assigned treatments.
Branch Banker
Citizens Bank
01.2010 - 02.2013
Delivered exceptional service through effective communication skills, empathy towards clients' needs, problem-solving abilities, and attention to detail in daily tasks
Optimized branch performance by analyzing key metrics and implementing targeted action plans