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Click here or scroll down to respond to this candidate11376 North Northfield StreetSurprise, Arizona, Street Address
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PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY: Detailed oriented and organized while being focused on evaluating patient needs. Enthusiastic, resourceful and has the ability to establish priorities and meet challenges. I am a keen listener with excellent time management skills. I am noted to remain calm and effective in extremely difficult and stressful situations. Strong belief in the importance of compassion and support. EXPERIENCE 10/1991- 6/24/2024- The George Washington University Hospital Washington, DCResource /Administrative RN (per-Diem) June 2021- June 2024 ( work from home) Worked closely with the leadership team in ensuring various nursing functions were completed timely. Worked on various projects to include but not limited to creating a bonus cheat sheet, Joint commission action plan for the emergency department and the CARF survey preparation audit. Assisted the leadership team in completing payroll timely. Manager Neurology, Neurosurgery, Orthopedics and Rehabilitation-July 2010 to June 2021 Demonstrated leadership of 70 FTE's, over a 42 bed Neurology, Neurosurgery, Orthopedic and Trauma unit, including 12 Acute Stroke Unit beds, 8 Epilepsy unit beds and 16 bed Rehabilitation Unit. Implemented a recognition program, whereby staff felt appreciated and developed self worth. Developed several committees to empower staff and to foster their growth. Effectively managed the unit's budget Expanded the Stroke unit to 8 beds in 2011 and in 2015 was designated a Comprehensive Stroke Unit. Worked closely with the Epileptologist and the Neurology team in becoming a level 4 Epilepsy Unit. Successfully developed, implemented and taught physician-endorsed pre-operative classes for spinal cord and joint surgery candidates. Implemented various employee engagement initiatives such as self scheduling, weekly newsletter and team building campaigns, resulting in significant improvements in staff satisfaction and communication. Ensured NIH stroke certification of every nurse on the unit by developing training and education for all nurses in the department. Role modeled behaviors and coached staff to consistently influence and improve hourly rounding and the overall patient experience. Developed, implemented and piloted the discharge and call back program which was then adopted house wide.Manager ICU Sept 2007- July 2010 Integrated the clinical service, administrative, and education aspects of the department Participated in determining and ensuring adequate numbers of qualified employees to provide safe, effective, and efficient services in accordance with established standards. Coordinated the work of the service with other leaders to ensure effective operations. Participated in assigned committees. Participated in budget preparation and measured compliance in collaboration with hospital administration. Performed daily patient rounding to improve patient satisfaction Clinical Supervisor ICU- 2000-2007Clinical Supervisor ICU Supervised a staff of more than 100 nurses, patient care technician and secretaries . Managed unit's staffing, payroll and productivity in collaboration with the unit Manager. Was responsible for the overall safety and quality of the unit, ensuring high performance through training, education and accountability of staff and stakeholders. Provided support to the Unit Manager for the daily managerial and operational aspects of the Intensive Care Unit. Ensured adequate staffing to accommodate the ICU patient census. Was responsible for interviewing and selection of staff for ICU. Attended managerial meetings Was responsible for performing Competency Based Orientation on all level of staff Assisted with annual staff competency assessments as needed. Effectively utilized my resources. Performed in the capacity as preceptor and charge nurse as needed Delivered care to the patient in a competent, capable, caring and efficient manner Provided functional supervision to a module of staff members. Team Leader ICU 2000-2007 Participated on committees or Task Force as assigned Assisted with evaluation of staff Assisted with the annual staff competency assessment as needed. Performed in the capacity as as charge and preceptor as needed. Delivered care to the patients in a competent, capable, caring and efficient manner Provided functional supervision to a module of staff members. Performed a variety of skills necessary to take care of the critically ill patients. Understood and supported the George Washington University Hospital mission statement, vision, values and guiding principles. The Royal Free Hospital, London, England Clinical Nurse (1990-1991) British West Indies Airways (BWIA),Trinidad, W.I Industrial Nurse 1988-1990 St. Clair Medical Center, Trinidad W.I Registered Nurse 1987-1988 Walsall Maternity Hospital, England Registered Nurse Midwife1987-1988 Port-Spain General Hospital, Trinidad, WI Critical Care Nurse( 1982- 1985) EDUCATION AND CREDENTIALSMaster of Science in Environmental EngineeringGeorge Washington University, Washington DCBachelor's in NursingPort of Spain General Hospital School of Nursing, Trinidad West IndiesDiploma in MidwiferySister Dora School of Midwifery, Walsall, EnglandBachelor of Science in Environmental StudiesGeorge Washington University, Washington DCAWARDS AND ACHIEVEMENTS LEAPS Leadership Excellence Award GW Excellence Finance Pillar Award Nominated to attend the National Nurse Manager Fellow program Daisy Award winner Sheila MC Carthy Nurse of the Year Award ICU Zimmerman Award for excellence in ICU Nursing Care Employee of the year- The George Washington University Hospital Employee of the month several times Numerous Service Excellence Awards Most Outstanding Medical/surgical Nurse upon graduating Chosen as part of the Information System Team to upgrade the BWIA medical unit (design and developed a data base system for all occupational injuries- Trinidad and Tobago Airline Company Manchester Whos Who Registry of Executives and Professionals LICENSURE AND CERTIFICATIONS District of Columbia Registered Nurse RN#58755-expires 6/30/2026 BLS certified -expires 11/2025 CCRN CNMBRESEARCH Clinical Trial 2019-2020Partnered with the school of medicine on the clinical trial on double blind, placebo controlled, inpatient dose ranging efficacy study of staccato alprazolam in subject with epilepsy with a predictable seizure pattern . PVI Research Committee 2009GW hospital Intensive Care Unit collaborated on the first nursing led research project conducted at GWUH which studied use of Massimo high- functioning pulse oximetry monitoring to continuously monitor the hemoglobin/hematocrit levels of critically ill patients. COMMITTEE/MEMBERSHIP Successfully chaired the Six Sigma Discharge Process Project Successfully chaired the Six Sigma Seizure response time Successfully chaired the Six Sigma Discharge Process Project Member of the Six Sigma Infection Control Committee Member of the Six Sigma Brain Attack Committee Member of the Baldridge Quality Pillar Played an active role in Performance Improvement for the Intensive Care Unit Initiated the Central Infection Prevention Campaign in the Intensive Care Unit Played an active role in revising many hospital forms Implementation of the Vulnerable patient policy Implementation of the Seizure Order sets Form Served as part of the team to initiate the LPN Proposal Part of a small research to determine if the use of ultrasound guided PIV will facilitate a decrease in Central line days. Co-authored with the Epileptologist on an article in the Ictal Zone called Nursing Education in the Epilepsy Monitoring Unit. |
