Nickolena Menendez
Belington
Summary
Motivated Registered Nurse Manager passionate about supporting clinical teams in career development and process optimization. Strong communication skills to deliver education, facilitate performance evaluations and explain procedures. Strong desire to work as a team to meet performance indicators and optimize patient outcomes.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Coordinator RN
Broaddus Hospital
Philippi
10.2016 - Current
- Educates team members, patients and family members on care plans, medication regimes and protocols.
- Oversees adherence to federal, state and company requirements and regulations.
- Developes clinical staff with regular evaluations and annual feedback sessions.
- Assess patient conditions, monitors behaviors and updates supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
- Maintains 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.
- Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
- Participated in continuing education programs and workshops to enhance training and nursing knowledge.
- Maintains infection control logs, streamlined charting process and improved patient outcomes through training and leadership.
- Facilitates orientation, competencies and skills validation processes for Acute care/Swing bed.
- Conducts clinical interviews and hiring decisions for staff of twenty eight.
- Responds to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Provides training and supervision to twenty eight member staff on Acute care unit.
RN Charge Nurse - Emergency Department
Stonewall Jackson Memorial Hospital
Weston
06.2010 - 06.2015
- Responded quickly to codes and coordinated efficient and skilled care.
- Maintained open and clear communication with physicians to coordinate effective patient care.
- Triaged and treated high-volume caseload in busy emergency room setting.
- Administered critical IV medications to stabilize patients for assessment and treatment.
- Cared for patients experiencing acute traumas, including cardiac arrests, strokes and gunshot wounds.
- Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care.
- Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Observed nurse administration of oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients as prescribed, monitoring responses for adverse reactions.
- Conducted patient assessments and diagnostic tests to provide physician with important patient health information.
- Answered patient questions and provided take-home materials for further information.
- Treated patients by administering various types of medications and therapies.
- Upheld patient safety standards by preventing unauthorized access or incorrect dosage administration.
- Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
- Supported criminal inquiries by reporting injuries and completing evidence collection kits.
- Maintained comprehensive base of unit supplies to meet expected patient demands, public health emergencies and mass casualty incidences.
- Trained other nurses on patient care and daily tasks, supporting growth and professional development.
- Monitored condition of patients to identify concerning changes and mitigate symptoms.
- Stabilized patients, determined health needs and provided direct patient care.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injury and illnesses.
- Rendered direct patient care by stabilizing patients and determining course of action based on triage.
- Oversaw ER department and team of multi-disciplinary professionals in high-volume, fast-paced environment.
- Determined patient injury and illness by performing triage on incoming patients daily.
RN Charge Nurse Emergency Dept.
Davis Memorial Hospital
Elkins
05.1990 - 05.2009
- Responded quickly to codes and coordinated efficient and skilled care.
- Maintained open and clear communication with physicians to coordinate effective patient care.
- Triaged and treated high-volume caseload in busy emergency room setting.
- Administered critical IV medications to stabilize patients for assessment and treatment.
- Cared for patients experiencing acute traumas, including cardiac arrests, strokes and gunshot wounds.
- Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care.
- Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Observed nurse administration of oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients as prescribed, monitoring responses for adverse reactions.
- Conducted patient assessments and diagnostic tests to provide physician with important patient health information.
- Answered patient questions and provided take-home materials for further information.
- Treated patients by administering various types of medications and therapies.
- Upheld patient safety standards by preventing unauthorized access or incorrect dosage administration.
- Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
- Supported criminal inquiries by reporting injuries and completing evidence collection kits.
- Maintained comprehensive base of unit supplies to meet expected patient demands, public health emergencies and mass casualty incidences.
- Trained other nurses on patient care and daily tasks, supporting growth and professional development.
- Monitored condition of patients to identify concerning changes and mitigate symptoms.
- Stabilized patients, determined health needs and provided direct patient care.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injury and illnesses.
- Rendered direct patient care by stabilizing patients and determining course of action based on triage.
- Oversaw ER department and team of multi-disciplinary professionals in high-volume, fast-paced environment.
- Supervised and mentored employees in ER department through continuous training and open communication.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Davis & Elkins College
Elkins, WV05.1991
Skills
- CPR
- ACLS
- Quality and safety
- Computer Skills
- Time management skills
- Leadership skills
- Communication skills
Timeline
Clinical Coordinator RN
Broaddus Hospital
10.2016 - Current
RN Charge Nurse - Emergency Department
Stonewall Jackson Memorial Hospital
06.2010 - 06.2015
RN Charge Nurse Emergency Dept.
Davis Memorial Hospital
05.1990 - 05.2009
Associate of Science - Nursing
Davis & Elkins College