Monika Keith
Windsor
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. Committed to delivering best-in-class patient care through effective education and counseling. Proven leadership focused on increasing and enhancing patient care and satisfaction. Streamline safety protocols for comprehensive patient care.-focused and efficiency-driven leader.
Overview
1
1
Certification
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Talent Share Float Pool ICU RN
Intermountain Health
Broomfield, Colorado
06.2021 - Current
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans.
- Mentored junior nurses in clinical procedures, enhancing team competency and patient safety.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Educated patients and families on treatment plans, medications, and wellness strategies.
Travel Registered Nurse, PCU
Aya Healthcare
San Diego, CA
01.2021 - 06.2021
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Orchestrated quality-driven, cost-effective care in high-volume trauma setting.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
RN House Supervisor
Banner McKee Medical Center
Loveland, Colorado
08.2017 - 12.2020
- 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.
- Supervised nursing staff to ensure adherence to hospital protocols and patient care standards.
- Coordinated patient admissions, transfers, and discharges to optimize workflow efficiency.
- Led interdisciplinary team meetings to address patient care challenges and enhance service delivery.
- Mentored new nurses, fostering professional development and promoting best practices in clinical care.
- Developed staffing schedules to maintain adequate coverage while managing budgetary constraints.
- Leveraged feedback and process improvement opportunities to create safer and healthier environment and increase patient satisfaction.
- Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
Director of Nursing Services
Banner Sterling Med Center
Sterling, Colorado
07.2015 - 08.2017
- Developed positive employee relations, incentives, and recognition programs to promote teamwork and mutual respect.
- Prepared and reviewed infection control surveillance reports to identify trends and develop effective actions to control and prevent infections.
- Established new policies and updated existing policies to improve standard of care for patients.
- Built and maintained positive working relationships with physicians and staff to support seamless healthcare operations.
- Conducted routine facility inspections, identifying areas needing improvement and eliminating hazards posed to staff and residents for continued compliance with associated regulations.
- Established and maintained effective communication with staff, physicians and community organizations to promote high quality patient care.
- Designed and introduced leadership development, coaching and team management model, resulting in promotion of employees into increased levels of responsibility.
- Developed and updated policies and procedures, maintaining compliance with guidelines relating to HIPAA, benefits administration and general liability.
- Participated in nine regulatory surveys within 9-month timeframe from Joint Commission, CMS, and State of Colorado Health Department.
- Directed nursing operations, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and best practices.
- Developed and implemented staff training programs to enhance clinical skills and improve patient care quality.
RN Clinical Education Specialist
Banner Healthcare
Phoenix, Arizona
10.2009 - 07.2016
- Created and implemented new graduate nurse and new hire nurses interactive learning techniques to achieve maximum retention of objectives.
- Coached underperforming new graduate nurses to help meet clinical objectives
- Prepared and delivered lectures to nurses on interpretation of EKG rhythms, Advanced Life Support, Basic Life Support, congestive heart failure, and yearly skilled nursing requirements.
- Monitored progress of each student and provided formal evaluation upon completion of clinical placements.
- Identified and assigned appropriate activities and projects to enhance student learning.
- Trained new graduate nurses to identify signs of patient health deterioration and clinical equipment malfunction to promote achievement of course objectives.
- Coordinated with leadership to develop and coordinate new graduate and new hire patient assignments
- Delivered high-quality patient care in fast-paced environments, ensuring adherence to safety protocols.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement effective care plans for diverse patient populations.
RN Clinical Supervisor
St. Joseph Medical Center
Phoenix, Arizona
10.2008 - 10.2009
- Supervised, directed, and motivated high-quality performance from nursing staff.
- Investigated and independently resolved complaints from staff, physicians, and patients by leveraging clinical judgment and unit management expertise.
- Fostered improvement in staff development, personnel training, and standards of patient care.
- Reviewed department performance and adjusted coverage to compensate for changing conditions.
- Promoted professional development opportunities to encourage nurses to pursue continuous training.
- Oversaw infection control procedures to protect patients from infections and keep nursing departments compliant with state regulations.
- Managed 50 nurses and nursing activities in 30-bed hospital by providing comprehensive nursing guidance and maintaining outstanding patient satisfaction and care standards.
RN Clinical Supervisor
St. Joseph's Medical Center
Phoenix, Arizona
01.2004 - 10.2008
- 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.
- Orchestrated quality-driven, cost-effective care in high-volume trauma setting.
- Provided didactic and clinical instructions to orient new nurses and potential student nurses to achieve training outcomes.
- Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
RN Telemetry
St. Joseph's Medical Center
Phoenix, Arizona
01.2001 - 01.2004
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
Education
Master of Science - Clinical Nurse Specialist
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix06-2010
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix05-2005
Associate of Science - Nursing
Maricopa Community Colleges - Phoenix College
Phoenix, AZ12-2001
Skills
- High level of autonomy - Excellent
- Critical care - Very Good
- Direct Patient Care - Excellent
- Strong clinical judgment - Very Good
- Acute care expertise - Very Good
Accomplishments
- Nursing Excellence - led nursing team in re-designation of Pathway to Excellence for Banner Sterling Med Center in 2017
- Research - Presented work on Leveraging Technology in Education at the 41st Annual National Conference on Professional Nursing Education and Development – Leading Reform and Advancing the Science of Nursing Education provided by Mayo Continuing Nursing Education in cooperation with the Professional Nurse Educators Group held in Rochester, MN
- Presented work on the Use of Technology and Education at the Grand Canyon State Chapter of the Association for Radiologic & Imaging Nursing held in Phoenix, AZ
- Assisted in receiving the Performance Excellence Award for work on “Coronary CT Angiography (CCTA) in the Evaluation of Acute Chest Pain” at Banner Thunderbird Medical Center in 2012
- Received Employee of the Month for October 2012 at Banner Thunderbird Medical Center
- Chest Pain Accreditation Steering team representative which led to Chest Pain Accreditation for Banner Thunderbird Medical Center
- Facility Lead Educator in the Heart Failure Education for Nursing, which led to obtaining Heart Failure Accreditation from the Heart Failure Colloquium at Banner Thunderbird Medical Center
Certification
2021-06 P.C.C.N
Timeline
Talent Share Float Pool ICU RN
Intermountain Health
06.2021 - Current
Travel Registered Nurse, PCU
Aya Healthcare
01.2021 - 06.2021
RN House Supervisor
Banner McKee Medical Center
08.2017 - 12.2020
Director of Nursing Services
Banner Sterling Med Center
07.2015 - 08.2017
RN Clinical Education Specialist
Banner Healthcare
10.2009 - 07.2016
RN Clinical Supervisor
St. Joseph Medical Center
10.2008 - 10.2009
RN Clinical Supervisor
St. Joseph's Medical Center
01.2004 - 10.2008
RN Telemetry
St. Joseph's Medical Center
01.2001 - 01.2004
Associate of Science - Nursing
Maricopa Community Colleges - Phoenix College
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Grand Canyon University
Master of Science - Clinical Nurse Specialist
Grand Canyon University