Dynamic Critical Care Registered Nurse with [Number] years of experience. Adept at collaborating with interdisciplinary medical teams. Dedicated to delivering best-in-class patient care and individualized plans for families and patients.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Nurse Educator
Flagler Health+
01.2021 - 05.2022
Led the development of annual training plans based on identified gaps in knowledge or skills among clinical staff members.
Utilized adult learning principles to adapt teaching methods according to individual learner needs, maximizing comprehension and retention of material presented.
Oversaw laboratory and clinical environments to help students advance knowledge and abilities.
Streamlined onboarding processes for new hires, resulting in decreased time to full productivity.
Critical Care Coordinator
Flagler Health+
01.2020 - 03.2021
Helped families understand treatment options.
Liaised with other healthcare professionals to develop comprehensive patient care plans and provide highest quality of care.
Improved workflow processes through regular communication with staff members and timely feedback on performance.
Streamlined communication between healthcare professionals involved in the patient''s care plan, fostering efficient collaboration among team members.
Provided regular updates to team leadership on quality metrics by communicating consistency problems.
Collected and analyzed data to measure effectiveness of quality control processes.
Triaged patients and delegated treatment needs to qualified staff and specialized departments.
Administered life-saving medications and therapies under strict protocols, guiding patients towards recovery from acute illnesses or injuries.
Improved patient outcomes by developing and implementing comprehensive care plans for critically ill patients.
Actively participated in continuing education opportunities to remain current with best practices in the rapidly evolving field of critical care nursing.
Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
Provided targeted care and treatment to patients immediately post cardiothoracic surgery.
Clinical Director
INOVA Heart And Vascular Institute
02.2016 - 12.2017
Implemented new policies and educated staff on changes.
Analyzed data on clinical outcomes to identify trends in patient populations, informing decisions on targeted interventions or program adjustments as needed.
Recruited, hired and trained all staff, providing direct supervision, ongoing staff development and continuing education to employees.
Conducted routine facility inspections, identifying areas needing improvement and eliminating hazards posed to staff and residents for continued compliance with associated regulations.
Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare professionals to develop comprehensive patient treatment plans.
Improved overall clinic functioning by creating standardized processes and procedures for daily operations.
Clinical Logistics Coordinator
INOVA Hospital
11.2015 - 02.2016
Streamlined patient admissions process, resulting in reduced wait times and improved overall experience for patients and their families.
Worked directly with medical directors, emergency department physicians and nurses to facilitate movement of patients to appropriate department.
Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
Utilized advanced clinical skills in monitoring vital signs, administering medications, and initiating life-saving interventions when necessary.
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Virginia Hospital Center
09.2002 - 10.2015
Facilitated smooth patient transitions from the ICU to other units by providing detailed reports and recommendations for ongoing care.
Observed patients' vital signs and administered physician-prescribed medications and treatments.
Assessed and documented changes in patient's condition and prepared patient for transfer to higher level of care.
Explained health care issues and ramifications to patients and families to promote informed medical care choices.
Demonstrated advanced critical thinking skills while managing complex clinical situations involving multiple organ systems failures in critically ill patients.
Handled ventilator support, feeding tubes and central lines.
Utilized advanced clinical skills in monitoring vital signs, administering medications, and initiating life-saving interventions when necessary.
Critical Care Registered Nurse
United Hospital Center
06.1998 - 08.2002
Triaged patients and delegated treatment needs to qualified staff and specialized departments.
Administered life-saving medications and therapies under strict protocols, guiding patients towards recovery from acute illnesses or injuries.
Managed multiple priorities simultaneously while maintaining focus on providing exceptional patient-centered care within a fast-paced critical care environment.