Nurse Leader

Nursing Leadership

Patient Safety Quality Assurance Regulatory Compliance Strategic Planning and Implementation

Process Improvement Cross-functional Leadership Project Management Budget and Cost Control

QUALIFICATIONS PROFILE

Dedicated, patient-oriented, and results-driven professional with more than 10 years of experience in providing first-rate nursing care to patients; coupled with expertise in leading, mentoring, and training top-performing teams and individuals to enhance performance toward professional advancement.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Riverside Healthcare Kankakee, IL

Magnet Program Manager Jan 2015–Present

Spearheaded multisite research projects, published in nursing journals

Managed various quality improvement projects that significantly minimized the length of stay of medical and surgical patients and increased patient satisfaction

Made significant contribution in increasing shared governance attendance to 80%;

Efficiently utilized shared governance to minimize patient falls and improve nursing turnover rates to below the national average

Hospice of Kankakee Valley Bourbonnais, IL

Registered Nurse, Pro re nata Jul 2016–Jan 2018

Displayed solid understanding of clinical manifestations of diseases essential to align the principle of hospice philosophy with patients and families

Demonstrated excellent independent judgment and boundaries while handling multiple care needs within fast-paced settings

Riverside Healthcare Kankakee, IL

Registered Nurse, Emergency Department Apr 2013–Jan 2015

Assessed physical, psychosocial, and healthcare needs of patients and family

Reduced the Emergency Department triage times by leading and implementing an effective evidence-based practice project

Registered Nurse, Clinical Decision Unit Sep 2012-Apr 2013

Keenly evaluated patient’s healthcare needs in an observation unit

Worked closely with the entire healthcare team which included physicians, social workers, and case managers

Registered Nurse, Medical/Pediatrics Jul 2007–Sep 2012

Accomplished orders on time and rendered emotional assistance to patients, families, and co-workers

Applied nursing process in developing comprehensive plans of care

EDUCATION

Master of Healthcare Administration and Master of Science in Nursing (MHA/MSN), [Online]

University of Phoenix, Phoenix, AZ

Associate’s Degree in Nursing

Kankakee Community College, Kankakee, IL

Bachelor of Science in Psychology

University of Illinois, Champaign-Urbana, IL

Coursework in General Studies

Kankakee Community College, Kankakee, IL

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Nurse Executive Certification, American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)

Leadership Excellence Course and Lean Fundamentals I and II

AFFILIATIONS

American Nurses’ Association

Sigma Theta Tau International Omicron Delta

Kappa Sigma Chapters

ARTICLES IN JOURNAL

Coto, J. A., Wilder, C. R., Wynn, L., Ballard, M. C., Webel, D. and Petkunas, H. (2020). Exploring the relationship between patient falls and levels of nursing education and certification. The Journal of Nursing Administration, 50(1), 45-51.

Dewitt, K., Coto, J. A., Carr, L., Ondrey, M., and Petkunas, H. (2019). Ambulation programs: Decreasing length of stay and improving outcomes. MEDSURG Nursing, 28(5), 293-302.

Rao, A. Manteau-Rao, M., Petkunas, H., Deck, E., and Aggarwal, N. (2017). Using neuroscience-based technology to generate clinical decision support and customized care plans for G0505. Alzheimer's & Dementia. 13. P1455-P1456.

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