Alicia Garvin
Neeses,SC
Summary
Dedicated to promoting quality patient care and satisfaction and offering experience in nursing and healthcare administration. Possesses proven track record of developing and implementing comprehensive nursing policies, providing excellent leadership and mentoring, and maintaining compliance with regulatory standards. I am looking to seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director of Nursing
Carlyle Senior Care
06.2022 - Current
- Improved patient care quality by implementing evidence-based nursing practices and protocols.
- Reduced hospital readmission rates through effective discharge planning and patient education.
- Enhanced staff performance by conducting regular evaluations, providing constructive feedback, and offering tailored professional development opportunities.
- Streamlined nursing operations by optimizing staffing schedules, resource allocation, and workflow processes.
- Promoted a culture of safety by enforcing compliance with infection control policies and procedures.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans for patients with complex needs.
- Mentored new nurses through orientation programs, facilitating their integration into the team and fostering their professional growth.
- Ensured regulatory compliance by staying current on industry standards and updating policies accordingly.
- Worked closely administration to develop and implement best practices to improve patient outcomes.
- Conducted routine facility inspections, identifying areas needing improvement and eliminating hazards posed to staff and residents for continued compliance with associated regulations.
- Recruited, hired and trained all staff, providing direct supervision, ongoing staff development and continuing education to employees.
- Participated in management team meetings to discuss resident status, census changes, and resident complaints or concerns.
LPN Unit Manager
Blackville Healthcare And Rehabilitation
09.2010 - 05.2022
- Enhanced patient care by developing and implementing individualized nursing plans.
- Improved staff efficiency by conducting ongoing training sessions and performance evaluations.
- Managed LPN unit operations, ensuring adherence to established policies and procedures.
- Coordinated with interdisciplinary team members for comprehensive patient care planning.
- Monitored quality of care provided in the unit, addressing concerns promptly and effectively.
- Collaborated with physicians on treatment planning, adjusting care as needed based on individual patient needs.
- Demonstrated strong leadership skills in managing both day-to-day operations as well as responding effectively during emergency situations within the unit.
- Developed rapport with patients and their families providing emotional support during difficult times thereby creating an atmosphere conducive for healing.
- Participated actively in interdisciplinary meetings discussing treatment options that best suit the unique needs of each patient leading towards improved outcomes.
- Managed staff scheduling and time off to adequately staff nursing floors and allow nurses earned time off.
- Reviewed patient transfer records routinely to verify patients received appropriate levels of care.
- Worked as a floor nurse to maintain clinical proficiency.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
Education
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
Orangeburg Calhoun Technical College
Orangeburg, SC05.2022
Practical Nursing - Nursing
Orangeburg Calhoun Technical College
Orangeburg, SC07.2004
Skills
- Policies Compliance Enforcement
- Goal Planning
- Budget Control
- Recruiting and Hiring
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- Multidisciplinary Team Collaboration
- Nurse Education and Training
- Relationship Building
Certification
BLS and AED Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Certified
American Healthcare Association Certified Infection Preventionist 2021-Present
Emergency Management Institute certificate FEMA National Incident Management System 2021-Present
Timeline
Director of Nursing
Carlyle Senior Care
06.2022 - Current
LPN Unit Manager
Blackville Healthcare And Rehabilitation
09.2010 - 05.2022
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
Orangeburg Calhoun Technical College
Practical Nursing - Nursing
Orangeburg Calhoun Technical College