Betty Everett
Little Rock,AR
Summary
Secure a position as a RN with Arkansas Department of Health Organized and knowledgeable Registered Nurse experienced in treating and caring for patients. Successful in providing fast and accurate assessments and working calmly under pressure. Recognized for collaborating well with doctors to maintain top-notch healthcare practices.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
RN Care Coordinator-Clinical Resource Hub
VISN-16 Telehealth
Little Rock, AR
03.2023 - 12.2023
- Responsibilities include management and supervision of primary care services for two providers using telehealth technology., Support of these primary care services to facilities experiencing gaps in services
- Collaborated and coordinated care of patient with the interdisciplinary teams, with specific support to Primary Care providers
- Assisted teams to manage caseloads and assist with veteran access to services, with special emphasis to priority needs.
Assistant Nurse Manager Specialty Clinics
CAVHS
Little Rock, AR
06.2011 - 11.2020
- Responsibilities include leadership to and supervision of 18-20 Specialty Clinic RN's a LPN’s, performance of scheduling and T&L duties and general duties in support of the Nurse Manager in the delivery of care to the Veterans by staff in the Specialty Clinic areas
- Served as Nurse Manager Specialty Clinic for 3 months during absence of Nurse Manager to Assist Nurse Recruitment
- Supervised and provided leadership to 18-20 staff
- Including RN’s and LPN’s, physicians and other staff members
- Performed scheduling and T&L duties, problem resolution, and attended interdisciplinary and service
- Staff meetings Monitored day to day care and processes in clinic and interacted with ANE and Upper Management to ensure compliance with VA policies and procedures
- Ensured that staff was kept apprised of all changes and new policies and procedures.
RN Charge Nurse/Staff Nurse
CAVHS
Little Rock, AR
03.2004 - 06.2011
- RN Charge Nurse/Staff Medical Surgical and Ambulatory Care in all clinics in the Specialty Clinic area
- Coordinated MOHS procedures with UAMS as float/Charge Nurse in Dermatology Clinic
- Patient teaching for self-administration of biologic medications and assisting Veterans to develop strategies to promote healing and wellbeing for various Renal, Rheumatology and Orthopedic medical conditions, with concentration on preventive care
- Served as Unit Safety Officer, Infection Control Associate Member of the Research Board and Quality Management Board, and educator in the TEACH Program for staff at CAVHS/Facilitator for Ambulatory Care Journal Club, and previous member of Research Board
- Currently ULSG Leader
- Initiated an interdisciplinary process with physicians, pharmacists, and nursing to develop templates to improve the checkout process for Veterans in the Outpatient Clinics, ensuring patient appointments were negotiated, thereby eliminating potential for patients lost to follow up.
RN Staff Nurse Med/Surg Inpatient Unit
CAVHS
Little Rock, AR
08.2002 - 06.2004
- RN Staff Nurse/Charge Nurse Acute Care Med/Surg Unit 4B
- Delivery of all aspects of nursing care to Veterans with acute medical conditions including phlebotomy, interaction with physicians and ancillary services, patient and family teaching, discharge planning serving as well as patient advocate, teacher, and nurse mentor for staff members.
RN Charge/Staff Nurse
Baptist Health Medical Center
Little Rock, AR
10.1998 - 08.2002
- Providing care to patients in general medical and surgical settings Supervision of care provided by LPN’s and other nursing personnel
- Unit Quality Assurance Representative
Travel Nurse
Medical Center of Arlington
Arlington, TX
04.2002 - 07.2002
- Traveling nurse as RN staff Nurse in Medical/Surgical and Rehab areas
RN Staff/ Case Manager/Staff Nurse Orthopedics
St. Vincent Medical Center
Little Rock, AR
10.1992 - 10.1998
- General care of orthopedic patients in a pre and post op acute care setting, including management of infusion lines, phlebotomy medication administration and various equipment Managing/coordinating nursing, medical and ancillary services for 180-200 patients in home care Supervision of Registered Nurses, LPNs, and CNA’s in acute care and home healthcare setting Coordination of services with MD’s, PT, OT/ST, MSW’s and other professional and support staff Ensure provision of care within Medicare and private insurance guidelines Nurse advocate to ensure quality patient care.
Education
Master Health Administration -
Webster University
01.2012
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Jacksonville University
01.2008
Associate degree, Registered Nurse -
University of Arkansas
01.1985
Skills
- Community health
- Health Promotion
- Patient Management
- Case Management
- Chronic Disease Management
- Team Coordination
Boards Affiliations
- Research Board Member
- ULSG Leader Specialty Clinics
- Yellow Belt: Served on two System Redesign Teams related to Patient Scheduling
- Member of Delta Mu Delta International Honor Society: Herbert Walker School of Business
- Member of Mission Society at Greater Second Baptist Church
Timeline
RN Care Coordinator-Clinical Resource Hub
VISN-16 Telehealth
03.2023 - 12.2023
Assistant Nurse Manager Specialty Clinics
CAVHS
06.2011 - 11.2020
RN Charge Nurse/Staff Nurse
CAVHS
03.2004 - 06.2011
RN Staff Nurse Med/Surg Inpatient Unit
CAVHS
08.2002 - 06.2004
Travel Nurse
Medical Center of Arlington
04.2002 - 07.2002
RN Charge/Staff Nurse
Baptist Health Medical Center
10.1998 - 08.2002
RN Staff/ Case Manager/Staff Nurse Orthopedics
St. Vincent Medical Center
10.1992 - 10.1998
Master Health Administration -
Webster University
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Jacksonville University
Associate degree, Registered Nurse -
University of Arkansas
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