Organized Clinical Coordinator with excellent scheduling, coordination and documentation talents as part of clinical teams. Skilled at admitting patients, managing patient services, providing thorough reports and ensuring patient satisfaction. Detail and patient-oriented with proficiency in handling emergency situations.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Coordinator
Pruitthealth-Trent
03.2019 - Current
Coordinated, monitored, assigned, and documented patient and clinical care activities.
Implement new policies and educate staff on changes.
Developed and adjusted work schedules for staff.
Supervised and managed the daily activities of a clinical team consisting of physicians, nurses, and support staff.
Identified nurses' and staff training needs and devised training programs to close gaps.
Coordinated continuing education opportunities for staff members to stay current on advancements and best practices.
RN Unit Manager
Universal Healthcare Greenvile
07.2016 - 04.2019
Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Educated patients, families, and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management, and lifestyle options.
Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined the following action.
Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in better health outcomes.
RN
BAYADA
04.2014 - 03.2018
Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Educated patients, families, and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management, and lifestyle options.
Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined the following action.
Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care, and rehabilitation.
Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
RN/RRT
Lifecare Hospital
08.1999 - 09.2015
Worked with patients to administer aerosolized respiratory medications and chest percussion treatments to improve breathing.
Coordinated with physicians and other care team members on care and treatments.
Documented therapies and diagnostic tests in inpatient electronic records for use by the care team.
Evaluated patient response to respiratory treatments and revised care plans accordingly.
Maintained proper oxygen titration levels of patients receiving ventilator support.
Consistently responded within time limits to requests for respiratory assessments.
Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
Provided antibiotics, bronchodilators, and anti-inflammatory medications with hand-held nebulizers, metered-dose inhalers, and positive pressure equipment.
Aided physicians with various procedures such as bronchoscopies, ventilator management, and intubations.
Monitored patient's physiological responses to therapy, such as vital signs, arterial blood gases, and blood chemistry changes.
Provided emergency care to patients.
Maintained patient charts and information, strictly adhering to HIPAA laws and privacy guidelines.
Assessed, diagnosed, and treated breathing issues.
Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
Worked within an interdisciplinary healthcare team to develop, implement, and adjust patient care plans, individualizing strategies and methods to improve health and meet recovery goals.
Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Wilson Community College
Wilson, NC
05.2004
Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy
Pitt Community College
Winterville, NC
05.1995
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Colorado Technical University
Colorado Springs, CO
07.2024
Skills
HIPAA Compliance
Staff Development
Patient Services Management
Rehabilitation Services
Direct Patient Care
Infection Control
Code Compliance
Infection Control
Nurse Education Program Development
Timeline
Clinical Coordinator
Pruitthealth-Trent
03.2019 - Current
RN Unit Manager
Universal Healthcare Greenvile
07.2016 - 04.2019
RN
BAYADA
04.2014 - 03.2018
RN/RRT
Lifecare Hospital
08.1999 - 09.2015
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Wilson Community College
Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy