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Recruited, hired and coached employees to offer high-quality, cost-effective care to all patientsIncreased patient satisfaction scores by 15% within 1 year.Introduced and implemented new testing and interpretation procedures to maintain standards of care and meet quality assurance benchmarks.Recruited, hired and trained all staff, providing direct supervision, ongoing staff development and continuing education to employees.Developed and updated policies and procedures… Show more Recruited, hired and coached employees to offer high-quality, cost-effective care to all patientsIncreased patient satisfaction scores by 15% within 1 year.Introduced and implemented new testing and interpretation procedures to maintain standards of care and meet quality assurance benchmarks.Recruited, hired and trained all staff, providing direct supervision, ongoing staff development and continuing education to employees.Developed and updated policies and procedures, maintaining compliance with statutory, regulatory and local, state and federal guidelines relating to HIPAA, benefits administration and general liability.Motivated and supervised over 100 employees in delivering quality patient care.Spearheaded and implemented new projects to expand scope of engagement.Designed and introduced leadership development, coaching and team management model, resulting in promotion of employees into increased levels of responsibility.Fostered excellence by example by "setting pace" and being hands on mentor to clinical staff. Show less

Worked closely with doctors and midwives in coaching pregnant women through childbirth and post-natal recovery.Coached new mothers with breastfeeding techniques, postpartum self-care and infant care to promote easier transition into motherhood.Aided with induction of labor for women suffering from complications such as preeclampsia.Responded to emergency situations such as pre-eclampsia, early labor and fetal distress.Filled in for CNL Vacations when I couldMonitored labs… Show more Worked closely with doctors and midwives in coaching pregnant women through childbirth and post-natal recovery.Coached new mothers with breastfeeding techniques, postpartum self-care and infant care to promote easier transition into motherhood.Aided with induction of labor for women suffering from complications such as preeclampsia.Responded to emergency situations such as pre-eclampsia, early labor and fetal distress.Filled in for CNL Vacations when I couldMonitored labs, examined ultrasounds and informed mothers on what to expect in stages of pregnancy.Would also work in TriageAssisted obstetricians and midwives with deliveries and cared for newborns directly after birth.Supported physicians in both planned and emergency Cesarean section procedures.Assisted physician during delivery, examination and surgical procedures by anticipating needs, encouraging patient and attending to baby after birth.Liaised with members of healthcare team to assess and coordinate patient discharge planning needs.Coordinated care of low and high-risk laboring women of childbearing age and immediate stabilization of newborn following delivery.Completed comprehensive assessment of patient and family needs to identify outcomes, establish care plans, monitor progress and modify care plan as needed.Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission. Show less

Developed care plans and made referrals as necessary for students with health concerns or injuries.Oversaw health services for school of two hundred students and faculty.Performed health screening for students and faculty by conducting hearing and Vision evaluations.Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.Served as liaison between… Show more Developed care plans and made referrals as necessary for students with health concerns or injuries.Oversaw health services for school of two hundred students and faculty.Performed health screening for students and faculty by conducting hearing and Vision evaluations.Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.Served as liaison between families, school personnel and other healthcare providers on behalf of students.Provided medical consultations to other school personnel to promote well-coordinated school health and safety efforts.Applied nursing expertise to meet needs of all types of patients in challenging environment.Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.Adhered to strict safety measures by carefully determining proper dosages before administering medications.Updated ASIIS with immunizations Show less

Oversaw admissions and discharges and scheduling of nursing staff.Educated patients and families on treatment, expected outcomes and discharge instructions, serving as advisory resource to patients and families to facilitate recovery.Responded to behavioral and medical crises codes.Evaluated nursing staff's performance and developed education programs and professional development opportunities to improve individual and team competencies, clinical knowledge and delivery of… Show more Oversaw admissions and discharges and scheduling of nursing staff.Educated patients and families on treatment, expected outcomes and discharge instructions, serving as advisory resource to patients and families to facilitate recovery.Responded to behavioral and medical crises codes.Evaluated nursing staff's performance and developed education programs and professional development opportunities to improve individual and team competencies, clinical knowledge and delivery of care.Helped develop policies and procedures.Helped with day to day staffingAttended all high risk delivery's Show less

Oversaw admissions and discharges and scheduling of nursing staff.Educated patients and families on treatment, expected outcomes and discharge instructions, serving as advisory resource to patients and families to facilitate recovery.Responded to behavioral and medical crises codes.Evaluated nursing staff's performance and developed education programs and professional development opportunities to improve individual and team competencies, clinical knowledge and delivery of… Show more Oversaw admissions and discharges and scheduling of nursing staff.Educated patients and families on treatment, expected outcomes and discharge instructions, serving as advisory resource to patients and families to facilitate recovery.Responded to behavioral and medical crises codes.Evaluated nursing staff's performance and developed education programs and professional development opportunities to improve individual and team competencies, clinical knowledge and delivery of care.Attended all high risk deliveriesMentored new employees. Served as a resource for all employees. Show less

Implemented quality patient care techniques to align with safety, health and organizational regulations.Monitored nursing care, patient assessment processes and treatment implementations.Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.Triaged incoming phone calls from emergency rooms and inpatient units to determine needs and prioritize care.Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding… Show more Implemented quality patient care techniques to align with safety, health and organizational regulations.Monitored nursing care, patient assessment processes and treatment implementations.Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.Triaged incoming phone calls from emergency rooms and inpatient units to determine needs and prioritize care.Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders and communicating with ancillary departments.Oriented and trained new staff on proper procedures and policies. Show less

Nursing

Nursing

High School Diploma