Strategic Registered Nurse with expertise in operational planning and team leadership. Delivers efficient strategies that enhance performance and foster collaborative relationships. Excels in problem-solving and decision-making to effectively engage stakeholders and meet organizational objectives.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Wound Director
Montecito Post Acute Care And Rehabilitation
Mesa
12.2021 - Current
Manage staff schedules.
Train, supervise, evaluate and mentor staff members.
Encourage open communication with staff members.
Train new staff on wound care best practices and procedures.
Collaborate with medical providers to enhance patient treatment plans.
Attend weekly interdisciplinary meetings to address patient care challenges.
Attend regular meetings with department heads to review progress on patients' wound care and plan of care.
Established relationships with vendors and suppliers to secure favorable terms for materials or services.
Cultivated strong relationships with customers by responding promptly to inquiries or complaints.
Identified opportunities for improvement in patient care.
Remain calm and professional in stressful circumstances and effectively diffuse tense situations.
Resolved customer inquiries and complaints requiring management-level escalation.
Produce thorough, accurate and timely reports of wound nurses daily activity.
Assess patient wounds and developed individualized care plans.
Educate patients on proper wound care and management strategies.
Monitor wound healing progress and documented findings accurately.
Utilize electronic health records to maintain patient information securely.
Conduct wound assessments for patients and documented information.
ADON
Montecito Post Acute Care And Rehabilitation
Mesa
06.2020 - 12.2021
Coordinated patient care plans with interdisciplinary teams.
Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient care issues.
Assisted in training nursing staff on updated protocols and best practices.
Provided guidance, mentorship, and support to newly hired nurses.
Trained new nurses on proper documentation techniques according to established protocols.
Facilitated monthly meetings with nursing staff to review changes in policies, procedures, or standards of care.Monitored compliance with state regulations and facility policies consistently.
Facilitated communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers effectively.
Participated in quality assurance initiatives to improve service delivery processes.
Coordinated with physicians, pharmacists, dietitians, and social workers to ensure comprehensive patient care.
Conducted quality assurance audits to evaluate adherence to standards of care.
Collaborated with other ADONs to develop and implement policies and procedures.
Registered Nurse
Montecito Post Acute Care And Rehabilitation
Mesa
07.2019 - 06.2020
Administered medications and monitored patient responses for optimal care.
Provided education and support to patients and families regarding health management.
Implemented infection control protocols to maintain a safe healthcare environment.
Assisted in training new nursing staff on best practices and procedures.
Documented patient information accurately in electronic health records systems.
Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
Monitored vital signs, administered injections, and provided assistance with medical procedures.
Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
Assistant Director of Nursing/Wound Care Registered Nurse at The Loft of PeoriaAssistant Director of Nursing/Wound Care Registered Nurse at The Loft of Peoria