Nicole Dodson
Mukwonago
Summary
Dynamic Administrative Supervisor at Ascension Columbia St. Mary's, skilled in operations management and fostering cross-functional teamwork. Successfully optimized patient flow and enhanced staff collaboration, ensuring quality care delivery. Proven leader with a strong focus on organizational leadership and effective information management, committed to improving healthcare outcomes.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Administrative Supervisor
Ascension Columbia St.Marys Milwaukee
01.2024 - Current
- Oversee nursing operations
- Foster a positive and supportive work environment, addressing conflicts, and promoting teamwork
- serve as a point of contact for staff, physicians, and other health professionals
- Ensure quality patient care
Bed Placement Coordinator
Ascension Columbia St. Mary's Hospital
03.2021 - Current
- Optimize patient flow and bed utilization
- Coordinate patient admissions, transfers, and discharges while communicating with healthcare staff and physicians
Staffing Coordinator
Ascension Columbia St.Marys Milwaukee
03.2021 - Current
- Manage hospital's staffing needs, including scheduling and onboarding new employees
- Utilize Kronos application
Patient Flow Coordinator
Ascension Columbia St.Marys Milwaukee
03.2020 - 03.2021
- Manage screening responsibilities during covid
- Schedule and orient screening personnel
Resource ICU RN
Columbia St. Mary's Hospital Milwaukee
04.2009 - 03.2020
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing practices and providing high-quality care in the ICU setting.
- Served as an advocate for patients and their families, addressing concerns and facilitating open lines of communication between healthcare providers and loved ones.
- Enhanced patient safety by diligently monitoring vital signs, identifying early warning signs of complications, and taking prompt action in emergent situations.
- Promoted a culture of safety within the ICU by adhering to established protocols, reporting potential hazards, and participating in regular safety drills.
ICU RN
Columbia St. Mary's Hospital Milwaukee
08.2004 - 04.2009
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing practices and providing high-quality care in the ICU setting.
- Served as an advocate for patients and their families, addressing concerns and facilitating open lines of communication between healthcare providers and loved ones.
- Enhanced patient safety by diligently monitoring vital signs, identifying early warning signs of complications, and taking prompt action in emergent situations.
- Promoted a culture of safety within the ICU by adhering to established protocols, reporting potential hazards, and participating in regular safety drills.
Registered Nurse
St. Mary's Hospital
08.2002 - 08.2004
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee
Milwaukee, WI08-2002
Skills
- Organizational leadership
- Operations management
- Information management
- Cross-functional teamwork
Timeline
Administrative Supervisor
Ascension Columbia St.Marys Milwaukee
01.2024 - Current
Bed Placement Coordinator
Ascension Columbia St. Mary's Hospital
03.2021 - Current
Staffing Coordinator
Ascension Columbia St.Marys Milwaukee
03.2021 - Current
Patient Flow Coordinator
Ascension Columbia St.Marys Milwaukee
03.2020 - 03.2021
Resource ICU RN
Columbia St. Mary's Hospital Milwaukee
04.2009 - 03.2020
ICU RN
Columbia St. Mary's Hospital Milwaukee
08.2004 - 04.2009
Registered Nurse
St. Mary's Hospital
08.2002 - 08.2004
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee
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