Zuly Kurtz
RN
Edmond,OK
Summary
Dynamic Charge Nurse at Bethany Children's Hospital with expertise in clinical leadership and care coordination. Successfully mentored staff, enhancing patient satisfaction through effective communication and streamlined workflows. Demonstrated strong decision-making skills while managing staffing schedules and fostering a collaborative environment for optimal patient outcomes. Passionate about patient advocacy and staff education.
Charge nursing professional with focus on patient care and team leadership. Strong skills in clinical decision-making, patient assessment, and care planning. Known for effective communication, adaptability, and teamwork. Dependable in high-pressure environments with commitment to achieving optimal patient outcomes.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Charge Nurse
Bethany Childrens Hospital
02.2009 - 04.2025
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
- Conducted daily shift briefs to inform staff of changes in patient care assignments.
- Mentored and supervised junior nurses, fostering a supportive and professional work environment.
- Optimized patient satisfaction through timely response to concerns and effective communication among staff members.
- Promoted a safe working environment by adhering to infection control policies and regularly reviewing safety protocols.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to provide quality patient care.
- Served as a liaison between nursing staff, physicians, and management, fostering open communication channels among all parties involved in patient care.
- Streamlined nursing workflows for increased efficiency and improved patient outcomes.
- Supervised and managed daily scheduling, tasking, and administration.
- Managed staffing schedules, ensuring adequate coverage while minimizing overtime expenses.
- Coordinated discharge planning, collaborating with patients, families, and healthcare providers to ensure seamless transitions of care.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to develop and implement individualized care plans for patients.
- Facilitated cross-departmental communication, enhancing efficiency of patient care coordination.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Oklahoma State University
Oklahoma City, OK12-2009
Skills
- Decision-making
- Care coordination
- Clinical leadership
- Team leadership
- Staff scheduling
- Staff management
- Direct patient care
- Patient advocacy
- Duty delegation
- Compassionate and patient
- Staff education and training
- Nursing care coordination
Certification
- PALs Certified
- CPN Certified
- RN
- BLS instructor
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Interests
- I enjoy sketching and drawing, which helps improve my creativity and attention to detail
- Outdoor Recreation
- Watching Movies and TV Shows
- Learning new cooking techniques and expanding my culinary skills
- Reading
Enjoying my little boy as a single mom
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimeWork Location
On-SiteRemoteImportant To Me
Paid sick leaveFlexible work hoursPaid time offWork from home optionHealthcare benefits401k matchCompany CultureWork-life balanceTimeline
Charge Nurse
Bethany Childrens Hospital
02.2009 - 04.2025
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Oklahoma State University
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