Bernitha Russell-Wilson
Zachary,La
Summary
Conscientious and highly motivated Unit Director proudly offering over 20 years of vast experience managing healthcare facilities and strong knowledge of inpatient and outpatient care management. Substantial experience managing medical databases to schedule nursing staff. Organized, outgoing and energetic with excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Unit Director Med-Surg /Telemetry
Lane Regional Medical Center
06.2022 - Current
- Direct day-to-day administrative and operational functions for a 44 bed med-surg-telemetry unit providing guidance and leadership to over 90 nursing employees
- Evaluated work performance of nursing personnel to determine wage increases and implement discipline
- Collaborated with staff, management and external groups to coordinate patient care.
- Performed rounds to observe care and interview staff, residents and families.
- 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.
- Produced monthly reports for presentation to board of directors.
Nurse Manager
Veterans Administration
01.2019 - 05.2022
- Managed over 50 nurses and nursing activity in six Specialty Clinics within the Veteran Healthcare System by providing comprehensive nursing guidance and maintaining outstanding patient satisfaction and care standards.
- Actively collaborate with Nurse Executives, Nursing Supervisors, Providers, Site Managers, and support services regarding all nursing clinical issues
- Participate in facility audits and actively respond to any deficits or action plan requested
- Ensured educational needs of staff and collaborated to assure learning needs are met
- Managed supplies and equipment inventories and assures equipment is maintained and working order.
- Developed strategy to target nursing and patient satisfaction issues, improve response and patient care quality and suggest actionable improvements to promote organization quality and safety initiatives
Inpatient Care Manager
Fresenius Medical Care, Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Care
01.2014 - 01.2015
- Provided care management for all renal patients in hospital setting
- Was responsible for improving patients’ outcomes and length of stay efficiency through optimized care coordination
- Maintained statistics on hospitalizations, re-admission, and prevention of readmissions
- Participated in interdisciplinary meetings which included Medical Directors, Physicians, Chief Nurse Officer, Directors of Nursing, Department Managers to review and discuss program statistics, hospital needs, patients’ related issues.
RN Shift Supervisor Lane Inpatient Acute Rehab
Lane Regional Medical Center
01.2003 - 01.2012
- Responsible for coordination, supervision, assessment, development of plan of care from admission to discharge as well as follow-up care
- Provided direct nursing care/procedures as ordered including medication administration, wound care, IV starts, care and IV med, blood/products administering
- Patient and family teaching to assist patients in achieving goals and maximize independence in plans for discharge following a physical, mental, emotional changes in that require rehab intervention.
Clinical Manager
Fresenius Medical Care
10.2002 - 12.2018
- Managed clinical, administrative, technical operation of an outpatient dialysis facility
- Provided direct leadership and oversight of clinic staff
- Ensured adherence to all company policies and procedures and CMS guidelines
- Ensured compliance with all company, OSHA, State, and Federal requirements
- Conducted and participated in auditing procedures and developed action plans as needed
- Coordinated and led Quality Assurance Initiative meetings
- Responsible for interviewing, hiring, perform screening, lab work, and safety training for employees
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Southern University
Baton Rouge, LA05.1990
Skills
- Clinical Operations Management
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- Issue Resolution
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Creative Thinking
- Quality Improvement Activities
- Policy Development
- Leadership Development
- Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable
- Strategic Planning
- Financial Operations Oversight
- Process Improvement
- Quality Assurance
Certification
Ambulatory Care Nursing, Board Certification
Medical Surgical Certification
BLS Certification
Timeline
Unit Director Med-Surg /Telemetry
Lane Regional Medical Center
06.2022 - Current
Nurse Manager
Veterans Administration
01.2019 - 05.2022
Inpatient Care Manager
Fresenius Medical Care, Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Care
01.2014 - 01.2015
RN Shift Supervisor Lane Inpatient Acute Rehab
Lane Regional Medical Center
01.2003 - 01.2012
Clinical Manager
Fresenius Medical Care
10.2002 - 12.2018
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Southern University
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