Joyce Leslie Seaver
Goodlettsville
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Surgical RN: Cardio-Vascular-Thoracic Transplant
Vanderbilt Medical Center
08.2018 - Current
- Enhanced patient care by implementing evidence-based nursing practices and protocols.
- Improved patient satisfaction ratings by delivering compassionate and personalized care.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for optimized patient treatment plans and outcomes.
- Promoted a safe and comfortable healing environment by addressing patient concerns promptly and professionally.
- Mentored new nursing staff members, fostering teamwork and improving unit efficiency.
- Streamlined communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to ensure comprehensive understanding of care plans.
Start-up, Design and Develop Central Sterile Dept.
Phoenix Surgery Center
02.2018 - 08.2018
- Enhanced patient care by implementing evidence-based nursing practices and protocols.
- Developed comprehensive training programs for new hires, ensuring quality care and consistency in nursing practices.
- Implemented infection control measures, resulting in reduced incidence of hospital-acquired infections.
- Promoted a culture of safety within the department, conducting regular risk assessments and addressing potential hazards promptly.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Developed and implemented quality improvement initiatives to provide best possible patient care and identify and address areas of concern.
- Streamlined internal processes to enhance workflow efficiency and overall productivity within the consulting team.
- Conducted thorough reviews of operations to devise and deploy improvement strategies.
Nurse Manager, Sterile Processing
Tristar Summit Medical Center
08.2014 - 02.2018
- Enhanced patient care by implementing evidence-based practices and protocols.
- Implemented infection control measures, resulting in reduced incidence of hospital-acquired infections.
- Championed continuous learning among staff members, organizing regular educational workshops and seminars.
- Ensured regulatory compliance by maintaining accurate records and staying up-to-date on industry standards.
- Promoted a culture of safety within the department, conducting regular risk assessments and addressing potential hazards promptly.
- Investigated and independently resolved complaints from staff, physicians, and patients by leveraging clinical judgment and unit management expertise.
- Coordinated and implemented in-service educational programs focusing on safety and adherence to protocols.
- Oversaw infection control procedures to protect patients from infections and keep nursing departments compliant with state regulations.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Streamlined nursing operations for increased efficiency by optimizing staff scheduling and resource allocation.
- Improved patient satisfaction scores by fostering a team-oriented environment among staff.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Russell Sage College
Troy, NYMaster of Science - Nursing Education
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT07.2024
Skills
- Health Promotion
- Basic Life Support
- Quality Improvement
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support
- Clinical judgment
- Compassion and Empathy
- Precepting
- Patient education and counseling
- Emotional Intelligence
Accomplishments
President of the Nashville AORN chapter, 2024-2025.
Treasurer of the Nashville AORN chapter, 2022-2024.
Member of the Pressure Injury Prevention Committee since 2021.
Certification
- Certified Perioperative Registered Nurse since 1992.
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certified through the American Heart Association, 2022-2024.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certified through The American Heart Association, 2022-2024.
- Licensed Professional Nurse - 1986 to the present
Timeline
Surgical RN: Cardio-Vascular-Thoracic Transplant
Vanderbilt Medical Center
08.2018 - Current
Start-up, Design and Develop Central Sterile Dept.
Phoenix Surgery Center
02.2018 - 08.2018
Nurse Manager, Sterile Processing
Tristar Summit Medical Center
08.2014 - 02.2018
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Russell Sage College
Master of Science - Nursing Education
Western Governors University
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