Sharon Hanson
Summary
Experienced in overseeing complex operational functions and implementing process enhancements. Leveraging leadership skills to drive team collaboration and meet organizational benchmarks. Expertise in strategic planning and resource management for optimal operational performance. Proven track record of success, dedicated to continuously improving processes and achieving operational excellence.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Hyperbaric Medicine Operations Manager
Essentia Health
10.2020 - 10.2024
- Manage daily operations of the Hyperbaric medicine unit, ensuring optimal patient care and safety
- Implemented new protocols, reducing treatment errors by 12%, and enhancing patient outcomes
- Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams to streamline workflows, improving efficiency by 8%
- Spearheaded process improvements, streamlining workflows and enhancing team productivity
- Implemented creative solutions to complex challenges
- Orchestrate seamless coordination among multidisciplinary teams, enhancing patient care quality and operational efficiency in the hyperbaric medicine unit
- Analyze and refine Hyperbaric treatment protocols, leveraging data-driven insights to elevate patient outcomes and streamline operational processes
- Champion innovative approaches in hyperbaric medicine management, driving continuous improvement and setting new standards for patient safety and care delivery
- Leverage data-driven insights to refine hyperbaric protocols, identifying key areas for improvement and implementing strategic changes to elevate operational standards
Hyperbaric Lead Research RN/Coordinator
Essentia Health
10.2020 - 10.2024
- Manage daily operations of the Hyperbaric medicine unit, ensuring optimal patient care and safety
- Implemented new protocols, reducing treatment errors by 12%, and enhancing patient outcomes
- Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams to streamline workflows, improving efficiency by 8%
- Spearheaded process improvements, streamlining workflows and enhancing team productivity
- Implemented creative solutions to complex challenges
- Orchestrate seamless coordination among multidisciplinary teams, enhancing patient care quality and operational efficiency in the hyperbaric medicine unit
- Analyze and refine Hyperbaric treatment protocols, leveraging data-driven insights to elevate patient outcomes and streamline operational processes
- Champion innovative approaches in hyperbaric medicine management, driving continuous improvement and setting new standards for patient safety and care delivery
- Leverage data-driven insights to refine hyperbaric protocols, identifying key areas for improvement and implementing strategic changes to elevate operational standards
- Attended and chaired Essentia Health Research board meetings and executive committee meetings, leading to the adoption of an action plan by Research Board Members
- Coordinated with Duluth Essentia Health EIRH Research programs and UND
- Started the 1st Research study for Fargo (West) Essentia Health
- Working with the FDA and submitting the needed documents to begin a Research study
- Utilized hospital systems to monitor and report on individual patient care, including lab results, allergies, and vital signs
Cardiac Nurse
Essentia Health-Fargo
10.2020 - 09.2024
- Educated patients on their conditions and followed Providers prescribed medications administrations
- Created and maintained an inpatient care log that noted patient medical history, medications, and diagnoses
- Utilized hospital systems to monitor and report on individual patient care, including lab results, allergies, and vital signs
- Detailed and recorded patient histories in electronic medical records
- Educated Cardiac new nurses on various topics relating to nursing
- Educated on a variety of topics related to geriatric care, including exercise and nutrition
Triage/Procedural RN, BSN
Sanford Plastic Surgery
01.2016 - 10.2020
- Assisted surgical team in clinic procedures, ensuring patient safety and care
- Coordinated with departments to schedule surgeries, optimizing workflow
- Provided post-operative care and treatments, improving recovery times
- Prepared patients for procedures, facilitating smooth clinic operations
- Applied wound vacs and performed suturing, certified in tissue expansion and BLS and ACLS
- Coordinated with multidisciplinary teams to optimize surgical scheduling, enhancing clinic efficiency and patient care outcomes
Inpatient RN/Charge RN, BSN
Sanford Cardiac Intermediate Care
01.2016 - 08.2020
- Coordinated with departments to schedule surgeries, and staffing in order to optimize workflow
- Able to read the most challenging EKGs to deliver critical patient care
- Assisted in Code teams on the floor maintaining the utmost state of the art technology etc
- Lucas Machine (CPR) Life Vests were needed for the Electrophysiologists post interventions
- Provided post-operative care and treatments, improving recovery times
- Prepared patients for procedures, facilitating smooth cardiac intervention
- Coordinated with multidisciplinary teams to optimize surgical scheduling, enhancing clinic efficiency and patient care outcomes
- Utilized hospital systems to monitor and report on individual patient care, including lab results, allergies, and vital signs
Primary RN Adult Unit
Prairie St. Johns
05.2009 - 10.2018
- Coordinate with departments to enhance patient care, mentor RN students, and assist in interviews
- Develop and implement patient care techniques, ensuring high standards and measurable improvements
- Lead interdepartmental initiatives as head RN, enhancing patient care through innovative techniques and fostering team synergy across all units
- Provided crucial support to Nursing Supervisor, ensuring seamless operations and maintaining high standards of care across the adult unit
Exercise Science/Cardiac specialist
Abbot Northwestern Hospital
01.2002 - 05.2007
- Coordinated with departments to schedule surgeries, and staffing in order to optimize workflow
- Able to read the most challenging EKGs to deliver critical patient care
- Assisted in Code teams on the floor maintaining the utmost state of the art technology etc
- Lucas Machine (CPR) Life Vests were needed for the Electrophysiologists post interventions
- Provided post-operative care and treatments, improving recovery times
- Prepared patients for procedures, facilitating smooth cardiac intervention
- Coordinated with multidisciplinary teams to optimize surgical scheduling, enhancing clinic efficiency and patient care outcomes
- Utilized hospital systems to monitor and report on individual patient care, including lab results, allergies, and vital signs
Education
Master of Science - Nursing
Rasmussen College
Moorhead, MN05-2027
Skills
- Problem-solving
- Team leadership
- Operations management
- Customer service
- Operations monitoring
- Operational efficiency
- Decision-making
- Planning and implementation
- Employee relations and conflict resolution
Certification
Daisy Honoree 6 times
Angel Award
Research award 2023
Timeline
Hyperbaric Medicine Operations Manager
Essentia Health
10.2020 - 10.2024
Hyperbaric Lead Research RN/Coordinator
Essentia Health
10.2020 - 10.2024
Cardiac Nurse
Essentia Health-Fargo
10.2020 - 09.2024
Triage/Procedural RN, BSN
Sanford Plastic Surgery
01.2016 - 10.2020
Inpatient RN/Charge RN, BSN
Sanford Cardiac Intermediate Care
01.2016 - 08.2020
Primary RN Adult Unit
Prairie St. Johns
05.2009 - 10.2018
Exercise Science/Cardiac specialist
Abbot Northwestern Hospital
01.2002 - 05.2007
Master of Science - Nursing
Rasmussen College
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