NANETTE WILCOX
Bend,OR
Summary
Patient-oriented Registered Nurse with 15 years of diverse experience including: regulatory compliance, hospital investigations, direct patient care, staff supervision, leadership, and departmental operations. Skilled at multitasking, prioritizing, and managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Ready to help team achieve goals with the willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet organizational vision.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
St Charles Health Systems
03.2023 - 10.2024
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension and other conditions.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Facilitated timely discharges by proactively addressing potential barriers.
- Provided education on disease management strategies to empower patients in self-care activities throughout their recovery journey.
School Nurse
Harney County School DIstrict #3
03.2022 - 01.2023
- Participated in development of school safety plans to address areas of concern
- Served as liaison between families, school personnel, and other healthcare providers on behalf of students
- Developed care plans and made referrals as necessary for students with health concerns or injuries
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions
- Offered counseling and referrals to provide comprehensive mental health support
Nurse Consultant
Washington State Department Of Health
03.2020 - 03.2022
- Collected, organized and analyzed data related to facility's regulatory compliance with State Licensure and Federal Certification
- Conducted on-site complaint investigations for Acute Care, Critical Access Hospitals and Ambulatory Surgery Centers
- Evaluated clinical and nursing quality of care,
- On-site and telephonic complaint investigations file with Washington State Department of Health
- Appraised policies to ensure compliance with State, Federal and company standards
- Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy and compliance
- Prepared comprehensive, accurate and detailed inspection reports
- Team collaboration and communication
Perioperative Travel Registered Nurse
FlexCare Medical Staffing/TNAA/Accountable Health
07.2018 - 03.2020
- Tacoma General Level II trauma hospital with 16 operating rooms and 20 bed PACU
- Admitted, assessed and prepared ambulatory care patients for surgery in accordance with surgery center policies and individual patient needs.
- Planned, executed, directed and evaluated nursing care given to surgical patient through perioperative experience to promote highest quality and patient safety.
- Assisted with or initiated emergency measures for sudden adverse development in patients with cardiac arrest, respiratory distress and shock.
Perioperative Registered Nurse/Assitant Manager
Virginia Mason Memorial Hospital
10.2012 - 06.2018
- Nurse Manager for off site Hospital based Urology Surgery Center
- Prepared, implemented, and evaluated nursing care for patients through each step of surgical procedure.
- Assistant Nurse Manager PACU, IVCS, Ambulatory Surgery Center
- Direct day-to-day administrative and operational functions, providing guidance and leadership to over 50 employees
- Achieved highest rated (97%) Press Ganey Satisfaction Survey within hospital resulting in unit-based initiatives, teamwork, trust and respect
- Decreased supplies and expenses by 3% over 12-month period while increasing quality of patient care and patient/family/physician satisfaction
- Responsible for 24/7 staffing, clinical rounds, and participating in traumas, codes, and performance improvement committees
- Ensured Unit's compliance with Joint Commission, and other regulatory agencies by developing programs for staff's consistent preparedness
- Reviewed arising problems as part of Quality Assurance Committee and implemented solutions
Registered Nurse Float Pool
Yakima Valley Memorial Hospital
04.2008 - 10.2012
- Floated to assigned units, including, Behavioral Health, Medical/Surgical, Mother Baby, Oncology, Emergency Room, ICU, Telemetry, Surgical Services
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients
- Managed care from admission to discharge, including patient assessments, care planning, health educations and discharging support to provide comprehensive care to over five - eight patients daily
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Governors University of Washington (WGU)
Kent, WA06.2016
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Yakima Valley Community College
Yakima, WA06.2008
Skills
- Critical Thinking
- Time Management
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Team Collaboration
- RN License Oregon
- BLS, ACLS
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
St Charles Health Systems
03.2023 - 10.2024
School Nurse
Harney County School DIstrict #3
03.2022 - 01.2023
Nurse Consultant
Washington State Department Of Health
03.2020 - 03.2022
Perioperative Travel Registered Nurse
FlexCare Medical Staffing/TNAA/Accountable Health
07.2018 - 03.2020
Perioperative Registered Nurse/Assitant Manager
Virginia Mason Memorial Hospital
10.2012 - 06.2018
Registered Nurse Float Pool
Yakima Valley Memorial Hospital
04.2008 - 10.2012
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Governors University of Washington (WGU)
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Yakima Valley Community College
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