Experience

Touchette Regional Hospital

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Hospital Educator- Nurse Clinician

  • Jun 2021 - Present

  SECURE (De-escalation training) Instructor. Developing new education model to retain staff and create compliance with EHR. Hospital orientation instructor. Collaborated with nurse managers and staff to assess learning needs and competencies. Develops, implements, and evaluates educational plans/programs and utilizes methods, measurements and tools to evaluate achievement of learning goals. Identifies and/or develops teaching tools and instructional materials. Keeps records of educational activities and prepares reports. Applies the existing body of evidence-based practice and scientific knowledge in health care to nursing practice, ensuring that nursing care is delivered based on patient’s age-specific needs and clinical needs as described in the department's Scope of Service.



SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 700 & Above Employee

• Behavioral Health Educator- Nurse Clinician

  • Jun 2019 - Jun 2021

  CPI Coordinator/ instructor. Developed new Behavioral Health orientation for RN/BHT on unit level. Increased longevity of staff and staff satisfaction. Collaborated with nurse managers and staff to assess learning needs and competencies. Developed, implemented, and evaluated educational plans/programs and utilized methods, measurements and tools to evaluate achievement of learning goals. Identified and/or developed teaching tools and instructional materials. Kept records of educational activities and prepared reports. Applied the existing body of evidence-based practice and scientific knowledge in health care to nursing practice, ensuring that nursing care is delivered based on patient’s age-specific needs and clinical needs as described in the department's Scope of Service. I demonstrated professional nursing standards defined in the professional practice model. Used the ANA Code of Ethics for Nurses to guide my response to the current and evolving health and nursing needs of our patients and our patient populations.



Mercy Hospital, Inc. Miami 1950-2011

• Hospitals and Health Care
• 700 & Above Employee

• Nursing Supervisor

  • Mar 2011 - Apr 2019

  Qualified Mental Health Professional (Since 2012). Mentor, teach, and develop a rapport with each member of the staff. Evaluate performance and conduct annually (Accounting of Stewardship) assessments (merit raises). Promote patient centered care, professionalism and positive team attitude by example and coaching when necessary. Hold staff accountable to expectations. Lead meetings/ huddles on a regular basis to identify operational goals of the department and keep staff updated on any new education. Implement/educate staff on productivity and departmental staffing per the Average Daily Census (ADC). Monitor budget expenses and steward resources to increase revenue and achieve budget goals. Develop and adhere to policies and procedures. Control the flow of the unit and admissions. Notary. Utilized as a staff nurse when staffing was low Implement patient care for my team of patients and oversee patient care of the whole unit. Readily develop rapport with patients, families, staff, and physicians. Calculate and administer medications. Control the flow of the unit admissions.