MONICA M. WALKER
Denver,Co.
Summary
Dedicated and patient-focused Registered Nurse with proven expertise in acute patient care, staff development, and family advocacy. Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills; superior accuracy in patient history, charting, and other documentation. Demonstrated ability to forge, lead, and motivate outstanding healthcare teams that provide top-quality care. Contributed substantially to successful JCAHO accreditation within the department
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Coordinator RN
St. Anthony's Hospital - Lakewood
03.2022 - Current
- Enhanced patient care by implementing evidence through effective scheduling and resource allocation.
- Increased staff retention rates by fostering professional development opportunities and creating a supportive work environment.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient care and address complex medical issues.
- Developed strong relationships with patients and families through compassionate communication and education on treatment options.
- Developed educational materials and presentations for both ly participating in committee meetings, contributing to policy revisions, and staying informed on current industry trends.ed clinical projects from inception to completion, ensuring that goals were met widinated, monitored, assigned, and documented patient and implemented clinical protocols to ensuronitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies. and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Supported departmental goals by actively participating in committee meetings, contributing to policy revisions, and staying informed on current industry trends.
- Enhanced patient care by implementing evidence-based clinical practices and protocols
- Leveraged feedback and process improvement opportunities to create safer and healthier environment and increase patient satisfaction.
- Investigated and resolved issues affecting hospital operations and patient care.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Evaluated employee performance regularly; provided feedback on areas requiring growth or improvement; rewarded achievements accordingly.
- Served as a mentor for new nursing staff members, providing guidance on clinical skills, critical thinking abilities, and best practices.
- Prioritized urgent/emergency situations appropriately while also balancing routine care needs of patients.
- Promoted a culture of safety by identifying potential risks, implementing preventive measures, and conducting staff training sessions.
- Assisted in the recruitment, interviewing, selection process of qualified nursing personnel to maintain high-quality clinical staffing levels.
- Mentored new clinical staff members for proper onboarding and orientation processes.
- Created weekly schedules for nurses, taking into account sick days and vacation time.
- Assessed clinical policies and procedures for compliance with changing regulations.
- Coordinated seamless transitions between healthcare settings by collaborating closely with case managers and other care providers.
- Served as liaison between the nursing team and other healthcare professionals involved in healthcare professionals involved in patients'' care plans.
RN
St. Anthony Hospital
06.2011 - 03.2022
- Primary focus- Patient Care: In the Prep-Recovery Unit
- Care of patients undergoing Coronary angioplasty and stent placement
- Transesophageal echocardiograms
- Cardioversions
- Receiving ICD and pacemakers
- Knowledge and care of patients undergoing cardiac and interventional radiology procedures
RN- Staff and Charge Nurse
St. Anthony Hospital
07.1997 - 03.2011
- Serve as RN caring for patients with life-threatening illnesses, including acute myocardial infarction, coronary artery bypass surgery, respiratory failure.
- Skilled at bedside monitoring and 12-Lead EKG.
- Promote health and support patients and families in coping with illness.
- Exhibit motivation and dedication by providing the highest quality of care to each patient
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in better health outcomes.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
RN
United Medical Center
01.1995 - 01.1997
- Primary Focus- Patient Care:
- Coronary artery bypass and PTCA/Stents
- In the stepdown/intensive care unit
- Administered critical IV medications
- Floated to medical-surgical and oncology units
Education
RN to BSN - Nursing
Colorado Mesa University
05-2023
Associates of Applied Science - Nursing
Laramie County Community College
Cheyenne, Wyoming05.1995
Skills
- Nursing management
- HIPAA compliance
- Patient safety
- Patient confidentiality
- Clinical documentation
- Clinical assessment
- Healthcare education
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Staff scheduling
- Clinical instruction
Offering
- A personable, innovative team player- flexible, resourceful, reliable- detail-oriented
- Skill in handling patients with professionalism and sensitivity
- A dedicated person with the ability to handle pressure situations effectively
- A high level of independence, initiative, energy, and integrity
Timeline
Clinical Coordinator RN
St. Anthony's Hospital - Lakewood
03.2022 - Current
RN
St. Anthony Hospital
06.2011 - 03.2022
RN- Staff and Charge Nurse
St. Anthony Hospital
07.1997 - 03.2011
RN
United Medical Center
01.1995 - 01.1997
RN to BSN - Nursing
Colorado Mesa University
Associates of Applied Science - Nursing
Laramie County Community College
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