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Amber Mitchell

Madisonville,KY

Summary

Accomplished Director of Nursing at Baptist Health Deaconess Madisonville, adept in clinical operations management and fostering multidisciplinary collaboration. Proven track record in implementing process improvements, enhancing patient care standards, and leading successful teams. Skilled in accreditation coordination and personnel evaluations, significantly improving care delivery and operational efficiency.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Director of Nursing

Baptist Heath Deaconess Madisonville
03.2024 - Current
  • Performed rounds to observe care and interview staff, residents, and families.
  • Established new policies and updated existing policies to improve standard of care for patients.
  • Identified department issues to recommend corrective actions.
  • Evaluated work performance of 115 nursing personnel to determine wage increases and implement discipline.

Nurse Clinical Manager

Baptist Health Deaconess Madisonville
10.2015 - 03.2024
  • Implemented new policies and educated staff on changes.
  • Promoted high morale and staff retention through dynamic communication, prompt problem resolution, proactive supervisory practices and facilitation of positive work environment.
  • Provide ongoing case management to patients to implement appropriate treatment plan, adhere to quality models and maximize utilization of services needed to achieve optimal outcomes.
  • Reviewed operational policies and recommended solutions and change to medical director.

Charge Nurse

Baptist Health Madisonville
05.2014 - 10.2015
  • 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.
  • Supervised and managed daily scheduling, tasking, and administration.
  • Conducted daily shift briefs to inform staff of changes in patient care assignments.

Infection Control Coordinator

Baptist Health Madisonville
03.2012 - 05.2014
  • Evaluated hospital-onset and healthcare-acquired infections by conducting root cause analysis.
  • Set clear policies to improve success of infection control measures in departments.
  • Identified risks proactively, preparing teams for likely infections based on seasonal changes or current epidemiological trends.
  • Kept teams operating in accordance with latest epidemiological research and sound care practices.

Education

Associate of Science - Nursing

Madisonville Community College
Madisonville, KY

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Murray State University
Murray, KY
05.2014

Skills

  • Personnel Evaluations
  • Accreditation Coordination
  • Direct Patient Care
  • Clinical Operations Management
  • Documentation And Reporting
  • Multidisciplinary Collaboration
  • Issue Resolution
  • Goal Planning
  • Recruiting and Hiring
  • Budget Control
  • Process Improvements

Timeline

Director of Nursing

Baptist Heath Deaconess Madisonville
03.2024 - Current

Nurse Clinical Manager

Baptist Health Deaconess Madisonville
10.2015 - 03.2024

Charge Nurse

Baptist Health Madisonville
05.2014 - 10.2015

Infection Control Coordinator

Baptist Health Madisonville
03.2012 - 05.2014

Associate of Science - Nursing

Madisonville Community College

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Murray State University

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