Versatile registered nurse, adept in patient assessments and nursing services coordination. Excels in building cooperative relationships, enhancing team proficiency, and implementing process improvements. Renowned for reliable, professional conduct and exceptional mentoring abilities, significantly elevating patient care standards. Focused on continuously driving innovation and improving patient outcomes.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse Supervisor
Avera Mother Joseph Manor
Aberdeen, United States
01.2019 - 04.2024
Built a cooperative relationship and rapport with patients and actively sought information to understand issues, needs, and expectations.
Clearly, communication with supervisors, healthcare providers, patients, and family members about needs and progress.
Evaluated emergency situations and started appropriate nursing interventions.
Provided guidance, support and professional development to staff members.
Conducted regular performance reviews to ensure quality patient care.
Registered Nurse Supervisor
Prairie Heights Healthcare
Aberdeen, SD
05.2015 - 12.2018
Built a cooperative relationship and rapport with patients, and actively sought information to understand issues, needs, and expectations.
Clearly communicated with supervisors, healthcare providers, patients, and family members about patient needs and progress.
Evaluated emergency situations and started appropriate nursing interventions.
Provided guidance, support and professional development to staff members.
RN
Sanford Aberdeen Medical Center
Aberdeen, SD
01.2012 - 07.2017
RN-Clinical Care Coordinator, Patient Center, 2012-2015. Assisted in maintaining a high level of staff morale and professionalism. Delegated duties to RN's and clerical staff.
Managed Care for Pre-Operative and Postoperative Patients through Discharge.
Children To Adults
Managed Care for Cardiac Catheterization Patients Before and After Procedure.
Liaised between patients, physicians, and families to ensure patient comprehension of treatment plans.
Instructed patients and family members on proper discharge care.
Unit Quality Assurance Program.
Conducted unit audits and attended monthly QA meetings.
Assisted in constructing new oncology unit to administer chemotherapy.
Knowledgeable in working with chemotherapy for 2 years, 4 months; PICC lines; ports; bladder instillations; medication infusions; and administering blood.
Educated patients on health maintenance, disease prevention, and treatment options.
RN Community Health Nurse
SD Department Of Health
Aberdeen, SD
07.2002 - 11.2011
Daily planning and delegating duties to staff.
Counseled and educated patients about proper nutrition, breastfeeding, for the WIC program.
Tracked inventory, ordered, and monitored vaccines for facility.
Maintained and monitored medical supply counts for facility.
Administered Vaccinations for Children Aged 0-18 Years
Provided proper education and counseling to parents.
Knowledgeable with SD Immunization Registry.
Developed and produced office policies.
Conducted staff meetings to update on policy changes, events, and office news.
POD-Points Of Distribution Assisted In Constructing First POD Activity For Brown County.
School Health Assessments for Contracted Schools in Brown County.
Assisted in investigating disease outbreaks as needed.