Alita Hammett

• Management of Ambulatory Surgery Center/ Facility Administrator
• Duties consist of implementing new Surgery Center with changes of new ownership
• The New ownership role consisted of applying for a new licensure status through CMS, and Quad A
• Organizations, submitting required applications to Texas Department of State Health Services, QUAD A Organization, DEA, and to Texas State Board of Pharmacy
• Implemented and reviewed new policies and procedures and approved through Governing Board
• Responsible for all staff and Physician credentialing, Employee Health and HR files, employee background checks, recruiting staff, interviewing, terminations, education verification, and staff competencies
• Responsible for leading mock fire, code blue, tabletop disaster and Malignant Hyperthermia drills
• Responsible for developing rapport with other facilities within the community, developed transfer agreement with other facilities
• Member of the Governing body, and QAPI Committee
• Responsible for submitting all required data to the following agencies: QUAD A, CMS, TXHSN, NHSN, THCIC, NPBD, and NURSY
• Oversight of the entire facility ensures all accounts are paid, contracts with vendors are approved, and day-to-day operations
• Developed preference cards for Physicians
• Serves as a member for the county for Disaster Management Planning and participated in community tabletop exercise
• Oversaw and approved recruitment, hiring and orientation of new nursing staff.
• Built and maintained positive working relationships with physicians and staff to support seamless healthcare operations.
• Streamlined nursing operations by optimizing staffing schedules, resource allocation, and workflow processes.
• Worked closely administration to develop and implement best practices to improve patient outcomes.
• Established and monitored infection control programs to provide safe, sanitary environment to prevent transmission of disease and infection.
• Facilitated continuing education and training programs to drive staff competency and professional development.
• Enhanced staff performance by conducting regular evaluations, providing constructive feedback, and offering tailored professional development opportunities.
• Promoted a culture of safety by enforcing compliance with infection control policies and procedures.
• Managed budgets effectively, identifying cost-saving measures while maintaining high-quality patient care standards.
• Established new policies and updated existing policies to improve standard of care for patients.
• Developed strong relationships with community partners to facilitate continuity of care for patients transitioning between healthcare settings.

• Responsible for oversight/investigator of worker's compensation claims, Bona fide letters for work related restrictions, OSHA record keeping and reporting of injuries, return to work process
• Served as Interim Safety Manager until the position was filled
• Completed numerous urgent safety items
• Assisted with safety functions such as leading safety committee meetings and serving as a team member, providing safety training to all new hires, served as a member on GEMBA team that concentrated on fixing most important areas on the shop floor, and completed severe weather drills
• Completed safety projects such as Forklift Inventory with photos, description of forklift and location of lift, Usage of extension cords throughout entire facility with photos of all cords and created power point for contractors to install permanent electrical fixtures to eliminate extension cords
• Created department PPE signage and installed all signs in each department, ensured fire extinguishers were checked monthly, created power point on all extinguishers throughout the facility, created policy on evacuation for all departments that involved directing departments to report to color coded department areas for accountability in event of fire or severe weather
• Obtained emergency “sweepers” from all departments and created policy of role of sweepers in the event of an emergency
• Initiated training for all the sweepers to provide understanding of the role.
• Placed in charge in absence of the manager
• Responsible for entering all injuries, near misses, and incidents into Velocity EMR Software
• Responsible for daily floor walks
• Engagement with staff, and Unit Managers to obtain any safety issues, and report to Safety Manager
• Responsible for posting current data, incidents, near misses, incidents, and monthly metrics on safety wall
• Responsible for promoting monthly Health and Wellness Promotions and obtaining employee engagement for Health promotions
• Created flyers and power points for all health and wellness activities and promotions
• Developed monthly prizes for drawings to help with engagement of Health and Wellness events
• Assisted with accident investigations, injuries, and spills
• Received 40hour HAZWOPER training and served as HAZWOPER Team Member
• Conducted pre-employment, post incident, and reasonable drug/alcohol testing
• Developed drug screen policy and implemented training on how to properly conduct a Drug Screen to all HR staff and Nursing Personnel
• Served as a backup FMLA/ADA coordinator to HR and implemented phone calls to Physicians to obtain required medical forms for employees
• Scheduled annual hearing testing, blood drives, health screenings, and CPR training
• Conducted monthly first responder training
• Responsible for record keeping for First Responders, including immunizations and training
• Purchased new training items, radios, and supplies for the team

