Zaina Peoples
Holton
Summary
With a proven track record at The University of Kansas Health System St Francis Campus, I excel in department leadership and fostering teamwork. My leadership significantly reduced patient transfer delays, enhanced staff proficiency through mentoring, and ensured excellence in emergency care coordination, embodying continuous improvement and effective communication.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Emergency Room Charge Nurse
The University of Kansas Health System St Francis
06.2022 - Current
- Communicated openly and collaboratively with all healthcare staff to organize successful patient care.
- Managed ER resources effectively, ensuring adequate staffing levels and proper distribution of medical supplies during peak hours.
- Mentored junior nurses, fostering professional growth and promoting a strong team environment within the emergency department.
- Reduced patient transfer delays by establishing effective communication channels between the emergency department and other hospital units.
- Responded to codes/critical patients quickly and orchestrated efficient, skilled medical care.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes while maintaining high standards of safety and quality.
Emergency Room RN
The University of Kansas Health System St Francis
03.2020 - 06.2022
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Administered medications accurately and safely, reducing medication errors and adverse reactions.
- Mentored new nursing staff, contributing to a supportive work environment and improved retention rates.
- Assessed patient conditions promptly upon admission to determine appropriate interventions and prioritize care needs.
Emergency Room Patient Care Technician
The University of Kansas Health System St Francis
12.2018 - 03.2020
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care during high-stress situations.
- Assisted healthcare providers in delivering life-saving procedures, contributing to positive patient outcomes.
- Expedited patient assessments through accurate collection of laboratory specimens and timely delivery to appropriate departments.
- Promoted a culture of teamwork and collaboration by proactively communicating with colleagues to ensure seamless coordination of care efforts.
- Safely transported patients by wheelchair, stretcher, or bed to other units.
- Streamlined inventory management processes within the emergency department, ensuring adequate stock levels for essential supplies and equipment needed for immediate patient care interventions.
Patient Care Technician
Partners in Pediatrics
10.2017 - 12.2018
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff, ensuring timely medical interventions when necessary.
- Assisted nurses with essential tasks, streamlining workflow and increasing efficiency in the healthcare setting.
- Assisted in training new Patient Care Technicians, sharing knowledge and best practices to ensure consistency in care delivery.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Fostered strong relationships with colleagues, contributing to a collaborative work environment that prioritized teamwork among staff members.
CNA
The Pines of Holton
07.2016 - 12.2017
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
- Provided emotional support for patients during challenging times, fostering a positive healing environment.
- Served as a liaison between patients, families, and medical staff to ensure clear communication and understanding of treatment plans.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Rasmussen College
Topeka, KS03-2020
Skills
- Triage management
- Care coordination
- Policy enforcement
- Department management
- Nurse scheduling
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Effective communication
- Continuous improvement
- Time management abilities
- Training staff
- Delegation and motivation
Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
- Trauma Nurse Core Course (TNCC)
- Currently working towards Certified Emergency Nurse Specialization (CEN)
Timeline
Emergency Room Charge Nurse
The University of Kansas Health System St Francis
06.2022 - Current
Emergency Room RN
The University of Kansas Health System St Francis
03.2020 - 06.2022
Emergency Room Patient Care Technician
The University of Kansas Health System St Francis
12.2018 - 03.2020
Patient Care Technician
Partners in Pediatrics
10.2017 - 12.2018
CNA
The Pines of Holton
07.2016 - 12.2017
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
- Trauma Nurse Core Course (TNCC)
- Currently working towards Certified Emergency Nurse Specialization (CEN)
Associate of Science - Nursing
Rasmussen College
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