Linda Keymel
Penfield,PA
Summary
Adept at elevating patient care quality and staff performance, my tenure at Highlands at Brighton showcases a blend of compassionate care and clinical leadership. By fostering interdisciplinary collaboration and implementing quality improvement initiatives, I've significantly enhanced clinical outcomes. My approach not only ensures regulatory compliance but also prioritizes patient satisfaction and staff development.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse Manager
Highlands at Brighton
08.2023 - Current
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Fostered improvement in staff development, personnel training, and standards of patient care.
- Elevated the quality of patient care through continuous process improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing clinical outcomes while reducing costs.
- Promoted a collaborative work environment by fostering strong team communication, resulting in more effective patient care delivery.
- Ensured regulatory compliance with state and federal laws through meticulous documentation, staff training, and policy implementation.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of industry trends and best practices by attending conferences, workshops, and continuing education courses relevant to nurse management roles.
- Optimized nursing staff performance by providing ongoing professional development opportunities, mentoring, and feedback sessions.
- Prioritized and distributed assignments and workload based on individual staff strengths and experience.
- Facilitated interdisciplinary collaboration between nursing teams and other healthcare providers to ensure seamless care transitions for patients across various departments.
- Increased patient satisfaction with compassionate and individualized care plans tailored to each patient''s unique needs.
- Maintained high levels of patient confidentiality by ensuring strict adherence to HIPAA regulations throughout all aspects of the nursing practice.
- Led staff meetings to keep team informed of departmental changes and provide opportunities for nurses to share ideas and concerns.
- Supervised, directed, and motivated high-quality performance from nursing staff.
- Investigated and independently resolved complaints from staff, physicians, and patients by leveraging clinical judgment and unit management expertise.
- Established and continuously optimized unit schedules and individual work assignments.
- Oversaw infection control procedures to protect patients from infections and keep nursing departments compliant with state regulations.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
Registered Nurse
Highlands at Brighton
11.2007 - Current
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
- Provided support for patients'' families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as a liaison between the healthcare team and loved ones.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
Education
Bachelor Of Science In Nursing - Nursing
05.2007
Skills
- Clinical Leadership
- Compassionate Care
- Clinical assessment
- Quality Improvement
- Nursing Expertise
- Staff Development
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Multitasking and Organization
- Patient Care
- Critical Thinking
- Staff assignments
- Staff Leadership
- Deadline Management
- Task Delegation
- Staff Supervision
- Conflict Management
- Performance Improvement
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Problem-Solving
Certification
BLS Certified
Timeline
Registered Nurse Manager - Highlands at Brighton
08.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse - Highlands at Brighton
11.2007 - Current
SUNY Brockport - Bachelor Of Science In Nursing , Nursing
BLS Certified
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