Vanessa Lanphear
Tunkhannock
Summary
Proactive professional skilled in interdisciplinary collaboration and compliance monitoring. Successfully coordinated patient care processes and implemented quality improvement measures, aiming to enhance patient outcomes and team efficiency.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Team Coordinator
Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center
Wilkes Barre
03.2024 - Current
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to streamline patient care processes.
- Coordinated daily clinical team meetings and provided administrative support to the team.
- Actively participated in chart audits to verify completeness of documentation according to facility policy and procedure guidelines.
- Collaborated with other departments within the organization on projects related to improving patient care outcomes.
- Assisted with training new staff members on various clinical procedures and protocols.
- Explained policies, procedures and services to patients.
- Collaborated with multi-disciplinary staff to improve overall patient care and response times.
- Built work schedules and staff assignments, taking workload, space and equipment availability into consideration.
- Recruited, hired and trained new medical and facility staff.
Travel Registered Nurse
Geisinger
danville
08.2023 - 03.2024
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient care plans.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to the healthcare team.
- Educated patients and families on health management and recovery strategies.
- Documented patient assessments and interventions in electronic health records.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations and infection control practices.
- Provided support during patient admissions, transfers, and discharges efficiently.
- Utilized specialized equipment such as ventilators, oxygen delivery systems, and IV pumps, as required by individual patient needs.
- Educated patients and family members about proper health maintenance techniques.
- Developed nursing care plans based on individual needs of each patient.
- Facilitated communication between healthcare team members involved in providing quality patient care services.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient information such as medical history, vital signs, medications administered.
- Supervised Licensed Practical Nurses during their shift hours in accordance with organizational guidelines.
- Responded quickly and effectively to emergency situations or changes in patient's condition.
- Adhered to infection control protocols while performing assigned tasks.
- Advocated for patient needs and preferences across multidisciplinary healthcare teams.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient care and satisfaction.
Travel Registered Nurse
Arms Staffing
Allentown
11.2020 - 08.2023
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient care plans.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to the healthcare team.
- Responded quickly and effectively to emergency situations or changes in patient's condition.
- Supervised Licensed Practical Nurses during their shift hours in accordance with organizational guidelines.
- Provided emotional support to families facing difficult decisions regarding end-of-life care issues.
- Adhered to infection control protocols while performing assigned tasks.
Nursing Supervisor
Wilkes-Barre General Hospital
Wilkes-Barre
04.2017 - 11.2020
- Supervised nursing staff to ensure compliance with hospital protocols.
- Managed scheduling and staffing to optimize patient care efficiency.
- Coordinated scheduling of staff to meet departmental needs.
- Completed daily rounds of nursing department to verify nursing service personnel performance alignment acceptable nursing standards.
- Answered questions and addressed concerns from employees promptly through email, phone and in person.
- Reviewed incident reports involving nursing staff members or patients to determine appropriate corrective action.
- Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss treatment plans for patients.
- Implemented evidence-based practice initiatives into daily operations.
- Investigated and reported accidents, leveraging new knowledge to improve protections for patients and staff.
- Advised, coached and mentored experienced and student nurses on medical issues, crisis management, and appropriate nursing interventions.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing
Wilkes University
Wilkes-barre, PA09-2011
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
Wilkes University
Wilkes-barre, PA05-2008
Skills
- Patient care coordination
- Quality improvement
- Electronic health records
- Chart audits
- Staff training
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Compliance monitoring
- Clinical leadership
- Conflict resolution
Timeline
Clinical Team Coordinator
Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center
03.2024 - Current
Travel Registered Nurse
Geisinger
08.2023 - 03.2024
Travel Registered Nurse
Arms Staffing
11.2020 - 08.2023
Nursing Supervisor
Wilkes-Barre General Hospital
04.2017 - 11.2020
Master of Science - Nursing
Wilkes University
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
Wilkes University