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Ruth Greenlee

Olathe,KS

Summary

Dynamic Nurse Manager with a proven track record at Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital, excelling in staff leadership and budget management. Expert in fostering quality improvement and critical thinking, I enhance team performance and patient care through effective coaching and mentorship, achieving financial targets while prioritizing compassionate, holistic nursing practices.


Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Nurse Manager

Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital
04.2019 - 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.
  • Investigated and independently resolved complaints from staff, physicians, and patients by leveraging clinical judgment and unit management expertise.
  • Managed budgets and controlled costs, achieving financial targets without compromising patient care quality.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans for patients with complex needs.
  • Fostered open communication among nurses through regular team meetings, promoting collaboration and shared decision making.

Registered Nurse

Good Samaritan Society
01.2008 - 04.2019
  • 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.
  • Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
  • Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
  • Provided support for patients'' families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as a liaison between the healthcare team and loved ones.

Education

Associate of Science - Nursing

Neosho County Community College
Ottawa, KS
12-2018

Skills

  • Staff supervision
  • Quality improvement
  • Critical thinking
  • Department management
  • Staff leadership
  • Hiring and terminations
  • Staff development
  • Clinical supervision
  • Staff coaching and mentoring
  • Performance improvement
  • Budget management
  • Motivational skills

Certification


  • CRRN
  • ACLS

Timeline

Nurse Manager

Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital
04.2019 - Current

Registered Nurse

Good Samaritan Society
01.2008 - 04.2019

Associate of Science - Nursing

Neosho County Community College

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