• Responsible for the day-to-day operations of the clinic of 5,400 employees.
• Responsible for budget, supplies, staff recruiting, evaluations, and HR duties
• Conducted quality, timely performance feedback and performance appraisals
• Also served as a backup RN to provide staff for the department
• Responded to emergency situations throughout the facility or in the clinic with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions
• Provided company health services to employees' post-hire, including vaccinations for first responders and traveling out of country
• Conducted drug/alcohol testing for DOT/FAA programs
• Conducted random drug testing
• Post incident, and reasonable drug/alcohol testing

Daily EMR Usage Gensuite Software

• Conducted Audiograms, Pulmonary Function Testing, Vision testing, Urine testing, and Phlebotomy testing for work related physicals
• Assisted Physician with the following work-related physicals: Forklift drivers, CDL drivers, Welders, Painters, Hex chrome, Firefighters, and Aircraft Mechanics
• Planned, health fairs, blood drives, Flu Clinics, AED/CPR coordinator
• Provided all first responders Blood Borne Pathogen Training
• Interpreted and created regulations and policies to establish compliance with operational and OSHA, DOT and Federal Aviation Administration requirements
• Manager and investigation of worker's compensation injuries, treatment plan and follow up
• Oversaw patient record keeping and regulatory compliance programs
• Responsible for Mass casualty and toxicology preparedness for the Air force program
• Assigned tasks to associates to fit skill levels and maximize team performance

• Provided company health services: Smoker Cessation Program, Fitness Program, Flu Clinics for 700 employees
• Managed and investigated workers' compensation injuries, Short-term Disability and FMLA
• Assessed Employee Health, tailoring counseling as needed
• Performed Audiograms, Pulmonary Function Testing, and Respirator fit testing
• Pre-employment screening and physicals, including return to work fit for duty evaluations, and coordinated with Physical Therapist on site with job descriptions and fit for duty functions
• First Responder Training – mock disaster training and CEU's for EMT's

• Oversaw entire hospital Nursing departments: OR, ICU, ER, House Supervisors, Medical/Surgical, Respiratory Therapy, Case Management, and PI/Risk
• Maintained capital budgets and equipment needs for all ancillary departments
• Ensured monthly budget, with readiness to justify overage of budget
• Responsible for maintaining contracts with staffing agencies to ensure units were staffed appropriately with a safe staffing matrix if full-time staff called in
• Delivered Manger evaluations and feedback of performance
• Maintained daily goals to ensure the facility was prepared for unannounced JACHO, Medicare or State surveys
• Responsible for department budget, staffing compliance and day-to-day nursing duties, ensuring patient to nursing ratio was met, along with patient satisfaction and safety
• Served on Hospital Board of Directors, Safety Committee, Performance Improvement Committee, Nursing Peer Review, and others
• Coordinated to help the hospital receive state Myocardial, Stroke and Trauma Certification
• Managed Stroke/Trauma Coordinator
• Oversaw nursing staff at major hospital with 50 professionals.
• Discussed patient care and treatment with care team members to optimize intervention plans and care delivery.
• Designed and implemented standards of care for nursing and patient care.
• Followed all HIPAA rules and regulations regarding patient confidentiality.
• Maintained proper staff levels within budget parameters to deliver high levels of care to every patient.
• Developed and implemented new nursing protocols to improve patient outcomes while minimizing medical errors.
• Interviewed, hired, instructed and mentored employees and promoted high level of care quality to patients.
• Assisted with preparation of budget and expense reports.
• Recruited new professional staff members and implemented comprehensive training programs.
• Promoted a positive work environment by recognizing achievements and addressing concerns promptly.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to ensure seamless coordination of patient care across all departments.
• Ensured compliance with regulatory requirements through regular audits, policy updates, and ongoing education for staff members.
• Served as a liaison between nursing staff, physicians, administration, and other stakeholders for effective communication and collaboration.
• Developed strategic plans for nursing services, aligning with organizational goals and objectives.

