Virginia Welck
Zimmerman,MN
Summary
Dynamic RN Supervisor at Fairview Hospital with a proven track record in clinical leadership and patient advocacy. Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective team collaboration and communication. Skilled in Epic systems, I excel in training staff for optimal efficiency. Committed to fostering a supportive environment while ensuring high-quality patient care.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN Supervisor
Fairview Hospital
11.2008 - Current
- Managed critical situations calmly and efficiently, providing guidance to the nursing team during emergencies.
- Served as an approachable leader who consistently addressed concerns raised by both nursing staff and families regarding patient care issues or operational challenges within the unit effectively resolving them promptly whenever possible.
- Improved patient satisfaction scores by fostering a collaborative and supportive team environment.
- Consistently acted as a strong advocate for patients and their families, ensuring that their needs were met while navigating complex healthcare systems.
- Ensured accurate documentation of patient information in electronic medical records system for optimal data integrity and accessibility across healthcare providers.
- Established strong relationships with interdisciplinary teams for seamless coordination of patient care services.
- Cultivated an atmosphere of teamwork and open communication among staff members, resulting in a more cohesive work environment and greater job satisfaction for the nursing team.
- Reviewed staffing patterns, quantities and nursing units' census to meet resident needs and budgetary controls.
- Inventoried medications, supplies and equipment and distributed stock to patients.
RN Circulator
North Memorial Health Hospital
09.1997 - 10.2011
- Fostered robust relationships with surgeons to ensure seamless communication in surgical settings.
- Ensured proper documentation of all relevant information during each stage of the surgical process for accurate record-keeping purposes.
- Supported patients'' emotional well-being by offering compassionate care and empathetic communication throughout their surgical experience.
- Optimized efficiency within the operating room by managing supplies inventory and maintaining appropriate stocking levels.
- Reduced surgery complications by providing effective perioperative care to patients.
- Maintained aseptic environments through proper sterilization techniques and equipment handling.
- Contributed to successful surgeries with efficient preparation, organization, and management of operating rooms.
- Improved communication among surgical team members by actively participating in preoperative briefings and debriefings.
- Enhanced patient safety by diligently monitoring and assessing vital signs during surgical procedures.
- Prevented postoperative infections through diligent wound care and dressing changes as needed.
- Mentored new staff members on safe practices within the operating room setting, fostering a culture of teamwork and collaboration.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care before, during, and after surgeries.
- Assisted surgeons in performing complex procedures, ensuring optimal patient outcomes.
- Participated in ongoing education opportunities to expand knowledge of current best practices in RN Circulator roles.
- Facilitated seamless transitions from preoperative to post-anesthesia recovery units by communicating effectively with other healthcare professionals.
- Evaluated clinical competencies of nursing students during clinical rotations to ensure proper skill development.
- Promoted a culture of continuous improvement by staying up-to-date on the latest nursing practices related to perioperative care.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
Education
Associate Degree In Nursing - Nursing
North Hennepin Community College
Minneapolis, MN05.1995
Skills
- Clinical leadership, as a coordinator between surgeons and sales representatives to coordinate case coverage including instrumentation, supplies, devices and implants May also schedule and keep representatives informed of cases and times need to be in the surgical suite
- Epic systems, educate and train new and struggling nurses to use epic to the best of the system ability for efficiency and patient care
- I have been an Epic super user as both hospitals I have worked at during their implementation phase
- Employee supervision, Schedule charge at both hospitals I have worked and currently work
- Service coordinator for 8 years at a level one facility during the second shifts Including major orthopedic, plastics, urology, cardiac, neurology, and general surgical specialties
Certification
BLS certificate
Timeline
RN Supervisor
Fairview Hospital
11.2008 - Current
RN Circulator
North Memorial Health Hospital
09.1997 - 10.2011
Associate Degree In Nursing - Nursing
North Hennepin Community College
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