Paula Bresse
VHA
Grantham,NH
1
Certification
12
years of professional experience
Compassionate Retired RN of 52 years with strong clinical judgment and expertise in patient education. Proven track record of enhancing patient satisfaction through personalized care plans and quality improvement initiatives. I have been blessed to serve patients in many capacities. This resume highlights a few
Im looking for perform or part time employment
Work History
RN Quality
4 Years 10 Months- Administered medications and monitored patient responses to ensure optimal care.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop personalized care plans for patients.
- Educated patients and families on health management, promoting adherence to treatment protocols.
- Performed comprehensive assessments to identify patient needs and implement appropriate interventions.
- Implemented quality improvement initiatives, resulting in increased patient satisfaction scores.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Promoted a culture of safety within the healthcare facility by participating in quality improvement initiatives, identifying potential hazards, and advocating for best practices in nursing care delivery.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans for complex cases.
Director of ICU and ED
6 Years 9 Months- Led cross-functional teams to develop and implement strategic initiatives aligning with organizational goals.
- Oversaw budget management, ensuring resource allocation aligns with project objectives and operational efficiency.
- Developed comprehensive training programs, enhancing staff capabilities and promoting professional development across departments.
- Streamlined communication processes between departments, improving collaboration and project delivery timelines.
- Analyzed performance metrics to identify trends, driving data-informed decisions for continuous improvement initiatives.
- Facilitated stakeholder engagement sessions, gathering feedback to inform program adjustments and enhance service delivery.
- Established key performance indicators, monitoring progress toward strategic objectives and ensuring accountability within teams.
- Developed high-performing teams by providing mentorship, guidance, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Cultivated a positive work environment that fostered employee engagement, increased retention rates, and boosted overall team morale.
- Improved project efficiency with strategic planning, resource allocation, and time management practices.
- Optimized staff performance by designing comprehensive training programs tailored to individual needs.
Director of Nursing
6 Years- Directed nursing operations, ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations and hospital policies.
- Implemented quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient care and safety standards.
- Led interdisciplinary team meetings, promoting collaboration among medical staff for optimal patient outcomes.
- Developed and executed nursing strategic plans aligned with organizational goals and objectives.
- Evaluated departmental performance metrics, identifying areas for process improvement and operational efficiency.
- Established protocols for patient care delivery, enhancing workflow efficiency within nursing departments.
- Ensured regulatory compliance by staying current on industry standards and updating policies accordingly.
- Worked closely administration to develop and implement best practices to improve patient outcomes.
Education
MHA - Nursing Administration
MBA - Nursing Administration
Skills
Medication and IV administration
Medication administration
Direct patient care
Patient assessments
Documentation and charting
Patient assessment
Strong clinical judgment
Clinical judgment
Patient education and counseling
Patient and family advocacy
Infection control measures
Patient care
Compassion and empathy
Patient monitoring
IV setup
Intravenous therapy
Care planning
Patient management
Professional bedside manner
Telemetry monitoring
Family education
Licensed RN
Advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) certification
Taking vitals
Critical care
Collecting vitals
Nursing staff leadership
Tracheostomy care
Medication distribution
Complex Problem-solving
Lab result interpretation
Emergency response
EMR / EHR
Accomplishments
- Quality Assurance - Ensured and enforced medical office compliance with HIPAA, OSHA and CLIA regulations for maximum quality and control.
- Patient Care - Delivered compassionate care that exceeded hospital requirements. Successfully provided quality care to multiple patients in VA environment.
- Implementation - Assisted in implementation of new tracking system that resulted in improved patient care.
- Supervision - Headed onboarding process for new nursing staff.
- Clinical Skills - Monitored patients' respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
- Intensive Care - Responsible for unit of 18 patients, providing daily functions such as grooming, bathing, feeding and turning in bed.
Certification
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
Timeline
RN Quality
VHA
02.2021 - 12.2025Read More
Director of ICU and ED
VHA
05.2014 - 02.2021Read More
Director of Nursing
Hale Hoola Hamakua Hospital
03.2014 - 03.2020Read More
NEC
MHA from Nursing Administration
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NEC
MBA from Nursing Administration
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Employee of the tear
I was nominated by the chief of Surgery and was award nursing excellence for improving quality of care in the ICU