RN, BSN
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Consistently meets and exceeds care standards by coordinating clinical operations and strengthening team performance. Solid nursing background in nursery/post-partum, management and insurance to collaborate with and act as an advocate for patient care. Passionate about continuous improvement and delivering optimal care to every patient.
Highly experienced nursing professional with exceptional leadership skills, clinical knowledge and sound judgment developed over a 30 year nursing career. Skillfully staffs teams, workman's comp, insurance claims and oversees day to day care by leveraging strong decision making and multitasking abilities. A strong history of building team cohesion and long term success to maximize quality and cost effective care.
Skilled in managing drug and medical interventions, advising and educating patients, and staff development and training. Demonstrated success in devising strategies to enhance organization performance and patient outcomes. Hardworking and accustomed to treating diverse patient needs while managing dynamic conditions.
Offering excellent clinical knowledge and judgment combined with strong documentation and problem solving abilities. Well versed in managing emergent cases with grace and efficiency.
Mother baby floor/charge - Memorial Hermann
(2024-05)
Clinical Nurse Coordinator - HCA West.
(2023-10)
Nurse - Johns Hopkins Medical Center
(2021-10 - 2023-10)
Nurse - St. Joseph's Medical Center / Medical Center - Houston, TX
(2021-04 - 2021-10)
Nursery/post-partum nurse - WMHS - Cumberland, MD
(2018-01 - 2021-02)
Assistant Director of Nursing - Wexford Health - Cumberland, MD
(2015-01 - 2018-12)
As the ADON I was heavily involved in hiring and training of staff. This includes nursing staff as well as nurse's aides and certified nursing assistants. Additionally, I put together a work schedule and directly supervised the staff by monitoring the distribution of medications, blood draws and other elements of patient care.
I also had the responsibility of maintain a budget, as well as supplies and inventory. I attended daily meetings with the Assistant Warden, Warden, DON and other multi-disciplinary staff. I maintained the reports and reported to the governor's office regarding complaints and procedures.
Nurse Manager - Allegany Ear, Nose & Throat - Cumberland, MD
(2003-05 - 2015-01)
I worked as a nurse manager at WMHS for over 28 years. Also, at clinics and area surgical centers, and private surgical offices. I worked in a high-pressure environment that required me to think quickly and remain calm even in a crisis.
I had compassion when interacting with worried patients or grieving family members. Strong verbal and written communication skills. Knowledge of research criteria for establishing standards of care. Experienced in a work environment that requires professional and personal effectiveness in establishing relationships with claims partners, peers, and management.
Registered Nurse - Shenandoah University (1991)
BSN - University of Maryland (2001)
MSN - Education - Walden University
