Nicole Lagedrost
Hamilton,Ohio
Summary
Energetic, focused, and highly motivated Clinical Nurse Manager offering 10-plus years of success in leading highly effective teams while providing superior patient care. Well-versed in all aspects of nursing staff management and perinatal nursing with a proven history of collaborating with medical personnel to achieve optimal patient outcomes. Dedicated to developing clinically competent, patient-focused nursing professionals. Driven to cultivate strategies to improve patient outcomes, patient safety, and employee engagement. I believe transformative innovation could be pivotal in removing learning barriers for patients and healthcare providers.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Nurse Manager of The Family Birthplace (Labor and Delivery, SCN, and Postpartum)
Kettering Health Hamilton
Hamilton, Ohio
09.2017 - Current
- Responsible for the direction and coordination of the personnel involved in the provision of nursing services within the department
- Collaborate with physicians and network colleges for the implementation of policies, procedures, standards, and regulations to facilitate optimal obstetrical care
- Assume 24-hour responsibility and accountability for the operation of obstetrical services
- Provide direct patient care in Labor and Delivery, SCN, or Postpartum as needed
- Promote good employee relations and excellent communication with staff
- Establish and maintain a positive work environment where my staff can attain their maximum potential
- Monitor, implement, and improve quality improvement processes regarding topics pertinent to the department
- Monitor productivity for the department and oversee the departmental budget
- Directly involved in the renovation of a brand-new state-of-the-art level II SCN
- Successfully preparing staff and unit for ODH survey
- Facilitate a positive patient experience through daily patient rounding and positive employee engagement.
- Created an environment that fosters professional development and patient care excellence.
- Developed policies, procedures, and protocols in accordance with applicable regulations and standards.
- Evaluated performance of nursing staff members through observation and chart reviews.
- Facilitated interdisciplinary collaboration among physicians, nurses, therapists, pharmacists.
- Implemented strategies for improving quality of care, patient safety, and satisfaction levels.
- Conducted regular meetings with the nursing team to discuss new initiatives or changes in practice guidelines.
- Established effective communication channels between clinical staff members and other departments.
- Assisted in budgeting process for clinical departments while maintaining cost effectiveness.
- Identified opportunities for improvement in the delivery of healthcare services.
- Participated actively in recruitment and selection processes for new hires.
- Organized educational sessions to enhance skillsets amongst existing staff members.
- Actively participated in quality assurance programs focusing on patient outcomes.
- Provided strong leadership and guidance to nurses.
- Developed and arranged continuing education opportunities for staff to increase knowledge and skills.
- Managed over 55 nursing staff and 7 OB Techs.
- Achieved departmental goals and objectives by instituting new processes and standards for in-patient care.
Labor and Delivery Clinical Coordinator
West Chester Hospital - UC Health
West Chester, Ohio
03.2015 - 09.2017
- Work one-on-one with the Director of OB Services and the Magnet Coordinator to plan and develop a functioning UBC on the newly opened OB unit
- Coordinate and direct daily staff assignments with high-quality patient care in mind
- Labor and delivery front-line staff member with leadership experience as a unit charge nurse
- Provide leadership and guidance to other staff
- Align patient care with service-excellence goals in mind
- Appointed to UBC chair for an 18-month term by peer group due to visible leadership abilities and investment in unit growth and change
- Experienced in all areas of OB, such as labor and delivery, triage, special care nursery, obstetrical operating room, and pre-and post-operative care areas due to many years of high-risk OB experience.
Registered Nurse Case Manager of High-Risk Pregnancy Program
United Health Care
West Chester, Ohio
12.2013 - 03.2015
- Create individualized patient-centered care plans
- Serve as a liaison between patients, their families, and healthcare providers
- Advocate for the welfare of the patient
- Make provisions for the current and future needs of the patient by collaborating and working closely with physicians as well as medical and non-medical professionals.
Manager of Maternal-Fetal Medicine Clinic
Mercy Health Partners
Fairfield, Ohio
01.2012 - 01.2013
- Work side-by-side with frontline staff while following unit policies and procedures with patient safety and satisfaction in mind
- Provide quality patient care
- Apply evidence-based healthcare practices and nursing standards
- Collaborate with management, physicians, and interdisciplinary teams to develop, implement, and evaluate our services
- Address any personnel issues to promote a productive and supportive work environment.
L&D/Maternity Staff Nurse
Mercy Health Partners
Fairfield, Ohio
01.2005 - 01.2012
- Work side-by-side with frontline staff while following unit policies and procedures with patient safety and satisfaction in mind
- Provide quality patient care
- Apply evidence-based healthcare practices and nursing standards
- Collaborate with management, physicians, and interdisciplinary teams to develop, implement, and evaluate our services
- Address any personnel issues to promote a productive and supportive work environment.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Ohio University
01.2011
Diploma in Nursing -
Good Samaritan Hospital School of Nursing
01.2001
Skills
- Perinatal Nursing
- Maternal Child Nursing
- Labor and Delivery
- NICU/SCN
- Unit Administration
- Clinical Leadership
- Health Outcomes
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Recruiting and training
- Staff Development
- Performance Improvement
- Clinical Quality Improvement
- Staff Education
- Team Development
- Compliance Monitoring
- Evidence-Based Practice
Certification
- State of Ohio, Registered Nurse, Current
- American Heart Association, CPR, Current
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program, Current
- Advanced Cardiac Lift Support, Current
- Certified in External Fetal Monitoring
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Clinical Nurse Manager of The Family Birthplace (Labor and Delivery, SCN, and Postpartum)
Kettering Health Hamilton
09.2017 - Current
Labor and Delivery Clinical Coordinator
West Chester Hospital - UC Health
03.2015 - 09.2017
Registered Nurse Case Manager of High-Risk Pregnancy Program
United Health Care
12.2013 - 03.2015
Manager of Maternal-Fetal Medicine Clinic
Mercy Health Partners
01.2012 - 01.2013
L&D/Maternity Staff Nurse
Mercy Health Partners
01.2005 - 01.2012
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Ohio University
Diploma in Nursing -
Good Samaritan Hospital School of Nursing
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