Terri Bennett
Beeton,ON
Summary
Accomplished Nurse Manager with a proven track record at CarePartners, excelling in direct care, fostering team collaboration and promoting a supportive, high-performance nursing environment. Achieved significant improvements in patient satisfaction through quality care initiatives and effective mentorship. Demonstrated exceptional clinical judgment and management expertise, ensuring high standards of patient care.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Nurse Manager
CarePartners
03.2015 - Current
- Led staff meetings to keep team informed of changes and provide opportunities for nurses to share ideas and concerns.
- Conducted performance evaluations and provided constructive feedback to support professional growth of nursing staff members.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Supervised, directed, and motivated high-quality performance from nursing staff.
- Fostered open communication among nurses through regular team meetings, promoting collaboration and shared decision making.
- Developed and implemented quality improvement initiatives to provide best possible patient care and increase overall patient satisfaction in Central West.
- Investigated and independently resolved complaints from staff, physicians, and patients by leveraging clinical judgment and management expertise.
- Improved patient satisfaction scores by fostering a team-oriented environment among nursing staff.
Visiting Registered Nurse
CarePartners
11.2001 - 03.2015
- Provided high-quality, compassionate care and thorough assessments to patients in their homes.
- Developed and implemented individualized care plans tailored to each patient's needs.
- Educated patients and families regarding disease processes, interventions and lifestyle changes.
- Established trust with patients and their families, fostering a supportive environment conducive to healing.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Increased patient safety through vigilant observation, risk identification, and implementation of necessary interventions.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members for optimal patient care and treatment planning.
- Served as a mentor and preceptor for new visiting nurse hires, facilitating a smooth transition into their roles and fostering professional growth within the team.
- Demonstrated adaptability in diverse settings including urban homes, assisted living facilities, or rural locations to deliver consistent quality nursing services.
- Managed time effectively while visiting multiple patients daily without compromising high standards of care delivery or attention to detail during assessments.
- Developed strong relationships with community partners such as physicians offices, Ontario Health at Home Care coordinators and local pharmacies for enhanced collaboration in serving mutual clients more efficiently.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
Education
Diploma - Nursing
Humber College
Toronto, ON05.1999
Skills
- Medication & IV administration
Staff Leadership
Quality & Performance Improvement
Critical Thinking
Direct Patient Care
- Central Line Care
- Wound Management
- Palliative Care
- Catheter Insertion/Removal
- PICC Line Removal
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Nurse Manager
CarePartners
03.2015 - Current
Visiting Registered Nurse
CarePartners
11.2001 - 03.2015
Diploma - Nursing
Humber College
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