JEAN ALBAUGH
St. Louis,MO
Summary
Experienced nursing professional bringing demonstrated clinical expertise, leadership skills and technical knowledge. Proficient in updating charts, monitoring medications and working with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care. Quality-driven and efficient with strong interpersonal abilities.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Nursing
Bethesda Health Group Inc.
St Louis , MO
03012019 - Current
- Oversaw the daily operations of the nursing department including staffing, scheduling, budgeting, and resource allocation.
- Provided clinical guidance and direction to nursing staff to ensure quality care was provided in a timely manner.
- Resolved conflicts among staff members in a professional manner while maintaining positive working relationships.
- Implemented and directed clinical services and operations to deliver competent, quality care.
- Ensured compliance with state regulations regarding nurse-to-patient ratios and other safety guidelines.
- Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare providers to coordinate patient care plans.
- Participated in interdisciplinary teams to discuss patient care issues or concerns and develop solutions as needed.
RN-Critical Care
SSM HEALTH DEPAUL HOSPITAL
ST LOUIS, MO
01.2008 - 09.2018
- Critical care RN specializing in post operative cardiovascular and neurosurgical patients including trauma
- Special interest in the septic patient with multi-symptom organ failure
- Managed PA catheters and arterials, vasoactive drug administration and titration, thrombolytic therapy, dysrhythmia interpretation and chest tube management.
- Provided direct care to critically ill patients in the ICU setting utilizing evidence-based practice.
- Monitored vital signs, blood gases, lab values, cardiac rhythms and other parameters as required by physician orders or nursing protocols.
- Managed ventilator support for mechanical ventilation patients including weaning from ventilator when appropriate.
- Provided hemodynamic monitoring such as arterial line placement, maintenance; central venous catheter insertion, care; Swan Ganz catheter insertion, care; pulmonary artery catheter insertion, care; .
- Served as a mentor for newly hired RNs providing guidance on how best to deliver high quality critical care services.
RN-CONTRACT NURSE
NURSES PRN
ST LOUIS, MO
10.2002 - 01.2008
- Contract Nurse at various hospitals throughout the St Louis region
- Worked in CVICU, SICU, NICU, ED, PACU and special procedures
- Specialized in critical care areas.
RN- NURSE 3
BOONE HOSPITAL CENTER
COLUMBIA, MO
08.1998 - 10.2002
- Worked for one year in the Neurology Unit caring for stroke patients before transitioning into the ICU.
DIRECTOR OF NURSING
COLUMBIA HEALTHCARE CENTER
COLUMBIA, MO
01.1997 - 01.1998
- Responsible for hiring and training of nursing staff, scheduling of staff, maintaining compliance with state regulations while overseeing to ensure a home-like atmosphere for the residents
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF NURSING
SOUTH HAMPTON PLACE
COLUMBIA, MO
01.1994 - 01.1997
- Started at South Hampton Place as a LPN while working to finish degree for RN
- Worked as a charge Nurse, MDS coordinator and transitioned into the Assistant Director of Nursing.
Education
ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE - NURSING
COLUMBIA COLLEGE
05.1995
Skills
- ACLS
- TNCC
- Ventilator Management
- Lab value interpretation
- Hemodynamics
- Pharmacology/IV Therapy
- Invasive Line Monitoring including IABP, Impella, CRRT, Swan Ganz, Arterial lines and ICP monitoring
- Worked in critical care situations with a high level of autonomy
- Detail orientated
- Developed close working relationships with physicians
- Ability to develop, organize and implement work flow systems
- Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary approach for patient/resident plan of care satisfaction
- Nurse Education and Training
- Critical Thinking
- Strong Work Ethic
- Leadership and Guidance
- Clinical Documentation
Timeline
RN-Critical Care
SSM HEALTH DEPAUL HOSPITAL
01.2008 - 09.2018
RN-CONTRACT NURSE
NURSES PRN
10.2002 - 01.2008
RN- NURSE 3
BOONE HOSPITAL CENTER
08.1998 - 10.2002
DIRECTOR OF NURSING
COLUMBIA HEALTHCARE CENTER
01.1997 - 01.1998
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF NURSING
SOUTH HAMPTON PLACE
01.1994 - 01.1997
Director of Nursing
Bethesda Health Group Inc.
03012019 - Current
ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE - NURSING
COLUMBIA COLLEGE
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