Nursing professional with comprehensive background in managing clinical operations and enhancing patient care. Proven track record of fostering collaborative team environments and achieving high standards in healthcare delivery. Reliable and adaptable, consistently meeting changing needs and priorities with focus on quality care.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Director of Nursing
Foundations Health Solutions (Huntington Woods)
2023.10 - Current
Participated in management team meetings to discuss resident status, Risk Management, census changes, staffing, and resident complaints or concerns.
Collaborated with staff, management, and external groups to coordinate patient care.
Performed rounds to observe care and interview staff, residents, and families.
Enhanced staff performance through regular training sessions and professional development opportunities.
Evaluated work performance of nursing personnel to determine wage increases and implement discipline.
Played a key role in attaining high patient satisfaction by consistently delivering compassionate care and addressing concerns promptly.
Promoted a culture of teamwork by encouraging open communication among staff members and facilitating collaboration across departments.
Evaluated patients'' responses to interventions, adjusting care plans as needed for optimal outcomes.
Reduced hospital readmissions through assisting in discharge planning and patient education.
Registered Nurse
Foundations Health Solutions (Avon Place)
2023.04 - 2023.10
Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
Home Health Nurse
Residence Home Care
2023.01 - 2023.04
Developed strong rapport with patients and families, fostering trust and open communication during challenging times.
Educated patients and families on disease management, medication safety, and at-home healthcare strategies to promote selfcare.
Documented patient vitals, behaviors, and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising nurse.
Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
Implemented effective infection control measures within the home setting, reducing risk of illness transmission among family members.
Registered Nurse
St. Mary of The Woods
2020.01 - 2022.02
Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions
Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols
Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined the next course of action
Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans
Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments
Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management
Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation
Managed care from admission to discharge
Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing
Registered Nurse, Circulator
University Hospital Main Campus
2019.08 - 2019.10
Worked outside of sterile field to provide surgeon and other staff within the sterile field tools and supplies as needed
Collected tissue and other specimens to deliver to Pathology
Responsible for documenting surgical procedure and identifying start times
Communicated with family on procedure updates
Set up all equipment used for specific procedures
Helped maintain the sterile field by identifying any breaks in the field
Registered Nurse
Foundations Heath Solutions (Avon Place)
2019.01 - 2019.08
Administered medications and treatments to residents in a Long-Term Care and Dementia Unit setting
Acted as unit supervisor to provide excellent customer service to residents and family members as well as delicate tasks to STNAs and was first point of contact for conflict resolution
Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
Assistant Director of Nursing at Alden Court Nursing And Rehabilitation CenterAssistant Director of Nursing at Alden Court Nursing And Rehabilitation Center