| Candidate Information | | Title | Patient Care Registered Nurse | | Target Location | US-OR-Springfield |
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Click here or scroll down to respond to this candidateDORIS BOSHAW MSN RN, CNORPROFESSIONAL SUMMARYProactive leader both in an acute care, hospital affiliated and freestanding centers. Strength includes a comprehensive understanding of regulatory standards including AORN, TJC, CMS, the ability to effectively assess department's strengths/deficiencies and develop action plans for correction/compliance. Advocating for safe patient care is the priority. Strong leader and problem-solver dedicated to streamlining operations to decrease costs and promote organizational efficiency. Uses independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success. Encouraging manager and analytical problem-solver with talents for team building, leading and motivating, as well as excellent customer relations aptitude and relationship-building skills.SkillsStakeholder Engagement Innovation Management Conflict ResolutionProcess Improvement Quality Assurance Public RelationsImmunzation Registered NurseSpecialty Medical StaffingSpringfield/Eugene, Oregon09/23 to 12/23Worked with local pharmacists in assessing persons immunization request was in compliance with their medical history and previous immunizations. Administered immunization as appropriate.INTERIM DIRECTOR PERIOPERATIVE SERVICES, WOUND CARE AND INFUSION SERVICES01/2022 to 10/2022.Arbor Health Morton HospitalMorton, WashingtonIndependent ContractorPriority is evaluating and recommending a process to improve patients and physicians' satisfaction and ease of access to services with a multi-disciplinary approach to problem solvingResolved long standing ordering & billing issues related to implant inventoryImplemented preoperative calls for gathering patient information and patient teachingUpdated SPD equipment, in-services for all staff on use and required documentation for sterile processingAddress and resolved the majority of staffing issuesFacilitated development of information manuals for use of EMR, department map of supplies and equipment, how to order supplies & use of specialized equipmentRearranged supplies and equipment in Code Cart, MH Cart and Difficult Intubation Cart, established par levels, with anesthesia inputThis process was initiated/standardized on all Code Carts in the hospital.INTERIM MANAGER PERIOPERATIVE SERVICES 06/2021 to 08/2021Providence Newburg Medical CenterNewburg, OregonWhitman PartnersWith accountability for 4 operating suites, GI Endoscopy, PACU, Preop, and Infusion ServicesTotal encounters with all services averaged 350-400 procedures monthly, including Orthopedics, General Surgery, Ophthalmology, ENT and Endoscopic Spinal SurgeryThe Previous Manager retired one month after the current Associate Manager was hiredShe had been a Charge Nurse at another Providence Hospital; my role was to mentor this person inmanagement skills, budgeting, staffing matrix, AORN Standards and Recommended Practice, TJC, and other regulatory agenciesShe was promoted to the manager position at the end of my contractUpdates all employees' departmental competencies, also BLS, ACLSReviewed and updates policies and proceduresInitiated biweekly meeting with the new manager, the chiefs of surgery and anesthesia.INTERIM MANAGER SURGERY 02/2021 to 05/2021El Camino Hospital-Mountain View CampusMountain View, Ca.Whitman PartnersWith accountability for 10 operating suites, including two heart rooms, five robotic suites, total hips/knees and complex lumbar/spinal proceduresAbout 65 staff members of all skill mixesParticipated in review/update Policies/Procedures for surgery specific protocolInitiated a Back to Basics in-services presented by surgery staff, involving both RN's and CSTMentoring staff to promote compliance with AORN evidence-based practice.INTERIM MANAGER OF PREOPERATIVE SERVICES 10/2020 to 12/2020St. Marys Medical CenterSan Francisco, Ca.B.E. SmithWith accountability for OR, SDS, PAT, GI Suite, as well as 6 weeks temporary manager of CathLab, Infusion Center and Interventional RadiologyThe perioperative area included 12 OR suites (7-8 used routinely) 70 staff members including all skill levelsCompleted TJC survey with 1 RFIParticipated in review/updated all Policies/Procedures for all clinical areasMentored/proctored staff to assure compliance with AORN/ASPAN recommended practice standardsAddress numerous staff issues, improvement plans and expectations defined.INTERIM DIRECTOR PERIOPERATIVE SERVICES 09/2019 to 04/2020Martin Luther King Community HospitalLos Angles, Ca.B.E. SmithWith accountability for OR, SPD, PACU, GI Suite and Surgery SchedulingMLKCH is a critical access hospital in an underserved community providing inpatient, acute and surgical servicesThere are four OR suites, one serving as GI SuiteThe average number of cases per month around 150Responsible for approximately 30 full and part time staffRe-implemented Morning Safety Huddles to review scheduled, plan days activities and share informationWith assistance reviewed and updated 49 Policies and Procedures to reflect current practice and recommended guidelinesFacilitated them through the approval processCompleted 2020 budgetParticipated in and implemented Covid 19 policies/procedure for performing emergency surgical proceduresIn serviced, Implemented and monitored recommended safety guidelines for all staffing levels for the Covid 19 VirusMentored OR and PACU to assure current practice complied with recommended standards. 03/2019 to 06/2019Peace Harbor Medical Center 06/2019 to 03/20Lane County Community Health Center 10/2017 to 01/2018Astria Regional Medical & Heart Center 12/17; 02/2017 to 05/2017; 10/17to1/18Watsonville Community Hospital 09/2015 to 11/2015Good Shepherd Medical Center 02/2015 to 05/2015Eastern New Mexico Medical Center 09/2014 to 12/2014Wyoming Medical Center 03/2009 to 05/2014McKenzie-Willamette Medical Center 11/2009 to 02/2013Franciscan Healthcare System 04/2008 to 11/2008Franciscan Healthcare System 11/2008 to 02/2009EDUCATION Barry University, North Miami Shores, FL Masters of Science in Nursing, 01/1995 BBarry University Bachelors in Science of Nursing, 01/1992St. Petersburg Community Collage Associates Degree in Nursing, 01/1984CERTIFICATIONS Certified PeriOperative Registered Nurse (CNOR) 1985-present.PERSONAL Title: RN MSN, CNORINFORMATIONVOLUNTEER Medical Mission to Tanzania and Kenya Africa, 2003Visit to China as member of Citizen Ambassador Program for cultural exchange of nursing practice in the surgical environment, 1997Medical Mission to Solol Guatemala, Helps International, 2009, 2011Health Screenings for uninsured of Lane County, Helps International, 2011, 20012, 201Six-week Medical Mission to Benin, Africa aboard the Africa Mercy Ship, 2009REFERENCES Reference on Request |
