Jeffery Faust
Mesa
Summary
Dynamic registered nurse with over 30 years of expertise in patient care, emergency response, and clinical management.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
6
6
Certifications
Work History
Registered Nurse
Banner Healthcare
Mesa
06.1995 - Current
- Provided patient care through assessment and implementation of nursing interventions.
- Identified training needs of nurses and provided appropriate instruction and coaching as needed.
- Managed and supervised a team of 30 registered nurses.
- Maintained records of staff attendance, payroll and other personnel data.
- Partnered with organizational and unit leaders to devise QA/QI initiatives, continuously improving delivery of care, patient outcomes and overall services.
- Analyzed trends in patient demographics, acuity levels, utilization rates and staffing patterns.
- Performed personnel interviewing, hiring, disciplinary actions and dismissals.
- Directed, supervised and evaluated medical, clerical or maintenance personnel.
- Established solid relations with leadership and staff by attending board meetings and coordinating interdepartmental information exchanges.
- Recruited, hired and trained new medical and facility staff.
- Planned and implemented programs for health care or medical facilities supporting personnel administration and training.
- Received and investigated complaints from families, patients and clinical staff, devising solutions to multifaceted challenges.
- Participated in multidisciplinary teams to develop new programs and services.
- Assisted in developing budgets, staffing plans and resource allocations for the nursing unit.
- Developed policies and procedures for the nursing unit.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop patient care plans.
- Trained new nursing staff on protocols and best practices in patient care.
- Responded to emergency situations with effective triage and intervention strategies.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Achieved departmental goals and objectives by instituting new processes and standards for in-patient care.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment.
- Reviewed patient charts for accuracy and compliance with regulations.
- Resolved conflicts among staff members to promote teamwork and morale.
- Provided leadership during emergency situations ensuring high standards of patient safety are met.
- Oversaw multi-unit operations and addressed operational, staffing and care issues with immediate or long-term impacts.
- Conducted regular performance reviews to ensure quality patient care.
Registered nurse
Scottsdale Osborn Medical Center
Scottsdale
06.1997 - 07.1998
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to healthcare providers.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- Maintained a safe environment for all patients by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Monitored vital signs, administered injections, and provided assistance with medical procedures.
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
Registered Nurse
Southwest Ambulance
Mesa
06.1996 - 07.1998
- Responded to emergency situations with effective triage and intervention strategies.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Performed triage assessments of walk-in patients in a clinic setting.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Maricopa Medical Center
Phoenix
12.1992 - 06.1995
- Assisted in developing and implementing nursing care plans for patients.
- Provided direct nursing care to medical-surgical patients including assessments, treatments, medications and documentation of care.
- Maintained accurate records of all patient interactions, treatments, medications administered and any changes in condition.
- Delivered information regarding care and medications to patients and caregivers in comprehendible terminology.
- Stocked clinical workstations and procedure rooms with necessary supplies.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing Education
Arizona State University
Tempe, AZ12-1994
MBA - Business Administration
Arizona State University
Tempe, AZ06-1992
Bachelor of Arts - Education
Arizona State University
Tempe, AZ06-1990
Biology
Michigan State University
East Lansing, MISkills
- Patient care and safety
- Nursing assessment and documentation
- Emergency response coordination
- Clinical care management
Certification
Emergency Medical Technician
Accomplishments
Banner Nurse of the Year 2008
Timeline
Registered nurse
Scottsdale Osborn Medical Center
06.1997 - 07.1998
Registered Nurse
Southwest Ambulance
06.1996 - 07.1998
Registered Nurse
Banner Healthcare
06.1995 - Current
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Maricopa Medical Center
12.1992 - 06.1995
Bachelor of Science - Nursing Education
Arizona State University
MBA - Business Administration
Arizona State University
Bachelor of Arts - Education
Arizona State University
Biology
Michigan State University