Shara Finkenbiner
Defiance
Summary
Driven Registered Nurse holding a recent MSN in Nursing Education seeking a Nurse Practice Specialist position. Offers a powerful blend of advanced clinical knowledge, evidence-based training design, and hands-on competency assessment skills. Dedicated to elevating nursing standards, mentoring clinical staff, and ensuring strict regulatory compliance across the organization.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Nursing Administration House Supervisor
Promedica Defiance Regional Hospital
Defiance, OH
01.2026 - Current
- Supervised nursing staff to ensure compliance with hospital policies and standards.
- Coordinated patient care activities to enhance operational efficiency and quality outcomes.
- Evaluated workflow processes to identify areas for improvement and streamline operations.
- Managed nursing staff schedules to ensure optimal coverage during peak hours and reduced overtime costs.
- Streamlined communication between departments for improved patient flow and satisfaction.
- Monitored patient acuity levels closely, adjusting staffing assignments as needed for optimal care delivery.
Registered Nurse
Bon Secours Mercy Health Defiance Hospital
Defiance, OH
10.2021 - 01.2026
- Implemented evidence-based practices that improved patient outcomes and streamlined operations.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
- Facilitated interactive skills Competency Days featuring rotating clinical stations, specializing in high-risk, low-frequency nursing interventions.
Registered Nurse
McLaren St. Luke's Hospital
Maumee, OH
06.2018 - 10.2021
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed to ensure patient safety and comfort.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans.
- Educated patients and families on health management, promoting understanding of treatment plans.
Registered Nurse
Community Hospitals & Wellness Centers
Bryan, OH
05.2007 - 06.2018
- Mentored junior nursing staff, providing guidance on best practices and clinical procedures.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing Education
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT12-2025
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT12-2015
Associate of Science - Nursing
Northwest State Community College
Archbold, OH05-2007
Accomplishments
- Received the Core Culture Award while at BSMH - Defiance Hospital
Timeline
Nursing Administration House Supervisor
Promedica Defiance Regional Hospital
01.2026 - Current
Registered Nurse
Bon Secours Mercy Health Defiance Hospital
10.2021 - 01.2026
Registered Nurse
McLaren St. Luke's Hospital
06.2018 - 10.2021
Registered Nurse
Community Hospitals & Wellness Centers
05.2007 - 06.2018
Master of Science - Nursing Education
Western Governors University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Governors University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Northwest State Community College