Laura Sparks

-Assessing and documenting patient care

-Developing care plans

-Ensuring compliance with federal and state guidelines

• Implemented new nursing protocols and procedures, resulting in improved efficiency and patient outcomes
• Managed a team of 30 nurses, providing guidance and support to ensure high-quality patient care
• Coordinated with human resources for recruitment, hiring, orientation, training, and retention strategies for nursing personnel
• Utilized data analytics tools to monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) related to nursing productivity, patient outcomes, and resource utilization
• Collaborated with infection control team to develop and implement protocols for preventing healthcare-associated infections and wounds within the unit/department
• Decreased HAPIs by over 50% in 2 quarters by implementing policy
• 100% in productivity for over 10 pay periods

• Increased patient safety through diligent monitoring of vital signs, administering medications accurately, and promptly addressing any concerns.
• Adapted quickly to new environments, swiftly becoming familiar with facility-specific workflows and practices while maintaining a high level of performance.
• Facilitated seamless transitions between shifts by delivering detailed handoffs that effectively communicated pertinent information related to each patient''s condition and ongoing treatment plan.
• Maintained high-quality patient care standards by adhering to facility protocols, policies, and procedures.
• Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
• Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.

• Provided direct patient care and nursing services to assigned patients in a fast-paced hospital setting
• Administered medications, treatments, and therapies as prescribed by physicians
• Monitored patient vital signs, assessed changes in health status, and reported any abnormalities to the healthcare team
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans for patients
• Assisted in the coordination of patient admissions, transfers, and discharges
• Performed comprehensive assessments of patients' physical, emotional, and psychosocial needs
• Managed multiple complex cases simultaneously while ensuring accurate documentation of all interventions