Vanessa Kahsai, BSN, RN
Lewisville,TX
Summary
Registered nurse with 10+ years of diverse experience in direct patient care, staff supervision, and department operations. Adept at managing nursing services, ensuring high-quality care, and monitoring compliance with regulations. Proven track record in initiatives to improve patient outcomes and resident and family satisfaction. Skilled in staff development, quality improvement, and interpersonal communication.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Travel/Agency Registered Nurse
Medely
DFW
09 2020 - Current
- Adapt quickly to inpatient acuity level changes and adjusted care plans to meet evolving needs.
- Represent both the agency and personal capabilities by confidently handling tricky situations while maintaining composure to prevent escalation.
- Quickly adapt to new work environments and organizational structures.
- Adaptable to each facility layout, processes, and equipment, as well as flexible in assuming new responsibilities throughout the shift.
- Maintain a positive attitude, being mindful of the potential increase in pressure or anxiety when working with an unfamiliar circulator.
- Show dependability by seamlessly integrating into a facility and fostering teamwork to ensure quality care for scheduled patients.
Interim Administrator/Director of Nursing
Trinity Health and Home Care Services
Carrollton, TX
09 2020 - 09 2021
- Provided leadership to the nursing team to ensure that care was delivered by established standards and protocols.
- Developed and implemented quality assurance and improvement initiatives to enhance patient outcomes and satisfaction.
- Charged with keeping up with federal, state, and local regulations to ensure that services adhere to all relevant compliance standards.
- Oversaw the coordination of patient care, including assessments, care plans, and the evaluation of patient progress.
- Organized and executed quarterly staff training sessions, keeping the team informed on the latest administrative protocols and technology.
- Maintained overall safe work environment with employee training programs and enforcement of safety procedures during the COVID pandemic.
Director of Nursing
Lonestar Ambulatory Surgery Center
Grapevine, TX
06 2018 - 08 2020
- Planned and assigned workload to the 33-person office and clinical staff to direct patient care.
- Ensured the day-to-day operations were conducted according to the center's clinical practice standards and policies.
- Evaluated clinical staff performance, identifying areas of improvement and providing constructive feedback to drive continuous growth.
- Conducted regular audits of clinical practices related to infection control measures, identifying areas for improvement and providing targeted recommendations.
- Managed budgets, assessed and controlled costs, and met financial targets without compromising patient care quality.
- Updated policies and procedures and developed and implemented quality improvement initiatives to provide the best possible patient care to identify and address areas of concern, and oversaw facility accreditation processes, ensuring adherence to stringent industry standards for quality assurance purposes. Wrote new policies and implemented emergency actions for especially virulent or widespread infections during the COVID-19 Pandemic.
RN-Comprehensive Ophthalmology Circulator
Ophthalmology Surgery Center of Dallas
Dallas, TX
09 2016 - 06 2018
- Ensured the surgical team followed strict aseptic techniques and guidelines.
- Managed the flow of information and materials within the operating room.
- Performed circulating functions, such as monitoring, recording, and managing overall nursing care of patients before, during, and after surgery.
- Created program and wrote policy for the subsequently JACHO-approved Laser Safety Program.
ER Registered Nurse
USMD Hospital at Arlington
Arlington, TX
08 2015 - 09 2016
- Quickly assessed patients' injuries or illnesses and prioritized care based on urgency and need.
- Started intravenous lines to administer fluids and pain medication.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining a high level of attention to detail under pressure during busy shifts in the ER department.
- Assembled equipment and supplies for diagnostic or treatment procedures in specialty service areas.
- Maintained accurate medical records for each patient, ensuring proper documentation of interventions, evaluations, and progress updates.
- Evaluated the effectiveness of implemented nursing interventions regularly through feedback from both patients and other healthcare team members.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
Pre/Post/Circulator Registered Nurse
Eye Surgery Center of North Dallas
Carrollton, TX
06.2015 - 04.2016
RN/Charge/ICU RN Preceptor/Unit Educator
Methodist Hospital Dallas Neuro ICU
Dallas, TX
09 2011 - 09 2014
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to create comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in better health outcomes.
- Educated patients on disease management and self-care techniques, promoting lifestyle changes for improved health.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined the next course of action.
- Exhibited strong leadership skills while serving as the charge nurse on assigned shifts, coordinating staff assignments and troubleshooting issues as they arose.
- Advanced clinical knowledge through ongoing professional development activities, including workshops, conferences, and certifications.
- Recognized potential life-threatening situations rapidly, initiating immediate interventions to stabilize patients'' conditions effectively.
- Performed advanced clinical procedures safely and effectively, reducing complications and ensuring timely recovery.
Medical Surgical Registered Nurse
Kindred Hospital
Dallas, TX
12.2010 - 09.2011
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Southwestern Adventist University
Keene, TX05.2010
Skills
- Nurse Education and Training
- Policy Development and Compliance Enforcement
- Multitasking and Organization
- BLS, ACLS, PALS Instructor
- NIH Stroke Scale Certified
- Laser Safety Certified
- Accreditation Management
Timeline
Pre/Post/Circulator Registered Nurse
Eye Surgery Center of North Dallas
06.2015 - 04.2016
Medical Surgical Registered Nurse
Kindred Hospital
12.2010 - 09.2011
Travel/Agency Registered Nurse
Medely
09 2020 - Current
Interim Administrator/Director of Nursing
Trinity Health and Home Care Services
09 2020 - 09 2021
Director of Nursing
Lonestar Ambulatory Surgery Center
06 2018 - 08 2020
RN-Comprehensive Ophthalmology Circulator
Ophthalmology Surgery Center of Dallas
09 2016 - 06 2018
ER Registered Nurse
USMD Hospital at Arlington
08 2015 - 09 2016
RN/Charge/ICU RN Preceptor/Unit Educator
Methodist Hospital Dallas Neuro ICU
09 2011 - 09 2014
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Southwestern Adventist University