Spyridon Papaioannou, DNP, RN, NEA-BC, CPHQ
Cranston
Summary
Registered Nurse leader with 13 years of diverse healthcare experience, including emergency medicine and inpatient care. Proven Nurse Educator since 2022 at American Sentinel College, specializing in online learning. Leadership roles include Nursing Quality and Safety Manager at a pediatric Level-One trauma center and Clinical Manager in a Level-One trauma adult emergency department. Holds a Doctor of Nursing Practice, Nurse Executive Advanced certification, and Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality designation.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nursing Quality and Safety Manager, Pediatric Emergency Department
Hasbro Children’s Hospital
Providence
06.2020 - Current
- Coordinate and review compliance with internal and external regulatory standards.
- Collaborate with interdepartmental leaders and frontline personnel to integrate evidence-based practices into care decisions to support patient-centered care.
- Initiates evidence-based projects to investigate clinical issues and identify solutions to promote enhanced nursing processes.
- Provide education to frontline staff on organizational objectives, policies, and regulatory measures.
- Monitor nursing quality indicators to ensure it is consistent with national standards and evidence-based practices.
- Provide a committed example of the organization mission and vision by advocating for research-based practices, fostering lifelong learning, and advocating for the patient and family.
- Certified instructor in Quality Behavioral Solutions Safety-Care that provides training to emergency department staff in the use of de-escalation and non-coercive intervention.
Online Adjunct Nursing Faculty
American Sentinel College of Nursing & Health Sciences at Post University
11.2022 - Current
- Provide instruction to online students in specialty courses within the nursing program.
- Supporting online learners in their pursuit of higher education by remaining available, posting applicable office hours, continuously engaging in the online classroom, and answering student questions in a timely manner.
- Delivering instruction asynchronously and synchronously.
- Use innovative teaching strategies to support student success and recognize diverse learning styles.
- Adhere to and support school policies and procedures.
- Utilize Moodle learning management system to enhance instruction and communication.
Adjunct Nursing Faculty
Community College of Rhode Island
Warwick
03.2022 - Current
- Facilitate learning in the classroom, laboratory, simulation, and clinical setting.
- Actively engage students in retention strategies and manage the classroom activities.
- Facilitate engagement and academic success by incorporating student advising, counselling, and remediation, as necessary.
- Utilize Blackboard learning management system to enhance instruction and communication.
Clinical Manager, Andrew F. Anderson Emergency Center
Rhode Island Hospital
Providence
07.2023 - 01.2025
- Provide direct managerial oversight for up to 300 adult emergency department employees.
- Direct and coordinate resources to provide optimal care for the 110,000 annual patient visits that seek care within the department.
- Provide direct leadership support, feedback, and resources to departmental staff to foster professional development.
- Participate in a multitude of organizational quality improvement committees aimed at facilitating improved patient outcomes, informed decision making, and the promotion of evidence-based care.
- Analyze date to identify opportunities for improved processes and enhanced patient care.
- Participate in the development and alignment with the operational budget, explain potential variances that are identified.
- Oversee departmental activities to ensure that organizational policies are maintained.
- Facilitate support and professional growth for assistant clinical managers.
Nursing Supervisor- Per Diem
Our Lady of Fatima Hospital
North Providence
05.2019 - 10.2020
- Coordinated staffing personnel to meet the clinical demand and patient census for each care area within the hospital.
- Provided administrative oversight for entirety of the healthcare facility.
- Collaborated with all members of interdisciplinary team to facilitate optimal patient care services.
- Managed patient flow throughout the facility to ensure seamless transitions in care.
- Ensured organizational policies and procedures are maintained by all clinical and non-clinical staff.
Assistant Clinical Manager, Andrew F. Anderson Emergency Center
Rhode Island Hospital
Providence
06.2019 - 06.2020
- Provided direct managerial oversight for behavioral health unit with the Emergency Department.
- Monitored quality indicators and providing feedback to leadership and frontline staff.
- Collaborated with interdepartmental leaders to support the healthcare team in the delivery of quality care.
- Provided leadership to promote the development and adherence to standards of care to promote optimal patient outcomes.
- Ensured adherence to organizational and departmental policies that ensure patient safety within the department.
- Evaluated opportunities for professional development for frontline staff within the department.
Registered Nurse, Andrew F. Anderson Emergency Center
Rhode Island Hospital
Providence
01.2019 - 06.2019
- Provided direct patient care for diverse patient population in Level 1 trauma center.
- Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare personnel to meet specific patient needs.
- Facilitated patient flow throughout the department to ensure timely healthcare delivery.
- Utilized resources effectively to promote optimal patient care.
Registered Nurse
Kent Hospital
Warwick
04.2012 - 01.2019
- Medical-surgical, telemetry, nursing experience that entails patient care for diverse patient population with multitude of conditions.
- Experienced in charge nurse role on a 55-bed medical-surgical unit which duties include working cohesively with management to ensure protocols are maintained, and fluid staff coordination.
- Oversaw and coordinated 15 clinical and support staff in patient care activities while maintaining a high level of staff morale and professionalism.
Education
Doctor of Nursing Practice -
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ05.2021
Master of Science - Nursing Leadership and Administration
Capella University
Minneapolis, MN11.2018
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Salve Regina University
Newport, RI05.2016
Associate of Science - Nursing
New England Institute of Technology
East Greenwich, RI02.2012
Skills
- Quality improvement and regulatory compliance
- E-learning facilitation and student engagement
- Patient care coordination
- Evidence-based practice in healthcare
- Data analysis and problem solving
- Effective communication skills
- Team leadership
Certification
- Registered Nurse, Rhode Island, #50502, 2027-03-01
- Nurse Executive Advanced-Board Certified (NEA-BC), 2030-05-16
- Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality (CPHQ), 2025-12-31
- Basic Life Support Certified (BLS), 2027-03-01
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Clinical Manager, Andrew F. Anderson Emergency Center
Rhode Island Hospital
07.2023 - 01.2025
Online Adjunct Nursing Faculty
American Sentinel College of Nursing & Health Sciences at Post University
11.2022 - Current
Adjunct Nursing Faculty
Community College of Rhode Island
03.2022 - Current
Nursing Quality and Safety Manager, Pediatric Emergency Department
Hasbro Children’s Hospital
06.2020 - Current
Assistant Clinical Manager, Andrew F. Anderson Emergency Center
Rhode Island Hospital
06.2019 - 06.2020
Nursing Supervisor- Per Diem
Our Lady of Fatima Hospital
05.2019 - 10.2020
Registered Nurse, Andrew F. Anderson Emergency Center
Rhode Island Hospital
01.2019 - 06.2019
Registered Nurse
Kent Hospital
04.2012 - 01.2019
Doctor of Nursing Practice -
Grand Canyon University
Master of Science - Nursing Leadership and Administration
Capella University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Salve Regina University
Associate of Science - Nursing
New England Institute of Technology
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