Ronnie Bivens
St Louis
Summary
Seasoned Nurse Educator with a proven track record at CareSTLHealth, adept in regulatory compliance and presentation skills. Excelled in creating impactful educational resources and leading by example in high-stakes environments. Demonstrated exceptional resource management and cultural sensitivity, significantly enhancing patient care and staff development.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Nurse Educator
CareSTLHealth
Saint Louis
11.2022 - 02.2025
- Performed equipment demonstrations covering tools and provided operational guidance.
- Assessed clinical education needs and patient and client teaching needs using various methods.
- Created a library of resources including books, journals, articles, videos, and other materials relevant to diabetes and hypertension education.
- Monitored diet, physical activity, behaviors and other patient factors to assess conditions and adjust treatment plans.
Registered Charge Nurse, Emergency Department
Doorways Interfaith
Saint Louis
02.2020 - 11.2024
- Delegated tasks appropriately among staff members according to their qualifications.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
- Provided direct patient care, including assessments and treatments, to a variety of patients.
- Coordinated communication between physicians and other healthcare professionals regarding patient care.
Clinical Instructor
Lutheran School of Nursing
Saint Louis
01.2019 - 03.2020
- Assessed student competency levels through direct observation in the hospital setting.
- Relayed feedback on clinical settings' effectiveness in enabling students reach course and program goals.
- Provided instruction on a variety of topics related to clinical medicine including physical diagnosis, pharmacology and medical ethics.
- Supervised small groups of medical students during their clinical rotations at hospitals and clinics.
Mental Health Registered Nurse
BJC Health Systems, Barnes, Christian Hospital
Saint Louis
01.2017 - 10.2019
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Conducted independent risk assessment for self-directed violence, analyzing risk factors, protective factors, mental status and current triggers.
- Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient progress and setbacks related to their diagnoses and treatment plans.
- Provided crisis intervention services for suicidal ideation or violent behavior in order to de-escalate situations safely.
Medical ICU Registered Nurse
BJC Health Systems, Barnes, Christian Hospital
Saint Louis
02.2015 - 02.2018
- Evaluated patient vital signs and laboratory data to assess needs and provide emergency interventions.
- Coordinated discharge planning, ensuring patients transitioned safely from ICU to next level of care.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Established and implemented nursing care plans for each patient using protocols of assessment, development, activation and evaluation.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Maryville University of Saint Louis
St. Louis, MO05-2013
Skills
- Presentation skills
- Regulatory guidelines
- Simulation training
- Regulatory compliance
- Resource management
- Cultural history
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Nurse Educator
CareSTLHealth
11.2022 - 02.2025
Registered Charge Nurse, Emergency Department
Doorways Interfaith
02.2020 - 11.2024
Clinical Instructor
Lutheran School of Nursing
01.2019 - 03.2020
Mental Health Registered Nurse
BJC Health Systems, Barnes, Christian Hospital
01.2017 - 10.2019
Medical ICU Registered Nurse
BJC Health Systems, Barnes, Christian Hospital
02.2015 - 02.2018
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Maryville University of Saint Louis
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