Accomplished Nursing Instructor at Murray State College, leveraging strong communication skills and clinical supervision to enhance student outcomes and achieve a 100% pass rate. Expert in case management and data analysis, with a proven track record in improving patient care protocols and leading successful accreditation processes.
I teach and mentor future associate degree nurses. Develop lesson plans, assess students knowledge of the material using informal and formal techniques with data analysis of learning outcomes for each individual student. Experience in teaching fundamental nursing, pharmacology, cardiology, mental health and critical care. Communicate and work with faculty and students collaboratively to improve overall learning outcomes. Experience in teaching fundamental nursing, pharmacology, cardiology, mental health and critical care.
Case management for patient receiving in home services who have Medicare, Medicaid or private insurance. Collaborating with interprofessional members of the health care team which include physicians, hospital staff, therapist to develop an individualized plan of care for each patient. Assess and educate patients on disease processes and new medications. Analyzing data to assess for trends in safety events such as adverse medication reactions, falls, and infection rates. Following guidelines and policies set forth by Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.
Case management for patient receiving in home services who have Medicare, Medicaid or private insurance. Collaborating with interprofessional members of the health care team which include physicians, hospital staff, therapist to develop an individualized plan of care for each patient. Assess and educate patients on disease processes and new medications. Analyzing data to assess for trends in safety events such as adverse medication reactions, falls, and infection rates. Following guidelines and policies set forth by Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.
Well versed in triaging and assessing patient with a variety of emergent complaints including stroke, cardiac exacerbations, respiratory problems, and trauma events. Administering medications and assessing for adverse reactions. Experience in telemedicine procedures working with neurologists and mental health professionals. Strong communication skills with other members of the health care team for safe, proficient patient care.,
Management and administrative duties for surgery and endoscopy lab. Developed financial reports and budget for the department. Interviewed and hired employees. In charge of disciplinary actions on employee in accordance with hospital guidelines and policies. Maintain employee files and evaluations for human resources. Developed new policies and procedures while updating existing ones as needed. Chaired committees including infection control, and quality assurance programs insuring safe patient outcomes. Collecting data and analyzing trends in adverse events working continuously to improve patient outcomes. Led the department in The Joint Commission successful accreditation process. Data abstracting electronic medical records for core measures and entering information into CMS data base.
Management and administrative duties for outpatient surgery center. Developed financial reports and budget for the center. Interviewed and hired employees. In charge of disciplinary actions on employee in accordance with hospital guidelines and policies. Maintain employee files and evaluations for human resources. Developed new policies and procedures while updating existing ones as needed. Chaired committees including infection control, and quality assurance programs insuring safe patient outcomes. Collecting data and analyzing trends in adverse events working continuously to improve patient outcomes. Led the center in obtaining and maintaining their accreditation of the Association of Ambulatory Health Care. Maintaining central sterile processes.
Case manager for State Plan Personal Care/Medicaid recipients. Knowledgeable of Oklahoma Medicaid Policy and Guidelines for Long Term Care. Completed the initial and re-assessments for clients seeking nursing home placement or the Advantage Program to determine level of care. Collaborated with Adult Protective Services making home visits with them as needed to assess clients that could be in danger relate to their lack of healthcare.
Charge nurse for medical surgical floor. Provided direct patient care administering medications and treatments with monitoring for adverse reactions. Supervision of Licensed Practical Nurses and Certified Nurses Aides.
Case management for patient receiving in home services who have Medicare, Medicaid or private insurance. Collaborating with interprofessional members of the health care team which include physicians, hospital staff, therapist to develop an individualized plan of care for each patient. Assess and educate patients on disease processes and new medications. Analyzing data to assess for trends in safety events such as adverse medication reactions, falls, and infection rates. Following guidelines and policies set forth by Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.
Case management for patient receiving in home services who have Medicare, Medicaid or private insurance. Collaborating with interprofessional members of the health care team which include physicians, hospital staff, therapist to develop an individualized plan of care for each patient. Assess and educate patients on disease processes and new medications. Analyzing data to assess for trends in safety events such as adverse medication reactions, falls, and infection rates. Following guidelines and policies set forth by Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.
Staff nurse in the operating room as a circulator assessing patient undergoing surgical procedures and managing the operating room working closely with other staff including surgeons, anesthesia providers. Monitoring for adverse events in the surgical suite. Orienting new employees.
Registered Nurse 1992 -Present, Multistate License-Oklahoma Board of Nursing, Certified Case Manager/Long Term Care, OK DHS, BLS, ACLS, PALS up to date.