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Hospital nurse staffing is a matter of major concern because of the effects it can have on patient safety and quality of care. Nursing-sensitive outcomes are one indicator of quality of care and may be defined as “variable patient or family caregiver state, condition, or perception responsive to nursing intervention.”6 Some adverse patient outcomes potentially sensitive to nursing care are urinary tract infections (UTIs), pneumonia, shock, upper…

Nurse staffing had a different effect in different care settings. The addition of one unit of nursing care may vary depending on the baseline rate. For example, ICUs have higher staffing levels than typical hospital units. The effect of an additional nurse hour might be quite dissimilar in that context. We evaluated differences in the association between nurse staffing variables and patient outcomes by the type of hospital units (ICU, surgical, …

to serve on Nursing Executive Task Force. * Selected as chairperson of Equipment Committee and served on Re-engineering Committee. * Increased efficiency by re-organizing pre-testing area, including procedures, policies, and staffing. * Ranked as Clinical Nurse III on clinical ladder (highest attainable ranking). BCD COMMUNITY HOSPITAL, Lawrence, KS, 20XX – 20XX Charge Nurse – DOU/ICU Coordinated and evaluated nursing care for the hospital’s DOU…

garding tracheotomies for in-home care. Co-produced educational videos for new staff with specialized information. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Staff Nurse, R.N. 1992-Present BOSTON HOSPITAL, Boston, MA Thoracic Surgery Coordinate staffing issues, budget responsibilities, QA monitoring. Attend workshops, co-produce and act in educational videos; write working brochures for patients and families. Perform primary nursing care; communicate directly with …

rocedure. Evaluated individual employee work performance through observation, spot checking work completed and conferences. Promoted individual staff development. Developed resident care plans through participation at initial staffing and unit conferences, which are held every 3 months, or as condition warrants a review. Assisted with studies related to improvement of nursing care. Promoted rehabilitation nursing on the unit. Made sure unit is st…

rocedure. Evaluated individual employee work performance through observation, spot checking work completed and conferences. Promoted individual staff development. Developed resident care plans through participation at initial staffing and unit conferences, which are held every 3 months, or as condition warrants a review. Assisted with studies related to improvement of nursing care. Promoted rehabilitation nursing on the unit. Made sure unit is st…

f clinical changes. Interact with departments regarding patient care. Educate patients/families on health care needs, conditions, options etc. Provide assistance to Nursing Manager in the supervision of staff nurses. Evaluate staffing requirements including floor assignments. Maintained patient charts and confidential files. St. Andrews Hospital, Cambridge, MA 1994 – 1998 Staff Nurse Assigned to provide patient care for 10 patients in area 2. Ass…

…basis. Participate and attend an all unit meetings. Report all unusual circumstances that may involve patient safety at risk and well-being directly to the nurse on unit. Act as a float after six weeks. Participate in initial staffing, regular scheduled staffing and special staffing for patients. Education and Professional Training Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) New York University, NY Associate Degree in Nursing Assistant (2006) …

… Actively served on numerous committees and boards, including Joint Commission Readiness, Patient Safety, Environment of Care, Quality Improvement Council, American Heart Association, and Relay for Life. * Designed a creative staffing model that reduced labor costs by 2.5 FTEs and increased efficiency. * Slashed nursing contract labor expenses from $100,000 to $0. * Achieved a 98% customer satisfaction score. * Obtained new service lines. * Devel…

eekends, and holidays. Accountabilities: • Assess the dynamic clinical environment on each nursing unit during assigned shift, taking into account patient census and acuity. • Plan, implement, evaluate and revise as necessary staffing throughout the nursing division on a shift-to-shift or hour-to-hour basis. • Facilitate smooth operation of the institution during assigned work hours • Identify and address a variety of staff concerns including str…