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Ivy Marie Samar

Grayslake,IL

Summary

Responsible Registered Nurse enthusiastic about supporting best practices in hospital operations, compliance and healthcare management. Demonstrated strengths in multi-area management, quality assurance and service. Resourceful professional and collaborative team player. Talented Patient Care Coordinator focused on care planning and case management. Flexible hard worker ready to learn and contribute to team success. Organized and motivated employee eager to apply time management and organizational skills in various environments. Seeking opportunities to expand skills while facilitating company growth.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Assistant Director of Nursing

Avantara Libertyville
Libertyville, IL
03.2023 - Current
  • Contributed to efforts in recruiting and retaining nursing staff.
  • Developed and implemented strategies to promote patient safety and quality care outcomes.
  • Coordinated the planning, implementation, evaluation, and documentation of nursing care plans.
  • Provided guidance to department supervisors regarding clinical practice standards.
  • Conducted performance evaluations for all nursing personnel.
  • Assessed staffing needs based on patient census and acuity levels.
  • Participated in budget preparation activities related to nursing services.
  • Monitored adherence to hospital policies, procedures, protocols, and accreditation standards.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop best practices for patient care delivery.
  • Responded promptly to inquiries from physicians, families, staff members, and other healthcare professionals.
  • Built work schedules and staff assignments, taking workload, space and equipment availability into consideration.

OR Nurse

Advocate Condell Medical Center
Libertyville, IL
06.2022 - 03.2023
  • Prepared operating rooms by setting out and verifying equipment and assessing for compliance with asepsis standards.
  • Observed body language, movement and demeanor to anticipate surgeon's needs and maintain procedure sterility during operation.
  • Handled laboratory specimens and inspected containers for correct packaging and labeling.
  • Performed nursing tasks to deliver high level of care and comply with procedures and regulations.
  • Built relationships with pre- and post-surgical patients with compassion and positive attitude.
  • Performed comprehensive assessments to identify patient needs, devise care plans, modify care solutions and support patient rights.
  • Minimized infections using ChloraPrep, Mueller and Snowden-Pencer laparoscopic instruments and infection prevention products.
  • Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.

Clinical Care Coordinator / The Grove

Lake
Zion, IL
03.2021 - 06.2022
  • Maintained best-in-class standards for clinical, performance and financial outcomes while managing and developing care team
  • Coached and developed care team consistently ranked among top in region for key clinical, performance and financial outcomes
  • Managed patient flow and directed nurses and doctors to ensure medical assignments are completed on time
  • Managed overall operation of nursing services and patient care by handling financial management, quality assurance, patient care, safety risk management and facility maintenance
  • Devised training programs to close gaps in nurse and staffs' competencies
  • Partnered with nurse manager to raise standards of practice by monitoring, analyzing and correcting staff performance.

Assistant Director of Nursing / The Grove

Lake
Zion, IL
02.2020 - 02.2021
  • Assessed competency of clinical staff to promote quality, continuity and safety
  • Administered executive supervision, exercising independent judgment to select proper course of action in policies and procedures
  • Restructured patient satisfaction surveys to cover every step of patient journey to understand what matters most to every patient
  • Reviewed daily documentation of dispensing of controlled substances, immediately noting discrepancies from shift to shift
  • Facilitated peer-to-peer conflict resolution
  • Initiated training and education programs for supporting healthcare staff
  • Implemented new hire training to further develop skills and initiate discussions on task prioritization
  • Participated in meetings with department heads to discuss census information, admissions and discharges for residents
  • Headed clinical oversight to devise and establish policies, procedures and best practices in alignment with regulatory requirements.

Infection Preventionist

The Grove at the Lake
Zion, IL
01.2020 - 02.2021
  • Trained staff on strategies for preventing outbreaks and procedural complications
  • Consulted with local and state health departments to report infectious cases
  • Implemented CDC and OSHA driven infection prevention and control policies to guide hospital departments
  • Recognized areas for improved performance to protect employees, patients and visitors from infectious and communicable conditions
  • Investigated clusters and outbreaks to identify source of infection, educating healthcare personnel regarding short and long term control measures
  • Managed files on procedures, infection rates and patient outcomes
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to control specific disease entities and support quality initiatives
  • Led working groups, investigations and continuous surveillance with specific focus on minimizing or eliminating infection spread
  • Conducted renovation inspections to comply with health requirements and assessed infection control and safety issues
  • Oversaw public health statistical analysis, health care planning, and surveillance systems.

