Identifying actual and potential risks to patient and staff safety through review of internal improvement reporting system (PASS) and open collaborative managerial and staff relationships.
Facilitating comprehensive reviews of potential and actual harm events within the facility to identify root causes and implement improvement action plans in support of the organization's Zero Harm initiatives.
Supporting the Quality Manager in annual accreditation survey activities, including facilitating chart navigation for documentation review and clearly articulating quality and safety improvement initiatives conducted throughout the year.
Independent Consultant, Regional Vice President
Arbonne International
05.2013 - Current
Motivating, educating and directing a team of0ver 75 independent consultants in a health an wellness marketing organization by fostering a culture of person growth, strategic goal setting, and results-driven collaboration. Empowering individuals through training and mentorship to achieve team and individual sales milestones.
Identified customer needs to deliver relevant product solutions and optimal services.
Developed key customer relationships to increase sales.
Adhered to company initiatives and achieved established goals.
Led routine meetings to share new policies, gather feedback and improve team cohesion.
RN, Clinical Data Abstractor
University Hospitals, Portage Medical Center
06.2022 - 08.2024
Provided support role during Joint Commission Stroke Accreditation Survey, assisted in preparation, documentation review and on-site coordination to ensure compliance with accreditation standards.
Pulled patient records and transferred information to appropriate software platforms.
Maintained positive working relationship with fellow staff and management
Utilized past clinical experience to navigate and abstract appropriate information from physicians notes and other data sources.
RN, Emergency Department
Mercy Medical Center
05.2012 - 08.2013
Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through the team nursing process.
Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments.
Counseled patients and caregivers, providing emotional, psychological and spiritual support.
Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
RN, Critical Care and Emergency Department
Robinson Memorial Hospital
01.2006 - 05.2012
-Collaborated with interdisciplinary team to develop care plans for patients with complex medical needs
-Provided patient and family health education focusing on self-management, prevention and wellness.
-Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
-Acted as charge nurse as needed to support staff and create acuity appropriate patient assignments.
Education
BSN -
Kent State University
Kent, Ohio
12.2005
Skills
Experienced nursing professional bringing a broadly acquired skill set
With 10 years of combined clinical and quality nursing experience augmented by 10 years of sales and leadership development
Strong interpersonal communication abilities, self motivated and service minded
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