Accomplished Lead Clinical Nurse with over 26 years of experience, specializing in infusion therapies and patient-centered care. Demonstrated leadership at Infusion Associates, enhancing operational efficiency and patient satisfaction. Expert in IV administration and passionate about mentoring, embodying strong critical thinking and compassion. Proven track record in improving care delivery and staff development.
*Clinical site manager for nursing and pharmacy staff at a brand new 14 chair ambulatory infusion center.
*Responsible for day-to-day operations and implementing protocols for safe, cost-effective care in a patient-centered facility.
*Infusion expert with 13 years of experience administering biologics, immunotherapies, biosimilars, iron products, and medications that treat all autoimmune disorders.
*Administered multiple biologic medications to our IBD patients targeting the treatment of Crohn's and Ulcerative Colitis.
*Responsibilities included not only infusion, but scheduling office visits, colonoscopies, and diagnostic labs, to ensure patients were appropriately managed.
*Main point of contact for the IBD patients for education, triaging flares, and coordination of care with physicians and mid-levels.
*Staff nurse on a busy med-surg unit that allowed me to gain vast knowledge as a new nurse.
*After years of being a staff nurse, evolved to leadership roles as charge nurse and then promoted to Unit Coordinator.
*Time spent on this unit in different positions gave me an excellent overview of nusing, enhanced my technical skills, and allowed me to deliver care to a variety of patient populations.
*Excellent IV skills
*Vast knowledge in care of the post-op patient and chronic health conditions
*Stong leadership history and mentoring staff is a passion
*Critical thinking and trouble-shooting is one of my strengths
*Compassion for people drives my care