Patricia Bennett

• Supervised nursing staff to enhance patient care quality and satisfaction.
• Developed and implemented nursing protocols to improve service standards.
• Conducted chart audits on core measures and standards of care to improve patient outcomes.

Coordinated patient admissions and discharges to streamline workflow and reduce wait times.

Leadership Rounds to promote quality patient outcomes

• Managed patient care for 4-6 patients per shift, ensuring comprehensive assessments and timely interventions
• Cared for diverse patient types, including cardiac, trauma, surgical, and oncology, while utilizing advanced skills in central lines and wound care
• Operated in 275-bed facility, overseeing care in 38-bed unit with Trauma Level III designation, utilizing EPIC for accurate charting

• Provided individualized care by maintaining a patient-to-nurse ratio of 1:5-6.
• Cared for diverse patient populations including cardiac, trauma, surgical, transplant, dialysis, and oncology, among others.
• Facility Size: 495 beds, Unit Size: 35 beds, Trauma Level: |, Charting: EPIC

• Managed quality patient care with staffing ratio of 1 nurse for every 4-5 patients, ensuring optimal attention and support.
• Provided comprehensive care for diverse patient types including cardiac, trauma, surgical, transplant, dialysis, endo, wound care, ortho, neuro, cardiovascular, pulmonary, renal, GI, adult, geriatric, and oncology.
• Facility Size: 547 beds, Unit Size: 30 beds, Trauma Level: |, Charting: EPIC, Cerner

• Supervised nursing staff to ensure high-quality patient care standards.
• Coordinated staff schedules to maintain optimal staffing levels and efficiency.
• Coordinated patient scheduling and appointment management to streamline access to care.
• Prepared patient documentation and records to support healthcare staff in delivering effective care.
• Facilitated interdepartmental communication to improve workflow efficiency.
• Identified areas for improvement, narrowing focus for decision-makers in making necessary changes.
• Oversaw quality control to identify inconsistencies and malfunctions.
• Set specific goals for projects to measure progress and evaluate end results.
• Conducted research on healthcare best practices and community resources.