ALLISON SULLIVAN
Roebuck,SC
Summary
Seasoned Branch Director with comprehensive background in branch management, operations, and team leadership. Known for fostering positive work environments while ensuring optimal customer service and satisfaction. Previously led branch towards increased profitability through effective cost control, staff development, and improved operational efficiency. Skilled in empathetic communication and customer service, fostering trust with patients and families. Demonstrated leadership in multidisciplinary team management and innovative care strategy implementation. Focused on maintaining confidentiality and promoting a nurturing atmosphere for patient care and organizational success. Experienced Registered Nurse with 25+ years in Hospice, NICU, and Pediatric care in home, hospital, and office environments.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Branch Director/Administrator
Traditions Health
Spartanburg, South Carolina
06.2022 - Current
- Oversaw daily operations of the nursing staff, ensuring optimal patient care and adherence to healthcare standards.
- Coordinated interdisciplinary team meetings to ensure effective communication and collaboration.
- Coordinated financial management activities, including budgeting and resource allocation.
- Facilitated staff meetings to communicate organizational goals and gather feedback.
- Stayed abreast of local, state, and federal regulations impacting corporate compliance.
- Checked payroll, vendor payments and other accounting disbursements for accuracy and compliance.
- Managed nursing operations, ensuring high-quality patient care, and compliance with regulatory standards.
Clinical Team Leader/Registered Nurse Case Manager
Palladium Hospice/Traditions Health
Spartanburg, SC
03.2019 - 06.2022
- Coordinated patient care plans with interdisciplinary teams for optimal health outcomes.
- Reviewed clinical documentation to ensure compliance with hospice regulations and standards.
- Documented in HCHB in the field and back office.
- Documented data related to the patient's care.
- Provided care, assessment, and comfort to hospice patients.
- Collaborate closely with the Medical Director for patient-related care.
- Led interdisciplinary team meetings to enhance patient care strategies.
- Oversaw medication management and administration protocols.
Registered Nurse (RN)
Spartanburg County School District Six
Spartanburg, SC
02.2013 - 02.2019
- Documented data related to the patient's care.
- Provided care, assessment, and evaluation to pediatric patients.
- Administered medications per physician's orders.
- Discussed illness symptoms with patients' family members.
- Developed and implemented nursing care plans.
- Conducted health screenings and assessments for early detection of health issues.
- Responded promptly to medical emergencies and provided first aid as needed.
Registered Nurse (RN)
Spartanburg Regional Medical Center- NICU
Spartanburg, SC
08.2003 - 01.2013
- Performed regular assessments on patients to evaluate their health conditions while they were in the NICU, and reported changes to physicians.
- Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens, and prepared them for lab testing.
- Performed lab tests and communicated the results.
- Performed physical assessments of newborns and infants.
- Administered medications and intravenous fluids.
- Assist doctors with invasive and non-invasive procedures.
- Worked as part of an interdisciplinary team, caring for critical patients.
- Discussed illnesses and treatments with family members in a supportive manner.
- Educate patients' families and provide caring support.
- Orient and train new staff members.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
Registered Nurse (RN)
Mary Black Health Systems-Pediatric Associates
Spartanburg, SC
06.2000 - 07.2003
- Assist doctors with non-invasive procedures.
- Documented data related to the patient's care, including medications, treatments, interventions, and changes.
- Discussed illnesses and treatments with the patient's family members in a supportive manner.
- Follow the physician's order, and report changes in condition.
- Educate patients and family members.
- Monitored vital signs, administered injections, and provided assistance with medical procedures.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
Education
Registered Nursing -
Greenville Technical College
Greenville, SC05.2000
Skills
- Healthcare operations
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Operations management
- Recruiting and hiring
- Staff development
- Staff scheduling
- Patient care coordination
- Proficient in HCHB and MUSE
- Team leadership
- Communication skills
- Documentation review
- Computer skills
- Geriatric experience
- Patient care, including ICU and home settings
- Patient assessments
- Vital signs
- Medication administration
- IV initiation and management
- HIPAA compliance
- Organizational skills
- Team leader/player
- Precepting
- Charge nurse
- Clinical documentation
- Infection control
- Foley catheters
- Oxygen
- Patient discharge
- Vaccine administration
- PICC placement
- Regulatory compliance
- Dependable
Certification
- Registered Nurse, State of South Carolina, 2000-Present
- BLS, ALS, and First Aid, American Heart Association, 1998-Present
- RNC-NIC, 2009-2013
Timeline
Branch Director/Administrator
Traditions Health
06.2022 - Current
Clinical Team Leader/Registered Nurse Case Manager
Palladium Hospice/Traditions Health
03.2019 - 06.2022
Registered Nurse (RN)
Spartanburg County School District Six
02.2013 - 02.2019
Registered Nurse (RN)
Spartanburg Regional Medical Center- NICU
08.2003 - 01.2013
Registered Nurse (RN)
Mary Black Health Systems-Pediatric Associates
06.2000 - 07.2003
Registered Nursing -
Greenville Technical College