Patrick Hill

Float pool rn functioning in varied settings including med-surg units focusing on telemetry, post-surgical care, step-down, and emergency room roles.

• Provide care for various patients such as post-cardiac cath, post-TAVR, post-Watchman, and general medical-surgical cases.
• Conducted assessments to identify patient needs and concerns.
• Educated patients and families on health management and recovery strategies.

• Supervised team of 42 including registered nurses, nursing assistants, and assistant nurse manager to ensure high-quality patient care.
• Managed scheduling to optimize nurse assignments and ensure adequate coverage for patient needs.
• Oversee daily operations and functionality of unit.
• Coordinate efforts with cardiology and medicine teams to achieve veteran-centered care alongside strong business acumen.
• Fostered trust with ancillary services to support operational success and enhance patient experience.
• Leading by example is the most effective method for buy in from staff.

• Directed instruction for undergraduate and accelerated students in clinical setting, encompassing nursing process, medication administration, nursing assessments, and latest evidence-based practices
• Facilitated clinical instruction for nursing students from Simmons College at West Roxbury VA Hospital and on campus, enhancing practical skill application.
• Conducted nursing evaluations, identifying and addressing issues to support student learning and improve performance outcomes.

• Oversee acute spinal cord injury unit, managing 2 assistant nurse managers, 50 registered nurses, 4 licensed practical nurses, 14 nursing assistants, and 2 health technicians in care of up to 24 patients with diverse spinal cord injuries, acute lateral sclerosis, and multiple sclerosis.
• Executed daily responsibilities to ensure smooth operational flow of unit.
• Managed budgetary items to ensure financial accountability and optimize resource allocation; conducted peer reviews to assess compliance and improve quality of care; performed root cause analysis on events leading to potential or actual patient harm.
• Managed budgetary items to ensure financial accountability and resource optimization.
  Conducted peer reviews to assess compliance and enhance quality of care.
  Performed root cause analysis on events leading to potential or actual patient harm.

• Communicated with healthcare teams to ensure patient care plans were effectively implemented.
• Assisted veterans in navigating healthcare services and obtaining necessary resources.
• Served as nursing administration representative during off tours, overseeing hospital operations, staffing, and response to medical and psychiatric emergencies across 4 ICUs, 6 medical-surgical units, 6 operating rooms, and the emergency department.
• Evaluated staffing challenges and determined overtime needs.

• Spearheaded implementation of systems enhancing patient outcomes by serving as charge nurse and managing inpatient flow for timely discharges.
• Managed unit-based quality improvement projects focused on improving outcomes while maintaining veteran-centered care.
• Championed quality improvement initiatives that enhanced departmental performance.
• Supported management of 22 patient beds in a 160-bed capacity hospital, focusing on efficient patient care.
• Oversaw unit budget, ensuring effective management of overtime and development of contingency plans for emergencies.
• Collaborated with healthcare teams to enhance patient care and safety standards.
• Coordinated training for new staff within a teaching hospital environment.
• Supervised patient progress and applied care plans proficiently.
• Supported nursing operations on 2North, a medical-surgical ward specializing in cardiology.

• Managed five-patient assignment, delivered medications, conducted head-to-toe assessments, and communicated patient condition changes to providers, ensuring timely interventions.
• Applied nursing process to deliver provider orders accurately and provide comprehensive patient care, enhancing patient safety and satisfaction.
• Staff nurse on medical-surgical ward with primary focus on cardiology.