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0-5 years of experience
Managed day to day operations of three critical care units consisting of a 20 bed General Intensive Care Unit, 12 bed Cardiac Care Unit, and 4 bed Cardiothoracic Surgical Intensive Care Unit.
- Chaired the team to create interdisciplinary rounds on all nursing units throughout SVBGH in 2013.
- Increased productivity 12% to consistently reach 100% goal per pay period in CCU.
- Successfully achieved patient satisfaction ranking above the 90th percentile for the third consecutive year in the CCU and CSICU.
- Created a bi-monthly, in-unit training/education program of high risk, low volume treatment modalities in CCU and ICU.
0-5 years of experience
Created the ED case management program for [company name] to meet healthcare needs while reducing unnecessary costs.
- Evaluated, interviewed and determined appropriate placement to meet members’ health care needs.
- Coordinated the plan for each patient, examples include, meals on wheels, skilled nursing facilities, physical and occupational therapy
- Reduced cost per patient by $19k by placing a patient in the appropriate facility.
- Maintained full lifecycle of patient care records
0-5 years of experience
Created and implemented a protocol for medication administration through an intra-articular line, which was approved and published through the Maryland Board of Nursing.
- Developed and implemented a patient satisfaction plan resulting in the second highest nursing unit satisfaction scores within the hospital; bringing the unit from 30% satisfaction to 75% satisfaction.
- Presented at Hospital-wide Joint Commission meeting and Magnet on achieving and improving patient satisfaction on a unit.
- Co-Chaired and facilitated a 10 member Professional Development and Education committee.
- Lead educator for triannual hospital-wide educational marathons to assure staff skills were up to date.
6-10 years of experience
Started as a staff nurse in the ER then promoted to an Assistant Manager position in the ER
- Trained and provided guidance to junior nurses and ancillary staff
- Conducted quality control rounds of the ER and monitored the QA’s for monthly reports
- Oriented new staff members of their responsibilities, duties, expectations and performances
- Demonstrated proficient clinical skills and knowledge base
- Planned and created a climate conducive to learning
0-5 years of experience
Managed scheduling template for approximately 28 operative cases per week, decreasing skin cancer rates in Houston area.
- Coordinated post-operative appointments for team of one Mohs surgeon and two medical assistants.
- Provided pre and post-operative teaching instructions for patients in order to reduce operative complications.
- Managed and directed a three day surgery clinic per week assisting in surgical cases.
- Provided patient assessment and medication administration.
0-5 years of experience
Responsible for the clinical supervision of NICU.
- Facilitated and directed the clinical nursing practice in the NICU. Implemeted small baby protocol for extreme premature infant care, standardized central line care process, established early feeding guildlines for premature infants, implemeted ventilator weaning protocol.
- Performed medication audits and chart audits for quality improvement. 100% of required audits were performed.
- Participated in maintaining staff competency levels including orientation and ongoing education. 100% of staff competencies were reviewed. Three new-graduate training programs completed.
- Responsible for performance evaluations & employee consultations. 100% employee evaluation completed.
- Collaborated with nursing administration to maintain and develop policies and procedures. All policies and procedures were reviewed annually.
- Worked and complied with union regulations.
0-5 years of experience
Staff Development: Developed and Facilitated Cardiac Care of Post-Operative Open Heart Patient on 6 East/Cardiac Telemetry Unit.
- Developed and Facilitated Progressive Care Class for nurses working on 6West/Medical Telemetry Unit.
- Coordinated orientation of new graduate RNs, Externs and Interns students through preceptorship program.
- Developed and presented in-services unit specific and participated in hospital wide initiatives.
- Perform monthly audits on staff documentation, medication reconciliation, infection control and prevention (pneumonia and influenza audits), and advocate of quality patient care (daily rounds).
- Committee Member: Nursing Leadership Team; Performance Improvement; Quality & Patient Safety; Dr. Dan (Code Blue Committee); Ventilator Management Committee; Nursing (ANCC) Credentialing Committee
0-5 years of experience
Identified, assessed, and diagnosed nursing problems through patient assessment and interactions.
