Results-oriented Charge Nurse specializing in decision-making and care coordination. Committed to fostering patient safety and quality care through effective program implementation and team collaboration.
Strong emphasis on patient safety and education through the surgical process and follow up. Strong IV skills and strong management of patient crisis in an outpatient setting
Supervised nursing staff to ensure adherence to best practices and patient care standards.
Coordinated patient admissions, discharges, and transfers to optimize workflow efficiency.
Implemented infection control protocols, enhancing patient safety and compliance with regulations.
Positions held at this facility
Staff Emergency Department
Staff Outpatient Procedures
Staff Outpatient Cardiac and Pulmonary Rehabilitation
Supervisor Bariatric Program
Last position held, 1st Diagnostic Radiology RN, in patients as well outpatients all levels of care including sedation of patient 12 and over.
* worked ,in this capacity, with nursing and radiology staff consisting of assisting patients at the bedside and teaching radiology staff how to effectively utilize a Radiology RN. Heavy concentration on quality of care,patient safety and follow-up when warranted. Training of new nurses in this arena. I also maintained records on patient outcomes to report at quarterly meeting.
Developed exercise programs for existing patients and guided graduated patients in a step-down exercise program. Led patient education classes on smoking cessation and the psychological impact of heart disease.
Delivered comprehensive patient assessments and developed individualized care plans.
Administered medications and monitored patient responses to ensure treatment efficacy.
Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to enhance patient outcomes and streamline care processes.
Moderate skills in Spanish language
Challenging the Masters Vocal Program which required me to sing in 6 languages
Most recently Singer with professional choral group Toccata
Cantor at my place of worship
winner of a 1st place 5k run
3rd in 10k run
ACLS
BCLS
PALS (expired)
Moderate Sedation(expired)
continuing education in exercise physiology