Patient-oriented, compassionate nursing professional experienced in patient care and advocacy within units. Accomplished at implementing policies, procedures and protocols to achieve core measures benchmarks. Caring and attentive preceptor dedicated to optimizing nurses' skills and knowledge.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Charge Nurse Rehab
Ellisville Rehab
Ellisville , MO
06.2024 - Current
Charge floor, admissions and reviews, oversee patient care
Coordinated, tasked and supervised nurses and ancillary staff based on staffing requirements.
Provided emotional support to patients and their families during difficult times.
Nurse Manager
Bethesda Health Group Inc.
St Louis, Missouri
05.2016 - 05.2024
Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact and evaluate patient care plans.
Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
Observed nurse administration of oral, intramuscular, and IV medications to patients as prescribed, monitoring responses for adverse reactions.
Conducted regular meetings with staff to discuss concerns or issues related to nursing practices.
Received and investigated complaints from families, patients and clinical staff, devising solutions to multifaceted challenges.
Resolved conflicts between staff members in an efficient manner.
Applied clinical judgment and comprehensive knowledge of facility policies to assist floor nurses with patient care decisions.
Delivered information regarding care and medications to patients and caregivers in comprehendible terminology.
Facilitated communication between physicians, nurses, support services personnel.
Performed personnel interviewing, hiring, disciplinary actions and dismissals.
Provided guidance to staff on patient care, clinical practice, and professional development.
Trained other nurses on patient care and daily tasks, supporting growth and professional development.
Addressed disciplinary issues among staff in accordance with organizational policy.
Implemented strategies that improved operational efficiency and effectiveness.
Education
Associate of Arts - Lpn
St. Louis College
St Louis, Missouri
05-1997
Skills
Nurse training
Medical record auditing
Patient care planning
Process evaluation
Employee health
Infection prevention
Timeline
Charge Nurse Rehab
Ellisville Rehab
06.2024 - Current
Nurse Manager
Bethesda Health Group Inc.
05.2016 - 05.2024
Associate of Arts - Lpn
St. Louis College
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