- Assessed, planned, and implements interventions for solving patient care problems.
- Carried out treatments and emergency or other procedures required: administered medications; observed and documented changes in patient conditions, changes and reactions to medications and medical treatment.
- Formulated care plans for specific patients and documents the nursing process in patient’s record.
- Evaluated patient responses to interventions and modifies plan of care as need to achieve health care goals.
- Ages: 18 to Elderly
- 40+ hours per week
6-10 years of experience
Relief charge nurse on night shift-Oversees all nursing functions/activities in a 24-hr Newborn Nursery
- Supervised 3-4 staff in the assessment/evaluation/intervention/management and f/u care of newborn infants
- Performed thorough assessment and documentation of infant care – Promptly notified Pediatricians of essential
- Fostered infant bonding with mom/family from birth until infants’ discharged through family education
- Liaison between infants, families, physicians, and other health care professionals in resolving infant care issues
0-5 years of experience
Clinical Nurse Educator for a very busy 32 bed neonatal intensive care unit, which consists of approximately 110 staff members.
- Provided ongoing education for staff, families/caregivers and patients.
- Collaborated with managers and team members in the development of educational programs to maximize benefits for staff.
- Worked with unit manager to coordinate orientation for new staff by establishing partnerships with preceptors.
- Maintained on going evaluation of and implementation of edvidence based best clinical practices. Independently designs and evaluates education to be presented to a large number of medical staff
0-5 years of experience
Clinical nurse supervisor – delegation of tasks as appropriate and in coordination with state laws, coordination of staffing according to staff availability and census, training new and established employees clinical and EHR skills
- Conducted nursing assessments based on the patient’s history and his/her physical status by identifying critical medical signs and performing tests
- Multi-tasking in a fast paced clinical setting; prioritizing patient care to ensure all needs were met.
- Facilitated medical care – Identified critical medical needs and emergency situations and provided healthcare treatment within legal scope of medical/nursing practices.
- Documented nursing procedures, maintained medical records and patient status.
- Providing patient education
0-5 years of experience
Provided acute to intermediate care for premature and/or full term infants inclusive of ADL’s.
- Collaborated with an interdisciplinary team to ensure continuity of care and safety.
- Provided emergent care to infants during high risk deliveries.
- Educated parents/guardians on plan of care and discharge planning.
- Provided breastfeeding education.
- Monitored babies on telemetry by reading strips and identifying abnormal rhythms and reporting them to the medical provider.
- Administered vaccines and medications as ordered by the medical provider.
- Participated on various leadership committee meetings and attended unit governance meetings.
- Participated in routine rounding on assigned infants and reported and change in health status to the medical provider.
10+ years of experience
Interdisciplinary team member worked with 40+ physicians from six divisions including doctors, nurse practitioners, social workers, pharmacists, medical assistants and clerical staff in a “Teaching Hospital”
- Organized and conducted telephone triage, clinical treatments and patient teaching sessions. Conducted blood pressure monitoring, diabetes education and other patient education in the RN clinic.
- Leader and problem solver with reputation for composure and critical thinking during crisis
- Charge Nurse duties; oversaw five medical assistants while managing daily patient flow in the clinic
- Conducted 60-80 “live” telephone triage daily and nurse clinic services promoting health education for geriatric patients and families
- Lead Primary Preceptor for new nurse staff, 20 medical assistants, and 15 new unit nurses for the past 15 years
- Promoted from Clinical Nurse1 to a Clinical Nurse 2 within two years
- Participated in computer charting, electronic medical records, and computerized patient equipment
0-5 years of experience
Promoted to Clinical Manager after only four months due to exceptional performance and patient satisfaction
- Supervise 50 clinical staff and coordinate care for over 700 therapeutic patients in the community.
- Assumed responsibility for admission team and streamlined intake process, resulting in increased admissions.
- Provide oversight and education to staff related to clinical documentation to include EMR and Oasis.
- Liaison with health care providers, including hospitals, skilled nursing facilities, physicians’ offices and laboratories.
- Coordinate care among various insurance providers to ensure proper reimbursement.
