Misti Spicer
Fort Worth,TX
Summary
Results-oriented Nurse Manager with a strong record in interdisciplinary collaboration and care plan development. Skilled in overseeing nursing operations and fostering professional growth to improve patient outcomes and staff engagement.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Nurse Manager CVICU
Cook Children's Medical Center
Fort Worth, Texas
04.2016 - Current
- Supervised daily nursing operations and staff assignment.
- Developed and implemented patient care policies to enhance service delivery standards.
- Coordinated interdepartmental communication to ensure seamless patient care transitions.
- Mentored nursing staff to improve clinical skills and foster professional development.
- Conducted performance evaluations and provided constructive feedback to team members.
- Managed budgetary resources for nursing departments, optimizing supply utilization.
- Reviewed patient charts for accuracy and completeness of documentation.
- Monitored quality assurance activities for compliance with standards of care.
- Ensured compliance with regulatory standards in pediatric care practices and procedures.
- Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
RN CVICU
Cook Children's Medical Center
Fort Worth, Texas
01.2013 - Current
- Administered medications and treatments to critically ill patients in CVICU.
- Monitored vital signs and patient status for early detection of complications.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans.
- Educated families on post-operative care and recovery to enhance patient recovery outcomes.
- Conducted thorough assessments to identify patient needs and tailored care strategies accordingly.
- Provided bedside care to critically ill patients in the Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit.
- Managed emergency situations promptly and effectively, ensuring adherence to evidence-based practices.
- Maintained accurate records of patient care services provided in electronic medical record system.
Staff RN PICU
Cook Children's Medical Center
Fort Worth, Texas
01.2007 - 01.2013
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and optimize patient care plans.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to physicians promptly.
- Educated patients and families on effective health management and disease prevention strategies.
- Conducted assessments and documented patient progress in electronic health records.
- Implemented infection control measures, enhancing patient safety and minimizing infection risks.
- Prioritized patient care assignments based on patient conditions to achieve optimal outcomes.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Univeristy of Texas At Arlington
Arlington, TX12-2006
Skills
- Care plan development
- Quality assurance
- Patient care policies
- Regulatory compliance
- Clinical staff mentoring
- Budget management
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
Timeline
Nurse Manager CVICU
Cook Children's Medical Center
04.2016 - Current
RN CVICU
Cook Children's Medical Center
01.2013 - Current
Staff RN PICU
Cook Children's Medical Center
01.2007 - 01.2013
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Univeristy of Texas At Arlington