Experienced nursing supervisor with in-depth knowledge of federal, state, and local guidelines. Demonstrates strong communication skills and a collaborative approach to team engagement and productivity improvement.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Adjunct Faculty
ECPI University
08.2023 - Current
Clinical Instructor for LPN and BSN programs focused on Medical Surgical Environment
Primary focus on documentation regarding medication administration, and physical assessment skills in acute hospital setting
Director of Nursing Medical Surgical Unit / Director Student Nurse Extern Program
St. Francis Eastside
06.2022 - Current
24-hour management of a 28-bed medical-surgical unit
Focus on staff development, regulatory compliance, productivity, and budget standards along with patient satisfaction
Chair of CAUTI prevention committee, Chair of Experience of Care Committee, Co-Chair Employee Safety Committee
Recipient of Change Maker Award 2023
Clinical Supervisor
McCall Hospice House (Open Arms Hospice)
11.2020 - 06.2022
Responsible for the operations of the Hospice House Clinical Department including oversight of Registered Nurses, Hospice Aides, Social Work, and Chaplains
Responsible for operations of Hospice House in absence of Administrator
Responsibilities include clinical department adherence to regulatory guidelines, staffing, quality assurance, employee education, and budgetary process management
Independent Legal Nurse Consultant / Owner
L&O Legal Nurse Consulting
01.2008 - 01.2022
Company Overview: Established in 2024.
Worked with various legal firms to review medical cases for compliance with nursing standards.
Experienced in analyzing medical records to detect drug administration errors, falls, and pressure ulcer issues.
Established in 2024
RN Simulation Specialist
PRISMA Health/ Greenville Healthcare Simulation Center
11.2018 - 11.2020
Collaboration with the University of South Carolina School of Medicine Greenville faculty and Clemson School of Nursing faculty to develop simulation-based scenarios, and rubric development for use with teaching in a simulation environment
Education and training of Standardized Patients for use in simulation-based medical scenarios
Monitoring of Standardized Patient simulation encounters to ensure quality, consistency, and realistic performance
Organization and management of large-scale simulation events
Involved in research/publishing opportunities to promote the use of Standardized Patients in teaching, training, and assessment
Oversight of Standardized Patient program to include contract employee record management, education, vacation approvals, scheduling, and payroll approval
Administrative Nursing House Supervisor/ Staff Nurse
PRISMA Health/ Supplemental Staffing Department
08.2016 - 11.2018
Administrative Nursing House Supervisor responsibilities include management of facility-wide staffing for all clinical nursing areas
The direction of the throughput process to manage patient admission process and bed availability
Manage conflict resolution of customer service concerns, collaborate with central bed office, supplemental staffing office, and administrator on call for overall management of hospital system
FEMA Incident Command Control Center Certification to include Incident Command Coordinator position while in the role of on-duty Administrative House Supervisor
Coordination of pronouncement/death process to include family grief support, autopsy requirements, coroner notifications, assistance with next steps, and organ donation process
Care of 5-6 Patients in various inpatient settings according to the staffing needs of the organization
Assignments would vary among various inpatient units as well as various hospitals within the organization
Clinical Nurse Educator
Greenville Health System
03.2015 - 08.2016
Assessing and implementing changes in practice, policy, and procedure for employees of the Supplemental Staffing department
Ongoing education related to the improvement of quality of care, coordination of the delivery of educational changes, and opportunities for nursing/ patient care tech/ monitor tech staff and sitter staff
Maintaining current employee records for educational opportunities, ensuring that all employees have met educational requirement criteria, and following up with remediation/ 1:1 education opportunities as needed
Onboard and oversee educational requirements for contract travel employees organization-wide
Manage educational onboarding and opportunities for contracted general inpatient hospice organizations that provide service within the system
Certified Proctor for System Telemetry/ Medication Assessment Exams
PRN Nurse for Cardiology Medicine and Supplemental Staffing
Greenville Health System
11.2013 - 03.2015
Provided inpatient care to patients within the hospital system in a variety of settings
Administrative Director of Nursing Services
Oakmont East/West Nursing Center
12.2003 - 03.2015
Responsible for the management of the nursing department which includes approx
85 employees which include Registered Nurses, Licensed Practical Nurses, Certified Nursing Assistants, Restorative Aids, Staffing Coordinator, QAA Nurse, MDS Department, QOL nurse, and Central Supply
Responsible for the management of the facility in the absence of the Licensed Nursing Home Administrator
Ensure the facility is in compliance with DHEC regulatory standards concerning staffing, documentation, medication administration, treatment administration, wound management, nutrition management, weight management, pain management, restraint committee, policies and procedures, and laboratory program management
Also responsible for the management of the budgetary process as it applies to the nursing department, QAA committee and process, pharmacy services, employee education, retention, and orientation
Awards received: Best performance for DHEC survey Mid-Atlantic Division, Region1 2006
Facility of the year for Mid Atlantic Division Region 1 2006
2006 Precision Award for Most Improved Performance Restraints
Best performance M2 Census growth 2005-2006
Best performance decline in Pressure Areas 2005-2006
Best performance in the decline of Urinary Catheter use 2005-2006
Best Customer Service 'Would Recommend' 2007
Staff Registered Nurse
Greenville Memorial Hospital System
08.2002 - 12.2003
Managed care for a group of 5-8 post-surgical patients.
Conducted comprehensive physical assessments of assigned patients.
Developed individualized nursing care plans for each patient.
Provided direct patient care in accordance with established policies, procedures and protocols.
Staff Licensed Practical Nurse
Piedmont Nursing and Rehabilitation
10.2001 - 08.2002
Responsibilities include Management of care for 44 Long Term Care Residents