Rosemarie Gross
Worley,ID
Summary
Patient-oriented Nurse with over 35 years of diverse experience in direct patient care, staff supervision and department operations. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments. Offering expertise with Orthopedic and Medical/Surgical specialty.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nurse Manager
Adventist Health Glendale
09.2000 - 12.2019
- Supervised, directed, and motivated high-quality performance from nursing staff for a 20 bed Medical-Surgical Unit and a 20 bed Orthopedic Unit.
- Fostered improvement in staff development, personnel training, and standards of patient care.
- Led staff meetings to keep team informed of departmental changes and provide opportunities for nurses to share ideas and concerns.
- Developed strategy to target nursing and patient satisfaction issues, improve response and patient care quality and suggest actionable improvements to promote hospital-wide quality and safety initiatives.
- Investigated and independently resolved complaints from staff, physicians, and patients by leveraging clinical judgment and unit management expertise.
- Managed staff scheduling and time off to adequately staff nursing floors and allow nurses earned time off.
- Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
Staff Nurse
Adventist Health Glendale
06.1990 - 09.2000
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Collaborated with physicians, pharmacists and therapists to deliver quality, evidence-based care.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Precepted student nurses and oriented new hires, providing guidance and mentorship when teaching on hospital policies, emergency procedures, and nursing best practices.
Staff Nurse
Havasu Regional Medical Center
11.2013 - 10.2015
- Staff nurse, per diem, on a 35 bed Orthopedic/General Medical/Surgical unit. Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
Charge Nurse
Los Angeles County-USC Medical Center
07.1986 - 09.1989
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
- Conducted daily shift briefs to inform staff of changes in patient care assignments.
- Supervised and managed daily scheduling, tasking, and administration.
- Administered medications and treatments to patients as ordered by physician, maintaining accountability for accurate narcotic count at end of each shift.
- Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
Staff Nurse
Los Angeles County-USC Medical Center
07.1984 - 07.1986
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Phoenix
PasadenaNursing
Los Angeles County College of Nursing And Allied Health
Los Angeles, CASkills
- Clear Patient Communication
- Staff Leadership
- Administrative Staff Supervision
- Delegation and Motivation
- Compassionate and Caring
- Critical Thinking
- Patient Care Oversight
- Nursing Team Oversight
- Active Listening
- Conflict Management
Affiliations
Member - National Association of Orthopedic Nurses Member - Clinical Practice Council, Clinical Operations Council, Skin Integrity Performance Improvement Team, Medication Error Prevention Team
Certification
Orthopedic Nurse Certified
Timeline
Staff Nurse
Havasu Regional Medical Center
11.2013 - 10.2015
Nurse Manager
Adventist Health Glendale
09.2000 - 12.2019
Staff Nurse
Adventist Health Glendale
06.1990 - 09.2000
Charge Nurse
Los Angeles County-USC Medical Center
07.1986 - 09.1989
Staff Nurse
Los Angeles County-USC Medical Center
07.1984 - 07.1986
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Phoenix
Nursing
Los Angeles County College of Nursing And Allied Health
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