ANDREW DANIEL MIZE
Saint Marys,GA
Summary
Sixteen years of successful leadership experience as demonstrated through roles of increased responsibility. Customer service oriented with an organized approach to handling fluid, dynamically changing situations and critical issues to ensure positive, data driven solutions.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
ER Charge Nurse and Clinical Leader
Southeast Georgia Health System
09.2023 - Current
- Supervised operations, including admissions and discharges and the scheduling of nursing staff
- Trained new nurses on hospital policies and procedures, patient care protocols, medical procedures and patient interventions
- Self-directed with astute judgment skills resulting in a less than 1% left without being seen rate
- High level of personal accountability
- Effective counseling in health maintenance and disease management
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared them for lab testing
- Performed lab tests and communicated results
- Liaised between patients and physicians to ensure patient comprehension of treatment plans
- Instructed patients and family members on proper discharge care
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented progress of individuals participating in clinical trials
- Ensured HIPAA compliance
- Followed infection control procedures
Health Services Administrator
Armor Healthcare
03.2023 - 09.2023
- Regular and direct communication with national and state level representatives ensuring compliance and accreditation with FMJS and NCCHC standards.
- On site leader of a $98 million healthcare contract providing healthcare to an average daily population of 3,800 patients.
- Overall responsibility for daily and continuing functions of three facilities and 120 employees.
- Efficiently delegated leadership and duties to other leaders such as medical directors, directors of nursing, assistant directors of nursing, and managers with positive and impactful results increasing operational efficiency and an over 200% increase in access to care.
- Assisted with regulatory issues such as compliance.
- Provided in-depth support to executive staff in regards to healthcare programs and administration.
- Consulted with healthcare professionals on business decisions.
- Created and implemented organizational policies and procedures.
- Coordinated activities with Jacksonville Sheriff's Office to align planning processes with targeted project outcomes.
- Recruited, hired and trained all staff, providing direct supervision, ongoing staff development and continuing education to employees.
- Developed and updated policies and procedures, maintaining compliance with statutory, regulatory and local, state and federal guidelines relating to HIPAA, benefits administration and general liability.
- Oversaw accounting, budgeting, and financial reporting.
Director of Nursing
Armor Healthcare
03.2023 - 05.2023
- Overall responsibility of clinical operations in the care of over 3,800 patients in three separate facilities.
- Collaborated with staff, management and external groups to coordinate patient care.
- Established new policies and updated existing policies to improve standard of care for patients to include increased efficiency in clinical and medical screening operations.
- In 3 weeks, directly contributed to catching up over 400 overdue H&P's to bring them current.
- Works closely with HSCM of Jacksonville to meet the needs of the client, Jacksonville Sheriffs Office.
- Collaborated with Armor Regional Vice President, Medical director, and Department of Health to expedite the care and treatment of 3 patients with TB.
Registered Nurse
Baptist Health
06.2022 - 03.2023
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Aya Healthcare
11.2021 - 06.2022
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Explained discharge instructions and arranged or confirmed transportation for patients not admitted to hospital.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Built rapport with patients and families to increase comfort level and enhance quality of medical history and relevant personal information.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
- Monitored and continually recorded progress for up to 40 patients per shift.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
Emergency Room Charge Nurse
UF Health North
11.2020 - 12.2022
- Triaged and treated high-volume caseload in busy emergency room setting directly resulting in efficient care and high quality outcomes.
- Used facility EMR system to update patient records, transmit prescriptions and transfer files.
- Administered oral, intramuscular and IV medications to hundreds of patients and monitored responses with 0% medication errors.
- Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Conducted patient assessments and diagnostic tests to provide physician with important patient health information.
- Rendered direct patient care, including stabilizing patients and determining course of action based on triage.
- Communicated openly and collaboratively with all healthcare staff to organize successful patient care.
- Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis and treatment.
