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Beth Gayton MHL, BSN, RN

Virginia Beach

Summary

Professional with strong background in nursing leadership, focused on delivering high-quality patient care and operational efficiency. Expertise in team collaboration, staff development, and resource management. Known for adaptability and achieving results in dynamic healthcare settings. Proficient in clinical skills, patient advocacy, and regulatory compliance.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Nurse Manager

Bon Secours Mercy Health
08.2015 - Current
  • Effectively lead and support a team of over seventy direct reports, including House Supervisors, bedside RNs, PCTs, and Sitters. Work with Talent Acquisition to recruit, interview, and hire qualified applicants to join the team in providing excellent care to an underserved population. Oversee patient flow, bed placement, rapid response, and staffing. Responsible for staff development and the delivery of quality care while meeting productivity and KPIs. Escalate concerns and communicate effectively with all disciplines. Advocate for both patients and associates through conflict resolution and team building. Ensure compliance with nursing care standards and quality patient care. Support the system’s mission, vision, strategic goals, and objectives.
  • ROLE HISTORY: Nurse Manager, Nursing Supervision and Float Pool (JUN 24 - present) | Supervisor, Float Pool (NOV 22- JUN 24) | Nurse Manager, Neuro Tele (JUN 21 – FEB 22) | House Supervisor (NOV 17 – JUN 24) | Endoscopy RN (AUG 15 – NOV 17)

House Supervisor, Travel

Aya Healthcare
02.2022 - 11.2022
  • Monitor throughput and patient care. Determine staffing and patient room assignments according to acuity and skill mix. Serve as a resource for associates of all disciplines. Address and resolve, or escalate, patient concerns. Represent Administration during off-hours and weekends.

ED RN, Travel

RN Network
07.2016 - 06.2018
  • Triage patients according to ESI (Emergency Department Severity Index). Perform emergency medical procedures and other condition-stabilizing interventions. Monitor patients for status changes, institute appropriate interventions and document care provided. Provide compassionate care to both patients and their families.

ED RN, Team Lead

Naval Medical Center Portsmouth
01.2011 - 08.2015
  • Supervise staff, manage departmental flow, and conduct training for nurses and corpsmen. Triage patients according to ESI (Emergency Department Severity Index). Perform emergency medical procedures and other condition-stabilizing interventions. Monitor patients for status changes, institute appropriate interventions and document care provided.

Manager Assist

Sentara Healthcare
03.2003 - 01.2011
  • As Manager Assist, lead and support unit staff, precept new employees, and support the needs of patients and their families. Triage patients according to ESI (Emergency Department Severity Index). Perform emergency medical procedures and other condition-stabilizing interventions. Monitor patients for status changes, institute appropriate interventions and document care provided.
  • ROLE HISTORY: RN (JUN 08 – JAN 11) | ED Tech (MAR 03 – JUN 08)

Education

Master of Healthcare Leadership - Health Leadership (MHL)

Western Governors University
01.2021

Bachelor of Science - Nursing (BSN)

Western Governors University
01.2016

Associate Degree - Nursing (ADN)

Tidewater Community College
01.2008

Skills

  • Leadership
  • Staff development
  • Effective Communication
  • Delegation
  • Teamwork
  • Interviewing
  • Hiring

Certification

  • ACLS
  • BLS

Timeline

House Supervisor, Travel

Aya Healthcare
02.2022 - 11.2022

ED RN, Travel

RN Network
07.2016 - 06.2018

Nurse Manager

Bon Secours Mercy Health
08.2015 - Current

ED RN, Team Lead

Naval Medical Center Portsmouth
01.2011 - 08.2015

Manager Assist

Sentara Healthcare
03.2003 - 01.2011

Bachelor of Science - Nursing (BSN)

Western Governors University

Associate Degree - Nursing (ADN)

Tidewater Community College

Master of Healthcare Leadership - Health Leadership (MHL)

Western Governors University
Beth Gayton MHL, BSN, RN