Mona Cross
Ormond Beach,FL
Summary
Accomplished Charge Registered Nurse from Brooks Rehabilitation Halifax Health, adept in clinical leadership and nursing care coordination. Demonstrated excellence in fostering interdisciplinary collaboration and enhancing patient care through effective communication. Skilled in clinical judgment and compassionate patient interactions, significantly contributing to improved healthcare outcomes.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Charge Registered Nurse
Brooks Rehabilitation Halifax Health
04.2017 - Current
- Led shift handoff effectively communicating critical information about each patient''s status ensuring continuity of care.
- Contributed to a positive work environment by actively participating in unit meetings, sharing ideas to improve efficiency or address ongoing challenges faced by colleagues. Participated in Patient Experience Council
- Supported new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Skillfully performed various clinical procedures such as wound dressing changes, catheterizations; ensuring optimal comfort levels for patients during these processes.
- Built rapport with patients and family members to deliver exceptional care.
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
- Led Safety huddles reporting unit census, admissions, discharges, falls, patients returning to acute units, general announcements of upcoming education, and opportunities for improvement.
- Collaborated with admission team in the process of admitting new patients.
- Participated in daily team conference discussing barriers to discharge of patients.
- Responded to Halicats and stroke alerts.
- Enhanced interdisciplinary collaboration through effective communication and teamwork with physicians, therapists, and support staff.
Travel Registered Nurse
National Staffing Solutions
01.2017 - 01.2017
- Demonstrated adaptability when assigned to different units or shifts as needed, seamlessly integrating into diverse healthcare teams while maintaining exceptional performance levels.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses.
- Prevented complications in critical situations by promptly recognizing symptoms and initiating appropriate interventions.
- Safeguarded patient privacy rights through diligent compliance with HIPAA regulations during all interactions with medical records and personal information.
Register Nurse
Skilled Nursing Unit New London Hospital
06.2014 - 08.2016
- Performed accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in compliance with regulatory standards.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Performed routine wound care and dressing changes on schedule.
- Promoted a safe and comfortable healing environment by addressing patient concerns promptly and professionally.
- Remained calm during high-stress, critical situations, demonstrating sustained focus and problem-solving in real-time.
Education
Associate of Arts - Teaching French As A Second Or Foreign Language
Keene State College
Keene, NHAssociate of Science - Nursing
NHTI
Concord NH05-2007
Skills
- Employee performance
- Medical record auditing
- Nursing documentation
- Clinical judgment
- Duty delegation
- Clinical leadership
- Direct patient care
- Nursing care coordination
- Patient assessments
- Compassionate and patient
- Friendly and outgoing
- Verbal and written communication
Daisy award nomination
Nominated in 2018 for Daisy ward by patient for providing excellent patient care.
Languages
French
Full Professional
Timeline
Charge Registered Nurse
Brooks Rehabilitation Halifax Health
04.2017 - Current
Travel Registered Nurse
National Staffing Solutions
01.2017 - 01.2017
Register Nurse
Skilled Nursing Unit New London Hospital
06.2014 - 08.2016
Associate of Arts - Teaching French As A Second Or Foreign Language
Keene State College
Associate of Science - Nursing
NHTI
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