Rachael LePrevost
St. Petersburg,FL
Summary
Hardworking, compassionate and diversified nurse with 4 years of experience. I am seeking an opportunity to advance my career into management in an acute healthcare setting. My goal is to use the knowledge and skills to improve patient experience and the over all quality outcomes for the hospital. Also, to demonstrate exceptional multitasking and organizational skills, in order to ensuring high standards of healthcare delivery.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Interim Nurse Manager
HCA NORTHSIDE HOSPITAL
03.2024 - Current
- Supervised, directed, and motivated high-quality performance from nursing staff on a 60 bed unit.
- Coordinated and implemented in-service educational programs focusing on safety and adherence to protocols.
- Promoted professional development opportunities to encourage nurses to pursue continuous training.
- Investigated and independently resolved complaints from staff, physicians, and patients by leveraging clinical judgment and unit management expertise.
- Fostered improvement in staff development, personnel training, and standards of patient care.
- Oversaw infection control procedures to protect patients from infections and keep nursing departments compliant with state regulations.
- Directed patient discharge procedures to provide departing patients with needed aftercare and avoid readmissions.
- Managed staff scheduling and time off to adequately staff nursing floors and allow nurses earned time off.
- Developed strategy to target nursing and patient satisfaction issues, improve response, and patient care quality and suggest actionable improvements to promote hospital-wide quality and safety initiatives.
- Developed and implemented quality improvement initiatives to provide best possible patient care and identify and address areas of concern.
- Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
Charge Nurse
HCA NORTHSIDE HOSPTIAL
11.2022 - Current
- Supervised and managed daily scheduling, tasking, and administration.
- 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.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
Registered Nurse
HCA NORTHSIDE HOSPITAL
08.2021 - Current
- Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
- Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education.
- Oversaw delivery of care for patients on medical-surgical unit, providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments and supervising team comprised of nurses, LPNs, technicians, and unit clerks.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
St Petersburg College of Nursing
St. Petersburg, FL05.2015
Skills
- Clinical Supervision
- Staff Leadership
- Medical Administration
- Treatment Planning
- Department management
- Staff Coaching and Mentoring
- Multitasking and Organization
- Team Building
- Critical Thinking
- Physician Communication
Certification
Certified Registered Nurse by the Florida Board of Nursing
Nursing Leadership Certificate
ACLS
BLS
NIH Stroke Scale Certification
Wound Care Champion
Timeline
Interim Nurse Manager
HCA NORTHSIDE HOSPITAL
03.2024 - Current
Charge Nurse
HCA NORTHSIDE HOSPTIAL
11.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse
HCA NORTHSIDE HOSPITAL
08.2021 - Current
Associate of Science - Nursing
St Petersburg College of Nursing
Certified Registered Nurse by the Florida Board of Nursing
Nursing Leadership Certificate
ACLS
BLS
NIH Stroke Scale Certification
Wound Care Champion
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