Joanna Novitzki
Baxter
Summary
Dynamic leader with a proven track record at Riverwood Healthcare Center and Allina Health systems, excelling in clinical leadership and fostering teamwork. Spearheaded nursing protocols and staff development initiatives, significantly enhancing patient care and efficiency. Skilled in critical thinking and effective communication, adept at anticipating challenges and optimizing care delivery.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Administrative Nursing Supervisor
Allina Health
12.2022 - Current
- Providing direct patient care in all departments on an as-needed basis so staffing grids are fulfilled, documenting care given using EPIC EMR, and building and sharing SMARTphrases best suited for the hospital departments.
- Assessed patient care requirements on each unit by making rounds in the emergency, labor and delivery, and medical-surgical departments, as well as in all other areas of the hospital.
- Completed patient care requirements by scheduling and assigning nursing and staff.
- Promoted patient's independence by establishing patient care goals.
- Improved patient flow processes to reduce wait times while maintaining high-quality care standards across the unit.
- Streamlined communication between hospital departments, fostering a collaborative work atmosphere that improved overall efficiency.
- Collaborated with other department heads to develop strategic plans focused on optimal patient care delivery and financial sustainability.
- Anticipated potential problems that may occur on shift and set shift priorities accordingly.
Administrative Nursing Supervisor
Riverwood Healthcare Center
05.2018 - 11.2022
- Completed patient care requirements by scheduling and assigning nursing and staff.
- Streamlined communication between hospital departments, fostering a collaborative work atmosphere that improved overall efficiency.
- Enhanced patient care by implementing new nursing protocols and streamlining administrative processes.
- Anticipated potential problems that may occur on shift and set shift priorities accordingly.
- Increased staff efficiency through regular performance evaluations and targeted coaching sessions.
- Maintained nursing guidelines by writing and updating policies and procedures.
- Led the development and implementation of comprehensive nurse orientation programs to ensure consistent onboarding experiences for new hires.
- Managed daily operations of the nursing unit, ensuring adequate staffing levels and maintaining a safe working environment for all employees.
- Contributed to increased employee retention rates by cultivating a supportive work environment that prioritized professional growth opportunities and work-life balance initiatives.
RN: MS, ICU, ED, Chemo, RAD, L&D, Clinic & Charge
Riverwood Healthcare Center
05.2009 - 05.2019
- Appointed as a Super User for EPIC EMR systems in our hospital's nursing departments, with hospital-wide installation.
- Trained new users in the use of EPIC during their new hire orientation process, and acted as a liaison through the continuum of their work with the company.
- Provided direct patient care, including wound care and vital sign monitoring, to promote healing and recovery.
- Educated patients and families on health management and post-discharge care, improving adherence to treatment plans.
- Performed emergency response procedures, including CPR and airway management, to stabilize patients.
- Administered medications using automated dispensing systems to ensure precise dosage and timing.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Contributed to interdisciplinary team meetings by presenting relevant clinical data about patients'' progress toward reaching established goals of care.
Education
ADN - Nursing
Central Lakes College
Brainerd05.2009
Skills
- Clinical leadership
- Nursing staff management
- Patient care
- Patient care monitoring
- Staff management
- Staff scheduling
- Patient care management
- Patient care improvement
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Excellent communication
- Critical thinking
- Reliability
Timeline
Administrative Nursing Supervisor
Allina Health
12.2022 - Current
Administrative Nursing Supervisor
Riverwood Healthcare Center
05.2018 - 11.2022
RN: MS, ICU, ED, Chemo, RAD, L&D, Clinic & Charge
Riverwood Healthcare Center
05.2009 - 05.2019
ADN - Nursing
Central Lakes College
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