Driven, focused, and knowledgeable nursing professional with 20+ years of experience and a proven ability to lead others and manage complex patient cases. Experienced in managing patient care within a fast-paced environment, assessing patient condition/needs, and developing treatment plans for patients. Highly adept in managing complex cases in addition to maintaining positive communication with co-workers, vendors, patients, and members of management.

  Directly manage several nursing related functions which includes adhering to patient treatment plans, administering medication, and monitoring patient vital signs

  Work closely with patients within a cardiac telemetry unit with a concentration on patients with chest pain, CHF, cardiomyopathy, MI, arrhythmias, and kidney failure

  Supervise nursing staff members which requires providing yearly performance evaluations, managing staff scheduling, and handling difficult employee situations

  Manage complex medical cases from admission to discharge with experience in handling patients ranging from newborn to elderly ages

  Design and implement standard operating procedures which focus on improving efficiency and patient care levels within the organization

  Able to utilize strong communication and interpersonal abilities in order to foster a positive working environment along with maintaining strong relationships with patients and co-workers

  Utilize strong administrative acumen to act as the Chair for the Unit Pain Council in addition to participating in the Hospital Wide Pain Council

  Maintain a keen knowledge of JCAHO regulations in addition to conducting monthly audits in order to identify potential risk factors within the organization

  Nominated for the Janice Ehle Clinical Excellence Award in May 2005

Additional Professional Experience Includes: Staff Nurse, Columbus Park Rehabilitation Center