Manager Quality Assurance

Bree Schmulbach

Email: ********@*****-*******.***

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City: Springfield

State: IL

Zip: 62707

Country: USA

Phone: 217-***-****

Skill Level: Any

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Primary Skills/Experience:

Fifteen years of health care experience as A ssistant Nurse Manager licensed in Illinois. Skilled care of adult patients with chronic and acute conditions. Effective clinical manager and preceptor looking for an opportunity with management and training responsibilities. Energetic and motivational A ssistant Nurse Manager dedicated to driving top-quality patient care. Looking for a position in a top-notch facility with a commitment to innovative processes.

Educational Background:

High School Dipolma from Chamberlain College of Nursing, Springfield IL 1/2001 to 11/2012 (Nursing)

High School Dipolma from Lincoln Land Community College, Springfield IL 1/2001 to 11/2012

Job History / Details:

Professional Summary

Fifteen years of health care experience as Assistant Nurse Manager licensed in Illinois. Skilled care of adult patients with chronic and acute conditions. Effective clinical manager and preceptor looking for an opportunity with management and training responsibilities. Energetic and motivational Assistant Nurse Manager dedicated to driving top-quality patient care. Looking for a position in a top-notch facility with a commitment to innovative processes.

Licenses

CPR certified through American Heart Association, Pediatric Life Support (PALS) Certification, Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), and Registered Nurse in the State of Illinois. Received Ambulatory Achievement Award in 2012. Member of AORN for 7 years.

Skill Highlights

Effective policy and program development

Culturally sensitive

Strong medical ethic

Computerized charting specialist

Enthusiastic caregiver

Sterilization techniques mastery

Trained in in- and out-patient care

Infection control standards expert

Talented in minor and major surgery assistance

OR and ER experience

Professional Experience

February 2011 to November 2012

Springfield Clinic Springfield, Il

ARD OR Coordinator

Supervised 26 employees, led recruiting and hiring, managed employee review process and ensured compliance with state and federal regulations. Developed and maintained quality care systems and standards, including but not limited to, creating and improving medical protocols/guidelines. Actively participated in unit-based Quality Assurance Program. Sound, ethical and independent decision-making ability consistent with medical protocols. Disciplined, energetic employee who quickly establishes rapport with patients and colleagues. Performed all tasks with a patient-centered focus while seeking opportunities for improvement of processes and treatments. Implemented new floor assignments based on evaluation of staffing requirements. Assisted patients with healing and recovery after surgery. Monitored unit budget to ensure financial objectives were met. Provided necessary health education training for patients. Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through a team nursing process. Headed onboarding process for new nursing staff. Coordinated the review, revision and creation of Operational Policies within OR Department. Improved OR administration by compiling and analyzing data and identifying areas of improvement. Evaluated patient care needs, prioritized treatment and maintained patient flow. Utilized strong assessment skills to determine necessary patient care. Worked as part of team to ensure proper care of body mechanics and safety of patient. Coordinated with doctors and registered nurses to develop care plans for patients. Prepared for HIPAA and JCAHO reviews, ensuring required brochures and pamphlets were available to patients in all clinics. Created and maintained all absentee calendars, and staff meeting minutes.

February 2001 to February 2011

St. John's Hospital Springfield, Il

Assistant Nurse Manager

Managed facility's OR nursing program including recruitment, enrollment, budgeting and instruction. Simultaneously served as lead nurse and office manager of the OR. Developed and maintained quality care systems and standards, including but not limited to, creating and improving medical protocols/guidelines. Actively participated in unit-based Quality Assurance Program. Provided palliative care in outpatient settings ranging from assessment to development and implementation of care plans. Sound, ethical and independent decision-making ability consistent with medical protocols. Disciplined, energetic employee who quickly establishes rapport with patients and colleagues. Performed all tasks with a patient-centered focus while seeking opportunities for improvement of processes and treatments. Implemented new floor assignments based on evaluation of staffing requirements. Assisted patients with healing and recovery after surgery. Managed team of medical support personnel. Monitored unit budget to ensure financial objectives were met. Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through a team nursing process. Headed onboarding process for new nursing staff. Supervised ancillary staff. Coordinated the review, revision and creation of Operational Policies within OR Department. Assisted physicians in focus studies. Achieved departmental goals and objectives by instituting new processes and standards for in-patient care. Evaluated patient care needs, prioritized treatment and maintained patient flow. Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, treatments, medications, discharge instructions and follow-up care. Utilized strong assessment skills to determine necessary patient care. Worked as part of team to ensure proper care of body mechanics and safety of patient. Coordinated with doctors and registered nurses to develop care plans for patients. Prepared for HIPAA and JCAHO reviews, ensuring required brochures and pamphlets were available to patients in all clinics. Cleaned and sterilized instruments and disposed of contaminated supplies. Created and maintained all absentee calendars, agency nurse schedules and staff meeting minutes.

Education and Training

2013 Chamberlain College of Nursing,

Bachelor of Science Nursing

2005 Lincoln Land Community College Springfield, Il

Associate of Science Nursing

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