Results-oriented Nurse Manager with expertise in clinical leadership and patient care. Achieved significant improvements in patient satisfaction and operational efficiency through strategic planning and effective team management. Committed to delivering high standards of healthcare by fostering collaboration among multidisciplinary teams.
Overview
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Certification
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20
years of professional experience
Work History
Nurse Manager, Labor and Delivery/High Risk Antepartum
Mary Washington Healthcare
03.2025 - Current
Led a health care team of 50+ FTEs, including RNs, surgical/OB techs, Assistant Manager, and Nurse Educator, to deliver high-quality patient care.
Executed clinical and clerical duties on the unit with proficiency, including surgical scrub, surgical assist, operating room RN, pre-op RN, RN circulator, PACU RN, OB-Emergency Department/Triage RN, L&D RN, Postpartum RN, and High-Risk Antepartum RN.
Assumed additional responsibilities aligned with LDRP Nurse Manager role.
Nurse Manager, LDRP/NICU Level II
Stafford Hospital Center, MWHC
08.2020 - 03.2025
Managed a health care team of 60+ FTEs (including LDRP and NICU nursing, surgical/OB techs, unit coordinators/birth registrars, lactation consultants, Assistant Managers, and Nurse Educator).
Developed and implemented the schedule and staffing plan for LDRP and NICU departments.
Responsible for the recruitment, selection, orientation, and retention for all LDRP and NICU associates, in collaboration with the Nurse Educator and Assistant Nurse Managers.
Monitored staffing and supply costs and executed corrective actions.
Analyzed performance data to identify opportunities for enhancing clinical practice and service operations.
Maintained patient experience scores and quality of care standards through Nurse Leader Rounding, service recovery, and quality improvement initiatives.
Coordinated simulation drills and skills training with the Nurse Educator to enhance staff preparedness and clinical competencies.
Collaborated with ancillary departments to ensure availability of equipment, supplies, and staffing resources.
Managed unit operations, flow of patients through the departments, and identified and escalated discharge planning/barriers.
Lead staff meetings and departmental communication and maintained records/minutes.
Participated and mediated in conflict resolution between associates and in partnership with Human Resources.
Acted as a mentor and resource to staff via 1:1 associate rounding.
Lead and participated in clinical reviews and debriefs.
Monitored staff compliance with performance expectations and provided coaching and mentoring.
Helped coordinate simulation drills, and skills trainings in collaboration with the Nurse Educator.
Assistant Nurse Manager, LDRP/ILN
Stafford Hospital Center, MWHC
04.2018 - 08.2020
Supported the nurse manager and nurse director in overall operations of the LDRP and Intermediate Level Nursery units.
Assisted Nurse Manager with daily staffing, scheduling, and payroll adjustments.
Facilitated hiring, onboarding, and development of new staff to strengthen unit capabilities.
Coordinated bi-monthly staff meetings, simulation drills, and skills training with nurse educator and nurse manager to enhance team readiness.
Acted as a resource for troubleshooting clinical and technical issues and facilitating service recovery.
Performed all clinical and clerical duties on the unit with high levels of proficiency including but not limited to: surgical scrub and surgical assist, operating room pre-op RN , RN circulator, PACU RN, OB-Emergency Department/Triage RN, L&D RN, Postpartum RN, and High-Risk Antepartum RN.
Contributed to corporate initiatives aimed at enhancing patient experience and associate engagement.
Managed the reconciliation of charges in the EMR for all LDRP and NICU patient accounts.
Ordered and maintained supplies and equipment for LDRP and NICU nursing units and L&D operating rooms.
Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery
Mary Washington Hospital, MWHC
02.2016 - 04.2018
Managed care for pregnant women and newborns during OBED/triage, antepartum, intrapartum, and postpartum periods, ensuring comprehensive support through all stages of maternity care.
Led nursing team in triage and charge nurse roles in OBED, ensuring effective patient assessment and care coordination.
Directed nursing operations in triage and charge nurse capacity within OBED, facilitating optimal patient care and safety.
Oversaw patient care by delegating tasks to assistive personnel, maintaining accountability for quality and the safety of care provided to assigned patients.
OB Tech, Labor and Delivery
Mary Washington Hospital, MWHC
02.2010 - 02.2016
Prepared labor and delivery rooms, ensuring readiness for safe and efficient patient care.
Prepped sterile instruments and other equipment and devices used in deliveries and other obstetrical procedures.
Assembled sterile tables and surgical trays, scrubbed, and assisted in cesarean deliveries and vaginal repairs.
Managed inventory of obstetrics supplies and equipment, ensuring availability for all procedures.
Maintained an inventory of the obstetrics department supplies and equipment.
Coordinated administrative tasks, including scheduling procedures, managing patient check-ins and check-outs, and maintaining accurate medical records.
Certified Nursing Assistant, General Surgery
Mary Washington Hospital, MWHC
05.2009 - 02.2010
Prepped rooms with equipment used in pre-surgical and post-surgical procedures.
Assisted Registered Nurses and Physicians with in-room procedures including wound care, foley care, vital signs, bathing, and any other during admission.
Managed inventory of unit supplies and equipment, streamlining availability for surgical procedures.
Coordinated administrative duties, including scheduling procedures and managing patient check-ins and check-outs, enhancing workflow efficiency.
Stocked and prepared patient rooms for admissions, ensuring readiness for incoming patients.
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT-B)
Harrisonburg Rescue Squad
Harrisonburg, Virginia
01.2007 - 05.2009
Administered emergency medical care to patients in high-pressure situations.
Lifted, carried, and transported injured, sick, or incapacitated persons from emergency scenes to medical facilities while providing emergency medical treatment.
Coordinated with medical personnel at treatment facilities to obtain instructions for patient care and ensure timely reception of victims.
Operated an emergency medical vehicle and all emergency medical equipment involved in patient care and transport.
Operated and maintained emergency medical equipment and vehicles during responses.
Communicated with professional medical personnel at emergency treatment facility to obtain instructions regarding treatment and to arrange for reception of victims at medical treatment facilities.
Collaborated with team members to assess patient conditions and create effective care plans.
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