Regina Chambers
Albuquerque,NM
Summary
Goal-driven Healthcare Administration professional well-versed in recruiting, training and managing employees to provide exceptional resident services. Highly organized and hardworking with excellent planning and program management skills.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Director of Perioperative Services
Presbyterian Rust Medical Center Per
05.2019 - 04.2022
- Responsible and accountable for the delivery of safe, effective, direct and indirect, patient-family centered care through the continuum of perioperative care to include outpatient surgery unit; preoperative unit; operating room; post-anesthesia care unit; sterile processing department; and anesthesia services.
- Developed departmental goals and objectives to improve satisfactory rating with patients.
- Enhanced staff competency through the development of comprehensive training programs and ongoing education opportunities.
- Performed real-time chart audits for patients ensuring accuracy and completeness of information while capitalizing on opportunities for process improvement.
- Prepared and reviewed infection control surveillance reports to identify trends and develop effective actions to control and prevent infections.
- Identified department issues to recommend corrective actions.
- Coordinated successful response protocols during emergency situations ensuring timely intervention and appropriate resource allocation.
- Established new policies and updated existing policies to improve standard of care for patients.
- Established mechanisms for continuous quality improvement within the nursing department through robust data collection, monitoring, evaluation efforts focused on targeted outcomes measures.
- Reduced staff turnover rates by implementing effective recruitment strategies, employee recognition programs, and providing career advancement opportunities.
- Championed patient safety initiatives that led to measurable improvements in incident reporting and risk management processes.
Chief of Nursing Services
Fort Belvoir Community Hospital (FBCH)
01.2012 - 05.2019
- Served as the representative of the Deputy Commander for Nursing (DCN) and has the responsibility for direct oversight and management of the nursing work force
- Managed budgetary constraints effectively, ensuring optimal resource allocation for high-quality care delivery.
- Enhanced staff retention and job satisfaction through comprehensive training programs and supportive leadership.
- Championed the use of technology in daily operations, leading to improved documentation accuracy and streamlined workflows.
- Promoted a culture of safety by enforcing strict infection control measures and addressing potential hazards proactively.
- Implemented innovative strategies to address nursing shortages while maintaining high standards of care.
- Led quality improvement initiatives resulting in higher patient satisfaction scores and reduced readmission rates.
- Established effective communication channels between nursing staff and other departments, improving overall hospital functionality.
- Mentored nursing staff in clinical skills development, fostering professional growth and excellence in practice.
- Increased compliance with regulatory standards through regular audits and ongoing process improvements.
- Streamlined workflow processes to reduce patient wait times and increase throughout.
SDS/PACU Charge Nurse
Evans Army Community Hospital
01.2010 - 01.2012
- Supported continuity of care through clear communication with interdisciplinary team members both verbally and written documentation.
- Maintained strict compliance with safety regulations, infection control protocols, and hospital policies at all times in the PACU environment.
- Promoted a culture of continuous improvement through active participation in quality assurance initiatives and audits within the department.
- Contributed to a positive team dynamic through active participation in meetings, educational sessions, and collaborative problemsolving.
Charge Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Walter Reed Army Medical Center
02.2009 - 01.2010
- Supervised up to 47 person staff: RN's, CNA's, and LPN's; accountable for patient assignment, unit operations and overall patient care.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
- Optimized patient satisfaction through timely response to concerns and effective communication among staff members.
- Promoted a safe working environment by adhering to infection control policies and regularly reviewing safety protocols.
- Served as a liaison between nursing staff, physicians, and management, fostering open communication channels among all parties involved in patient care.
- Championed a positive work culture by recognizing exemplary performance from team members and addressing conflicts promptly when they arose.
Education
MSN: Nursing Administrator - Nursing
The University of Alabama
Online07.2024
A.S. Nursing -
The University of the District of Columbia
01.2005
B.S. Pre-Med/Bio -
Virginia Commonwealth University
01.2001
Surgical Technologist Certification -
United States Army, Ft. Sam Houston, TX
01.1999
Skills
- Staff Management
- Data Analysis
- Strategic Planning
- Staff Development
- Regulatory Compliance
- Project Management
- Crisis Management
Certification
- VIRGINIA REGISTERED NURSING LICENSE, 1203830
- CHARGE NURSE LEADER, 2011
- CRITICAL CARE SPECIALTY COURSE
- SURGICAL TECHNICIAN, 1999
- ADVANCED CARDIAC LIFE SUPPORT (ACLS)
- PEDIATRIC ADVANCED LIFE SUPPORT (PALS)
- BASIC LIFE SUPPORT (BLS)
Timeline
Assistant Director of Perioperative Services
Presbyterian Rust Medical Center Per
05.2019 - 04.2022
Chief of Nursing Services
Fort Belvoir Community Hospital (FBCH)
01.2012 - 05.2019
SDS/PACU Charge Nurse
Evans Army Community Hospital
01.2010 - 01.2012
Charge Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Walter Reed Army Medical Center
02.2009 - 01.2010
MSN: Nursing Administrator - Nursing
The University of Alabama
A.S. Nursing -
The University of the District of Columbia
B.S. Pre-Med/Bio -
Virginia Commonwealth University
Surgical Technologist Certification -
United States Army, Ft. Sam Houston, TX
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