Sha-Lene Libby

• Managed critical situations calmly and efficiently, providing guidance to the nursing team during emergencies.
• Promoted a culture of continuous improvement within the nursing department by regularly soliciting feedback from staff members and incorporating suggestions into practice when appropriate.
• Established strong relationships with interdisciplinary teams for seamless coordination of patient care services.
• Decreased hospital readmission rates through diligent monitoring of high-risk patients and proactive interventions as needed.
• Reviewed staffing patterns, quantities and nursing units' census to meet resident needs and budgetary controls.
• Inventoried medications, supplies and equipment and distributed stock to patients.
• Improved patient satisfaction scores by fostering a collaborative and supportive team environment.
• Implemented successful healthcare program through professionalism, quality of care, medical teaching and patient satisfaction.
• Ensured accurate documentation of patient information in electronic medical records system for optimal data integrity and accessibility across healthcare providers.
• Consistently acted as a strong advocate for patients and their families, ensuring that their needs were met while navigating complex healthcare systems.
• Cultivated an atmosphere of teamwork and open communication among staff members, resulting in a more cohesive work environment and greater job satisfaction for the nursing team.
• Led quality improvement projects aimed at enhancing overall patient outcomes within the department through close collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.
• Reduced medication errors by providing thorough training and supervision to nursing staff.
• Demonstrated commitment to ongoing professional development by attending relevant conferences, workshops, and training sessions to stay current on the latest trends and best practices within nursing supervision.
• Developed effective care plans tailored to individual patient needs, ensuring comprehensive treatment approaches.
• Streamlined nurse scheduling, ensuring adequate coverage and minimizing overtime expenses.
• Served as an approachable leader who consistently addressed concerns raised by both nursing staff and families regarding patient care issues or operational challenges within the unit effectively resolving them promptly whenever possible.
• Evaluated and monitored care and services throughout shift to improve quality levels.
• Ordered all pharmacy supplies and kept check on inventory levels.
• Communicated with patients, ensuring that medical information was kept private.

• Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
• Coordinated discharge planning efforts with social workers, case managers, and other multidisciplinary team members for smooth transitions posthospitalization.
• Utilized advanced clinical skills such as wound care management or IV therapy administration, leading to faster recovery times for patients treated under my supervision.
• Provided emotional support to patients during challenging times, fostering a sense of trust and rapport that contributed to better overall wellbeing.
• Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
• Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
• Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
• Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
• Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
• Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
• Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
• Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
• Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
• Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
• Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
• Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
• Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
• Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.

RN floor nurse, collaborated with nursing services to increase quality of care, provided quality skilled nursing care, used the nursing process to provide individual care