Case Manager
GHC Hospice
08.2019 - 04.2021
- Leader of interdisciplinary group (IDG) that included medical directors, administrators, directors of nurses, physicians, nurse practitioners, nurses, respiratory therapists, social workers, health aids, and chaplains driving patient care in ways that provided positive outcomes for patients, familys, and health care providers with 100% success
- While leading IDG, all patients were cared for with compassion, while reducing costs and demands to the organization and lowering the burden of terminal illness on all patients and families
- Took active role in patient and family planning process, detailing instructions and responding appropriately and effectively to questions and concerns resulting in superior satisfaction ratings for the organization
- Networked with physician practices and community resources to build new relationships and cultivate existing ones to increase referrals for the organization
- Maintained regular contact with clients, including visiting clients' homes
Assistant Nurse Manager
Baptist Health System
03.2019 - 08.2019
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety
- Addressed disruptions in patient care, including delays in discharge, postponed procedures and discharge equipment unavailability
- Reported findings to quality departments after conducting routine restraint audits and worked with team to devise corrective actions for deficiencies
- Managed care from admission to discharge, including patient assessments, care planning, health educations and discharging support to provide comprehensive care to over 36 patients daily
- Partnered with physicians, social workers, activity therapists, nutritionists and case managers to develop and implement individualized care plans and documented all patient interactions and interventions in electronic charting systems
- Leveraged feedback and process improvement opportunities to create safer and healthier environment and increase patient satisfaction
- Led successful 14-person team comprised of RNs, LPNs and ancillary staff on daily basis to ensure positive outcomes
ER Charge Nurse and Clinical Leader
Southeast Georgia Health System
04.2018 - 03.2019
- Supervised operations, including admissions and discharges and the scheduling of nursing staff
- Trained new nurses on hospital policies and procedures, patient care protocols, medical procedures and patient interventions
- Self-directed with astute judgment skills resulting in a less than 1% left without being seen rate
- High level of personal accountability
- Effective counseling in health maintenance and disease management
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared them for lab testing
- Performed lab tests and communicated results
- Liaised between patients and physicians to ensure patient comprehension of treatment plans
- Instructed patients and family members on proper discharge care
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented progress of individuals participating in clinical trials
- Ensured HIPAA compliance
- Followed infection control procedures
ICU Staff Nurse
Southeast Georgia Health System
06.2017 - 04.2018
- Pharmacological and non-pharmacological management and treatment of various disorders and diseases
- Effective counseling in health maintenance and disease management
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared them for lab testing
- Performed lab tests and communicated results
- Liaised between patients and physicians to ensure patient comprehension of treatment plans
- Instructed patients and family members on proper discharge care
- Closely monitored acute conditions
- Ensured HIPAA compliance with 0 breaches of patient privacy
- Developed and implemented individualized nursing care plans unique to each patient
- Managed care for post-operative patients through discharge
- Followed infection control procedures resulting in 0 infections
- Assisted patients with daily functions
Squad Leader, Full Time
United States Marine Corps
08.2005 - 08.2013
- Assisted commanders and operations officers in the training, deployment and tactical employment of rifle, reconnaissance, direct action, weapons, and anti-tank munitions during combat operations
- Supervised and coordinated preparation of personnel, weapons and equipment for movement and combat
- Taught proper Use of Force techniques to Marines directly resulting in de-escalation of conflicts without the use of deadly force
- Supervised and conducted vehicle checkpoints, snap vehicle checkpoints, and I.D. checkpoints. Such operations directly contributed to the interdiction of enemy movement
- Developed a robust and thorough demolition-training package for the Assault section, to include mechanical and explosive breeching of buildings and obstacles, resulting in squad becoming the dedicated breeching element for the company
- Successfully administratively processed 15 Marines through post deployments
- Ensured all Marines in squad received any and all support during their post deployment transitions
- Led 15 Marines in combat and peacetime operations with (0) loss of personnel and equipment
- Through the use of radio communication, transmitted and received communications while coordinating attacks, defenses, checkpoints, guard rotations, raids, and security patrols, with 100% accuracy
- Served as Sergeant of The Guard, supervising the conduct and security operations, resulting in (0) penetrations of the line of defense
- Planned and executed over 200 foot and vehicle patrols resulting in direct disruption of enemy movement through the battle space
- Conducted community outreach programs, resulting in intelligence used to interdict enemy movement, which led to a safer community
- Interviewed suspects and witnesses resulting in the arrest of suspected terrorists
- Served as the supervisor for a Quick Reaction Force, responding to emergency calls throughout the area of operations
- Responded to medical emergencies and hostile fire ambushes. 100% recovery of all personnel, gear, and equipment
- Coordinated efforts for Quick Reaction Force, resulting in fast and efficient response to hostile situations
- Supervised the after action debriefs, wrote multiple after action reports using correct grammar and spelling
- Routinely met and exceeded safety standards and regulations in relation to the planning, development, and leadership of the workplace, transportation, range, and safety programs throughout the U.S. and abroad
- Planned, conducted, and supervised surveillance missions in order to watch, learn, and disrupt suspect and drug trafficking movement
Education
MBA - Business Administration
Walden University
Minneapolis, MN06.2019
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Armstrong State University
Savannah, GA05.2017
Skills
- Strong clinical judgment
- Superior written and verbal communication skills
- Acute care expertise
- High level of autonomy with proven track record of success
- 1,000 hours public speaking to groups from 50 to 600 people
- Strong clinical educator
- Proven ability to identify customer needs and exceed their expectations
- IV drug therapy management
- Critical care, emergency, correctional, and hospice nursing
- Former curriculum developer
Affiliations
- Emergency Nurses Association Member
- American Nurses Association (ANA) Member
- Sigma Theta Tau Member Constituent Number 1735473, paying member of Chapter Rho Psi
- Delta Mu Delta Member, for superior academic achievement in MBA program.
Certification
- TNCC - Trauma Nurse Core Course
- BLS - Basic Life Support
- ACLS- Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program
Timeline
ER Charge Nurse and Clinical Leader
Southeast Georgia Health System
09.2023 - Current
Health Services Administrator
Armor Healthcare
03.2023 - 09.2023
Director of Nursing
Armor Healthcare
03.2023 - 05.2023
Registered Nurse
Baptist Health
06.2022 - 03.2023
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Aya Healthcare
11.2021 - 06.2022
Emergency Room Charge Nurse
UF Health North
11.2020 - 12.2022
Case Manager
GHC Hospice
08.2019 - 04.2021
Assistant Nurse Manager
Baptist Health System
03.2019 - 08.2019
ER Charge Nurse and Clinical Leader
Southeast Georgia Health System
04.2018 - 03.2019
ICU Staff Nurse
Southeast Georgia Health System
06.2017 - 04.2018
Squad Leader, Full Time
United States Marine Corps
08.2005 - 08.2013
MBA - Business Administration
Walden University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Armstrong State University
- TNCC - Trauma Nurse Core Course
- BLS - Basic Life Support
- ACLS- Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program
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