Experienced and motivated healthcare professional with over 9 years of leadership experience in acute care hospital settings. I strive to promote a positive work culture. I am passionate about providing quality patient care and achieving the best outcomes for patients and the facility.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Chief Nursing Officer
Regional One Health Extended Care Hospital
Memphis, TN
04.2023 - Current
Oversee day-to-day administrative and operational functions for a 30-bed LTACH
24/7 accountability
Responsible for all Clinical areas-Nursing, Respiratory, Therapy, and Case Management
Determines the types and numbers of personnel staff necessary to provide care for all areas of the hospital
Ensures that the competency, numbers, and staff levels of the nursing and supervisory staff are appropriate to meet the immediate and complex needs of patients served
In cooperation with the Chief Executive Officer, identifies resource requirements, sets overall standards of productivity, and evaluates effectiveness of resource allocation
Participates in the budget planning process and monitors ongoing revenues and expenses
Develops and approves policies and procedures as well as written standards of care
Participates in recruitment, selection of staff and termination when necessary
Provides ongoing monitoring for compliance with nursing standards in practice and documentation
Develops, reviews and revises job descriptions for each level of personnel
Ensures timely and consistent screening of prospective patients in terms of services needed and nursing competencies required
Leads QAPI program, performs clinical documentation review for audits/process improvement
Acts as a Coordinator/Lead for CMS/Accreditation surveys
Coordinates clinical program development with the Chief Executive Officer, Chief Medical Officer and the staff
Represents nursing at all appropriate meetings of the medical staff and Governing Board
Interim Chief Nursing Officer
Regional One Health Extended Care Hospital
Memphis, TN
02.2023 - 04.2023
Oversee day-to-day administrative and operational functions for a 30-bed LTACH
24/7 accountability
Responsible for all Clinical areas-Nursing, Respiratory, Therapy, and Case Management
Determines the types and numbers of personnel staff necessary to provide care for all areas of the hospital
Ensures that the competency, numbers, and staff levels of the nursing and supervisory staff are appropriate to meet the immediate and complex needs of patients served
In cooperation with the Chief Executive Officer, identifies resource requirements, sets overall standards of productivity, and evaluates effectiveness of resource allocation
Participates in the budget planning process and monitors ongoing revenues and expenses
Develops and approves policies and procedures as well as written standards of care
Participates in recruitment, selection of staff and termination when necessary
Provides ongoing monitoring for compliance with nursing standards in practice and documentation
Develops, reviews and revises job descriptions for each level of personnel
Ensures timely and consistent screening of prospective patients in terms of services needed and nursing competencies required
Leads QAPI program, performs clinical documentation review for audits/process improvement
Acts as a Coordinator/Lead for CMS/Accreditation surveys
Coordinates clinical program development with the Chief Executive Officer, Chief Medical Officer and the staff
Represents nursing at all appropriate meetings of the medical staff and Governing Board
Director of Nursing
Regional One Health Extended Care Hospital
Memphis, TN
07.2021 - 02.2023
Assisted with direct day-to-day administrative and operational functions for a 30-bed LTACH, providing guidance and leadership. Oversight of QAPI, Infection Prevention, Wound Care, and Education
Conducted routine facility inspections, identifying areas needing improvement and eliminating hazards posed to staff and patients for continued compliance with associated regulations
Collaborated with staff, physicians, and administration to coordinate patient care
Direct supervision of ancillary staff
Reporting of CMS COVID data
Management of supplies
Clinical Support and Education
Professional Development Manager
Regional One Health Extended Care Hospital
Memphis, TN
11.2019 - 07.2021
Oversight of Quality and Education of a 30-bed LTACH
Collaborated with the Center for Improvement in Healthcare Quality to obtain full accreditation and awarded Center of Excellence in Long Term Acute Care
Supported the CNO by assisting with scheduling and counseling of staff
Developed and updated policies and procedures maintaining compliance with local, state, and federal guidelines
RN
Regional One Health Extended Care Hospital
Memphis, TN
09.2017 - 11.2019
Provided care to LTACH patients that included complex care such as ventilator management, titration of medications, chest tube/drain management, central/arterial line management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation
Preceptor
Lead RN
East Memphis Surgery Center
Memphis, TN
07.2017 - 08.2017
Oversight of Pre-Op/PACU at an OSC
Scheduling
Management and ordering of controlled medications
Nurse Manager
Saint Francis Hospital
Memphis, TN
11.2015 - 06.2017
Directed day-to-day nursing and operational functions for a 45-bed multi-specialty ICU
Investigated and independently resolved complaints from staff, physicians, and patients by leveraging clinical judgment and unit management expertise
70 FTEs
Assistant Nurse Manager
Saint Francis Hospital
Memphis, TN
02.2015 - 11.2015
Assisted with day-to-day nursing operations, scheduling, and payroll under the supervision of the Nurse Manager
Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols
RN
Saint Francis Hospital
Memphis, TN
07.2013 - 02.2015
Delivered care for up to three MICU/SICU-critical care patients that included med-surg, neuro, and cardiac
Preceptor and Charge Nurse
RN
Baptist Memorial Hospital Desoto
Southaven, MS
05.2010 - 07.2013
Delivered care for up to seven patients who included telemetry, medicine, pre/post-surgical patients, renal, diabetic, ortho, neuro, and some pediatrics
Preceptor and Charge Nurse
Nurse Intern
Baptist Memorial Hospital Desoto
Southaven, MS
06.2009 - 05.2010
Education
Master of Science - Nursing, Leadership and Management
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT
01-2021
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT
01-2015
Associate of Science - Nursing
Northwest MS Community College
Senatobia, MS
01-2010
Skills
Clinical and Operational Management
Strategic Planning
Budgeting and Financial Management
Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement
Patient Safety
Clinical Documentation Review
Survey Readiness
Certification
BLS
ACLS
HACP-CMS
Timeline
Chief Nursing Officer
Regional One Health Extended Care Hospital
04.2023 - Current
Interim Chief Nursing Officer
Regional One Health Extended Care Hospital
02.2023 - 04.2023
Director of Nursing
Regional One Health Extended Care Hospital
07.2021 - 02.2023
Professional Development Manager
Regional One Health Extended Care Hospital
11.2019 - 07.2021
RN
Regional One Health Extended Care Hospital
09.2017 - 11.2019
Lead RN
East Memphis Surgery Center
07.2017 - 08.2017
Nurse Manager
Saint Francis Hospital
11.2015 - 06.2017
Assistant Nurse Manager
Saint Francis Hospital
02.2015 - 11.2015
RN
Saint Francis Hospital
07.2013 - 02.2015
RN
Baptist Memorial Hospital Desoto
05.2010 - 07.2013
Nurse Intern
Baptist Memorial Hospital Desoto
06.2009 - 05.2010
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Governors University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Northwest MS Community College
Master of Science - Nursing, Leadership and Management