Dedicated and highly skilled Registered Nurse with over 25 years of experience in acute patient care and a proven track record of excellence in clinical practice, multidisciplinary team leadership, and nursing mentorship. Expertise in critical thinking, patient advocacy, and navigating complex healthcare environments drives improvements in patient outcomes and operational efficiency. Strong ability to teach, lead, and motivate team members ensures top-quality patient care delivery. Recognized for exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, consistently fostering a collaborative atmosphere that enhances overall care delivery.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Staff Nurse/Charge Nurse, Medicine/Hematology/Oncology/Hospice Unit
Potomac Hospital Now Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center
Woodbridge, VA
05.1997 - Current
Serve as a Charge Nurse leading the staff members, ensuring seamless shift transitions and optimal patient-to-staff ratios
Act as a Clinical Preceptor, successfully onboarding and mentoring students, new graduate nurses and newly hired staff.
Collaborates with multidisciplinary teams to develop effective care strategies and improve patient outcomes.
Demonstrates excellent time management skills while juggling multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Improves patient satisfaction scores by providing empathetic, compassionate care to diverse populations.
Exhibits strong critical thinking skills when assessing complex medical situations and determining appropriate interventions.
Exhibited strong critical thinking skills when assessing complex medical situations and determining appropriate interventions.
Participated in hospital committees to recommend quality improvement initiatives.
Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
Contributed significantly towards Joint Commission accreditation compliance through regular audits, staff education and process improvement recommendations.
Reported findings to quality departments after conducting routine restraint audits and worked with team to devise corrective actions for deficiencies.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
East Carolina University
Greenville, NC
05-1997
Skills
Clinical Leadership: Charge Nurse Experience, Preceptorship, Staff Training and Development
Specialized Care: Areas of clinical experience include Medicine, Hematology/Oncology, Chemotherapy administration and Hospice/Palliative Care ACLS/BLS, Trauma Certified, and Stroke Certified