Registered Nurse with over 25 years of experience delivering high-quality care to patients in Acute care units. Proven leader effective at uniting and guiding nursing teams toward achieving patient care goals, improving satisfaction and supporting wide-spread healthcare system improvements. Focused on continuously advancing expertise in Acute care setting while driving innovation.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Professional Development
UofL Health Frazier
Louisville, KY
10.2022 - Current
Demonstrated leadership by making improvements to work processes and helping to train others.
Motivated and encouraged team members to communicate more openly and constructively with each other.
Maintained schedule of class assignments to meet the orientation process
Created new PCA orientation process
Created quarterly and annual competency guidelines for staff
Focus on PCA on boarding and orientation process
Assisted with all new UofL Health - Frazier Education needs for the staff
Teach all new hires at Frazier NVCI
Developed evaluation forms to measure student performance in educational programs.
Designed a comprehensive plan for evaluating the effectiveness of educational initiatives undertaken by the organization.
R.N
UofL Health-Frazier
Louisville, KY
10.2011 - 10.2022
Assessed patient health and developed individualized care plans accordingly.
Provided direct nursing care to patients, including administering medications, wound care, and IV therapy.
Educated patients on health maintenance, disease prevention, and treatment options.
Ensured compliance with infection control policies and procedures.
Managed complex cases involving multiple diagnoses or treatments.
Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
Relief Charge Nurse for Frazier
Assisted with staffing needs
Attended weekly MD rounds to coordinate care with various disciplines
Travel R.N
Medstaff National Medical Staffing
06.2006 - 06.2010
Managed complex cases involving multiple diagnoses or treatments.
Carried out physician orders regarding tests or medication administration accurately and safely.
Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
Updated charts throughout shifts with current, accurate information to maintain strict recordkeeping standards.
Worked on various Med-Surg units across the US
Hospice R.N
Hospice and VNA of the Florida Keys
Key West, FL
09.2002 - 05.2006
Provided physical, emotional and spiritual support to terminally ill patients and their families.
Educated family members about disease process, end-of-life issues, symptom management strategies and community resources available for support services.
Developed relationships with patients that promoted trust, compassion and dignity throughout hospice journey.
Collaborated with multidisciplinary team members on various aspects of patient care including pain management strategies.
Facilitated bereavement counseling sessions for family members following a death.
Provided emotional support to both patients and families during difficult times.
Helped patients maintain dignity during difficult times.
Administered medications and educated patients and families on correct at-home administration
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Spalding University
Louisville, KY
05.1989
Skills
Training & Development
Troubleshooting
Decision-making
Team management
Analytical
Organizational skills
Customer service
Communication
Supervision
Problem resolution
Patient Management
Coaching and Mentoring
Training Design
Organizational Development
Certification
Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
CRRN
NVCI Instructor
Timeline
Professional Development
UofL Health Frazier
10.2022 - Current
R.N
UofL Health-Frazier
10.2011 - 10.2022
Travel R.N
Medstaff National Medical Staffing
06.2006 - 06.2010
Hospice R.N
Hospice and VNA of the Florida Keys
09.2002 - 05.2006
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Spalding University
Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
CRRN
NVCI Instructor
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