- Lead interdisciplinary team meetings to ensure provision of the highest level of care.
- Selected to participate in various special projects including, face to face documentation, decreasing acute care hospitalizations, and patient enrollment in Current Care.
10+ years of experience
Provide care for up to six adult patients on an inpatient medical oncology unit in a teaching hospital.
- Serve as charge nurse on a rotating basis. Manage patient flow and staffing. Act as a resource for colleagues.
- Possess expertise in pain control, management of cancer treatment-related side effects, and end of life care.
- Precept new graduate nurses and serve as a mentor for senior nursing students during their capstone experience.
- Selected by peers as Nurse of the Year, 2010
- Recipient of the DAISY award, a hospital-wide award that recognizes excellence in nursing, 2009
- Chosen as one of the 100 Extraordinary Nurses in Washington, DC by Sigma Theta Tau Honor Society of Nursing, 2009
6-10 years of experience
Instrumental in organizing and facilitating the opening of a previously non-existent LDRP Unit.
- Worked closely with contractors from beginning blueprints to final turn key, secured equipment, and hired/cross
- Collaborated with public relations personnel concerning marketing and advertising media.
- Conducted continuing education, patient education and community inservices.
6-10 years of experience
Used critical thinking skills to provide bedside nursing care for 2-4 patients based on acuity.
- Utilize the Nursing Process to plan care and discharge. Manage care of patient during conscious sedation and special procedures.
- Used delegation skills to EMT’s in addition to collaboration skills with Respiratory Therapy, case management, physicians, and radiology to provide continuity in care.
- Managed critical patients using ACLS/PALS protocol.
- As a Patient Care Tech, provided excellent and expedited patient care in a high volume, high acuity ER using the hospital’s core values of dignity, service, justice, and excellence.
- Provided patient education to clients in wound care, crutch training, splint/cast care, and proper collection of specimen.
- Assisted nurses and physicians during care of critical patients, and with procedures such as foley catheter insertion, lumbar puncture, intubation, chest tube insertion, sutures, and pelvic exams, along with providing up-to-date vitals.
0-5 years of experience
Provided comprehensive knowledge of all Neurological Medications for patients
- Supported multiple Neurologists as a rotating nurse, which required understanding and ability to adjust routine based on the doctor’s preferences and personalities
- Authorized patient medications refills and assisted in out-patient procedures
- Provided new hire training supervised new Registered Nurses through over-the-shoulder support during initial transition
0-5 years of experience
Provided care to diverse acute care population experiencing life-threatening problems requiring therapies such as ventricular assist devices, ventilator support, continuous renal replacement therapy, and hemodynamic monitoring using swan ganz and arterial lines.
- Demonstrates clinical expertise with high intensity therapies and performs skillfully in life threatening emergencies including matching demands and resources during crises situations.
- Conducted ongoing/focused assessments, prioritizing data based on the immediate needs of the patient.
- Provided individualized education and support customized to reflect specific patient/family needs.
0-5 years of experience
Provided leadership, education and support to nursing staff around patient care.
- Guided nursing staff in dealing with clinical emergencies
- Reviewed the nurse’s schedule and patient frequency weekly to ensure appropriateness of care
- Evaluated the nurse’s management of their case-load to ensure appropriate nurse to patient ratio
- Worked with the nurses to educate and make them feel more comfortable in areas that may be outside the area of their expertise
- Ensure that credentials and certifications are up to date
- Encourage communication among nurses in the field to optimize patient outcome
0-5 years of experience
Assessed need for, ordered, obtained and interpreted appropriate lab tests.
- Oversaw and managed 20 clinical and support staff in patient care activities while maintaining a high level of staff morale and professionalism.
- Performed lab tests and communicated results.
- Liaised between patients and physicians to ensure patient comprehension of treatment plans.
- Instructed patients and family members on proper discharge care.
- Delegated staff nurse duties.
- Provided on-call care at all times of day and night.
- Ensured efficacy of treatments through monitoring of treatment regimens.
- Authorized drug refills and provided detailed prescription information to pharmacies.
- Scheduled patient admissions and discharges.
6-10 years of experience
Implemented care for newborns from delivery to discharge.
