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Norma McEwen

Vanleer

Summary

Dynamic Emergency Department Nurse Manager with a proven track record at TriStar Natchez ER, excelling in clinical leadership and quality improvement. Expert in infection control and regulatory compliance, fostering staff development and enhancing patient outcomes. Strong communicator dedicated to implementing evidence-based practices and driving successful healthcare initiatives.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Emergency Department Nurse Manager

TriStar Natchez ER
09.2024 - Current
  • Supervised, directed, and motivated high-quality performance from nursing staff.
  • 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.
  • Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
  • Investigated and resolved issues affecting hospital operations and patient care.
  • Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.

Clinical Nurse Coordinator Emergency Department

TriStar Natchez ER
09.2022 - 09.2024
  • Oversaw admissions and discharges and scheduling of nursing staff.
  • Introduced initiatives based on staff education, infection control audits, safe medication administration to achieve unit and facility goals.
  • Reviewed charts weekly to complete quality control checks.
  • Evaluated nursing staff's performance and developed education programs and professional development opportunities to improve individual and team competencies, clinical knowledge and delivery of care.
  • Sought opportunities to improve patient care, outcomes and nursing staff performance.

Emergency Department Charge Nurse

TriStar Natchez ER
01.2017 - 09.2022
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
  • Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
  • Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.

Registered Nurse, Emergency Department

TriStar Natchez ER
02.2015 - 01.2017
  • Communicated openly and collaboratively with all healthcare staff to organize successful patient care.
  • Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
  • Answered codes quickly and orchestrated efficient, skilled medical care.
  • Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis, and treatment.
  • Leveraged feedback and process improvement opportunities to create safer and healthier environment and increase patient satisfaction.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT
02-2020

Associate of Science - Nursing

Columbia State Community College
Columbia, TN
02-2015

Skills

  • Quality improvement
  • Medical records management
  • Excellent communication
  • Clinical leadership
  • Regulatory compliance
  • Infection control audit and process improvement implementation
  • Self motivation
  • Task prioritization

Certification

  • Leadership Nursing Institute Certificate
  • ACLS-Advanced Cardiac Life Support
  • BLS- Basic Life Support
  • PALS- Pediatric Advanced Life Support
  • TNCC- Trauma Nursing Core Course (Instructor)
  • CPI- Crisis Prevention Institute
  • ENPC- Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course
  • NRP- Neonatal Resuscitation Course

Timeline

Emergency Department Nurse Manager

TriStar Natchez ER
09.2024 - Current

Clinical Nurse Coordinator Emergency Department

TriStar Natchez ER
09.2022 - 09.2024

Emergency Department Charge Nurse

TriStar Natchez ER
01.2017 - 09.2022

Registered Nurse, Emergency Department

TriStar Natchez ER
02.2015 - 01.2017

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Western Governors University

Associate of Science - Nursing

Columbia State Community College

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