Results-driven Nursing Leader with expertise in delivering high-quality patient care and enhancing operational efficiency. Proficient in clinical skills, regulatory compliance, and resource management. Recognized for adaptability and fostering team collaboration while advocating for patients' needs.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Nurse Manager- MICU
Penn Presbyterian Medical Center
Philadelphia, PA
09.2014 - Current
24/7 responsibility of a 16 bed ICU
Responsible for daily operation of nursing unit including staffing, payroll and maintaining budget
Active in Lean initiatives to reduce waste and decrease variability at the bedside
Coordinated relocation into new building
Coordinate and maintain a high functioning, quality driven staff
Actively participated in Magnet designation
>95% NDNAQI in all categories for 2 consecutive surveys
Served as interim manager for Acute Care Elderly unit
Lead 1st Covid ICU at Penn through pandemic
Nurse Manager- Converted Med/Surg unit to 23 Hour Observation
Capital Health
Hopewell, NJ
03.2014 - 09.2014
Developed Observation Unit in conjunction with Observation medical director
Active in planning, policy and protocol for observation
Recruited, hired and set up orientation program for professional staff as well as ancillary staff
Observation creates efficiency by shortening patient stays
Decreasing inpatient admissions and reimbursement denials
Nurse Manager- Telemetry/MedSurg
Capital Health
Hopewell, NJ
03.2013 - 09.2014
Opened 16 bed Telemetry/MedSurg unit
Recruited, hired and set up orientation program for professional staff as well as ancillary staff
24/7 responsibility of a 16 bed Tele/MedSurg unit
Actively educating staff to move to intermediate level of care
Relief Nursing Supervisor
Capital Health
Trenton/Hopewell, NJ
04.2012 - 09.2014
Function as nursing supervisor at Hopewell and Regional campus
Nurse Manager- ICU (MICU/SICU)
Capital Health
Hopewell, NJ
01.2012 - 09.2014
Enhanced patient care by managing a 16-bed ICU around the clock.
Oversaw nursing unit operations, including staffing, payroll, and budget management.
Facilitated introduction of new surgical service line to the ICU.
Streamlined patient flow processes in the Emergency Department and inpatient settings.
Implemented initiatives ensuring optimal patient placement at the right time.
Maintained high patient satisfaction while effectively controlling costs.
Nurse Manager- Stepdown/Constant Observation
Aria Health
Philadelphia, PA
01.2003 - 01.2012
Maintained high unit compliance with CMS indicators, ensuring survey readiness.
Oversaw daily operations, including staffing, payroll, and budget management.
Mentored 108 staff members, promoting professional development and annual evaluations.
Managed ten Patient Sitters, ensuring effective suicide precaution coverage.
Implemented shared governance, enhancing nursing staff engagement in committees.
Achieved staff retention rate below 8% through recognition and retention initiatives.
Charge Nurse- Stepdown/Constant Observation
Frankford Hospital
Philadelphia, PA
01.2001 - 01.2003
24/7 responsibility of a 24 bed Stepdown unit and 7 bed ventilator Constant Observation
Responsible for daily operation of nursing unit as well as additional Telemetry unit in conjunction with a nurse manager
Nursing Supervisor
Frankford Hospital
Langhorne, PA
10.1999 - 01.2001
Covered the house as nursing supervisor, supervised daily operations at Bucks campus
Registered Nurse in Telemetry, ICU
Lankenau Hospital
Main Line, PA
01.1999 - 01.2001
Direct patient care on Telemetry and occasionally ICU
Registered Nurse in 23 Hour Observation Unit
Frankford Hospital
Philadelphia, PA
05.1998 - 01.2001
Direct patient care of critically ill and pre and post procedure patients
Recovered post op patients
Prepared short procedure patients pre procedure
Developed a detailed understanding of observation status concept
Cared for oncology patients as well as cardiac patients
Registered Nurse- Stepdown/Constant Observation
Frankford Hospital
Philadelphia, PA
08.1995 - 05.1998
Direct patient care of critically ill and ventilator dependant patients
Education
Master of Science - Health Administration
University of St. Francis
Joliet, IL
04.2012
BSN - undefined
Temple University
Philadelphia, PA
05.2005
Diploma - undefined
Mercer Medical Center
Trenton, NJ
05.1995
Associates - Science
Mercer County Community College
Mercer, NJ
05.1995
Skills
Staff supervision
Critical thinking
Quality improvement
Department management
Policy development
Staff leadership
Hiring and terminations
Clinical supervision
Staff development
Staff coaching and mentoring
Budget management
Compliance oversight
Corrective action implementation
Quality assurance
Work Planning and Prioritization
Military
Private Second Class
United States Army Reserves
3/90-2/98
Professional Organizations
AACN 1998-present
AACN Ambassador (2009,2010)
Current PA Nursing License
Current NJ Nursing License
Development
2015-present NE-BC
1998-present CCRN
Professional Development Council
Intra-disciplinary Trauma Committee
Moderate Sedation Adhoc
Medication Reconciliation Committee
30 Day Readmission task force
VAP task force
Critical Care PI Committee
AHA Agency Committee
Co-Chair with CNO, Magnet Council for Transformational leadership
Co-Chair PPMC MICU UBCL
Quality huddle coordinator
Code Committee chair in 2 institutions
Restraint Task Force
Process Mapping Training
Critical Care Standards
Resuscitation Sub-Committee
Surgical Operations Committee
PEP Committee
ER Throughput Adhoc
Chair Patient Service Org.
Timeline
Nurse Manager- MICU
Penn Presbyterian Medical Center
09.2014 - Current
Nurse Manager- Converted Med/Surg unit to 23 Hour Observation
Registered Nurse, MICU 2/1 Nurse to Patient at Aya Healthcare/Baycare, Winter Haven HospitalRegistered Nurse, MICU 2/1 Nurse to Patient at Aya Healthcare/Baycare, Winter Haven Hospital