Competent ICU Clinical Supervisor with demonstrated understanding of services, programs and resources. Forward-thinking, resourceful and dedicated professional with excellent understanding of reporting, quality assurance, and training needs.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
TRAUMA ICU CLINICAL SUPERVISOR
Community Regional Medical Center
07.2021 - Current
Lead and directed team of 25 clinical personnel and support staff.
Assessed patients, determined needs, and managed care.
Monitored, analyzed, and corrected staff performance and worked with nurse manager to raise standards of practice.
Responded to crisis situations with calm and professional approach to optimize support.
Conducted routine unit inspections, identifying areas needing improvement and eliminating hazards posed to staff and residents for continued compliance with associated regulations.
Liaised with other healthcare professionals to develop comprehensive patient care plans and provide highest quality of care.
Monitored and inspected staff processes to eliminate hazards posed for both residents and staff while ensuring continuous compliance with regulations.
Provided direct supervision, ongoing staff development and continuing education to employees.
TRAUMA ICU REGISTERED NURSE
Community Regional Medical Center
02.2011 - 07.2021
Provided care in a busy 24 bed trauma ICU serving trauma, inpatient surgery, and medical overflow patients
Proficient with CRRT, ECMO, neuromuscular blockade/BIS, TBI, ARDS, sepsis, hemodynamic monitoring, vasoactives, paralytics, life support, trauma resuscitation, massive transfusion protocol
Participated in team projects to review and improve ICU process guidelines resulting in significant improvement in areas such as charting regulations and infection control
Delivered education through several methods: EPIC superuser (2013), CLL (2016), annual competency trainer, preceptor (2013), class instructor - Pentobarbital Coma Policy (2019)
Contributed significantly to Pentobarbital Coma Policy changes (2019) with research, class instructing, and bedside training
Performed effectively as relief supervisor for over 2 years
Supported use of evidence-based guidelines and actively participated in EBP council to promote safe patient care
Remained calm during the high-stress and critical times of the Covid pandemic, demonstrating sustained focus and unyielding resilience.
TELEMETRY REGISTERED NURSE
Community Regional Medical Center
08.2010 - 02.2011
Recognized signs and symptoms of cardiopulmonary and respiratory emergencies and implemented standard interventions to stabilize patients
Proficient with telemetry monitoring, interpretation and treatment
Delivered care to patients before and after invasive cardiac procedures such as angioplasty, ablations, valve repairs, stent/pacemaker/defibrillator insertions
TRAVEL REGISTERED NURSE
Emerald Healthcare, PNS, TNS
03.2007 - 08.2010
Traveled to medical facilities in New Mexico, Utah, Idaho and California to assist with staffing needs
Learned protocols and procedures in new medical environments quickly and efficiently
Maintained consistency and high quality in patient care despite frequent change in medical settings
MEDICAL SURGICAL REGISTERED NURSE
University of Mississippi Medical Center
01.2006 - 02.2007
Delivered direct patient care according to established standards at a patient to nurse ratio of 8:1
Administered IV medication, therapies and treatments to the patients of LVN's working the unit
Performed charge nurse duties
PEDIATRIC REGISTERED NURSE
Children's Hospital
06.2005 - 09.2005
Supported treatment of acute and chronic conditions and took direction from supervising RN
Completed all assigned tasks prior to shift end
Operated under detailed strategies for maintaining critical operations during a natural disaster
Assisted team members and managers with tasks to maintain productivity and meet patient care goals during Hurricane Katrina
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