Registered Nurse

• Aug 2019 - Present

Coordinated clinical activities of the Wound Care Clinic, ensuring efficient and high-quality patient care. ● Conducted thorough wound assessments, documenting accurate and detailed information to guide treatment plans. ● Developed and implemented personalized skin care plans to minimize patient skin breakdown. ● Effectively communicated care instructions and medication details to patients and caregivers, utilizing clear and easily understandable terminology. ●… Show more Coordinated clinical activities of the Wound Care Clinic, ensuring efficient and high-quality patient care. ● Conducted thorough wound assessments, documenting accurate and detailed information to guide treatment plans. ● Developed and implemented personalized skin care plans to minimize patient skin breakdown. ● Effectively communicated care instructions and medication details to patients and caregivers, utilizing clear and easily understandable terminology. ● Conducted patient assessments and diagnostic tests, providing physicians with crucial health information for focused treatment plans and ongoing care management. ● Reviewed treatment plans in alignment with individual goals and healthcare standards. ● Demonstrated expertise in case management, including patient advocacy, patient education, and coordination of advanced wound care products, medications, and diagnostic testing. ● Mentored and trained new nurses, imparting knowledge on proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols. Show less Coordinated clinical activities of the Wound Care Clinic, ensuring efficient and high-quality patient care. ● Conducted thorough wound assessments, documenting accurate and detailed information to guide treatment plans. ● Developed and implemented personalized skin care plans to minimize patient skin breakdown. ● Effectively communicated care instructions and medication details to patients and caregivers, utilizing clear and easily understandable terminology. ●… Show more Coordinated clinical activities of the Wound Care Clinic, ensuring efficient and high-quality patient care. ● Conducted thorough wound assessments, documenting accurate and detailed information to guide treatment plans. ● Developed and implemented personalized skin care plans to minimize patient skin breakdown. ● Effectively communicated care instructions and medication details to patients and caregivers, utilizing clear and easily understandable terminology. ● Conducted patient assessments and diagnostic tests, providing physicians with crucial health information for focused treatment plans and ongoing care management. ● Reviewed treatment plans in alignment with individual goals and healthcare standards. ● Demonstrated expertise in case management, including patient advocacy, patient education, and coordination of advanced wound care products, medications, and diagnostic testing. ● Mentored and trained new nurses, imparting knowledge on proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols. Show less

Quality Coordinator

• May 2018 - Feb 2019

Designed and implemented Quality Improvement programs to support multidisciplinary team initiatives, ensuring alignment with organizational goals. ● Facilitated quality improvement activities focused on data analysis to identify areas for process and outcome improvement. ● Provided structure and guidance to ensure evidence-based quality improvement initiatives were effectively implemented. ● Conducted audits of patient charts and implemented surveillance activities to… Show more Designed and implemented Quality Improvement programs to support multidisciplinary team initiatives, ensuring alignment with organizational goals. ● Facilitated quality improvement activities focused on data analysis to identify areas for process and outcome improvement. ● Provided structure and guidance to ensure evidence-based quality improvement initiatives were effectively implemented. ● Conducted audits of patient charts and implemented surveillance activities to ensure compliance with quality and regulatory standards. ● Analyzed collected data to identify trends and opportunities for process improvements, making informed recommendations. ● Monitored and ensured compliance with accrediting and regulatory agencies' requirements. ● Assisted in educating staff on new policies and procedures aimed at enhancing quality care and minimizing risks to patients, visitors, and employees. ● Designed and tested changes aimed at continuously improving the quality and safety of healthcare within the organization. ● Collaborated closely with nursing leadership to implement data collection and improvement activities aligned with national, corporate, and facility goals. Show less Designed and implemented Quality Improvement programs to support multidisciplinary team initiatives, ensuring alignment with organizational goals. ● Facilitated quality improvement activities focused on data analysis to identify areas for process and outcome improvement. ● Provided structure and guidance to ensure evidence-based quality improvement initiatives were effectively implemented. ● Conducted audits of patient charts and implemented surveillance activities to… Show more Designed and implemented Quality Improvement programs to support multidisciplinary team initiatives, ensuring alignment with organizational goals. ● Facilitated quality improvement activities focused on data analysis to identify areas for process and outcome improvement. ● Provided structure and guidance to ensure evidence-based quality improvement initiatives were effectively implemented. ● Conducted audits of patient charts and implemented surveillance activities to ensure compliance with quality and regulatory standards. ● Analyzed collected data to identify trends and opportunities for process improvements, making informed recommendations. ● Monitored and ensured compliance with accrediting and regulatory agencies' requirements. ● Assisted in educating staff on new policies and procedures aimed at enhancing quality care and minimizing risks to patients, visitors, and employees. ● Designed and tested changes aimed at continuously improving the quality and safety of healthcare within the organization. ● Collaborated closely with nursing leadership to implement data collection and improvement activities aligned with national, corporate, and facility goals. Show less

Patient Safety/Risk Manager

• May 2016 - Apr 2018

Collaborated under the direction of the Corporate Director of Infection Prevention/Control, Patient Safety, and Accreditation to proactively mitigate potential risks to patients. ● Led the preparation of case summaries, timelines, and initial Root Cause Analysis (RCA) to identify proactive process changes and improve patient safety. ● Reviewed and analyzed reports to assess the severity of events and identify potential system and process deficits. ● Assessed the… Show more Collaborated under the direction of the Corporate Director of Infection Prevention/Control, Patient Safety, and Accreditation to proactively mitigate potential risks to patients. ● Led the preparation of case summaries, timelines, and initial Root Cause Analysis (RCA) to identify proactive process changes and improve patient safety. ● Reviewed and analyzed reports to assess the severity of events and identify potential system and process deficits. ● Assessed the completeness of relevant information in incident reports and conducted thorough reviews of medical charts to determine reportability based on regulatory criteria and clinical interpretations. ● Educated physicians and staff on regional projects and regulatory reviews, providing guidance on interpreting regulatory requirements and achieving compliance in preparation for reviews or project goals. ● Developed and implemented effective measures to identify and minimize the risk of injury to patients, visitors, and staff, while also minimizing property loss or damage.

Registered Nurse, Telemetry

• Jan 2015 - May 2016

Provided exceptional patient care within a 45-bed telemetry unit, with a primary focus on cardiac patients, managing an average caseload of four to five patients per shift. ● Assisted physicians in all aspects of patient care, working collaboratively to facilitate comprehensive treatment and support patient recovery. ● Monitored cardiac telemetry readings to assess and interpret patient conditions, promptly identifying and reporting any abnormalities or changes. ●… Show more Provided exceptional patient care within a 45-bed telemetry unit, with a primary focus on cardiac patients, managing an average caseload of four to five patients per shift. ● Assisted physicians in all aspects of patient care, working collaboratively to facilitate comprehensive treatment and support patient recovery. ● Monitored cardiac telemetry readings to assess and interpret patient conditions, promptly identifying and reporting any abnormalities or changes. ● Administered medications, treatments, and interventions as prescribed by physicians, maintaining strict adherence to medication administration protocols. ● Provided patient and family education on cardiac health, treatment plans, and self-care techniques, empowering them to actively participate in their recovery process

Field Service Specialist 1

• Feb 2011 - Aug 2011

Superintendent/Project Coordinator

• Jun 2008 - Oct 2010

Bids Coordinator/Superintendent

• Mar 2004 - Jun 2008