Psychiatric Nurse

Lake Behavioral Hospital
Waukegan, IL
08.2019 - 01.2020
  • Documented all medications administered to mental health patients, following instructions from physicians and healthcare providers
  • Monitored patients prescribed psychotropic medications to assess medications' effectiveness and side effects
  • Met patient needs by devising and coordinating highly tailored care plans for each individual
  • Discussed non-medical techniques such as yoga and meditation to help patients alleviate depression and anxiety
  • Served as lead clinician for patients with bipolar, depression, anxiety and personality disorders
  • Consulted with psychiatrists about client medication changes, issues with medicine compliance and efficacy of medications
  • Documented observations, interventions, and concerns in patient charts and electronic systems, sustaining continuum of care from admission through to discharge
  • Implemented evidence-based and best practice problem-solving interventions to establish protective measures for suicide prevention and self-harm
  • Developed collaborative safety plan with patient and family to prepare for discharge
  • Conducted 15-minute and unscheduled checks on patients, immediately responding to hazardous incidents or crises to maintain safe milieu.

Staff Nurse / The Grove

Lake
Zion, IL
02.2019 - 01.2020
  • Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care
  • Recorded patients' medical history, vital statistics and test results in electronic medical records
  • Communicated effectively with physicians and provided support during surgical procedures
  • Conducted patient assessments and diagnostic tests to provide physician with important patient health information
  • Facilitated transition to home care by providing patients with continued care information and discharge instructions.

International Flight Attendant

Saudia Airlines
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
09.2015 - 05.2018
  • Followed safety, passenger and supply pre-flight checklists
  • Comforted and provided reassurance to passengers during unforeseen or stressful events
  • Dealt with mechanical and passenger emergencies according to standards
  • Directed junior team members in proper duties and company regulations
  • Attended trainings in customer service, conflict resolution techniques, and safety procedures to remain current on new requirements and procedures
  • Instructed passengers on safety and emergency procedures and answered questions related to flight.

OR Nurse / Pacific Eye Center
Manila, Philippines
01.2014 - 02.2015
  • Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns
  • Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches
  • Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans
  • Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions
  • Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact and evaluate patient care plans.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing Midwifery

UST Aquinas University
04.2014

UST Aquinas University
03.2012

Skills

  • Progress monitoring
  • Multidisciplinary team collaboration
  • Patient records administration
  • Clinical data collection
  • Patient Care
  • Managing patient cases
  • Computerized charting
  • Infection control
  • Staff scheduling
  • Clinical education
  • Patient relations
  • Clinic area appearance
  • Improving clinical quality outcomes
  • Compliance with regulatory guidelines
  • Staff development
  • Clinical Documentation
  • Unit leadership
  • Patient Health Education

Certification

Registered Nurse in Illinois Registered Nurse in the Philippines Registered Midwife in the Philippines Certified Infection Preventionist, in Illinois

Timeline

Assistant Director of Nursing

Avantara Libertyville
03.2023 - Current

OR Nurse

Advocate Condell Medical Center
06.2022 - 03.2023

Clinical Care Coordinator / The Grove

Lake
03.2021 - 06.2022

Assistant Director of Nursing / The Grove

Lake
02.2020 - 02.2021

Infection Preventionist

The Grove at the Lake
01.2020 - 02.2021

Psychiatric Nurse

Lake Behavioral Hospital
08.2019 - 01.2020

Staff Nurse / The Grove

Lake
02.2019 - 01.2020

International Flight Attendant

Saudia Airlines
09.2015 - 05.2018

OR Nurse / Pacific Eye Center
01.2014 - 02.2015

Bachelor of Science - Nursing Midwifery

UST Aquinas University

UST Aquinas University
Ivy Marie Samar