Dedicated nursing leader offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Excellent conflict resolution and problem-solving abilities demonstrated across 10-year career history. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Associate Nurse Manager Heart & Vascular Unit
Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center
06.2022 - Current
Hired, trained, conducted performance reviews and ensured staff met and exceeded performance goals
Devised, evaluated, implemented and streamlined protocols and standards of the unit
Managed the delivery of nursing services and patient care to meet quality, clinical and utilization standards as well as performance measures
Developed and implemented action plans to improve staff development
Participated in quality improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing the overall patient experience and streamlining internal processes.
Improved patient care by effectively managing nursing staff and coordinating interdisciplinary team collaboration.
Promoted a culture of safety within the department by addressing concerns promptly and implementing corrective actions when necessary.
Streamlined nursing workflows to increase efficiency, resulting in improved patient satisfaction scores.
Served as a mentor, coach and resource for nursing staff, fostering professional growth and career development opportunities.
Established a positive work environment that fosters open communication, collaboration and respect among nursing staff and interdisciplinary team members.
Managed staffing schedules to ensure adequate coverage while controlling overtime costs, maintaining optimal nurse-patient ratios.
Enhanced communication among team members through regular meetings, creating a more cohesive unit for quality patient care.
Collaborated with medical directors and providers within practice operations.
Clinical Nurse Supervisor ICCU/CSCU
Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center
01.2020 - 06.2022
Give comprehensive nursing guidance, provide direct and indirect patient care all while maintaining outstanding care standards
Provide excellent communication and leadership skills
Manage nursing team’s monthly scheduling and daily work assignments
Maintain nursing policies and procedures
Manage staff performance and provide coaching when needed
Develop clinical staff with regular evaluations and annual feedback sessions
Utilize feedback and process improvement opportunities to create a safer and healthier working environment and increase patient satisfaction
Advocate for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implement outlined treatment plans.
Registered Nurse ICCU/CSCU
Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center
09.2015 - 01.2020
Provided professional nursing care to patients with acute and chronic cardiac conditions
Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
Demonstrate strong leadership skills as relief charge nurse on 36-bed step-down unit
Train and supervise new RNs in the nurse residency program as a preceptor
Consistently work with interdisciplinary teams throughout the hospital to effectively manage patient care
Clinical Nurse – Medical Intensive Care Unit at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical CenterClinical Nurse – Medical Intensive Care Unit at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center