Serena Nevitt
Summary
Proven leader in healthcare innovation at Norton Healthcare, adept in clinical assessment and quality improvement, significantly enhancing SEP-1 core measure compliance by 22% within 6 months. Demonstrates exceptional medical knowledge and ethical practice, alongside a talent for fostering interdisciplinary teamwork for optimal patient outcomes. Skilled in performance metrics monitoring, achieving a 95% MOS requirement in a record time.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Interim Sepsis Provider
Norton Healthcare
08.2023 - Current
- Reduce time-to-treatment for severe septic patients by streamlining communication among emergency department, providing direct care when needed to ensure patients receive best practice treatment to support optimal outcomes.
- Facilitate early recognition of potential sepsis opportunity cases through real-time chart review for opportunities in care and documentation.
- Evaluate the effectiveness of existing sepsis management strategies, making necessary adjustments based on data analysis to support overall system initiatives and process improvements.
- Provide ongoing support through collaborative communication with fellow providers , develop and implement applicable plans to both providers and nursing staff while serving as a resource to discuss real-time patient scenarios.
APRN- Hospitalist
Norton Healthcare
01.2018 - Current
- Independently able to expedite diagnosis and treatment plans by ordering the appropriate tests and interpreting results accurately. ensuring continuity of care through effective communication with all involved healthcare providers.
- Coordinated patients' admissions and discharges, working closely with family members and case managers to line up any additional care needs with efforts in reducing readmission rates through thorough discharge planning and follow-up care coordination.
- Upheld ethical standards in practice by maintaining confidentiality and respecting the autonomy of patients and their families in decision-making processes.
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing comprehensive and individualized care plans.
- Enhanced hospital efficiency, building strong working relationships by collaborating with interdisciplinary teams and nursing staff to optimize patient care by conducting regular rounds, reviewing cases, and adjusting treatment plans as needed to improve patient outcomes.
- Demonstrates adaptability during high-stress situations, effectively managing competing priorities to ensure timely attention was given to all patients under my care.
- Increased adherence to best practices by regularly updating clinical knowledge through continuing education opportunities.
APRN Telehealth/Remote Patient Management
Norton Healthcare
01.2016 - 03.2018
- Provided convenient non-urgent care through video visits to patient's and NHC employees in the Kentucky/Indiana area.
- Diagnosed and treated non-urgent illnesses
- Effectively and promptly able to recognized emergent needs, collaborated with local urgent care/emergency departments for expedited patient care needs
- Guided direct quality care to improve patient care and served as a resource to bedside nurses, leadership teams and regional affiliates for early identification of potential patient complications
- Promoting the use of best practice initiatives for quality outcomes, driving consistency with standardization in safe care practices for all patients,utilizing an active dashboard that configured current patient data in conjunction with signs/symptoms to identify early detection of serious patient complications.
- Coordinated care with collaborating teams in community health and outpatient breast centers providing orders for screening mammograms in underserved populations. Additionally coordinating patient referrals to primary care providers for ongoing care coverage.
Assistant Nurse Manager, House Supervisor
Norton Audubon Hospital
12.2010 - 01.2016
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams and other departments to streamline processes to enhance interdisciplinary teamwork, ultimately improving continuity of care for patients.
- Performed real-time chart audits, ensuring complete accuracy of information. Serving as an expert subject matter for educational needs, situational coaching and mentoring, with a focus on process improvements for optimal outcomes and core compliance.
- Participated in hospital-wide initiatives aimed at improving overall patient experience and satisfaction levels. Maintained open lines of communication with patients and families to ensure their needs were met, promptly addressing any concerns.
- Evaluated staff performance regularly, providing constructive feedback and support for professional development opportunities.
- Managed scheduling hospital wide to ensure optimal coverage for better patient care, while maintaining a healthy work-life balance for staff members.
- Assisted in budget management, optimizing resource allocation to maximize patient care quality without compromising fiscal responsibility.
- Ensured timely documentation of all nursing activities within electronic medical records system, contributing to accurate record keeping and informed decision-making processes.
- Served as a liaison between nursing staff and administration, advocating for the needs of both parties to promote overall organizational success.
Interim Stroke Coordinator
Norton Audubon Hospital
03.2015 - 11.2015
- Evaluated program effectiveness using key performance indicators, identifying areas for improvement and implementing necessary changes.
- Led hospital-wide initiatives aimed at improving overall stroke care quality and enhancing the facility''s reputation as a center of excellence in stroke treatment.
- Streamlined discharge planning processes to ensure a smooth transition from acute care settings to post-acute care or rehabilitation facilities.
- Worked collaboratively with the emergency department to reduced door-to-needle times through efficient coordination of acute stroke response protocols and expedite patient transfers to sister stroke facilities for emergent surgical interventions when needed.
Bedside Nurse/Charge Nurse
Norton Audubon Hospital
03.2004 - 12.2010
- Proficient in critical thinking as an expert nurse, working well under pressure in emergent situations maintaining calm but quick response to ensure positive outcomes for the patient.
- Adequately implement physicians orders administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
- Performed comprehensive patient assessments upon admission to identify potential issues. Interpreting test results and collaborating with physicians in creating individualized care for the patient.
- Integrating family-centered care principles into daily practice to strengthen partnerships between healthcare providers, patients, and families.
- Contributed to positive departmental outcomes by serving on committees focused on quality improvement initiatives and evidence-based practice integration.
- demonstrated leadership responsibilities, serving as a relief charge nurse/leader, delegating tasks effectively throughout the shift. Preparing patient assignments, and ensuring quality of care, encouraging open lines of communication between all members of the healthcare team.
- A mentor/preceptor for new nurses, providing assistance and continued resource.
Education
Master of Science - Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY05.2020
Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner
Maryville University of Saint Louis
St Louis, MO12.2018
Master of Science - Adult Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
Maryville University of Saint Louis
St Louis, MO12.2014
Skills
- As the interim sepsis provider-with joint efforts was responsible for and successful in improving the SEP-1 core measure compliance from 41% to 63% in the span of 6 months
- Clinical assessment with additional focus in quality improvements and better patient outcomes
- Hospital medicine in acute care with medical knowledge and ethical practice
- Clinical expertise
- Performance Metrics Monitoring- responsible for MOS requirements at a 95% in just 4 months
Affiliations
- American Nurse Association
- American Association of Nurse Practitioners
Certification
- Adult Gerontology, Acute Care Nurse Practitioner- Board Certified with ANCC June, 2021
- Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner- Board Certified, April, 2016
- Board Certified/licensed Registered Nurse, Kentucky Board of Nursing- August, 2006
Timeline
Interim Sepsis Provider
Norton Healthcare
08.2023 - Current
APRN- Hospitalist
Norton Healthcare
01.2018 - Current
APRN Telehealth/Remote Patient Management
Norton Healthcare
01.2016 - 03.2018
Interim Stroke Coordinator
Norton Audubon Hospital
03.2015 - 11.2015
Assistant Nurse Manager, House Supervisor
Norton Audubon Hospital
12.2010 - 01.2016
Bedside Nurse/Charge Nurse
Norton Audubon Hospital
03.2004 - 12.2010
Master of Science - Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
University of Kentucky
Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner
Maryville University of Saint Louis
Master of Science - Adult Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
Maryville University of Saint Louis
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