• Oversaw day-to-day operations of Emergency Room
• Responsible for budget, staffing, implementing staff training and ensuring department was compliant for surveys
• Worked shifts as needed to cover vacancies when full-time staff were off
• Oversaw state reporting of trauma cases to State Trauma Registry and ensured reporting deadlines were met within required reporting time frame
• Dual role of serving as House Supervisor, which required to make sure all units were staffed appropriately
• If staff call ins received, made phone calls to staff or staffing agencies to schedule shifts
• Responsible for bed control, which included management of all admissions and transfers to other facility
• Required to receive authorization from other facilities for patients to be transferred to other facilities.
• Responsible for working with Social Workers to obtain necessary items for patients
• This position was cross trained in pharmacy to obtain medication withdrawal from pharmacy after pharmacy was closed
• The House Supervisor had to obtain enough stock medication dosages to cover until the next working day
• Served on hospital PI committee, Patient Safety Committee, Peer Review Committee, Quality, Trauma and Stroke Committee
• Recruited highly qualified personnel contributing to an increase in overall team competency.
• Streamlined discharge processes, minimizing delays for both patients and ER staff.
• Evaluated employee performance regularly, providing constructive feedback and developing growth plans when necessary.
• Optimized resource allocation during peak hours, ensuring adequate staffing levels while maintaining cost efficiency.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes in emergency situations.
• Implemented staff training programs to maintain high levels of competency and skill among ER nurses and medical professionals.
• Facilitated quick response times during emergencies by developing efficient systems for staff mobilization.
• Developed policies and procedures to ensure compliance with hospital standards and regulations.
• Responded effectively to crisis situations, coordinating efforts with internal departments and external agencies as needed.
• Served as a liaison between the Emergency Room and other departments within the hospital, fostering strong interdepartmental relationships.
• Promoted a safe working environment by enforcing proper use of equipment and adherence to safety protocols in the Emergency Room.
• Assisted in grant writing leading to increased funding for better equipment.
• Enhanced patient satisfaction by implementing effective communication strategies among ER staff.
• Assigned patients to appropriate treatment area based upon observations, vital signs and brief history.
• Supervised RNs, PCAs and non-licensed nursing personnel.
• Recruited, hired and trained all staff, providing direct supervision, ongoing staff development and continuing education to employees.

• As a new Grad, accepted position in ER as an RN.
• Level 4 Trauma Center, prepared patients for transfer to higher level of care via ambulance or Care-flight when needed, advanced life support
• Independent worker, team player, and strong decision making
• Continuous education while working in ER to obtain and maintain trauma certifications every two years such as TNCC, ENPC, ACLS, PALS, BLS, NRP, and ATLS
• On off days, cross trained and worked shifts in other departments that consisted of: House Supervisor, Pre-Op, PACU, and ICU
• Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
• Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
• Assisted physicians during invasive procedures such as central line insertions or intubations, ensuring safe and accurate completion of tasks.
• Streamlined emergency room operations by efficiently triaging patients according to the severity of their condition.
• Facilitated clear communication with patients, families, and colleagues, fostering a positive environment in a fast-paced setting.
• Provided emotional support to patients and families during crisis situations, helping them cope more effectively with difficult circumstances.
• Prevented medication errors by diligently verifying drug orders against patient records before administering treatments.
• Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams for optimal patient outcomes during high-stress situations.
• Educated patients and families on post-discharge care instructions, promoting adherence to prescribed regimens for improved health outcomes at home.
• Administered appropriate medications and treatments, ensuring accurate dosage and timely delivery for improved patient health.
• Updated personal nursing knowledge through continuing education courses, staying current on best practices in emergency medicine.
• Ensured continuity of care by thoroughly documenting vital information in electronic health records systems for seamless transitions between healthcare providers.
• Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis, and treatment.
• Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
• Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
• Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.