Mirela M. Sestak
Deerfield
Summary
With over 10 years of clinical experience, a registered nurse deeply passionate about nursing and dedicated to delivering safe and quality patient care. Prioritizes continuing education and professional growth to stay up-to-date with the latest advancements in healthcare. Well-prepared for any role, bringing robust experience in clinical management and patient care coordination. Demonstrated ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and drive positive patient outcomes through strategic initiatives. Known for reliability and adaptability, excels in fostering collaborative environments and consistently delivering results. Key skills include leadership, patient advocacy, and process improvement.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Nurse Manager – 4E Med/Surg and 7E Cardiac/Tele
SWEDISH HOSPITAL
04.2021 - Current
- Managing a team of 80 direct reports
- Performing staff evaluations, implementing progressive disciplinary actions
- Developing and implementing quality improvement projects to meet organization quality goals
- Mentored new nursing staff, fostering professional growth and development through comprehensive training programs.
- Streamlined workflow for increased efficiency by optimizing scheduling and delegating tasks to the appropriate staff members.
- Directed day-to-day nursing and operational functions for [Number]-bed nursing rehabilitative facility, ensuring exceptional delivery of care when developing well-rounded nursing teams.
- Conducted routine performance evaluations, providing constructive feedback to drive continuous improvement among nursing staff members.
- Maximized nursing staff potential by providing ongoing coaching and support, leading to higher levels of competence and confidence in delivering quality care.
- Introduced initiatives based on staff education, infection control audits, safe medication administration and proper wound care to achieve unit and facility goals.
- Managed budgets and resources, consistently meeting financial goals while maintaining high-quality patient care standards.
- Implemented quality improvement initiatives to identify areas for potential enhancements in patient care delivery methods.
- Improved patient satisfaction scores with continuous assessment of patient needs and prompt resolution of concerns.
- Collaborated with physicians and interdisciplinary teams to devise and manage individualized plans of care.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop integrated care plans, ensuring seamless delivery of services to patients.
- Manage [Number] nurses across [Number]-bed [Type] unit.
- Increased employee retention rates by creating a supportive work environment that valued teamwork and open communication.
- Ensured compliance with regulatory requirements by maintaining accurate documentation and adhering to established policies and procedures.
- Contributed to policy development efforts within the organization, ensuring alignment with best practice guidelines in nursing management roles.
- Facilitated team-building activities to promote collaboration among nursing staff, resulting in improved morale and job satisfaction levels.
- Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
Assistant Clinical Manager – Cardiac Intermediate Unit
ADVOCATE AURORA CONDELL HOSPITAL
01.2019 - 04.2021
- Assisting the clinical manager in providing administrative and clinical leadership to the unit
- Helping to plan, coordinate and manage personnel and resources to deliver safe and quality care in the most cost-effective manner
- Promote ongoing educational and professional development of staff
- Managing a team of 50 direct reports
Charge RN/Registered Nurse Clin II in T4 - Med-Surg/Neuro Unit
ADVOCATE AURORA CONDELL HOSPITAL
09.2016 - 12.2018
- Utilized strong clinical judgment in prioritizing patient needs during high-stress situations, ensuring optimal outcomes.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for optimized patient treatment plans and outcomes.
- Mentored new nursing staff members, fostering teamwork and improving unit efficiency.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
Nursing supervisor/Manager
WHITEHALL OF DEERFIELD
01.2015 - 09.2016
- Manager of re-hospitalization program: analyzing patient data in collaboration with a team of physicians, creating and implementing care pathways for specific patient diagnosis to prevent re-hospitalization
- Organize staffing, balancing the schedule with a focus on effectiveness and efficiency
- Initiated and implemented an Education Lab to facilitate maintenance of required nursing staff competencies
- Collaborated with physicians and nurse practitioners to organize educational sessions for nursing staff
- Analyzed prospective patient’s referrals to facilitate placement
Education
Masters - Nursing Leadership and Management
ASPEN UNIVERSITY
06-2024
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
PURDUE CALUMET UNIVERSITY
12.2016
Bachelor - Computer Science
BABES-BOLYAI UNIVERSITY
12.1999
Skills
- Leadership
- Project Management
- Quality Improvement
- Creative Problem Solving
- Research Design
- Evidence-Based Practice
- Communication Improvement
- Workflow Optimization
- Clinical Practice Enhancement
- Onboarding Strategy Development
- Clinical Leadership
- Nurse Leadership
- Staff Education
- Patient Advocacy
- Care Coordination
- Team Development
- Clinical Quality Improvement
- Staff Development
- Recruiting and training
- Compliance Monitoring
- Performance Improvement
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Resource Allocation
- Unit Administration
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of [Number] staff members.
- Collaborated with team of [Number] in the development of [Project name].
- Achieved [Result] by introducing [Software] for [Type] tasks.
Timeline
Clinical Nurse Manager – 4E Med/Surg and 7E Cardiac/Tele
SWEDISH HOSPITAL
04.2021 - Current
Assistant Clinical Manager – Cardiac Intermediate Unit
ADVOCATE AURORA CONDELL HOSPITAL
01.2019 - 04.2021
Charge RN/Registered Nurse Clin II in T4 - Med-Surg/Neuro Unit
ADVOCATE AURORA CONDELL HOSPITAL
09.2016 - 12.2018
Nursing supervisor/Manager
WHITEHALL OF DEERFIELD
01.2015 - 09.2016
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
PURDUE CALUMET UNIVERSITY
Bachelor - Computer Science
BABES-BOLYAI UNIVERSITY
Masters - Nursing Leadership and Management
ASPEN UNIVERSITY
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