In my role as a Quality Improvement Advisor at Great Plains Quality Innovation Network, I worked on the 12th Statement of Work to provide consulting support to nursing homes on infection control practices, vaccinations, and overall quality improvement. I collaborated with healthcare professionals to enhance patient care and safety, ensuring compliance with industry standards and best practices.

• Led quality improvement initiatives at 50 acute care hospitals through the HQIC program, resulting in reduced patient harm and readmissions.• Collaborated with hospital leadership to implement data-driven performance improvement strategies.• Achieved significant impact in quality reporting and analysis, contributing to improved patient outcomes and operational efficiency.

• Coordinated quality staff across the system, interpreting and improving clinical quality measures, leading to enhanced patient care outcomes.• Served as a knowledge expert in quality measure specifications, ensuring compliance and accuracy in reporting.• Worked autonomously to achieve strategic system goals, driving continuous improvement in quality metrics.

• Implemented project management strategies to support frontline staff in creating sustainable change• Identified trends and opportunities for improvement, initiating education and improvement activities• Achieved strategic goals autonomously with minimal direction

Acute Care RN• Triaging acute care patients in an after-hours setting• Completing baseline assessments, administering medications (Oral, IV, IM, SubQ, Inhalation, etc.)• Completing Physician and Midlevel treatment orders prior to transferring to ER (EKG, Initiate IV fluids, Oxygen, etc.)RN Clinical Manager• Managed 4 outpatient dialysis centers day-to-day activities including scheduling/staffing, employee counseling, billing, and budget tasks, and able to function as a coordinator, dialysis nurse, and dialysis technician.• Looked for multiple opportunities to improve patient care and team morale through process and quality improvement projects. RN Cardiology Case Manager• Worked alongside cardiology bedside nurses to assist in education, manage complex discharge coordination, and communication with patients and families.• I participated in various committees and task forces to create change processes and improve outcomes for our patients.Cardiac Catheterization Lab RN• Worked as a procedure RN in providing patient care and education pre, during, and post procedure.• Administered conscious sedation and continuous monitoring during various procedures.