Rhonda Dennis
Leitchfield
Summary
Accomplished Charge Nurse with a proven track record at TLRMC, showcasing exceptional clinical leadership and compassionate patient care. Expert in care coordination and mentoring, with key certifications in ACLS, PALS, TNCC, and BLS. Driven by a commitment to improve patient outcomes and team performance through effective decision-making and team leadership.
Experienced with managing nursing teams and overseeing patient care. Utilizes leadership and clinical expertise to ensure efficient and effective healthcare delivery. Track record of maintaining high standards in patient safety and quality care.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Charge Nurse
OHTLMC
01.2021 - Current
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
- Conducted daily shift briefs to inform staff of changes in patient care assignments.
- Mentored and supervised junior nurses, fostering a supportive and professional work environment.
- Triaged and assigned patient's according to the room needed.
- Have a complete team of patient's to care for as well as charge.
- Led shift handover meetings effectively communicating critical information about each patient''s status ensuring continuity of care.
Staff Nurse, Emergency Department
TLRMC
01.2006 - Current
- Kept work areas clean, organized, and safe to promote efficiency and team safety.
- Established positive relationships with customers and other staff members.
- Responded sensitively and competently to service customers with diverse cultural backgrounds.
- Developed strong relationships with clients through consistent communication and attentive customer service, resulting in increased overall satisfaction.
- Greeted clients and guests and assisted with variety of questions to foster exceptional customer service.
- Trained new employees on company policies and procedures, contributing to a cohesive team atmosphere and improved overall performance.
Supervisor
OHTLMC
08.2022 - 03.2024
- Oversaw daily operations of the department, ensuring smooth workflow and timely completion of tasks.
- Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
- Improved customer satisfaction with timely response to inquiries, addressing concerns, and finding effective solutions.
- Increased team productivity by implementing efficient workflows and setting clear expectations for staff members.
- Promoted interdisciplinary collaboration by fostering strong relationships with physicians, therapists, and other healthcare professionals.
- Followed all HIPAA rules and regulations regarding patient confidentiality.
- Delegated tasks and provided leadership for nurses and support personnel.
- Payroll
Critical Care Nurse
TLRMC
06.2003 - 03.2006
- Delivered high-quality direct patient care to diverse populations in the critical care setting including trauma, cardiovascular, neurologic, pulmonary, and surgical cases.
- Provided compassionate end-of-life care, supporting patients and their families during difficult transitions.
- Managed complex ventilation settings and titrated vasoactive medications in accordance with established protocols and physician orders.
- Managed needs of chronically ill and acute patients with well-coordinated treatment strategies.
- Enhanced patient recovery by implementing evidence-based critical care nursing practices.
Emergency Room Technician
TLRMC
05.2001 - 06.2003
- Responded quickly and calmly to emergency situations, providing life-saving measures when necessary.
- Assisted in obtaining and documenting vital signs and placement of oxygen saturation, cardiac monitoring, and non-invasive blood pressure monitoring systems.
- Improved patient care by efficiently performing emergency room procedures such as wound dressing, splinting, and CPR.
- Assisted with resuscitation, CPR, and emergency airway procedures.
- Demonstrated adaptability in fast-paced environments by managing multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining high levels of accuracy under pressure.
- Collected basic samples, labeled specimens properly, and transferred to laboratory for testing.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Capella University
Minneapolis, MN02-2023
Associate of Science - Nursing
Elizabethtown Community And Technical College
Elizabethtown, KY05-2003
Skills
- Decision-making
- Clinical leadership
- Care coordination
- Team leadership
- Mentoring and coaching
- Compassionate and patient
- ACLS certification
- PALS certification
- TNCC certification
- BLS certification
Timeline
Supervisor
OHTLMC
08.2022 - 03.2024
Charge Nurse
OHTLMC
01.2021 - Current
Staff Nurse, Emergency Department
TLRMC
01.2006 - Current
Critical Care Nurse
TLRMC
06.2003 - 03.2006
Emergency Room Technician
TLRMC
05.2001 - 06.2003
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Capella University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Elizabethtown Community And Technical College
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