- Scheduled patient admissions and discharges.
- Assessed patient status and notified physicians of clinical changes.
- Interacted with other departments in regards to patient care
- Educated patients/families on health care needs, conditions, options etc.
- Provided assistance to Nurse Manger in the supervision of staff nurses.
- Evaluated staffing requirements including floor assignments
- Maintained patient charts and confidential files
- Prepared six week schedules for staff, utilizing Clarivia Client
0-5 years of experience
Obtained patient history and vital signs, Obtained blood and urine specimens, performed dressing
changes per physician order, assisted pain management physician during procedures
- Administered medications via oral and injection routes using the five rights of medication
- Perform duties consistent with the Nursing Practice Act including the Standards of Competent
- Inform the physician and other appropriate staff of changes in the patient needs / condition
- Support the patient’s and family’s cultural beliefs
0-5 years of experience
Educate licensed nurses in advanced practices such as IV insertion, phlebotomy, infection control, and PICC line maintenance
- Maintain scheduled in-service compliance for all clinical staff
- Developed and implemented orientation procedure for all new nurses
- Instruct employees on electronic medical records documentation
- Member of nurse management team participating in daily & weekly regular department meetings for enhanced resident outcomes
- Led 1:1 and group training sessions for CNA/QMA group on various topics including infection control, hand washing, peri-care, body mechanics, resident transfers, etc.
- Research and develop in-services based on Quality Assurance measures, for example C. Diff and shingles education
- Maintain records and compliance of new employee Mantoux screenings
- Taught regular CPR/First Aid and TB classes
0-5 years of experience
- Collaborated with physician and health care teams to ensure continuity of care.
- Coordinated patient care with team members.
- Educated patients and their caregivers on radiation therapy treatment plan; potential side effects; and provided nursing care for patients receiving radiation therapy.
- Screened and enrolled patient in clinical trials.
- Completed all clinical research forms as required per protocols.
- Researched and obtained printed educational materials from various reliable oncology sources to present to the community at cancer awareness/ prevention events.
- Organized the Look Good Feel Better program.
0-5 years of experience
Staff nurse, charge nurse, preceptor with frequent float to intensive care/newborn nurseries, multidisciplinary pediatric units and specialty clinics
- Member Clinical Practice Council, Nursing Leadership committee, Chairperson of Pyxis Management and Organ Donation committees
- Skills Day instructor and technologies superuser
- Active in initialization and implementation of Family Centered Care
- Developed and implemented nursing protocols and care plans
- Trained new nurses and residents in venipuncture and IV insertion skills
0-5 years of experience
Provided direct care to patients and made necessary nursing judgments
- Triaged patient calls for 12 physicians and 3 fellows
- Educated patients in the administration of generic alternatives as ordered
- Maintained emergency skills and all competencies
- Worked in a collegial and collaborative relationship with 12 physicians, 15 vendors, associates, visitors and staff to provide a high level of customer service
- Supported patients with customized patient teaching tools; injection training, medical updates and others
- Assisted patients with multiple chronic diagnosis’ including lupus and arthritis
- Served as clinical resource for 12 physicians, fellows, nurses, coworkers, patients and families
- Worked per diem for inpatient dialysis unit
0-5 years of experience
Responsible for triage of patient phone calls, emails, labs, and medication requests
- Liaison between physicians and patients between clinic visits
- Prepared patient records prior to clinic visits for physician use
- Developed patient education materials
6-10 years of experience
Managerial and consultant responsibilities for the Child Health Unit located within the Department of Children Protection and Permanency (DCP&P) office.
- Hired as a health care case manager. Promoted to Clinical Nurse Coordinator after 17 months.
- Utilize data from various sources to create health plans and guide DCP&P.
- Supervise and train RN and secretary on documentation, policies, and procedures.
- Provide consultation and training to DCP&P staff on diagnosis and Red Flags.
- Successfully collaborated with DCP&P to implement electronic documentation.
- Perform statistical reporting.
- Participated on focus group.
6-10 years of experience
- Administered primary nursing care to acute and chronic medical patients.
