Christy Bailey
Henning ,TN
Summary
Dynamic nursing professional with extensive experience as a Practical Nursing Instructor at TCAT Northwest, excelling in curriculum development and clinical instruction. Proven leadership in mentoring students and enhancing patient care through evidence-based practices. Skilled in pharmacology and fostering a collaborative learning environment, driving student success and confidence in clinical skills. I have 30 years experience in nursing in various areas: ER, LTC, Security, OR, and Home Health.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Practical Nursing Instructor
TCAT Northwest
09.2020 - Current
- Developed and implemented practical nursing curriculum aligning with state standards.
- Facilitated hands-on training sessions for nursing students in clinical environments.
- Evaluated student performance through assessments, feedback, and practical examinations.
- Mentored aspiring nurses, fostering professional growth and confidence in clinical skills.
- Instruct both didactic and clinical skills at several locations; Baptist Memorial Hospital in Tipton County, Covington Nursing and Rehab, Lauderdale County School System, RedMed, and skills lab.
- Collaborated with healthcare facilities to enhance student internship opportunities and learning experiences.
- Conducted workshops on best practices in patient care and safety protocols for students.
- Monitored progress of each student and provided formal evaluation upon completion of clinical placements.
Skilled Nurse
AHA Dyersburg Nursing Home and Rehab
04.2019 - 09.2020
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols, ensuring patient safety and compliance.
- Monitored vital signs and patient conditions, promptly reporting changes to the healthcare team for timely interventions.
- Developed individualized care plans in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, enhancing patient outcomes and satisfaction.
- Educated patients and families on health management strategies, fostering adherence to care protocols and improving recovery rates.
- Admission assessments and initial complaint of stay
- Responsible for all Port Care
- Facilitated effective communication among team members, streamlining workflow and enhancing collaborative patient care efforts.
- Implemented infection control measures, significantly reducing the incidence of healthcare-associated infections within the facility.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives, driving enhancements in nursing processes and overall service delivery standards.
- Educated patients on disease management, self-care techniques, and wellness strategies to improve long-term health outcomes.
- Utilized strong clinical judgment in prioritizing patient needs during high-stress situations, ensuring optimal outcomes.
Emergency Room Charge Nurse
West Tennessee Health Care
05.2012 - 04.2019
- Oversaw patient care operations, ensuring compliance with protocols and standards.
- Managed emergency response teams during critical situations to enhance patient outcomes.
- Facilitated staff training programs to improve clinical skills and operational efficiency.
- Implemented workflow improvements that reduced patient wait times in the emergency department.
- Coordinated interdisciplinary communication to streamline patient information transfer among teams.
- Answered codes quickly and orchestrated efficient, skilled medical care.
- Communicated openly and collaboratively with all healthcare staff to organize successful patient care.
- Assisted physicians in providing accurate diagnoses during high-pressure scenarios using expert clinical knowledge combined with exceptional problem-solving abilities.
- Provided compassionate care to patients during traumatic events, utilizing active listening skills and offering emotional support when needed.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes while maintaining high standards of safety and quality.
- Developed strategies for managing overcrowding in the emergency department, improving overall patient satisfaction scores.
- Streamlined ER processes to reduce wait times, providing efficient and timely care for patients in critical conditions.
- Mentored junior nurses, fostering professional growth and promoting a strong team environment within the emergency department.
- Strengthened patient relationships through the implementation of bedside shift reports, improving communication and trust between healthcare providers and individuals receiving care.
- Managed ER resources effectively, ensuring adequate staffing levels and proper distribution of medical supplies during peak hours.
- Reduced patient transfer delays by establishing effective communication channels between the emergency department and other hospital units.
- Implemented a streamlined triage system, allowing for quicker assessment and prioritization of incoming patients based on their needs.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds, and thoracic trauma.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis, and treatment.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Dyersburg State Community College
Dyersburg, TN02-2025
License - Nursing
TCAT Four Rivers Nursing Program
Ripley, TN08-1995
Skills
- Clinical expertise
- Motivational skills
- Teaching strategies
- Curriculum development
- AHA BLS Instructor
- ACLS Certification
- Clinical instruction
- Supervising students
- Mentoring proficiency
- Evidence-based teaching
- Pharmacology
- Managing simulation equipment
- Didactic instruction
- Nursing theory
- Leadership and mentoring
Timeline
Practical Nursing Instructor
TCAT Northwest
09.2020 - Current
Skilled Nurse
AHA Dyersburg Nursing Home and Rehab
04.2019 - 09.2020
Emergency Room Charge Nurse
West Tennessee Health Care
05.2012 - 04.2019
Associate of Science - Nursing
Dyersburg State Community College
License - Nursing
TCAT Four Rivers Nursing Program