Supervise/ coordinate nursing staff to ensure high-quality patient care and adherence to protocols.
Developed and implemented patient care plans, enhancing overall treatment efficiency.
Trained new nurses on operational procedures and best practices for optimal performance.
Coordinated interdepartmental communication to streamline patient admissions and discharges.
Staff Nurse
17 Years 2 Months
LeeHealth | 06.2009 - Current
Administered medications and managed patient care efficiently.
Monitored vital signs and documented patient progress accurately.
Collaborated with healthcare team to develop individualized care plans.
Trained and mentored junior nursing staff on best practices.
Mentored new nursing staff, supporting their professional growth and development.
Provided exceptional pre-and post-operative care, reducing recovery times and complications for surgical patients.
Exhibited strong critical thinking skills when assessing complex medical situations and determining appropriate interventions.
Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members for comprehensive patient assessments and treatment plans.
Post op care of cardiothoracic complex, hemodynamically unstable patients with cardiac or/ and pulmonary supportive devices (IABP, Impella, ECMO, open chest post surgey,etc)
Staff Nurse
1 Year
Aurora Health Care | 06.2008 - 06.2009
Staff nurse in CVICU
Care of complex post op patients (post cardiac surgery, IABP,ECMO, post op heart/ lung transplant, multiple cardiac supportive devices)
Staff Nurse
2 Years 5 Months
Kingston Hospital | 01.2006 - 06.2008
Staff nurse in ICU, with coverage in PACU and ED.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Manatee Technical College | Bradenton, FL | 12-2005
Skills
Experience in coordination of post op fast paced/complex/ high stress/ critical care environment
Languages
German
Native or Bilingual
French
Limited Working
Additional Information
Jan 1988 -Dec 1992
Federal German Navy: Corpman/ Medic ( rank of Petty Officer) in the German Fleet.