Riane McClellan
Chicago,IL
Summary
Experienced nursing professional with teaching expertise and devotion to building up new nurses with skills necessary to excel in today's healthcare settings. Top-notch clinical expertise, sound judgment and strengths in workflow optimization and strategic planning. Vigilant and conscientious about isolating and resolving concerns.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nurse Clinician
Cook County Health CORE Center
09.2021 - Current
- Incorporated adult learning principles in planning, implementing and evaluating of education programs.
- Applied knowledge, data, information and workflow to develop evidence-based models for health information technology solutions.
- Planned, prepared, and maintained materials for use in educational programs for accuracy and relevance to the target audience.
- Integrated decision support, clinical pathways and best practices into health information technology to enhance delivery of care and workflows.
- Supported staff development with educational activities (which include remediation, certification, mentoring, Joint Commission requirements, product rollouts, etc.).
- Provided training to clients in use of Cerner EHR systems and applications.
- Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
- Developed and implemented performance improvement strategies and plans to promote continuous improvement
- Created spreadsheets using Microsoft Excel for daily, weekly and monthly reporting
- Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
- Developed comprehensive training programs for new hires, ensuring quality care and consistency in nursing practices.
- Reduced infection rates by implementing evidence-based practices and guidelines in the healthcare facility.
- Established performance metrics to evaluate team progress, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
- Facilitated successful cross-functional collaborations for the completion of key projects, fostering strong working relationships among team members.
BNA Instructor
Malcolm X College
07.2023 - 12.2023
- Assessed student knowledge levels and abilities with detailed assessments.
- Oversaw laboratory and clinical environments to help students advance knowledge and abilities.
- Prepared course materials such as syllabi, homework assignments and handouts for distribution or use within classroom.
- Supported student educational and vocational planning to help each optimize learning strategies and reap long-term career benefits.
Clinical Nurse II/Clinical Charge Nurse
Cook County Health CORE Center
12.2018 - 09.2021
- Facilitated implementation of "Convenience Care" model throughout clinic and managed workflow of providers and support staff.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Assessed patients to determine individual needs and develop care plans in coordination with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution, and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Monitored patients, evaluated results, and recommended further courses of treatment to quickly improve patient outcomes.
- Maintained patient confidentiality by protecting unauthorized access to personal information.
- Handled patient discharge planning, arranging for follow-up care after leaving healthcare facility.
Clinical Nurse II Med- Surge/Charge Nurse
Cook County Health
05.2015 - 12.2018
- Provided comprehensive nursing care for acute trauma, postoperative, and general medicine patients
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Streamlined workflow processes, improving overall efficiency within the unit.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to provide patient and family centered care.
- Handled patient discharge planning, arranging for follow-up care after leaving healthcare facility.
Staff Nurse
Lexington Health Care
05.2014 - 05.2015
- Provided comprehensive nursing care for acute trauma, postoperative, and general medicine patients
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring and specimen collection.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatment.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Vitas Hospice
06.2005 - 05.2014
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
Education
Master of Science - Nurse Education
University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ07.2023
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Governors State University
Park Forest, IL07.2016
Associate of Science - Nursing
Breckenridge School of Nursing
Merrillville, IN06.2013
Skills
- EPIC EMR
- Cerner EMR
- Workflow Processes
- Clinical Process Knowledge
- Competency Assessment
- Critical Thinking
- Patient Care Delivery
- Process Improvement Initiatives
- Protocol Implementation
- Learning Strategies
- Customer Training
- Teamwork And Collaboration
- Disease Prevention
Certification
- Registered Nurse in Illinois, 2014-Present
- AHA BLS certification, current
Affiliations
- Lambda Pi Alpha, Beta MU 2023- Present
Timeline
BNA Instructor
Malcolm X College
07.2023 - 12.2023
Nurse Clinician
Cook County Health CORE Center
09.2021 - Current
Clinical Nurse II/Clinical Charge Nurse
Cook County Health CORE Center
12.2018 - 09.2021
Clinical Nurse II Med- Surge/Charge Nurse
Cook County Health
05.2015 - 12.2018
Staff Nurse
Lexington Health Care
05.2014 - 05.2015
Certified Nursing Assistant
Vitas Hospice
06.2005 - 05.2014
Master of Science - Nurse Education
University of Phoenix
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Governors State University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Breckenridge School of Nursing
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