Robert Folan
Dennis Port
Summary
Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Nurse Manager
Outer Cape Health Services
01.2024 - Current
- Led staff meetings to keep team informed of departmental changes and provide opportunities for nurses to share ideas and concerns.
- Conducted performance evaluations and provided constructive feedback to support professional growth of nursing staff members.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Managed budgets and controlled costs, achieving financial targets without compromising patient care quality.
Nurse Educator
Brockton Hospital
06.2022 - 02.2023
- Assessed competency levels among nursing staff, identifying areas of improvement for targeted interventions.
- Promoted professional growth among nursing staff through continuous education opportunities, conferences, and workshops.
- Organized short-term educational programs such as lectures and workshops to address specific clinical topics.
- Established a supportive learning environment by providing guidance and mentorship to nursing staff.
- Increased collaboration among nursing staff, promoting shared decision-making and improved patient outcomes through targeted educational initiatives.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for the development and implementation of evidence-based practice initiatives.
- Evaluated the effectiveness of training programs, making necessary adjustments to optimize learning outcomes.
Nurse Supervisor Operating Room
Cape Cod Hospital
11.2020 - 06.2022
- Supervised, directed, and motivated high-quality performance from nursing staff.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients, resulting in better health outcomes.
- Developed strong relationships with medical providers which facilitated improved collaboration between nurses and physicians resulted in more effective treatment strategies being implemented swiftly.
- Upheld high standards of nursing practice through continuous education on current trends, emerging challenges in healthcare delivery systems, best practices in leadership roles within the profession 14.
- Conducted regular performance evaluations of nursing staff, identifying strengths and areas needing improvement while providing guidance on career advancement strategies.
- Increased staff retention rates by fostering a supportive work environment and providing opportunities for professional growth.
- Kept facility in compliance with HIPAA, OSHA and other applicable guidelines.
- Ordered supplies to maintain effective inventory levels.
- Streamlined nursing unit operations by effectively managing staff schedules, assignments, and workload distribution.
RN Operating Room Nurse Travel
Maxium Healthcare
10.2018 - 11.2020
- Administered medications accurately and safely, reducing medication errors and adverse reactions.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in better health outcomes.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- work in both the "scrub" role as well as Circulate.
- be proficient at all procedures from gen surgery to plastics.
Operating Room RN
Martha's Vinyard Hospital
09.2015 - 10.2018
- Coordinated operating room schedules to maximize resource utilization and minimize patient wait times.
- Streamlined communication between surgical team members, ensuring accurate information exchange during critical moments.
- Participated in continuous professional development opportunities to stay current with industry advancements and improve patient care quality.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of evolving surgical techniques to provide safe nursing assistance during various types of procedures.
- Enhanced patient safety by meticulously following aseptic techniques and surgical protocols.
- Mentored new OR nurses, sharing best practices and providing guidance on effective patient care strategies.
- Assisted surgeons in complex procedures, anticipating their needs and providing necessary support.
- Contributed to quality improvement initiatives by analyzing data trends related to adverse events or near misses in the OR setting.
- Managed inventory of medical supplies, ensuring adequate stock levels for smooth operation of the OR suite.
- Coordinated with surgeons and staff to deliver safe patient care during operations.
- Collected, labeled and transported specimens and delivered to lab for testing.
- Prepped operating rooms to comply with environmental asepsis standards.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Health Care Adminstration
Providence College
Providence, RI01.2001
Associate of Science - RN
Saint Joseph School of Nursing
North Providence, RI05.1982
Skills
- Staff Supervision
- Critical Thinking
- Quality Improvement
- Department management
- Staff Leadership
- Conflict Management
- Staff Coaching and Mentoring
- Budget Planning
- Budget Management
Timeline
Nurse Manager
Outer Cape Health Services
01.2024 - Current
Nurse Educator
Brockton Hospital
06.2022 - 02.2023
Nurse Supervisor Operating Room
Cape Cod Hospital
11.2020 - 06.2022
RN Operating Room Nurse Travel
Maxium Healthcare
10.2018 - 11.2020
Operating Room RN
Martha's Vinyard Hospital
09.2015 - 10.2018
Bachelor of Science - Health Care Adminstration
Providence College
Associate of Science - RN
Saint Joseph School of Nursing
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