Rachael Greeney
Minooka,IL
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in fast paced direct patient care environments, leading to leadership roles in Associate Health and Patient Safety. Proven ability to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle high-stress and complex situations. Consistently fosters strong, trusting relationships with all team members to understand patient outcomes. Natural listener with inquisitive mind and an ability to navigate difficult conversations with empathy and respect while maintaining a focus on quality, safe patient care.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Patient Safety Specialist
Ascension St Joseph Medical Centre
01.2022 - Current
- Monitored workplace activities to determine alignment with the National Patient Safety Goals and compliance with safety regulations and standards
- Investigated incidents, determining root causes, developing action plans and implementing corrective actions
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment
- Focus on reducing the Serious Safety Event rate as well as events resulting in harm, connecting with the clinical priorities; falls, pressure injury, suicide and RSIs to guide initiatives.
- Work to amplify HRO concepts and share findings from Serious Safety Events and RCA's using the All Teach and All Learn method.
- Participate in regulatory activities including survey readiness, support during on site visits and implementing action plans.
Registered Nurse - Associate Health & Wellness
AMITA Health Adventist Medical Center Bolingbrook
10.2020 - 01.2022
- Conduct return to work assessments and new hire post offer health screenings, ensuring continued employment fitness
- Ensure compliance with applicable safety laws and regulations of governing bodies such as OSHA and IDPH, and overseeing annual requirements
- Respond to and manage needlesticks injuries, bodily fluids exposures and communicable diseases
- Promoting collaboration with other members of the wider team such as Infection Prevention and Workman's Compensation as needed
- Co-ordinate the first covid-19 vaccination clinic, which included ensuring the safe delivery, documentation and reporting of over 1000 first and second doses
- Winner of the Above and Beyond Award
Registered Nurse
Amita St Joseph's Medical Centre
07.2016 - 10.2020
- Prioritized and provided direct care to up to 5 patients on a medical-surgical short stay unit
- Partnered with members of the multi disciplinary team to develop and implement individualized care plans
- Monitored patient condition and responses to interventions, updating team members on changes in stability or acuity
- Accurately documented all elements of nursing care provided in the electronic charting system
- Provide detailed education throughout hospital course and at discharge
- Adapted practice as recommended by quality improvement initiatives
Registered Nurse Unit Manager
Presence Villa Franciscan
11.2015 - 07.2016
- Supervised and managed daily activities of clinical team
- Assisted in resolving and satisfying client requests and internal operational issues
- Introduced and implemented new electronic charting and medication administration system
- Participated in regulatory reporting and on site visits
Education
Bachelor of Science - Adult Nursing
University of East Anglia
Norwich, Norfolk08.2007
Skills
- Registered Nurse
- Application of Clinical Skills
- Hospital Experience
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Action Planning
- Causal Analysis
- Identification and Management of Safety Events
Certification
- Registered Nurse in Illinois, License number 041433141, 2015
- Certified Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse
Accomplishments
- Multiple time DAISY award nominee
- Above & Beyond Award Winner
Timeline
Patient Safety Specialist
Ascension St Joseph Medical Centre
01.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse - Associate Health & Wellness
AMITA Health Adventist Medical Center Bolingbrook
10.2020 - 01.2022
Registered Nurse
Amita St Joseph's Medical Centre
07.2016 - 10.2020
Registered Nurse Unit Manager
Presence Villa Franciscan
11.2015 - 07.2016
Bachelor of Science - Adult Nursing
University of East Anglia
- Registered Nurse in Illinois, License number 041433141, 2015
- Certified Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse
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