Seasoned RN Supervisor with background in high-pressure healthcare environments. Display strong leadership skills and knowledge in all aspects of patient care, including overseeing nursing staff and coordinating patient treatment plans. Demonstrated ability to implement effective nursing practices that improve patient outcomes. Recognized for providing compassionate patient care while streamlining processes to enhance efficiency.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
WellSpan Chambersburg Hospital
12.2024 - Current
Provided direct patient care, ensuring adherence to safety protocols and clinical guidelines.
Administered medications and treatments according to established procedures, maintaining accurate documentation.
Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans for patients.
Mentored junior staff on best practices in patient assessment and care delivery techniques.
RN Supervisor
Fulton County Medical Center LTC
McConnellsburg, Pennsylvania
02.2023 - Current
Provided clinical leadership and direction for nursing staff, ensuring that all tasks were completed in accordance with accepted standards of care.
Developed and implemented policies to ensure the safety and well-being of patients, their families, and staff members.
Conducted performance evaluations for nursing staff on a regular basis.
Assisted with onboarding of new nurses by providing orientation materials and training sessions.
Investigated incidents involving patients or staff members, documenting findings as necessary.
Advocated for patient rights during difficult situations such as end-of-life decisions.
Resolved conflicts among nursing staff in a timely manner while promoting positive working relationships.
Observed and interpreted patients' symptoms, devised individualized care plans, delivered best and most suitable care and advice and communicated to nursing staff and physicians.
Reviewed and completed admission and discharge assessments.
RN Case Manager
Spiritrust Lutheran Home Care and Hospice
Chambersburg, Pennsylvania
04.2016 - 02.2024
Communicated regularly with family members regarding patient care needs and progress toward goals.
Provided emotional support and counseling to patients dealing with chronic illness or end-of-life issues.
Assessed patient's physical, mental, and psychosocial health status to develop individualized care plans.
Provided direct nursing care such as wound dressing changes, IV therapy, medication administration and patient education.
Monitored and evaluated effectiveness of treatment plans and interventions.
Collaborated with physicians, nurses and other healthcare professionals to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
Developed discharge plans for patients transitioning from acute care settings to home or alternate facilities.
Conducted weekly interdisciplinary team meetings to review case management activities for assigned caseloads.
Educated patients on disease prevention strategies, wellness promotion techniques and lifestyle modifications.
Reviewed clinical data including lab results, radiology reports and vital signs to assess appropriateness of treatments.
Monitored diet, physical activity, behaviors and other patient factors to assess conditions and adjust treatment plans.
Interpreted and evaluated diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient's condition.
RN
Fresenius Medical Care Dialysis
Waynesboro, Pennsylvania
02.2011 - 04.2017
Assessed patient health and developed individualized care plans accordingly.
Provided direct nursing care to patients, including administering medications, wound care, and IV therapy.
Educated patients on health maintenance, disease prevention, and treatment options.
Monitored vital signs, such as blood pressure, temperature, respiration rate, pulse rate and weight.
Collaborated with physicians in developing patient-specific treatment plans.
Responded quickly to life-threatening situations by providing appropriate interventions.
Counseled patients on lifestyle changes that could improve their overall health outcomes.
Managed complex cases involving multiple diagnoses or treatments.
Provided emotional support to families facing difficult decisions about a loved one's care.
Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments.
Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate related paperwork.