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Wendy Davis

Waterford,ME

Summary

Organized Nurse Manager dedicated to maintaining high-performance and quality-driven healthcare units. Well-versed in evaluating staff performance, conducting education programs and developing departmental budgets. Strong communicator and tactical planner with top skills in problem-solving and conflict management. Highly-motivated with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.

Overview

32
32
years of professional experience

Work History

Nurse Manager

Genesis Rehabilitation Services
North Conway, NH
05.2021 - Current
  • Received and investigated complaints from families, patients and clinical staff, devising solutions to multifaceted challenges.
  • Monitored staff performance and provided coaching and formal counseling to staff.
  • Trained other nurses on patient care and daily tasks, supporting growth and professional development.
  • Oversaw patient immunization, supporting nurses through vaccine-specific training and supervising administration.
  • Observed nurse administration of oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients as prescribed, monitoring responses for adverse reactions.
  • Achieved departmental goals and objectives by instituting new processes and standards for in-patient care.
  • Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact and evaluate patient care plans.
  • Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
  • Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
  • Monitored diet, physical activity, behaviors and other patient factors to assess conditions and adjust treatment plans.

Nurse

Veterans Affairs
Lewiston, ME
05.2019 - 06.2021
  • Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
  • Reviewed patient chart information before visit, ordered necessary laboratory tests, escorted patient to examination room, obtained vital signs and conducted interview to update records.
  • Educated patients in regards to office policies, medical procedure steps, recovery measures and medication instructions.
  • Responded to routine patient inquiries, assessed patient needs, conferred with physician regarding care plan and assisted physician with sensitive components of examinations.
  • Completed electronic documentation, prior insurance authorizations and scheduling of appointments for patients prescribed for diagnostic and therapeutic services from specialists.
  • Prepared and administered vaccines, medications, controlled substances and narcotics as prescribed and sterilized and stored instruments, equipment and supplies.

Charge Nurse

Market Square Health Care
South Paris, ME
08.2017 - 05.2021
  • Coordinated and performed patient admissions, transfers and discharges.
  • Directed unit staff and promoted quality care for diverse patients.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary healthcare specialists to devise, implement and modify plans of care defining patient outcome goals
  • Audited patient charts in real-time, verifying accuracy and completion of information.
  • Educated patients, caregivers and families on diagnoses, treatment and disease prevention.
  • Assessed and assisted patients with diverse range and comorbid chronic diagnoses.
  • Supported physicians and consultants with tests and procedures.
  • Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.

Nurse Manager

Genesis Rehabilitation Services
North Conway, NH
02.2010 - 09.2017
  • Received and investigated complaints from families, patients and clinical staff, devising solutions to multifaceted challenges.
  • Applied clinical judgment and comprehensive knowledge of facility policies to assist floor nurses with patient care decisions.
  • Improved patient outcomes through peer groups and facilitating continuing education.
  • Oversaw patient immunization, supporting nurses through vaccine-specific training and supervising administration.
  • Achieved departmental goals and objectives by instituting new processes and standards for in-patient care.
  • Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact and evaluate patient care plans.
  • Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
  • Prepared medical equipment and tools to aid physician during examination and treatment of patients.
  • Stocked clinical workstations and procedure rooms with necessary supplies.
  • Interpreted and evaluated diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient's condition.
  • Modified patient treatment plans as indicated by patients' responses and conditions.

Education

Nursing

River Valley Community College
Claremont, NH
06.1993

Skills

  • Quality controls
  • Case review
  • Staff leadership
  • Nursing assignments
  • Utilization management
  • Medication and IV administration
  • Colostomy care familiarity
  • Patient education and advocacy
  • Electronic charting skills
  • Intake and discharge
  • Diabetes management
  • Acute and rehabilitative care
  • Unit administration
  • Staff Development and Precepting
  • Geriatric treatment knowledge

References

  • Will supply if needed. Work and personal.

Timeline

Nurse Manager

Genesis Rehabilitation Services
05.2021 - Current

Nurse

Veterans Affairs
05.2019 - 06.2021

Charge Nurse

Market Square Health Care
08.2017 - 05.2021

Nurse Manager

Genesis Rehabilitation Services
02.2010 - 09.2017

Nursing

River Valley Community College

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