- Supervised the care given by other members of the nursing team.
- Managed the nursing unit when acting as charge nurse.
0-5 years of experience
Responsible for organizational regulatory readiness, action plan development, and conducting follow up audits.
- Command center lead for regulatory surveys from The Joint Commission and state CMS surveyors.
- Team member for regulatory tracer activity, evaluating elements of performance and compliance standards throughout the medical center.
- Team leader for Continuous Quality Improvement projects, failure modes, all root cause analyses, and Sentinel Event investigations.
- Reviewer of all incident reports classified as near misses, identified positive or negative safety trends, developed action plans, and performed follow up audits.
- Reviewer of all provider and nursing Quality of Care concerns and responsible for formulating responses to insurance company requests, Medicaid/Medicare requests, and complaints filed to The Joint Commission.
6-10 years of experience
Provided quality bedside nursing care to patients with medical, surgical, and neurological conditions.
- Provided education to patients and family members regarding pre- and post-operative care, discharge orders, medications, medical conditions and pathology, and other medical concerns.
- Performed duties of Relief Charge Nurse.
- Utilized acuity tool in order to manage staffing in response to overall patient acuity and to predict staffing needs.
- Acted as a floor resource and provided both formal and informal education to other members of the nursing staff
- Provided advice and suggestions for improving safety, patient care, and efficiency as a member of the Clinical Practice Council
0-5 years of experience
Schedule visits / travel to patient home for IVIG infusion therapy for auto-immune disorders
- Assess / discuss patient recovery progress, Pre-medicate, Gain IV access, Infuse IVIG piggyback
- Aggressively assess for reactions, provide total patient care, complete and fax visit reports
- Experience with Pyxis medication distribution, Electronic charting for all interventions
- Examination and Interpretation of lab results, communicating result to patient and with Physician
- Clinical Skills: start /maintain IV access (14 ga to 24 ga), IV push / drips, EKG, transfusions, defibrillations, arterial lines, NG tube insertion, blood/body fluid sampling, patient teaching
0-5 years of experience
Provided direct care for high and low risk ante/intra/post-partum patients
- Circulated/recovered scheduled and emergency C-sections
- Charge nurse of a 10 bed L&D unit; used critical thinking to delegate patient care assignments
- Directed admissions, transfers and discharges between L&D, antepartum & postpartum units
- Precepted/trained novice OB nurses and Army LPN students
0-5 years of experience
Deliver cultural competent, safe care for 4-5 highly acute patients daily; most frequently patients present to the unit with fever & neutropenia, sepsis, vaso-occlusive crisis, routine chemotherapy, ITP and diagnostic work-ups.
- Active participant in UHC/AACN New Nurse Residency Program
- Undergoing education, training and practice hours for APHON Biotherapy Provider Certification, completion in April 2015
- Spearhead new bedside handoff initiative working closely with the patient care manager & assistant manager. Championed handoff checklist and reminder “hand” placed on individual WOWs.
- Advocate for patient and family needs and wants daily in morning rounds as well as consulting child life, physical therapy, occupational therapy, social work and registered dietitians to provide holistic care.
- Participate in High Reliability Organization initiatives while representing the unit as a Safety Coach.
6-10 years of experience
Collaboration with self-insured employers and adjusters related to pharmacy benefit management for industrial and auto claims
- Performed review and summary of medical records for various report types (registered pharmacist medication reviews, physician medication reviews, therapeutic cost analysis and Medicare Set Aside)
- Prepared and followed up on correspondence and special projects, including coordination of intrathecal pump program and Clinical Intervention letters
- Acted as a liaison between customers, internal sales and marketing staff, and adjusters by clarifying requests and obtaining medical information
- Maintained customer information by tracking and compiling billable and non-billable requests and subsequent clinical and non-clinical outcomes
- Assisted predictive analytics team by compiling data related to drug spend
- Lead for Clinical Oversight Program: home health reviews, power mobility devices, high dollar durable medical equipment, and quality improvement
- Promoted and maintained the Ask-A-PMI Nurse program
- Maintained relationships with customers: self-insured employers, adjusters, and internal sales/marketing staff
- Assisted with policy development and work initiatives to enhance department efficiency and improvement of corporate outcomes
0-5 years of experience
- Collaborated in the successful launch and implementation of new indication for a Central Nervous System Stimulant.
