Patrice Patrick
Valsayn ,Trinidad And Tobago
Summary
Results-oriented Nurse Manager specializing in staff supervision and policy implementation. Drives patient care improvements through effective communication and resource management, fostering collaboration to enhance outcomes and support staff development. Focused on optimizing departmental efficiency and cultivating a positive workplace culture.
Overview
1
1
Certification
6
6
years of post-secondary education
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Nurse Manager Ag
North Central Regional Health Authority
Uriah Butler Highway , Trinidad and Tobago
10.2020 - Current
- Coordinated staffing schedules to ensure optimal coverage and support for department operations.
- Implemented policies and procedures, enhancing compliance and elevating safety standards across the department.
- Facilitated training programs for professional development of nursing staff.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to improve patient outcomes.
- Managed resource allocation to maximize departmental efficiency and ensure effective patient care delivery.
- Conducted performance evaluations to support staff growth and accountability.
- Promoted a positive work environment through effective communication with staff members.
- Participated in the recruitment, interviewing, selection, orientation of new employees.
- Provided guidance to staff on patient care, clinical practice, and professional development.
- Investigated incidents or complaints from patients or their families.
- Applied clinical judgment and comprehensive knowledge of facility policies to assist floor nurses with patient care decisions.
- Supervised nursing staff to ensure quality patient care delivery.
Head Nurse
North Central Regional Health Authority
Champ Fleur, Trinidad and Tobago
07.2012 - 09.2020
- Managed patient assessments and developed individualized care plans for optimal outcomes.
- Supervised nursing staff to ensure compliance with health standards and protocols.
- Implemented training programs for new nurses to enhance clinical skills and knowledge.
- Advocated for patient needs and preferences within the healthcare delivery system consistently.
- Facilitated effective communication among patients, families, and healthcare providers to enhance care coordination.
- Resolved staffing issues to ensure uninterrupted patient care and maintain service quality.
- Monitored staffing levels and evaluated nursing staff performance to ensure adherence to quality assurance standards.
- Served as a mentor for new nurses by providing training sessions on topics such as infection control measures or proper medication administration techniques.
- Coordinated patient care among multidisciplinary teams in Wendy FitzWilliam Children Hospital.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
North Central Regional Health Authority
Champ Fleur
12.2004 - 06.2012
- Provided direct nursing care to medical-surgical patients including assessments, treatments, medications and documentation of care.
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses in medical-surgical unit.
- Performed routine assessments to evaluate patient conditions and needs.
- Assessed, monitored and documented patient progress on a daily basis.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop patient care plans.
- Educated patients and families on health management and recovery processes.
- Implemented infection control protocols to ensure patient safety standards.
- Prioritized workloads according to urgency levels ensuring timely completion of assignments.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing Administration
University of The West Indies
St. Augustine , Trinidad and Tobago 08.2010 - 06.2013
Associate of Applied Science - Basic General Nursing
College of Science, Technology & Applied Arts of T & T
Port of Spain 08.2001 - 10.2004
Skills
- Patient management
- Clinical judgment
- Staff supervision
- Performance evaluation
- Policy implementation
- Resource management
- Schedule coordination
- Workload management
- Department oversight
- Conflict resolution
- Effective communication
Certification
- Professional Certificate in Leadership for Healthcare - Arthur Lok Jack.
- Certificate of Participation - Introduction to Leadership, Policy and Quality Management- University of the West Indies.
- Certificate of Achievement - Supervisory Management Level I (Grade Ao) - University of the West Indies
- Certificate of Achievement - Supervisory Management Level II (Grade A) - University of the West Indies.
- Certificate of Achievement- Effective Business Writing Skills (Grade A) - University of the West Indies.
- Certificate of Participation - Effective Communication in the Workplace - North Central Regional Health Authority.
- Certificate of Participation- Managerial Communication - North Central Regional Health Authority.
- Certificate of Participation - Supervisory Leadership - North Central Regional Health Authority.
- Certificate of Participation- Emotional Intelligence - North Central Regional Health Authority.
- Certificate of Participation - Leadership Development Programme for Nurses - North Central Regional Health Authority.
Timeline
Nurse Manager Ag
North Central Regional Health Authority
10.2020 - Current
Head Nurse
North Central Regional Health Authority
07.2012 - 09.2020
Bachelor of Science - Nursing Administration
University of The West Indies
08.2010 - 06.2013
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
North Central Regional Health Authority
12.2004 - 06.2012
Associate of Applied Science - Basic General Nursing
College of Science, Technology & Applied Arts of T & T
08.2001 - 10.2004