Snow skiing, walking, spending time with family/friends
Patricia Naymik
Beaumont,TX
Summary
Patient-focused nurse leader offering extensive background driving quality improvements, coaching and mentoring nursing personnel. Enthusiastic professional with strong organizational, interpersonal communication skills with exceptional customer service. Facilitator for innovative technology within the facility. Adept in coaching nurses to improve patient relations with in an acute care setting.
Overview
40
40
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications
Work History
Adjunct Faculty Nursing Clinical Instructor
Lamar State College-Orange
Orange, TX
01.2024 - Current
- Provided guidance and support to students in the clinical setting.
- Assessed student performance in the clinical setting, providing feedback as needed.
- Collaborated with other nursing faculty to ensure consistency across courses.
- Ensured compliance with regulatory standards for clinical instruction.
- Conducted simulation activities to evaluate student competency levels.
- Monitored patient safety during all clinical experiences.
- Reviewed current literature relating to nursing education trends and practices.
- Promoted safe and clean classroom environment conducive to individualized and small group needs.
- Contributed subject matter expertise toward improving overall training program and skills displayed by student nurses.
Administrative Director of Nursing
Christus St. Elizabeth Hospital
08.2017 - 09.2023
- Consistently ranked as a top performer in Associate Engagement Surveys for two consecutive fiscal years (22 and 23).
- Oversaw initiatives to optimize the efficiency and effectiveness of nursing resources within St. Elizabeth Hospital by leading the CHRISTUS Value Analysis Team for Region
- Developed and implemented administrative policies, procedures and systems to support organizational objectives.
- Revised and updated policies and procedures, maintaining compliance with statuary, regulatory and local, state and federal guidelines acute care setting.
- Served as a project leader, ensuring seamless integration of WestCall's call light system, LifePak defibrillators, Mindray's cardiology technology update, and Acutar-Vital Sign devices in the facility.
- Coordinated and facilitated effective communication between various teams within the medical-surgical division for streamlined patient care.
- Recruited, hired and coached associates to offer high-quality, cost-effective patient care by streamlining education online for consistency and accuracy in conjunction with the education department.
- Directed the recruitment process for new employees; conducted interviews which included the med-surg team leaders
- In close partnership with corporate legal, represented St. Elizabeth hospital as the nursing liaison for a litigious incident.
- Fostered collaborative relationships with healthcare providers and coworkers, promoting streamlined efficiency in delivering quality patient care.
- Participated in management team meetings to discuss patient admission/discharge status, census changes, and patient/family complaints or concerns.
- Coordinated patient care effectively by collaborating with staff, management, and external groups leading to improved patient outcomes/patient experience.
- Established and updated evidence-based policies to enhance patient care standards.
- Monitored performance metrics to assess departmental effectiveness.
- Participated actively in preparing for Joint Commission.
Clinical Director
Christus St. Elizabeth Hospital
07.2004 - 08.2017
- Implemented effective strategies to meet facility goals, while adhering to budgetary constraints and ensuring quality assurance standards were met.
- Demonstrated effective leadership by achieving the highest national certification rates within the Med. Surg. Division nursing unit.
- Provided clinical oversight for staff and services.
- Developed policies and procedures to ensure compliance with regulations and standards of care.
- Reviewed medical records for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with legal requirements.
- Evaluated clinical staff performance through regular meetings and assessments.
- Attended conferences to stay up-to-date on best practices in healthcare management.
- Analyzed data from surveys related to patient satisfaction levels.
- Provided onboarding and coaching to new hires to help each feel comfortable in job positions and prepared to handle various responsibilities.
Director of Clinical Services
Promise Specialty Hospital
07.2003 - 07.2004
- Implemented strategies to ensure the facility met budgetary and quality assurance goals.
- Collaborated with Quality Director to enhance nursing education, performance management, and competency improvement.
- Recruited and trained staff members to provide excellent and affordable care for residents.
Clinical Coordinator
Christus St. Elizabeth Hospital
01.1985 - 07.2003
- Managed the coordination of weekly schedules for new nurse hires, concurrently establishing educational initiatives to augment clinical staff's skills and knowledge.
- Implemented ongoing learning strategies such as tutorials, instructional modules, and supervised hands-on sessions to assist nurses and on-boarding of new nurses' comprehension of of medical equipment used at the bedside for best care practices.
- Provided educational support during the implementation of new or revised policies, promoting a collaborative environment.
- Provided comprehensive training to nursing associates at all levels, educating other disciplines on efficiently navigating the electronic documentation system.
- Maintained patient safety and satisfaction by upholding quality assurance procedures.
Education
Master of Education - Technology Education
American InterContinental University
07.2004
Bachelor of Science - Nursing Science
Lamar University
05.2000
Associate of Arts - Associate Degree Nursing
Anoka-Ramsey Community College
06.1979
Skills
- Professionalism
- Problem-solving aptitude
- Quality Improvement
- Interpersonal Communication
- Performing physical assessments
- Leadership and mentoring abilities
- Interpersonal Skills
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Multitasking Abilities
- Self Motivation
- Team Managing simulation equipment
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Reliability
- Relationship Building
- Clinical Supervision
Certification
- Nurse Executive- BC, ANCC Feb.2027
- Medical-Surgical Nursing -BC, MSNCB May 2028
- Gerontological Nursing- BC, ANCC Dec 2025
Timeline
Adjunct Faculty Nursing Clinical Instructor
Lamar State College-Orange
01.2024 - Current
Administrative Director of Nursing
Christus St. Elizabeth Hospital
08.2017 - 09.2023
Clinical Director
Christus St. Elizabeth Hospital
07.2004 - 08.2017
Director of Clinical Services
Promise Specialty Hospital
07.2003 - 07.2004
Clinical Coordinator
Christus St. Elizabeth Hospital
01.1985 - 07.2003
Master of Education - Technology Education
American InterContinental University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing Science
Lamar University
Associate of Arts - Associate Degree Nursing
Anoka-Ramsey Community College
- Nurse Executive- BC, ANCC Feb.2027
- Medical-Surgical Nursing -BC, MSNCB May 2028
- Gerontological Nursing- BC, ANCC Dec 2025
Affiliations
- American Medical surgical Nursing Organization
- Philippine Nurses Association of the Texas Golden Triangle, Community Education co-chair
Interests
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