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Holland, Michigan, United States

St Joseph, Michigan, United States

Greater Chicago Area

Oversee the complete operations of two observation units (telemetry and med/surg) in a three-time Magnet Designated, Level I Trauma Center. Successfully improving efficiency of patient through-put and clinical decision making while maintaining excellent safety and quality metrics. Manage each unit with an assistant manager who oversees daily clinical operations.

Saint Joseph Hospital Chicago

•Nurse Residency Program Leader: Mentor and guide new graduate nurses during their first year through classroom and hands-on experiences while assisting with an evidenced based improvement initiative/project•Falls Taskforce: Compile and report evidenced based practice recommendations to the falls committee to decrease falls with a multidisciplinary RN team completely revamping the fall program•Nursing Senate Leader: Speak on behalf of nursing leadership to staff, leading initiatives while provide support and collaboration•Drug Diversion Taskforce: Work closely with pharmacy leaders to identify gaps in nursing practice for improvement

Saint Joseph Hospital, Chicago, Il

•Provided care for critically ill medical, surgical, and cardiac patients •Chairman-ICU Unit Council: Organized and lead meetings, discussed unit-based strengths and challenges, implemented plans to improve quality measurements, patient satisfaction, and professional development•Charge Nurse: Oversaw the unit to ensure safe patient outcomes with appropriate staffing while providing guidance and support to coworkers during challenging tasks and situations

Saint Joseph Hospital, Chicago, Il

• Developed and implemented education programs for staff regarding new, and updated protocols, policies, and equipment• Maintained records of successful completion of licensing and certification requirements as well as ongoing education requirements

Kindred Lakeshore Hospital, Chicago, Il

• Managed patients with severe complications from respiratory disease, heart failure and cardiovascular disease, wound healing, diabetes, and renal disease• Provided care for patients in a long term acute care hospital

Colorado Springs, Colorado Area

• Developed care plans for a patient population with multiple comorbidities, including diabetes, COPD, emphysema, heart failure, renal failure, liver failure, hypertension, and stroke• Provided inpatient and discharge education regarding follow up appointments, medications, dietary and lifestyle modifications• Cared for patients with a variety of acute medical conditions and underlying comorbidities• Trained new graduate nurses as a preceptor.

Grand Haven, Mi

Functioned as a circulating nurse under the supervision of my preceptor for general, orthopedic, ENT, ophthalmological, and OB-GYN procedures.

Master Of Business Administration (Mba), Healtcare Management

Activities and Societies: Beta Gama Sigma Honors Society

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse

Continuing Studies, Pre-Medicine

Completed courses in physics, chemistry, organic chemistry, and biology

Bachelor'S Degree, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse