Wendy Powell
Cincinnati,OH
Summary
Experienced nursing professional bringing demonstrated clinical expertise, leadership skills and technical knowledge. Quality-driven and efficient with strong interpersonal abilities. Dependable employee dedicated to high quality nursing care excited about new opportunities.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Coordinator RN
Mercy West Hospital
Cincinnati , OH
02.2022 - Current
- Supervised clinical staff, providing training and performance evaluations to enhance team efficiency.
- Introduced new departmental policies and oriented staff to facilitate adoption of changes.
- Monitored patient care to ensure adherence to established clinical guidelines and standards.
- Partnered with nurse manager to raise standards of practice by monitoring, analyzing, and correcting staff performance.
- Performed monthly audits of nursing practices to identify areas of improvement or potential risks.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
- Assisted in providing education materials to patients regarding their condition or treatments.
- Facilitated communication between patients, families, and healthcare professionals.
Full Time Weekend Option Plus Charge RN
Mercy West Hospital
Cincinnati , OH
07.2015 - Current
- Prioritized patient care assignments based on patient conditions to achieve optimal outcomes.
- Delivered compassionate care to increase comfort and psychological, social and spiritual well-being.
- Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
- Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process.
- Trained other nurses on patient care and daily tasks, supporting growth and professional development.
Weekend Option Night Shift Charge RN
The Christ Hospital
, OH
08.2008 - 07.2015
- Delivered high quality, compassionate care to orthopaedic, neurosurgical and observational telemetry patients.
- Complete Staff assignments and advise other RNs and PCAs.
- Manage difficult patients and diffuse conflicts between staff and patients.
Full Time Night Shift Oncology Charge RN
The Christ Hospital
Cincinnati , OH
08.2007 - 08.2008
- Gave knowledgeable, compassionate nursing care to oncology, hospice and medical surgical patients.
- Administered chemotherapy and end of life comfort care.
- Communicated patient status with families and Life Center.
- Completed staff assignments and advised RNs and PCAs.
Full Time Night Shift Patient Care Assistant
The Christ Hospital
Cincinnati , OH
05.2004 - 08.2007
- Engaged with patient family and friends to provide courteous visit experience.
- Promoted patient comfort by quickly responding to calls and handling diverse needs.
- Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
Education
Nursing Diploma - Nursing
The Christ Hospital School of Nursing
Cincinnati , OH07.2007
Skills
- Friendly, positive attitude
- Conflict resolution
- Good work ethic
- Teambuilding
- Troubleshooting
- Time Management Expert
- Hands On Coworker
- Unit supervision
- Unit leadership
- Direct patient care
- Patient care
Certifications
- BLS
- ACLS
- NIHSS
- Peritoneal Dialysis
- Phlebotomy
Timeline
Clinical Coordinator RN
Mercy West Hospital
02.2022 - Current
Full Time Weekend Option Plus Charge RN
Mercy West Hospital
07.2015 - Current
Weekend Option Night Shift Charge RN
The Christ Hospital
08.2008 - 07.2015
Full Time Night Shift Oncology Charge RN
The Christ Hospital
08.2007 - 08.2008
Full Time Night Shift Patient Care Assistant
The Christ Hospital
05.2004 - 08.2007
Nursing Diploma - Nursing
The Christ Hospital School of Nursing