Carin Huff
Burnsville MN
Summary
Seasoned nursing leader with team-building expertise, superior clinical skills and sound judgment honed over 15+ years of experience. Systematically manages facility-wide staffing, maintains records and manages daily care with decisive approach and strong multitasking skills. Demonstrated success in enhancing team performance to boost patient care outcomes. Demonstrated positive clinical outcomes and proven process improvement strategies through research, planning, development, decision-making strengths, and problem-solving abilities in diverse, complex environments.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Nurse Manager
Veterans Affairs Medical Center
10.2020 - Current
- Performed real-time chart audits for patients ensuring accuracy and completeness of information while capitalizing on opportunities for process improvement.
- Resolved conflicts among staff members by employing effective communication techniques and seeking mutually beneficial solutions when issues arose.
- Evaluated staff performance regularly, providing constructive feedback and support for professional development opportunities.
- Managed scheduling to ensure optimal coverage while maintaining a healthy work-life balance for staff members.
- Completed 5 month detail into Nurse Manager position
- Collaborated with other departments to streamline processes and enhance interdisciplinary teamwork, ultimately improving continuity of care for patients.
Nursing Supervisor
Veterans Affairs Medical Center
02.2015 - 10.2020
- Provided effective bed management in terms of admission criteria and patient placement, changing patient conditions, projected patient requirements and staffing availability.
- Effectively managed all staff employees during assigned shifts by assuring that staffing decisions were based upon patient acuity, staff competencies and skill mixes.
- Investigated and independently resolved complaints from staff, physicians and patients by leveraging clinical judgment and unit management expertise.
- Served as Incident Commander by demonstrating critical thinking and the ability to guide staff and provide care in emergency situations and followed established emergency policies and procedures.
- Assured compliance with hospital policies and all regulatory requirements.
Registered Nurse
Centerpoint Medical Center
09.2012 - 02.2015
- Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare personnel to meet patients' personal, physical, psychological and cognitive needs.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Developed strategy to target nursing and patient satisfaction issues, improve response and patient care quality and suggest actionable improvements to promote hospital-wide quality and safety initiatives.
- Performed as a preceptor and charge nurse assisting in the development of new staff nurses
Traveling Registered Nurse
American Mobile Healthcare
11.2010 - 07.2012
- Delivered high level quality care to diverse populations.
- Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, including treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Flexible and adaptable to a constantly changing workload.
Traveling Registered Nurse
Nursefinders, Inc.
01.2009 - 11.2010
- Administered nursing care to cardiac patients undergoing diagnostic, therapeutic or emergency services.
- Cared for culturally-diverse patients, liaising with family members and specialists to address changing needs and enhance individual experience.
- Partnered with physicians, social workers, activity therapists, nutritionists and case managers to develop and implement individualized care plans and documented all patient interactions and interventions in electronic charting systems.
Registered Nurse
Veterans Affairs Medical Center
06.2005 - 11.2008
- Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, including treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
- Participated in education activities, including evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
- Prioritized and revised patient care activities based on acuity of symptoms and patient preferences.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
College of Saint Benedict
Saint Joseph, MNSkills
- Policy and Procedure Adherence
- Staff Management and Development
- Project Management
- Cross-Departmental Communication
- Scheduling
- HIPAA Compliance
- Patient Care Oversight
- Relationship Development
- Quality Improvement
- Clinical Leadership
Timeline
Assistant Nurse Manager
Veterans Affairs Medical Center
10.2020 - Current
Nursing Supervisor
Veterans Affairs Medical Center
02.2015 - 10.2020
Registered Nurse
Centerpoint Medical Center
09.2012 - 02.2015
Traveling Registered Nurse
American Mobile Healthcare
11.2010 - 07.2012
Traveling Registered Nurse
Nursefinders, Inc.
01.2009 - 11.2010
Registered Nurse
Veterans Affairs Medical Center
06.2005 - 11.2008
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
College of Saint Benedict
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