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Designed and implemented a new graduate residency program. Implements annual unit based education. Coordinates new hire unit based orientation. Participates in Critical Care Committee, Sepsis Committee, Education Council and Chest Pain Accreditation Committee. Assists in the growth and development of a successful team and promotes nurse retention. Responsible for concurrent review of high risk processes. Leads monthly mock code blue and rapid response drills.

Acted as a charge nurse in a 12 bed ICU and 16 bed PCU. Oversaw daily staffing and productivity. Led clinical team in delivering care services that promoted quality patient outcomes. Strong leader for nursing personnel assigned to the unit. Oversaw the unit schedule.

Developed patient care plans including assessments, evaluations, and nursing diagnoses. Evaluated patient care needs, prioritized treatment and maintained patient flow. Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, treatments, medications, discharge instructions and follow-up care. Took advantage of opportunities for continuing education, quality assurance and performance improvement activities