Rhonda Straka
Springfield,VA
Summary
Dedicated, compassionate and patient focused Registered Nurse Manager with excellent unit management skills. Proficient in quality, cost and care standards focused on maximizing resources and patient satisfaction. Registered Nurse in state of Virginia.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nurse Manager
INOVA Fairfax Women's Hospital
08.2019 - Current
- Led staff meetings to keep team informed of departmental changes and provide opportunities for nurses to share ideas and concerns.
- Conducted performance evaluations and provided constructive feedback to support professional growth of nursing staff members.
- Managed staff scheduling and time off to adequately staff nursing floors and allow nurses earned time off.
- Fostered open communication among nurses through regular team meetings, promoting collaboration and shared decisionmaking.
- Ensured regulatory compliance by maintaining accurate records and staying up-to-date on industry standards.
- Manage over 200 team members to include nurses, and Clin Techs and nursing activities in an 80-bed inpatient hospital unit by providing comprehensive nursing guidance and maintaining outstanding patient satisfaction and care standards.
- Oriented and provided instruction to students during clinical rotations.
- Evaluated student performance through regular assessments, providing constructive feedback to guide their professional growth.
- Delivered information and valuable instructions to students during clinical rotations.
Adjunct Clinical Nursing Instructor
Northern Virginia Community College
08.2023 - Current
- Delivered information and valuable instructions to students during clinical rotations.
- Oriented and provided instruction to students during clinical rotations.
- Assessed student knowledge levels and abilities with detailed assessments.
- Contributed educational and clinical expertise to help optimize training courses and boost student learning.
RN Unit Supervisor
INOVA Fairfax Women's Hospital
09.2016 - 08.2019
- Administered medications accurately and safely, reducing medication errors and adverse reactions.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in better health outcomes.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
Registered Nurse- PRN
Virginia Hospital Center
01.2018 - 02.2019
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- 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.
Registered Nurse- Charge Nurse
INOVA Fairfax Women's Hospital
02.2013 - 01.2018
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
Registered Nurse Float Pool
INOVA Alexandria Hospital
02.2004 - 10.2008
- Served as a resource for other nurses on the Float Pool, offering guidance on policies, procedures, and best practices.
- Mentored new nursing staff, sharing best practices for patient care and fostering a supportive team atmosphere.
- Strengthened relationships between nursing teams across various units through regular collaboration on shared float pool initiatives and projects.
- Facilitated smooth transitions between shifts by providing thorough handoff reports to incoming nurses, ensuring continuity of care.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Northern Virginia Community Hospital
08.2000 - 02.2004
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for optimal patient care, ensuring seamless communication between healthcare providers.
- Consistently maintained accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in accordance with regulatory requirements.
- Skillfully performed venipuncture, IV insertion, and catheterizations, ensuring proper technique and adherence to infection control standards.
- Provided health education to patients and families regarding discharge instructions and plans of care.
Medical Surgical -Oncology Registered Nurse
Virginia Hospital Center
05.1999 - 08.2000
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT07.2017
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Northern Virginia Community College
Annandale, VA05.1999
Skills
- Risk Management
- Patient Experience
- Quality Metrics
- Problem Resolution
- EPIC Documentation
- Clinical expertise
- Teaching strategies
- Student Evaluation
- Clinical Supervision
- Patient Safety
Certification
- Licensed Registered Nurse - 04/2026
- Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers: CPR/AED - 09/2026
- Medical Surgical Certification - 02/2025
Timeline
Adjunct Clinical Nursing Instructor
Northern Virginia Community College
08.2023 - Current
Nurse Manager
INOVA Fairfax Women's Hospital
08.2019 - Current
Registered Nurse- PRN
Virginia Hospital Center
01.2018 - 02.2019
RN Unit Supervisor
INOVA Fairfax Women's Hospital
09.2016 - 08.2019
Registered Nurse- Charge Nurse
INOVA Fairfax Women's Hospital
02.2013 - 01.2018
Registered Nurse Float Pool
INOVA Alexandria Hospital
02.2004 - 10.2008
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Northern Virginia Community Hospital
08.2000 - 02.2004
Medical Surgical -Oncology Registered Nurse
Virginia Hospital Center
05.1999 - 08.2000
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Governors University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Northern Virginia Community College
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