Paul Escuyer

Conducted assessments of nursing competencies to ensure adherence to clinical standards and quality improvement initiatives for two large units with 100+ staff members.

Assisted with multiple accreditation surveys with both The Joint Commission and DNV and helped facilitate our success with those surveys through rigorous work and identifying areas of opportunities, while working with team members to deliver workable solutions to those identified areas of opportunity.

Educated both new and experienced nurses working in both the Neuroscience Progressive Care Unit and Neuroscience Medical Surgical/Epilepsy Monitoring Unit.

Created educational tools and resources for staff to reinforce knowledge and understanding regarding best practices.

Provided expert guidance on regulatory compliance and best practices in clinical education, ensuring alignment with institutional goals.

Evaluated clinical staff performance, identifying areas of improvement and providing constructive feedback to drive continuous growth.

Worked in both Neurosciences Epilepsy Monitoring Unit and Neuroscience Progressive Care Unit caring for patients with a wide variety of complex neurological disorders including but not limited to: Hemorrhagic and Ischemic Strokes, Epilepsy, Traumatic Brain Injuries, and pre/post Neurosurgical patients.

Consistently served as charge nurse and successfully precepted multiple new-grad nurses to the unit.

Collaborated with various team members to address needs of critically ill patients and consistently advocated for patients to ensure they received the care and attention needed to meet their needs and desires.

Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement patient care plans.

Actively participated in continuing education opportunities to stay current on best practices in progressive care nursing techniques and technologies.

Educated patients and families on disease management and post-discharge care instructions.

Helped physicians complete bedside procedures and helped guide new physicians who were not familiar with facility protocols and procedures.

Provided compassionate patient care, ensuring comfort and safety during medical procedures.

Assisted nursing staff with daily tasks, enhancing workflow efficiency and patient satisfaction.

Monitored vital signs and reported changes to healthcare team, contributing to timely interventions.

Monitored admitted epilepsy patients and ensured their safety by rapidly identifying and responding to events.