- Responsible for providing product and disease state knowledge to targeted Healthcare Professionals and Key Decision makers.
- Assist customers to understand the optimal and appropriate placement of Shire Pharmaceuticals in treatment therapy.
- Facilitate discussions to healthcare professional staff ( doctors, nurses, pharmacist, referral coordinators, managed care representatives and all others involved in health care of patient) on assessing, treating and managing patients on Vyvanse via 1:1 presentations, round table discussion, and formal presentations.programs for healthcare .
- Integrate as needed with sales professional, regional account managers, and district managers to achieve business goals.
- Establish and develop strategic business plans, and manage a promotional budget.
0-5 years of experience
Excels at providing a high level of evidence based care for orthopedic, neurological and general surgical patients by meeting diverse patient needs in all stages of pediatric development
- Prioritizes workload caring for 3-4 high acuity pediatric patients in order to achieve maximum productivity, efficiency, and maintain patient safety
- Maintains a positive fiscal responsibility within each individualized daily plan of care
- Collaborates with physicians, physical therapists, case managers and social workers, as a multi-disciplinary team member, to meet the individual needs of each patient and family
- Actively assesses and monitors the status of each patient providing medical interventions as needed
- Responsible for administering all medications to assigned patients adhering to National Patient Safety and Joint Commission
- Utilizes appropriate teaching strategies when providing patient and family education based on patient learning needs and readiness to learn
0-5 years of experience
- Managed the 5 member Health Services team responsible for overseeing the health and safety of over 3,000 employees in 5 countries with an annual budget of $2.5 million.
- Performed clinical evaluations, onsite emergency response (see video at American Heart Association2014) and managed the integration of international contracted offshore medics into the Marathon EH&S corporate structure.
- Restructured Health Services department, coordinated the development and implementation of a new global compliance and risk management performance database, and directed the development and implementation of a new international health, safety and regulatory system to ensure compliance with EPA, DOT, OSHA, DEA, and state medical and nursing board requirements.
- Trained EH&S and HR organizations related to blood-borne pathogen standards, OSHA recordability and injury management, pandemic influenza, drug and alcohol policies and regulations.
- Performed audits of offshore facilities and secured third-party contracts for medical oversight of all medics and medical services in the UK.
0-5 years of experience
Experiences include: telemetry, ESI triage, physical assessments, IV/IOs, ABGs, lab draws, Foleys, NG/OG insertion, level 1 rapid infuser, chest tubes, arterial lines, wound care and dressings, prepare patients for OR/Cath Lab, monitor laboratory values, direct interactions with physicians
- Patient population includes stokes/TIAs, acute myocardial infarctions, burn victims, gunshot wounds, stab wounds, motor vehicle accidents/traumas, patients on mechanical ventilation, patients with feeding tubes
- Demonstrate professionalism and promote excellence in the practice of Nursing
- Accountable for compliance with the Ohio Nurse Practice Act, applicable regulatory standards, and knowledge of JCAHO standards
- Provide physical, emotional, and spiritual support that directly impacts the patient outcomes and care provided to patients/families/significant others
- SuperUser of EPIC documentation system, assist and educate others
- Currently in training for Alternate Clinical Nurse Manager
0-5 years of experience
Successfully manage patient care for up to 6 patients with various illnesses; i.e. DKA, alcohol/drug withdrawal, SI, GI bleed, and any illnesses related to the digestive system
- Administer and maintain insulin and heparin drips per physician order and hospital protocol
- Place new IVs; administer IV fluids, medications, and antibiotics through peripheral and PICC lines; PICC line site care and nurse blood draws through PICC lines
- Timely report any change in patient condition to physician
- Obtain medication orders from physician and order medication from pharmacy
- Ensure labs are ordered and drawn in a timely manner
0-5 years of experience
Provide nursing care on a 30 bed General Medicine unit with telemetry to a diverse adult population with experience in geriatric care, diabetes management, wound care, oncology, surgical and psychiatric nursing
- Serve as a preceptor for experienced and new graduate nurses
- Perform charge nurse duties frequently
- Represent Medicine 5SE unit on the hospital-wide Infection Control Committee as Infection Control Champion
- Contribute to the Comprehensive Unit-based Safety Program sub-committee, as part of the Maryland C. Diff. Collaborative – to reduce C. Diff. infection rates by developing and implementing a C. Diff. rounding audit tool to evaluate interdisciplinary care of C. Diff. patients
- Assist Clinical Educator in staff education regarding infection control
0-5 years of experience
Provide high-quality, patient-centered, clinical care in initial and ongoing assessments of the patient.
