Seasoned Charge Nurse/Supervisor with comprehensive experience in acute patient care, staff supervision and healthcare administration. Strong background in nursing leadership, coupled with ability to manage high-stress situations and make critical decisions under pressure. Demonstrated success in fostering strong relationships with patients and team members, thereby improving overall unit efficiency and patient satisfaction.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Staff Nurse/Charge Nurse/ Nurse Supervisor
CHI Saint Joseph Health-Saint Joseph East Campus
Lexington, KY
07.2002 - Current
Assessed patients to determine their physical condition, health status and needs.
Identified potential problems or issues that may arise during treatment, such as drug interactions or allergies, and provided appropriate interventions when necessary.
Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to develop plans of care for patients.
Performed diagnostic tests such as blood draws, urine analysis and electrocardiograms.
Provided direct patient care including wound dressing, administering medication and IV therapy. This includes the management of titratable drips.
Actively participated in departmental meetings, training sessions and educational seminars.
Developed individualized teaching strategies for each patient based on their specific needs.
Maintained accurate records of patient progress notes, medications administered and other relevant data.
Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining quality standards of care.
Adhered to strict confidentiality policies when dealing with sensitive information.
Coordinated with other healthcare professionals to ensure quality patient care.
Addressed rapid response and code situations by strategically organizing and delegating tasks.
Participated in quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient care outcomes.
Achieved departmental goals and objectives by instituting new processes and standards for in-patient care.
Delegated tasks appropriately among staff members according to their qualifications.
Actively participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient progress toward desired outcomes.
Managed staffing levels within the unit while ensuring optimal levels of patient care.
Assisted with admission and discharge planning for assigned patients.
Conducted daily rounds to assess patient conditions, evaluate progress towards goals, and document changes in status or plan of care as needed.
Collaborated with multidisciplinary healthcare specialists to devise, implement and modify plans of care defining patient outcome goals
Resolved conflicts between nursing staff members or between patients and families as needed.
Served as a preceptor for new nurses by providing orientation to unit policies and procedures, coaching on clinical skills, and mentoring on professional development issues.
Distributed assignments to RNs, LPNs and resident advisors, guided work and delivered training to promote proper care standards for patients.
Built and maintained strong working relationships between nursing department and other disciplines.
Coordinated, tasked and supervised nurses and ancillary staff based on staffing requirements.
Responded promptly to customer complaints regarding service delivery issues.
Performed administrative tasks such as scheduling shifts, approving time off requests.
Provided guidance, mentoring, and coaching to nursing staff in the unit.
Worked closely with executives to administer operations, staff, resources and budget management.
Performed personnel interviewing, hiring, disciplinary actions and dismissals.
Education
Associate Degree in Nursing -
Hazard Community And Technical College
Hazard, KY
05-2002
Skills
Interdisciplinary Collaboration
Care Coordination
Decision-Making
Team Leadership
Mentoring and Coaching
Quality Improvement
Clinical Leadership
Personal Integrity
Accomplishments
2016-Received the Heart of Saint Joseph Award.
Have received many recognitions from co-workers, management team and patients.
Certification
BLS
ACLS
NIH Stroke Scale
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Staff Nurse/Charge Nurse/ Nurse Supervisor
CHI Saint Joseph Health-Saint Joseph East Campus
07.2002 - Current
Associate Degree in Nursing -
Hazard Community And Technical College
BLS
ACLS
NIH Stroke Scale
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