Y. Sue Ralph
Apollo,Pa.
Summary
Dedicated Nurse Educator connects with trainees and facilitate professional growth. Possessing reputation for keeping up to date on CMS regulations and developments. Highly organized and adept at education plan development.
Healthcare professional with extensive experience in nursing education, focusing on enhancing clinical skills and theoretical knowledge. Recognized for collaborative approach and commitment to achieving educational outcomes. Known for flexibility and reliability in dynamic healthcare settings, with expertise in curriculum development and student mentorship.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nurse Educator
DCI Parks Bend, Chestnut Ridge and Five Points
06.2021 - Current
- Assessed competency levels among nursing staff, identifying areas of improvement for targeted interventions.
- Promoted professional growth among nursing staff through continuous education opportunities, conferences, and workshops.
- Assessed educational needs of trainees and researched clinical instruction trends to develop educational curriculum and competency tools for clinical procedures.
- Evaluated the effectiveness of training programs, making necessary adjustments to optimize learning outcomes.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for the development and implementation of evidence-based practice initiatives.
Nurse Manager
DCI Parks Bend, Vandergrift, Pa.
10.2006 - 06.2021
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans for patients with complex needs.
- Developed and implemented quality improvement initiatives to provide best possible patient care and identify and address areas of concern.
- Led staff meetings to keep team informed of departmental changes and provide opportunities for nurses to share ideas and concerns.
- Conducted performance evaluations and provided constructive feedback to support professional growth of nursing staff members.
- Managed staff scheduling and time off to adequately staff nursing floors and allow nurses earned time off.
- Supervised, directed, and motivated high-quality performance from nursing staff.
- Ensured regulatory compliance by maintaining accurate records and staying up-to-date on industry standards.
- Served as a key point of contact between nursing staff, physicians, administration, and other healthcare professionals.
- Improved patient satisfaction scores by fostering a team-oriented environment among nursing staff.
Education
Diploma -
Citizens General Hospital School of Nursing
New Kensington, Pa.01.1986
Skills
- Clinical expertise
- Clinical instruction
- Direct patient care
- Clinical education
- Regulatory guidelines
- Professional development
- Presentation skills
- Clinical supervision
- Curriculum creation
- Regulatory compliance
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, Darwin and Darwin Direct
- Ability to learn
Professional Profile
- Certified Nephrology Nurse, specific to Dialysis, Administration and Education.
- Work under the direction of the Administrator, Medical Director and Nurse Managers to educate employees on policies, procedures, new equipment, and other requested education on an as needed basis.
- Accountable for DCI clinical staff performance and compliance with policies and procedures. Including but not limited to Infection Control, CPR, Emergency Preparedness, HIPAA Compliance, and PEP Programs.
- Training new staff, experienced and inexperienced using the corporate education plans.
- Work with Nurse Managers and IDT to create and implement a Plan of Correction post Corporate and State surveys.
- Develop and update a set of clinical policies to cover all areas of the dialysis unit that meet all the regulatory requirements, industry standards and manufacturer's recommendations.
- Prepares Educator Report for Quality Management meetings and participates in the QAPI process to improve clinic outcomes.
- Ensure all patient care staff and new employees have completed their competency testing.
- Perform required DCI audits, ensuring clinical compliance with all CMS regulations.
- Assist in the development and implementation in class education for new RNs, Preceptors, and Charge Nurses utilizing the DCI Curriculum.
Accomplishments
- Certified Nephrology Nurse
- CNN certification
- Member of ANNA- American Nephrology Nurses Association
- Member since1990
- ANNA Three Rivers Chapter President2022 until present. Responsible for planning and organizing educational activities and assist in the completion of all continuing education credit applications.
- ANNA Three Rivers Chapter Secretary2020-2022.
- Dialysis Educator
- Provide educational classes to local ambulance services who transport dialysis patients.
- Provide educational classes and basic theory review for student nurses enrolled in AVH School of Nursing.
Certification
- Registered Nurse (RN) - National Council of State Boards of Nursing.
- Certified Nephrology Nurse
- President of Three Rivers Chapter of the American Nephrology Nurses Association
Timeline
Nurse Educator
DCI Parks Bend, Chestnut Ridge and Five Points
06.2021 - Current
Nurse Manager
DCI Parks Bend, Vandergrift, Pa.
10.2006 - 06.2021
- Registered Nurse (RN) - National Council of State Boards of Nursing.
- Certified Nephrology Nurse
- President of Three Rivers Chapter of the American Nephrology Nurses Association
Diploma -
Citizens General Hospital School of Nursing
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