Registered Nurse with extensive experience in patient care and regulatory compliance. Skilled in coordinating complex healthcare processes and mentoring staff to improve operational efficiency. Demonstrated success in enhancing patient outcomes through effective care management. Known for effective communication and problem-solving abilities. Experience in coordinating employee health initiatives and ensuring compliance across healthcare systems, committed to enhancing patient and staff experiences.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
UW Health SwedishAmerican Health System
Rockford
04.1997 - 11.2024
2019-2024
Registered Nurse-Employee Health Department
Coordinated and completed appointments for new hires, including physicians, students, and employees.
Monitored and coordinated N95 fit testing for the entire health system annually.
Maintained compliance for the entire health system.
Performed phlebotomy and immunizations.
Maintained compliance and coordinated care for occupational injuries and exposures.
Preceptor for department staff.
Supervisor and interim manager.
1997-2019
Registered Nurse - GI Lab
Completed care for patients pre-, intra-, and post-endoscopy procedures.
Maintained ACLS and CGRN certifications.
Charge nurse responsibilities included daily staff assignments, coordinating patient scheduling, delegating tasks to nursing and clerical staff, intermittent communication with vendors, and interacting with nursing staff, physicians, patients, families, and ancillary departments.
Completed staff work and call schedule.
Experience in department-based skills verification, competencies, quality assurance, and JCAHO.
Lead preceptor.
Super user for the department-based computer system for procedure dictation.
1995-1997
OSF Saint Anthony Medical Center
Registered Nurse - Medical/Surgical Unit
Patient care on an inpatient hospital unit.
charge nurse
Preceptor and educator for new staff.
1991-1995
Certified Nursing Assistant - GI Lab, ICCU, Non-Invasive Cardiology
Assisted with patient care in inpatient and outpatient hospital units.
Registered Nurse, Cardiac Surveillance Unit at UW Health SwedishAmerican HospitalRegistered Nurse, Cardiac Surveillance Unit at UW Health SwedishAmerican Hospital
Patient Care Receptionist/Certified Clinic Medical Assistant at SwedishAmerican/UW Health Northern IllinoisPatient Care Receptionist/Certified Clinic Medical Assistant at SwedishAmerican/UW Health Northern Illinois