Veronica Prevatt
Palatka,Florida
Summary
Registered Nurse with four years of experience in direct patient care and nursing management positions in hospital settings and home health. Experience spans across behavioral and mental health, ICU, CCU and med-surgical environments. Passionate about providing programs and services in support of growth and healing for patients with mental health issues. Active listener with direct communication style and compassionate, non-judgmental approach to build patient trust and rapport. Outside-the-box thinker with strong crisis resolution skills.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Nurse Manager
Mederi Caretenders
06.2021 - Current
- Serve as the direct supervisor for the nurses, physical therapist, physical therapy assistants, occupational therapists, and occupational therapy assistants.
- Streamlined workflow for increased efficiency by optimizing scheduling and delegating tasks to the appropriate staff members.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient interactions, treatments administered, and progress notes in electronic medical records systems.
- Managed budgets and resources effectively to reduce departmental costs while maintaining high standards of care.
- Developed strong interdisciplinary team collaboration, resulting in better patient outcomes.
- Oversaw day-to-day operations of the department, ensuring seamless coordination between all members of the care team.
- Worked with providers to define quality metrics and outcome reporting process.
- Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare professionals to develop comprehensive treatment plans for patients.
- Promoted a positive work environment by fostering effective communication, teamwork, and employee engagement.
- Ensured compliance with healthcare regulations by implementing policies and procedures for the highest quality of care.
- Coordinated referrals to specialists, hospitalizations, ER visits, ancillary testing, and other enabling services for patients.
- Spearheaded initiatives to improve overall patient experience, leading to increased satisfaction scores and positive reviews.
- Increased patient safety by enforcing strict infection control measures and monitoring adherence to protocols.
- Addressed family concerns promptly by collaborating closely with support services such as social workers or financial counselors.
- Established benchmarks for quality improvement projects, monitoring progress regularly to ensure timely achievement of goals.
- Enhanced staff efficiency through comprehensive training programs and performance evaluations.
- Collected and aggregated data to identify problems or trends, such as turnaround time and issues with physician offices.
- Reduced readmission rates through diligent discharge planning and thorough patient education on self-care practices.
- Championed a culture of continuous learning within the department by sharing latest research findings and best practices with colleagues.
- Improved patient satisfaction by implementing personalized care plans and conducting regular followups.
Registered Nurse/Emergency Department
HCA And Flagler Health
12.2019 - 06.2021
- Demonstrated strong clinical reasoning skills when assessing patients'' conditions, initiating appropriate interventions, and escalating concerns to physicians as needed.
- Improved patient outcomes by consistently providing high-quality emergency care and implementing evidence-based nursing practices.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary healthcare teams to develop comprehensive care plans for patients presenting with diverse medical conditions in the Emergency Department.
- Reduced patient wait times by efficiently triaging patients based on acuity levels and prioritizing urgent cases.
- Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds, and thoracic trauma.
- Optimized patient flow within the Emergency Department by collaborating with charge nurses in coordinating bed assignments and discharges according to capacity constraints.
- Acted as a resource for colleagues by sharing clinical expertise, participating in educational opportunities, and serving as a preceptor for new nurses joining the Emergency Department team.
- Answered codes quickly and orchestrated efficient, skilled medical care.
- Upheld professional nursing standards and ethical principles when advocating for patients'' rights, respecting their autonomy, and maintaining confidentiality at all times.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Promoted a safe and supportive environment for both patients and staff members by adhering to infection control protocols, maintaining equipment, and following safety guidelines.
- Prevented potential medication errors by diligently verifying orders, double-checking dosages, and administering medications according to established protocols.
- Facilitated smooth transitions of care by effectively communicating pertinent information during hand-offs and discharge planning.
- Contributed to improved departmental performance metrics through prompt documentation of assessments, interventions, and patient responses in electronic medical records.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
Education
MSN Education -
Capella
04.2024
ADN NURSING -
Rasmussen College
12.2019
PEDIATRIC ADVANCED LIFE SUPPORT (PALS) -
American Heart Association
01.2022
ADVANCED CARDIAC LIFE SUPPORT (ACLS) -
American Heart Association
01.2022
BASIC LIFE SUPPORT (BLS) CERTIFIED -
American Heart Association
01.2022
Skills
- Nurse Leadership
- Clinical Leadership
- Staff Education
- Medication Administration
- Care Planning
- Patient Advocacy
- Discharge Planning
- Care Coordination
- Patient Education
- Clinical assessment
- Clinical Quality Improvement
- Compliance Monitoring
Certification
Registered Nurse, Florida Board of Nursing, RN9528628
Timeline
Clinical Nurse Manager
Mederi Caretenders
06.2021 - Current
Registered Nurse/Emergency Department
HCA And Flagler Health
12.2019 - 06.2021
MSN Education -
Capella
ADN NURSING -
Rasmussen College
PEDIATRIC ADVANCED LIFE SUPPORT (PALS) -
American Heart Association
ADVANCED CARDIAC LIFE SUPPORT (ACLS) -
American Heart Association
BASIC LIFE SUPPORT (BLS) CERTIFIED -
American Heart Association
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