Maureen Aluge
Little Elm
Summary
Compassionate and skilled Charge Registered Nurse with experience in managing nursing staff, coordinating patient care, and ensuring adherence to hospital policies. Strong leadership abilities, exceptional communication skills, and significant knowledge of clinical procedures stand out as strengths. Developed innovative strategies to improve efficiency and patient satisfaction in previous roles.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Charge Registered Nurse/Clinical Coach
Baylor Scott & White
Denton
10.2024 - Current
- Plan, coordinate, and supervise daily nursing activities to ensure delivery of safe, high-quality, patient-centered care.
- Monitor patient conditions, respond to emergencies, and ensure timely interventions.
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses to treatment plans.
- Supervised nursing staff, ensuring quality patient care and adherence to established protocols.
- Assign patient loads based on acuity and staff competencies, optimizing workflow and resource utilization.
- Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement comprehensive care plans.
- Addressed operational concerns and supported staff in clinical decisions as a representative of unit leadership.
- Mentor and coach nursing staff, promoting professional development and adherence to best practices.
- Led interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient care strategies and updates.
- Trained new nurses on best practices and hospital policies for effective care delivery.
- Acted as a preceptor for new nurses transitioning into specialty areas of practice.
- Participate in departmental planning, quality improvement initiatives, and expense/resource management.
- Ensure compliance with hospital policies, safety standards, and regulatory requirements.
Nurse Clinician/Manager - Home Health
Divine Edge Health Services
Carrollton
08.2023 - Current
- Conducted comprehensive patient assessments and developed individualized care plans to address unique patient needs.
- Coordinated care transitions and collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure seamless patient care.
- Led patient education initiatives while mentoring junior staff to enhance knowledge and skills.
- Provided patient assessments and developed individualized care plans.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate patient care effectively.
- Educated patients and families on health management and treatment options.
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols.
- Documented patient information accurately in electronic health records systems.
- Trained new nursing staff on clinical procedures and best practices.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient care standards.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of current nursing practices through continuing education courses and seminars.
- Led interdisciplinary team meetings focused on developing strategies for ongoing improvement in the quality of patient care provided.
Registered Nurse/Charge - LTAC
Horizon Medical Center
Denton
08.2023 - 10.2024
- Supervised nursing staff and coordinated patient care in a long-term acute care setting.
- Managed admissions, discharges, and patient flow efficiently.
- Implemented evidence-based interventions to improve patient outcomes.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop care plans.
- Trained new staff on protocols and best practices for care delivery.
- Maintained accurate patient records using electronic health systems.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
- Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient care plans.
- Actively participated in quality improvement initiatives within the department.
- Stocked clinical workstations and procedure rooms with necessary supplies.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Capella University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Tarrant County College
Skills
- Staff management
- Care transitions
- Patient education
- Team collaboration
- Patient care standards
- Performance management
- Staff leadership
- Policy development
- Discharge planning
- Staff education
- Ethical practice
- Nursing staff monitoring
- Clinical training
- Decision-making
- EMR systems
- Training and development
- Team leadership
- Clinical leadership
- Staff scheduling
Locations
- Baylor Scott & White, Denton, TX
- Divine Edge Health Services, Carrollton, TX
- Horizon Medical Center, Denton, TX
Certification
Texas board of Nursing
Accomplishments
Phi Theta Kappa
Sigma Theta Tau
Sigma Theta Tau
Affiliations
Unit Based Council- Chair
Timeline
Charge Registered Nurse/Clinical Coach
Baylor Scott & White
10.2024 - Current
Nurse Clinician/Manager - Home Health
Divine Edge Health Services
08.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse/Charge - LTAC
Horizon Medical Center
08.2023 - 10.2024
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Capella University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Tarrant County College