Dedicated Assistant Nurse Manager with 17 years experience providing quality care to postpartum patients and their newborns. Possess a Bachelor of Science degree in nursing and Maternal Newborn Nursing certification. Currently focused on obtaining a position that builds on current knowledge and experience while encouraging growth.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Nurse Manager
Abington Hospital - Jefferson Health
09.2022 - Current
Assisted with the management of day-to-day clinical operations of a large postpartum unit with 4,000+ annual deliveries and 90+ staff members.
Ensured high-quality care by monitoring practice standards, chart auditing, staffing, payroll and quality management.
Performed daily patient satisfaction rounds and investigated and resolved patient/family member concerns regarding care.
Worked with health care providers outside of the unit to achieve optimal patient care across the continuum.
Led staff meetings to keep team informed of departmental changes and provide opportunities for nurses to share ideas and concerns.
Patient Services Coordinator/Team Coordinator
Abington Hospital - Jefferson Health
10.2016 - 09.2022
Daily charge nurse of 49 bed postpartum unit with 5,000+ annual deliveries.
Assumed delegated unit specific leadership responsibilities focusing on individual, departmental and organizational initiatives. Assisted in managing staff, fiscal and other resources needed to facilitate clinical nursing practice, patient care and patient flow.
Provided direct quality care to postpartum patients and their newborns.
Actively participated in leadership meetings and activities. Managed monthly meetings and communication with ancillary staff.
Member of Resilience and Wellness Council, Staff Engagement Council, Mother Baby Unit Council Co-Chair, Magnet Champion; Care Program Level 3.
Completed IRB Research Project: "Effect of Didactic and Simulation Training on Mother Baby Nurse's self-confidence in Managing Postpartum Hemorrhage"
Staff Nurse, Mother-Baby Unit
Abington Hospital - Jefferson Health
09.2006 - 10.2016
Provided direct quality care for postpartum patients and their newborn infants. Cross trained to Special Care Nursery.
Managed unit transition from paper to computerized charting. Super user for Sunrise charting system.
Member of Mother Baby Unit Council.
Preceptor for new nurses.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Saint Mary
Leavenworth, KS
05.2016
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Montgomery County Community College
Blue Bell, PA
08.2006
Associate of Applied Science - Data Processing
Community College of Philadelphia
Philadelphia, PA
12.1990
Skills
Staffing and Scheduling
Chart Auditing
Payroll
EPIC Charting System
Certification
Registered Nurse, Pennsylvania (RN)
NCC Certification, Maternal Newborn Nursing (RNC)
Certified Breastfeeding Consultant (CBC)
BLS, NRP, CPI, CITI (Biomedical Research)
The Association of Women's Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses (AWHONN)