Patti Nowoj
Clarkston,WA
Summary
Accomplished Charge Nurse at St Joesph Regional Medical Center, demonstrating exceptional clinical leadership and compassionate patient care. Excelled in care coordination, staff supervision, and implementing quality improvement initiatives, significantly enhancing nursing satisfaction and patient outcomes. Skilled in medication and IV administration, embodying strong clinical judgment and decision-making abilities.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Charge Nurse Acute Inpatient Rehab and Med/Surg.
St Joseph Regional Medical Center
05.2018 - Current
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
- Conducted daily shift briefs to inform staff of changes in patient care assignments.
- Mentored and supervised junior nurses, fostering a supportive and professional work environment.
- Optimized patient satisfaction through timely response to concerns and effective communication among staff members.
- Served as a liaison between nursing staff, physicians, and management, fostering open communication channels among all parties involved in patient care.
- Championed a positive work culture by recognizing exemplary performance from team members and addressing conflicts promptly when they arose.
- Coordinated discharge planning, collaborating with patients, families, and healthcare providers to ensure seamless transitions of care.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives, contributing to the development of best practices within the department.
- Organized regular meetings within the department to discuss process improvements or address any challenges faced by our team members.
- Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
RN Staff Nurse
PeaceHealth
07.1997 - Current
- Proactively identified potential patient safety risks, taking corrective actions to prevent harm or injury.
- Served as a liaison between patients, families, and healthcare providers to facilitate clear communication and coordination of care plans.
- Maintained accurate and detailed records of patient assessments, treatments, and progress notes for seamless continuity of care.
- Educated patients on disease prevention and management, promoting healthier lifestyles.
- Assisted physicians during medical procedures, ensuring accurate delivery of care as prescribed by the healthcare provider.
- Implemented effective time-management strategies to optimize productivity while maintaining high-quality patient care standards.
- Evaluated the effectiveness of nursing interventions, revising care plans as needed to ensure optimal patient outcomes and satisfaction.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to develop comprehensive patient care plans, improving patient outcomes.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Precepted student nurses and oriented new hires, providing guidance and mentorship when teaching on hospital policies, emergency procedures, and nursing best practices.
- Collaborated with physicians, pharmacists and therapists to deliver quality, evidence-based care.
- Coordinated patient discharge planning to provide post-discharge patient care, promoting healing and recovery.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
Education
Associate Degree In Nursing - Nursing
Walla Walla Community College
Clarkston, WA05.1996
Skills
- Decision-Making
- Care Coordination
- Clinical Leadership
- Team Leadership
- Staff Supervision
- Compassionate and Patient
- Patient Assessments
- Staff Scheduling
- Direct Patient Care
- Performance Evaluations
- Critical Thinking
- Medication and IV administration
- Wound Care
- Attention to Detail
- Diabetes management
- Immunizations and Vaccinations
- Compassionate and Caring
- Strong Clinical Judgment
Licensure
- State of Idaho Board of Nursing License Number 26327
- State of Oregon Board of Nursing License Number 097006337RN
Timeline
Charge Nurse Acute Inpatient Rehab and Med/Surg.
St Joseph Regional Medical Center
05.2018 - Current
RN Staff Nurse
PeaceHealth
07.1997 - Current
Associate Degree In Nursing - Nursing
Walla Walla Community College
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