Danielle K. Email & Phone Number

Chapel Hill, Nc, Us

Raleigh, North Carolina, United States

Responsible for leading strategic initiatives to optimize workflows and improve patient outcomes across multiple departments. Focus on implementing evidence-based practices, enhancing operational efficiency, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement. Collaborate with leadership to drive quality improvement projects and develop educational programs for clinical staff.• Lead efforts to improve operational consistency and patient experiences by analyzing key performance metrics and identifying trends.• Streamline services across ambulatory service lines, driving improvements in care protocols and enhancing patient outcomes.• Develop and implement educational programs for healthcare staff focused on best practices, patient safety, and continuous professional development.• Utilize clinical data and analytics to inform decision-making and refine care protocols, improving healthcare delivery.• Promote evidence-based care, reducing costs and enhancing patient satisfaction through targeted quality improvement initiatives.

Raleigh, North Carolina, United States

Provided high-quality care in a fast-paced urgent care environment, managing a diverse patient population. Led triage, assessments, and direct patient care while delivering key educational support for patients and staff. Contributed to enhancing clinical workflows and improving overall patient care coordination.• Managed the care of 50+ patients daily, ranging from newborns to geriatrics, ensuring timely assessments and interventions.• Performed various clinical procedures, including suturing, medication administration, and wound care, while ensuring patient safety and comfort.• Delivered patient education on treatment plans, preventive health strategies, and lifestyle modifications through in-person and virtual platforms.• Coordinated referrals to specialists, scheduling follow-up appointments to ensure continuity of care for patients.• Led multidisciplinary teams to streamline workflows, optimizing care delivery and improving patient outcomes.• Contributed to quality improvement efforts by refining clinical documentation practices and enhancing patient care processes.

Specialized in delivering exceptional care across a wide range of patient needs while establishing and overseeing an orthopedic education program. Focused on patient education, continuous improvement in care delivery, and mentoring nursing staff to ensure optimal clinical outcomes.• Established and led the Orthopedic Education Program, creating resources to guide patients from preoperative testing to discharge.• Delivered patient education on treatment regimens, preventive measures, and at-home care, improving health outcomes.• Worked in Med/Surg and telemetry units, precepting and mentoring student nurses and new hires on proper clinical techniques and patient care.• Promoted to Charge Nurse, responsible for managing staff schedules and ensuring optimal nurse-to-patient ratios for efficient care delivery.• Created educational materials and resources to enhance patient understanding of their conditions and improve post-discharge care.

Bsn, Nursing

Rn, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse

Activities and Societies: Swimming, Graduate Pinning Committee, Community Health Fair

Cna Ii, Certified Nursing Assistant Ii, A

Certified Nursing Assistant Ii, Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training

Nursing