Nina A. Cowger
Fairmont,USA
Summary
Dedicated and detail-oriented healthcare professional, with proven expertise in nursing operations and patient care optimization. Adept at implementing healthcare protocols and improving patient outcomes through effective leadership. Aspiring to advance my career as Director of Nursing at WVU Medicine, I bring strong leadership skills in implementing protocols, improving outcomes, and fostering collaborative, results-driven teams. Recognized for reliability and adaptability, with valuable experience as a house Supervisor and a comprehensive understanding of hospital throughput and capacity management. Enthusiastic, engaged and attention to fine detail I am aspiring to advance my career as a Director of Nursing at WVU medicine.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nurse Manager 6 North Observation Unit
WVU Medicine
02.2022 - Current
- Managed budgets and controlled costs, achieving financial targets without compromising patient care quality.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans for patients with complex needs.
- Supervised, directed, and motivated high-quality performance from nursing staff.
- Fostered open communication among nurses through regular team meetings, promoting collaboration and shared decision making.
- Improved patient satisfaction scores by fostering a team-oriented environment among nursing staff.
- Managed 50+ nurses and nursing staff activities in an 18 bed hospital by providing comprehensive nursing guidance and maintaining outstanding patient satisfaction and care standards.
House Supervisor
WVU Medicine
01.2017 - 01.2022
- Streamlined communication between departments for improved patient flow and satisfaction.
- Oversaw hospital operations with a focus on throughput optimization and capacity management.
- Oversaw workforce allocation and patient flow for over 20 units within a 700+ bed hospital, improving efficiency and care delivery.
- Resolved conflicts among team members promptly and effectively, maintaining a harmonious work environment.
- Monitored patient acuity levels closely, adjusting staffing assignments as needed for optimal care delivery.
- Provided emergency response during shifts and when on-call.
- Conducted regular rounds on all units to assess overall functioning of the department while addressing any issues or concerns that arose.
Clinical Preceptor
WVU Medicine Resource Pool
09.2016 - 01.2017
- Provided constructive feedback to help students improve their clinical performance, leading to increased confidence in their abilities.
- Coordinated with other preceptors on interdisciplinary projects aimed at facilitating holistic patient care practices among future nurses.
- Mentored new hires within the clinical preceptor role, sharing best practices and providing guidance on effective teaching strategies.
Registered Nurse
WVU Medicine CTU/CCU
07.2009 - 01.2016
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
Education
Masters - Healthcare Administration
Fairmont State University
Fairmont, WV05.2027
Bachelors of Science in - Nursing
Waynesburg University
Waynesburg, PA05.2009
Skills
- Staff supervision
- Quality improvement
- Critical thinking
- Department management
- Staff leadership
- Conflict management
- Budget management
- Workload management
Certification
- ACLS
- BLS
- CCRN Certification
Timeline
Nurse Manager 6 North Observation Unit
WVU Medicine
02.2022 - Current
House Supervisor
WVU Medicine
01.2017 - 01.2022
Clinical Preceptor
WVU Medicine Resource Pool
09.2016 - 01.2017
Registered Nurse
WVU Medicine CTU/CCU
07.2009 - 01.2016
Masters - Healthcare Administration
Fairmont State University
Bachelors of Science in - Nursing
Waynesburg University
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