Ruth Pickles
Charlottetown,PE
Summary
Knowledgeable Nurse Manager with excellent conflict resolution and problem-solving abilities demonstrated across 24 year career history. Keeps floors running at peak efficiency, quality and performance. Excellent communication and coordination skills.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Nurse Manager
Atlantic Baptist Nursing Home
04.2022 - Current
- Enhanced patient care by implementing evidence-based nursing practices and protocols.
- Streamlined nursing operations for increased efficiency by optimizing staff scheduling and resource allocation.
- Improved patient satisfaction scores by fostering a team-oriented environment among nursing staff.
- Developed comprehensive training programs for new hires, ensuring quality care and consistency in nursing practices.
- Conducted performance evaluations and provided constructive feedback to support professional growth of nursing staff members.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams and families to develop individualized care plans for residents with complex needs.
- Implemented infection control measures, resulting in reduced incidence of institution acquired infections.
- Screened potential residents for admittance.
- Admitted residents.
- Developed policies to reflect best practice.
LPN
Atlantic Baptist Nursing Home
07.2000 - 04.2022
- Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and closely monitoring vital signs.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction levels through effective communication and empathetic listening skills.
- Reduced medication errors by accurately administering medications and diligently verifying patient information.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to develop comprehensive care plans for patients.
- Implemented infection control measures, ensuring a clean and safe environment for patients and staff.
- Assisted in the management of chronic health conditions by providing education, support, and follow-up care.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify medical needs and develop appropriate treatment plans.
- Facilitated smooth transitions from acute care settings to long-term care facilities or home environments.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult times, fostering positive relationships built on trust and compassion.
- Maintained accurate documentation of all relevant clinical data, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
- Performed wound care treatments using sterile techniques, promoting healing and preventing complications.
- Utilized time management skills to prioritize tasks effectively, allowing for efficient completion of daily responsibilities.
- Demonstrated adaptability in working with diverse patient populations across various healthcare settings.
- Increased nursing team cohesiveness through active participation in staff meetings and open communication with colleagues.
- Contributed to continuous quality improvement efforts by identifying areas for potential growth within the nursing practice.
- Supported the delivery of evidence-based interventions by staying current on best practices in the field of nursing.
- Assisted physicians during examinations or procedures as needed, playing a vital role in the overall patient experience.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to enhance knowledge base and skillset as an LPN.
- Addressed any concerns or questions posed by patients or family members promptly to maintain confidence in their care plan.
- Provided compassionate end-of-life care, ensuring that patients were comfortable and families felt supported during the process.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Adhered to treatment plan instructions when administering medications and treatments to patients.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Accurately recorded interactions in medical charts, documenting accidents and interventions applied.
- Administered controlled narcotics, obtained blood, urine, swabs, and performed catheterizations.
- Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Helped long-term care residents with bathing, dressing, feeding, and other daily living activities.
Education
No Degree - Venipuncture
Holland College
Charlottetown, PE09.2017
No Degree - Advanced Diabetic Footcare
Holland College
Charlottetown, PE06.2017
No Degree - Licensed Nursing
Holland College
Charlottetown, PE12.2004
Skills
- Corrective Action Implementation
- Crisis Intervention
- Clinical Supervision
- Staff Supervision
- Patient Care
- Critical Thinking
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Hiring and Terminations
- Treatment Planning
- Task Delegation
- Staff Leadership
- Compliance Oversight
- Staff Coaching and Mentoring
- Department Management
- Medical Administration
- Staff Development
- Direct Patient Care
- Staff Assignments
- Quality Improvement
- Quality Assurance
- Quality Controls
- Conflict Management
- Workload Management
- Multitasking and Organization
- Deadline Management
- Policy Development
- Team building
- Decision making
- Interpersonal skills
- Ethical practice
- Adaptability
- Active listening
- Empathy and compassion
- Needs Assessment
- Care Coordination
- Vitals Monitoring
- Wound Care
- Treatment Preparation
- Medication Administration
- Documentation
- Patient Condition Monitoring
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Nurse Manager
Atlantic Baptist Nursing Home
04.2022 - Current
LPN
Atlantic Baptist Nursing Home
07.2000 - 04.2022
No Degree - Venipuncture
Holland College
No Degree - Advanced Diabetic Footcare
Holland College
No Degree - Licensed Nursing
Holland College
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