- Demonstrate clinical judgment in responding to priority patient needs.
- Develop and document plans of care individualized and appropriate for the patient’s needs, strengths, limitations and goals.
- Demonstrate effective communication with the patient / family and interdisciplinary team.
- Comply with organizational policies, procedures and protocols including policies governing safety, medication administration and documentation.
- Initiate and document education plan for the patient and family based on identified learning needs.
- Assume responsibility and accountability of the unit / patient care team.
6-10 years of experience
- Managed daily operations of large, progressive multidisciplinary preoperative care unit, facilitating preparation of on average 80 cases per day caring for all service line surgeries. Dual management of the PreAdmission Testing unit; Testing area and the chart completion area.
- Managed Customer Service aspects of department under the umbrella of the Surgery Family Waiting area.
- Led 50+ employees, including daily assignments, triage, staff scheduling, evaluations, disciplinary and performance management, played integral part in hiring and termination, payroll.
- Strong understanding of productivity management
- Represented departments on Surgical Clinical Practice Improvement Team, Clinical Nurse Manager Council, SCIP Work Team. Responsible for daily metric measurement and monthly metrics for goal deployment.
- Participated in 4 Process Improvement events with LEAN management focus; PAT, Preop, Mediastinitis, Total Hip. All projects markedly successful.
0-5 years of experience
Perform as a professional registered nurse on a Neurological/Trauma Med/Surg floor
- Performed total patient assessments and care including; neurological, cardiovascular, respiratory, gastrointestinal, genitourinary, IV site/line, PICC lines, surgical/trauma wound, tracheostomy tubes, urinary catheters, NG tubes, Peg tubes and chest tubes.
- Performed pre operation and post operation care
- Assess and monitor external ventricular drains
- Musculoskeletal device assessment and care
- Charge Nurse responsibilities for a 32 bed unit with minimum of 5 Nurses 3 Clinical Techs and 1 Medical Receptionist
- Training of new graduate nurses and nursing students
- Utilized the skills mentioned in previous job
0-5 years of experience
356 bed hospital in suburbs of Chicago, accredited Chest Pain Center, accredited Stroke Center, accredited Total Joint Replacement, area’s first Cardiovascular Institute and state-or-the-art out-patient surgery center including Davinci Robot.
- Plan, direct and evaluate PACU, Ambulatory Care and SSU in hospital setting. Interim manager for Cardiac Cath & EP unit
- Financial responsibility for operating and salary budgets
- Leads and manages staff, to include interviewing and selection, orientation and training, evaluation, coaching and counseling
- Member of Hospital wide committees: Core Measures, Nursing Quality, Hospital Forms, Surgery Steering, Nursing Strategic Planning and Clinical Managers Council
- Responsible for policy writing and maintaining clinical practices and performance measures such as Core Measures (SCIP), IDPH, Joint Commission, HCAPS and CMS
0-5 years of experience
Strategic high volume account management with referring hospitals in a geographically large territory: areas covered; Rockford, Bloomington, Downers Grove, Chicago, Northern IL, NWI, Joliet, Kankakee, and Northeastern IL
- Proven track record of success with referring hospitals and physicians including Chicago’s medical district
- Marketing & relationship building with referring physicians. Disciplines included pulmonology, neurology, gastroenterology, infectious disease, nephrology, and internal medicine
- In-service coordination and presentation of services
- Insurance pre-certification
- On-site evaluations and approval following Interqual and Milliman guidelines with utilization and strong knowledge of DRG/ICD-9 codes
- Set up of patient transfer and admissions
10+ years of experience
Management of patients undergoing cardiovascular procedures. Extensive knowledge of ventilators, vasoactive medications, intra-aortic balloon pumps, and pacemakers.
