Teresa Swartzentruber
207 3rd Ave NW,OH
Summary
Accomplished Nursing Operations Manager with expertise in clinical leadership and operational management at Cleveland Clinic Union Hospital. Proven ability in staff coaching and mentoring, fostering teamwork and collaboration.
Experienced with overseeing nursing operations, ensuring optimal patient care and staff performance. Utilizes strategic planning and resource management to streamline processes and improve efficiency. Strong understanding of leadership and team collaboration, driving successful outcomes in healthcare settings.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
Work History
Nursing Operations Manager
Cleveland Clinic Union Hospital
09.2022 - Current
- Oversaw daily nursing operations to ensure compliance with healthcare standards and regulations.
- Developed and implemented process improvements to enhance patient care delivery and operational efficiency.
- Coordinated staff schedules, optimizing resource allocation for nursing personnel across departments.
- Led interdisciplinary team meetings to align on patient care strategies and streamline communication among staff.
- Established clear communication channels between nursing staff members, facilitating effective teamwork within the department.
- Supervised, directed, and motivated high-quality performance from nursing staff.
Dialysis Registered Nurse
Fresenius
01.2020 - 09.2022
- Administered dialysis treatments to patients, ensuring adherence to safety protocols and care standards.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans for optimal patient outcomes.
- Educated patients and families on dialysis procedures, lifestyle modifications, and home care management.
- Managed inventory of medical supplies, ensuring availability for seamless treatment delivery.
RN Staff Nurse
Union Hospital
03.2003 - 09.2020
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized patient care strategies.
- Monitored vital signs and assessed patient conditions, ensuring timely interventions for optimal outcomes.
- Educated patients and families on health management, promoting informed decision-making and adherence to treatment plans.
- Mentored junior nursing staff, enhancing team skills and fostering a collaborative work environment.
- Maintained accurate and detailed records of patient assessments, treatments, and progress notes for seamless continuity of care.
- Assisted physicians during medical procedures, ensuring accurate delivery of care as prescribed by the healthcare provider.
- Managed complex wound care cases using advanced skills in assessment, dressing application, and infection control measures.
- Mentored new nursing staff, contributing to a more cohesive and efficient team environment.
- Precepted student nurses and oriented new hires, providing guidance and mentorship when teaching on hospital policies, emergency procedures, and nursing best practices.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
RN Staff Nurse
Doctors Hospital
05.1990 - 03.2003
- Administered medications and treatments in accordance with established protocols and patient care plans.
- Streamlined patient admission processes, improving efficiency within the department's workflow.
- Conducted thorough assessments to identify changes in patient conditions, initiating appropriate responses as needed.
- Implemented evidence-based practices that enhanced quality of care and improved overall patient satisfaction scores.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Malone
Canton, OH05-2016
Associate of Science - Nursing
Kent State University
New Philadelphia, OH06-1990
High School Diploma -
Hiland
Berlin, OH05-1986
Skills
- Clinical leadership
- Operational management
- Nursing expertise
- Multitasking and organization
- Staff coaching and mentoring
- Critical thinking
- Strong clinical judgment
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- Workload management
- Staff supervision
- Conflict management
- Emergency response
- Teamwork and collaboration
Timeline
Nursing Operations Manager
Cleveland Clinic Union Hospital
09.2022 - Current
Dialysis Registered Nurse
Fresenius
01.2020 - 09.2022
RN Staff Nurse
Union Hospital
03.2003 - 09.2020
RN Staff Nurse
Doctors Hospital
05.1990 - 03.2003
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Malone
Associate of Science - Nursing
Kent State University
High School Diploma -
Hiland