Angie Sherwood

• Oversee budget management, optimizing resource allocation for nursing operations.
• Mentor nursing team members, fostering professional development and skill enhancement.
• Implemented a capacity management plan to maximize patient safety with opening/closing semiprivate surge beds as needed
• Led nursing staff to ensure compliance with healthcare regulations and quality standards.
• Developed and implemented patient care protocols to enhance service delivery and outcomes.

Highlights:

• Lead nursing in expansion of med/surg unit and current master facility planning for campus expansion
• Right-sized acute and critical care productivity
• Successful implementation of Multidisciplinary Rounds in acute care
• Lead two Orthopedic Nurse Navigators
• MHN medication side effect score increased from 73.6% to 75.8 (2.2% increase)
• Established physician relationships
• Implemented Make My Day line validation at MHN. Ended FY25 with zero CAUTIs or CLABSIs in acute and critical care
• Serve as Hospital Acquired Infection Committee Co-chair
• Nursing representation for South Region Diversion Prevention Committee

• Led nursing staff to enhance patient care quality and ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
• Developed and implemented strategic initiatives to optimize departmental efficiency and workflow processes.
• Mentored nursing team on best practices, fostering professional development and enhancing skill sets across the department.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate comprehensive patient care plans and improve health outcomes.

Highlights:

• GVH overall top box score increased from 77.8% to 84.8%
• Mentored new Peri-Op and ED managers.
• OR FCOTS improved to 89%.
• GVH ED decreased LWBS rate to less than 1% with new 20 minute intake process
• GVH inpatient medication side effect patient experience scores increased from 65.9% to 85.7% (19.8%)
• GVH ended the FY24 as #6 of 181 hospitals in the Vizient Cohort beating established goals for adverse drug reactions and early transfers out
• Successful Joint Commission recertification with only 7 clinical findings and zero findings in SPD
• Stood up GVH RN Staffing Committee

• Oversaw nursing operations for 10 acute care units at a Level 1 Trauma Center, ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations and quality standards.
• Led nursing staff in delivering high-quality patient care and improving clinical outcomes.
• Developed and implemented evidence-based protocols to enhance patient safety and satisfaction.
• Streamlined staffing processes, optimizing nurse allocation to meet fluctuating patient demands.
• Mentored nursing leaders, fostering professional development and enhancing team performance.

Highlights:

• Supported Acute Care at Memorial Hospital Central through first Magnet Designation
• Served as co-chair of the system AIP COGG, playing a key role in establishing and developing the group from inception.
• Active member of the system Mitigation Team.
• Graduated from Leadership Academy
• Executive Sponsor for the Acute Inpatient Practice Council
• Rolled out innovative staffing model, Partners in Care on Neuroscience unit
• Co-chair of VTE Committee
• RN Executive Sponsor: System Pyxis roll-out
• Implemented Position Control for Acute Care teams to streamline FTE needs and position requests.
• Developed, implemented, and maintained acute care nursing policies to enhance patient care and operational efficiency.
• Acute care nursing lead for ED no-call report handoff committee.
• Mentored nursing leadership, fostering professional development and improving team performance.
• Analyzed patient care metrics to identify trends and implement process improvements.
• Developed group hiring process for acute care teams

• Pursued opportunities and leveraged expertise to optimize patient care, improve outcomes and optimize performance of nursing team members.
• Maintained quality care systems, standards and HIPAA confidentiality.
• Assessed performance of nursing staff and built educational initiatives to enhance competency of teams and individual professionals at clinical and operational levels.
• Lead hiring, training and development of nursing and patient care staff.
• Mentored and coached nursing staff, listening to concerns and providing counsel.

Highlights:

• Oversaw nursing operations for 29-40 bed Ortho-Trauma unit with staff of 80-100.
• Opened and managed two overflow units.
• Successfully completed University of Michigan Lean Healthcare Program
• Increased Ortho Trauma Nursing Communication scores from the 30th percentile to the 62nd percentile.
• Received Patriotic Employer Award in 2021.
• Hired and mentored two Associate Nurse Managers through a transition to Clinical Nurse Managers
• Employee Voice 2017-2020 average overall engagement score: 84%.
• Lead Ortho Trauma unit to Practice Environment Survey scores above the national mean (2018, 2019, 2020)
• 2018 Patient Experience Award: Most Improved Overall Rating
• 2021 Patient Experience Award 4th Quarter: Most Improved Overall Rating
• Twice awarded for Service Excellence

• Completed daily rounds of nursing department while upholding acceptable nursing standards.
• Created action plans for staff development and performance improvement.
• Kept close eye on department operations to maintain coverage of needs.
• Participated in the Lead CNA role development system committee
• Co-chair of the PACE committee
• Completed Art of Leadership Program
• Supported Nurse Manager with employee development and care quality management.
• Served on the system White Board Committee to improve patient experience.
• Supported Ortho Trauma Unit Practice Council

• 2017 Nursing Excellence Award nomination
• Developed and implemented patient care plans in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.
• Led nursing team to ensure high-quality patient care and adherence to clinical protocols.
• Mentored junior nurses, fostering professional development and enhancing clinical skills. Two-time Clinical Scholar for nurse residents.
• Streamlined workflow processes to improve efficiency in patient admissions and discharges.
• Lead an evidence-based practice Nursing Communication Project to improve patient satisfaction scores.

• Administered patient care, monitoring vital signs and responding to medical needs efficiently. Neuroscience, Ortho-Trauma and Medical Surgical.
• Streamlined medication administration processes, ensuring timely delivery of treatments and therapies.
• Advocated for patient rights and well-being, fostering a supportive environment within the healthcare setting.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement personalized care plans.
• Educated patients and families on health management and post-discharge procedures.
• Mentored junior nurses, enhancing team performance through knowledge sharing and support.

• Assisted nursing staff with patient care tasks, ensuring comfort and safety during procedures.
• Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
• Supported daily living activities including bathing, grooming, and feeding to enhance patient quality of life.
• Trained new staff on best practices for patient care protocols and operational procedures.
• Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff, ensuring timely medical interventions when necessary.