Margo Brown
Grand Rapids,MI
Summary
Experienced Registered Nurse with clinical leadership in perioperative and acute care, specializing in workflow optimization and patient safety. Lead teams in implementing quality initiatives and enhancing clinical processes. Focused on clinical informatics and leveraging technology to improve patient outcomes and operational efficiency.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Post Anesthesia Care Unit RN
Spectrum Health Blodgett Hospital
Grand Rapids, USA
11.2023 - Current
- Lead clinical readiness by preparing staff, workflows and patient care processes for high-acuity surgical cases
- Optimized workflows for management of over 75 patients daily, enhancing patient care delivery
- Partner with interdisciplinary teams to identify workflow gaps, implement process improvements, and enhance patient safety outcomes
- Tracked opioid use in total joint replacement population to inform clinical decisions and improve patient safety
- Utilize Epic EHR to document, analyze, and support clinical workflows and patient care decisions
- Translate clinical workflows into standardized practices, improving consistency and efficiency throughout the unit
- Contribute to ongoing process improvement by identifying risks, inefficiencies, and opportunities to enhance delivery of care
- Develop and implement training for new nurses, ensuring adoption of clinical protocols and workflow standards
- Supported system-wide initiatives through Project Unite, driving operational improvements and enhancing care delivery
- Charge Nurse September 2024- Current
Medical Surgical/Progressive RN
Spectrum Health Blodgett Hospital
Grand Rapids, USA
09.2021 - 11.2023
- Coordinated unit operations and patient flow as charge nurse, enhancing care delivery in a fast-paced environment.
- Collaborated with cross-functional healthcare teams, supporting clinical decision making and improving patient outcomes.
- Trained and onboarded new nurses, facilitating smoother workflow adoption and strengthening team performance.
- Charge nurse June 2022-November 2023
Clinical Practicum- Medical Surgical/Progressive
Spectrum Health Blodgett Hospital
Grand Rapids, USA
06.2021 - 08.2021
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Valparaiso University
Valparaiso, IN08-2021
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Ferris State University
Big Rapids, MI05-2020
Skills
- Electronic Health Records (EPIC)
- Clinical Workflow Optimization
- Quality Improvement and Patient Safety
- Clinical Data Interpretation
- Process Improvement Initiatives
- Staff training
- Cross Functional Collaboration
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Staff Training and Education
- Leadership and Team Development
Certification
- Registered Nurse- State of Michigan, 09/21, Current
- American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
- Advanced Safety Care Certification
Activities And Organizations
- American Nurses Association
- Ferris State Women's Basketball, Fall 2015- Spring 2020
- Ferris State Women's Golf, Fall 2017- Spring 2020
- WGCA All-American Scholar Teams, 2017-2020
- Forest Hills Central High School, Head JV Girls Basketball Coach, Fall 2025- Current
- Forest Hills Central High School, Assistant JV Girls Basketball Coach, Fall 2024- Spring 2025
- Forest Hills Central High School, Assistant Varsity Girls Golf Coach, Fall 2024- Current
Accomplishments
- Excellence in Quality and Safety Award-Corewell Health, September 2025
Timeline
Post Anesthesia Care Unit RN
Spectrum Health Blodgett Hospital
11.2023 - Current
Medical Surgical/Progressive RN
Spectrum Health Blodgett Hospital
09.2021 - 11.2023
Clinical Practicum- Medical Surgical/Progressive
Spectrum Health Blodgett Hospital
06.2021 - 08.2021
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Valparaiso University
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Ferris State University