- Participation in Performance Improvement appraisals.
- Mentoring of nursing students and new employees.
- Assumption of charge duties in the absence of a nurse manager.
- Per diem DeMatteis Center Old Brookville, NY
- Management of patients with all stages of heart failure and pulmonary hypertension.
- Duties included phlebotomy, IV insertion, managing infusions, treating lab values, review of medications, and education of patients and their families on the plan of care.
0-5 years of experience
Demonstrate clinical competency and compassion in providing care, using technology, administering medications, performing procedures and managing emergencies
- Effectively and consistently function in related roles as required; i.e. preceptor
- Exhibit a comprehensive understanding of the role of professional nursing in the institution that is demonstrated in relationships with patients, families, and interdisciplinary teams members.
- Actively seek new learning opportunities and approach them with an open mind
- Offer assistance to others and assist as requested
- Demonstrate behavior that reflects cooperation, commitment, reliability, initiative and team work
0-5 years of experience
The [company name] is a state-of-the art research facility with over fifty inpatient beds. The unit is a satellite facility of the Groton/New London Pfizer campuses, and is designed to provide comprehensive clinical care and research using cutting edge technology. The CRU houses its own sophisticated laboratories, pharmacy and personalized electronic data capturing and reporting system. The CRU conducts Phase I- Phase III clinical research studies in many different therapeutic areas including: Alzheimer’s, Diabetes, Schizophrenia, Hemophilia, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Erythromyalgia and Lupus. The responsibilities of the clinical nurse coordinator: Assures trials are in accordance with regulatory requirements/guidelines (scientific, medical, and ethical principles). Coordinates day to day execution of assigned protocols from recruitment through last subject, last visit. Leads and oversees a clinic team (e.g., nurses, techs, sample processers, phone screeners, clinic screeners) to ensure subject safety, accurate interpretation of medical tests and execution of research protocols (e.g., ICD development, recruitment plans, source document creation, specimen collection activities). Recruits subjects; schedules and tracks potential subjects; maintains electronic records; follows-up referral appointments/treatments as directed. Develops customized recruitment strategies, tools and documents to support subject recruitment (e.g., patient trials), as appropriate. Performs informed consent discussions with subjects; creates, maintains and administers informational tools to assist volunteers with study comprehension and compliance. Participates in QC of study set up in the electronic data capture system for protocols according to protocol requirements, CRU SOP’s, and standardized processes, as appropriate. Assists in study design as it relates to feasibility, implementation, and reporting of clinical trials. Reviews and provides input on protocols; interprets protocol detail and organizes study activities including the creation of study. Maintains accuracy, accessibility and confidentiality of all volunteer records and reports. Ensures that all subject records are consistently maintained in a state of inspection readiness; performs ongoing quality reviews of the data to achieve audit-readiness and to meet strict archiving timelines. Leads and supports ICD development, informed consent session and subject orientation sessions.
- Monitors cardiac function/status through ECG and telemetry, and provides emergency “Code Blue” interventions, as appropriate.
- Mentors, orients and trains new CRU clinical colleagues and contractors (e.g., telemetry, pulmonary function, EEG requirements, ACLS/BLS, ECG, vital signs).
- Responsible for the collection of biologic specimens and clinical measurements (phlebotomy, blood pressure, pulse oximetry, heart rate, respirations, telemetry, ECG, and cognitive exams).
- Assures subject safety, including assessment of physiologic response to drug administration (adverse event reporting) as well as administers medications by various routes (e.g., PO, IV, IM, SC, transdermal, and pulmonary).
- Evaluates adverse events and intervenes as appropriate; maintains accuracy, accessibility, and confidentiality in subject records and reports.
- Nominated liaison and trainer for Mortara ECG and telemetry monitoring systems.
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