Promoted interdisciplinary collaboration by fostering strong relationships with physicians, therapists, and other healthcare professionals.
Mentored new nursing staff members to promote adherence to established best practices and foster professional growth.
Followed all HIPAA rules and regulations regarding patient confidentiality.
Delegated tasks and provided leadership for [Number] nurses and support personnel.
Discussed patient care and treatment with care team members to optimize intervention plans and care delivery.
Contributed to positive team dynamics as an approachable supervisor who actively listened to concerns from both patients and nurses.
Answered questions and addressed concerns from employees via email, phone and in person.
Streamlined workflow for nursing staff by conducting regular unit assessments and process improvements.
Managed staffing needs efficiently by creating flexible schedules that maximized coverage during peak times without exceeding budget constraints.
Provided direct nursing care to patients when personnel was short-staffed.
Ensured compliance with regulatory standards through regular audits of documentation, policies, and procedures.
Increased staff retention through effective communication, mentorship, and professional development opportunities.
Maintained strong commitment to patient care through dedicated case management and treatment delivery.
Maintained a safe environment for patients, visitors, and staff by enforcing infection control measures and risk management strategies consistently across the unit.
Maximized staff and patient protections by enforcing optimal disease prevention protocols.
Educated patients and families on treatment procedures and answered questions for thorough home care plans.
Enhanced patient care quality by implementing evidence-based nursing practices and protocols.
Upheld high standards of nursing practice through ongoing education offerings for staff members on topics such as pain management or wound care techniques.
Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
Developed and implemented new nursing protocols to improve patient outcomes while minimizing medical errors.
Assessed patients to determine individual needs and develop care plans in coordination with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals.
Prevented burnout among nursing staff by promoting a healthy work-life balance and recognizing outstanding performances regularly.
Investigated and reported all incidents per hospital policies.
Coordinated nursing care for patients and participated in patient and family education.
Confidently directed overall operation of nursing services and patient care.
Supported departmental goals through active participation in hospital-wide committees and initiatives.
Supported patient needs by researching and recommending various types of individualized care plans.
Executed extensive patient exams to create individualized care plans.
Led staff meetings to keep team informed of departmental changes and provide opportunities for nurses to share ideas and concerns.
Investigated and independently resolved complaints from staff, physicians, and patients by leveraging clinical judgment and unit management expertise.
Managed staff scheduling and time off to adequately staff nursing floors and allow nurses earned time off.
Established and continuously optimized unit schedules and individual work assignments.
Oversaw infection control procedures to protect patients from infections and keep nursing departments compliant with state regulations.
Reviewed patient transfer records routinely to verify patients received appropriate levels of care.
Fostered improvement in staff development, personnel training, and standards of patient care.
Created customized care plans, working with hospital staff and families to assess and meet individual needs.
Monitored and inspected staff processes to eliminate hazards posed for both residents and staff while ensuring continuous compliance with regulations.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Phoenix, Honolulu, HI
06.2005
Skills
Clinical Leadership
HIPAA Compliance
Patient treatment planning
HIPAA Requirements
Medication Administration
Care Planning
Quality Improvement
Staff orientation
Staff Scheduling
Records Review
Clinical Quality Improvement
Patient Care
Staff Coaching and Mentoring
Critical Thinking
Staff assignments
Work Planning and Prioritization
Workload Management
Task Delegation
Crisis Intervention
Staff Supervision
Quality Assurance
Conflict Management
Emergency Response
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation CPR
Discharge Planning
Medical Administration
Treatment Planning
Care Delivery
Patient Safety
Decision-Making
Patient Care Assessment
Patient Education
Certified in CPR/AED
Training and mentoring
Patient education and counseling
Employee Supervision
Medication Dispensing
HIPAA Guidelines
CPR/AED
Clinical Staff Management
Problem Identification
Staff Management
Schedule Management
Personnel Management
Drug Inventory Management
Timeline
Nursing Supervisor - Hale Nani Rehabilitation & Nursing Center
10.1992 - Current
University of Phoenix - Bachelor of Science, Nursing