Constance Coley
Macon,GA
Summary
Clinical nursing professional with deep expertise in patient care, leadership, and healthcare management. Adept at fostering team collaboration and driving results through strategic planning and adaptability. Skilled in clinical assessment, patient education, and interdisciplinary coordination. Known for reliability, flexibility, and strong focus on quality outcomes.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Nurse Leader/Unit Based Educator
Atrium Health Navicent Medical Center
06.2023 - Current
- Enhanced patient care by implementing evidence-based clinical practices and protocols.
- Coordinated discharge planning efforts to ensure seamless transitions to home or other care settings for patients.
- Evaluated the effectiveness of implemented interventions, making adjustments as needed for optimal patient outcomes.
- Mentored new nurses, fostering a supportive environment for skill development and professional growth.
- Participated in regular clinical audits to ensure adherence to established policies, procedures, and care standards within the nursing team.
- Advocated for patients'' needs during multidisciplinary team meetings to ensure all aspects of their health were considered in decision-making processes.
- Contributed to hospital-wide performance improvement projects by identifying areas where nursing care could be enhanced and suggesting solutions for implementation.
Registered Nurse
Accountable Healthcare Staffing Inc.
03.2022 - 06.2023
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
Acute Recovery Unit Nurse
Coliseum Medical Center
05.2021 - 03.2022
- Administered nursing care to cardiac patients undergoing diagnostic, therapeutic or emergency procedures.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Administered medications to patients and monitored response to medications.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
- Cared for patients in 12-bed unit, supporting fellow nurses in delivering outstanding treatment to patients.
- Applied nursing expertise to meet needs of cardiac patients in challenging acute environment.
- Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
- Managed patients recovering from surgical procedures.
- Accurately documented treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
Interim Director of Nursing
Coliseum Medical Center
05.2020 - 05.2021
- Collaborated with staff, management and external groups to coordinate patient care.
- Performed rounds to observe care and interview staff, residents and families.
- Evaluated work performance of nursing personnel to determine wage increases and implement discipline.
- Participated in management team meetings to discuss patient status, census changes and resident complaints or concerns.
- Communicated with patients, ensuring that medical information was kept private.
- Recruited, hired and coached employees to offer high-quality, cost-effective care to all patients.
- Assessed quality metrics and adjusted operational plans to uphold quality standards.
Clinical Coordinator
Coliseum Medical Center
06.2019 - 05.2020
- Coordinated, monitored, assigned and documented patient and clinical care activities.
- Monitored, analyzed and corrected staff performance and worked with nurse manager to raise standards of practice.
- Implement new policies and educate staff on changes.
- Created weekly schedules for nurses, taking into account sick days and vacation time.
- Supervised and managed daily activities of clinical team consisting of nurses and support staff.
- Developed and adjusted work schedules for staff.
- Communicated with patients, ensuring that medical information was kept private.
- Motivated and supervised nurses and support staff in delivering quality patient care.
- Assessed quality metrics and adjusted operational plans to uphold quality standards.
- Fostered excellence by example by "setting pace" and being hands on mentor to clinical staff.
Charge Nurse
Coliseum Medical Center
01.2017 - 06.2019
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
- Conducted daily shift briefs to inform staff of changes in patient care assignments.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Enhanced patient care quality by leading team of nurses to adopt evidence-based practices.
- Maintained high standards of patient care during high-volume shifts, managing patient assignments to optimize nurse workload.
Director of Nursing
Pruitt Health Forsyth
01.2015 - 01.2017
- Participated in management team meetings to discuss resident status, census changes, and resident complaints or concerns.
- Ensured regulatory compliance by staying current on industry standards and updating policies accordingly.
- Monitored and evaluated nursing staff performance, providing feedback and guidance to support standards of care.
- Oversaw and approved recruitment, hiring and orientation of new nursing staff.
Clinical Nurse
Medical Center Navicent Health
01.2004 - 01.2015
- Maintained strong working relationships with physicians and ancillary staff, fostering a collaborative approach to patient care delivery.
- Educated patients and families to increase understanding of condition and best ways to manage.
- Mentored new nursing staff, fostering professional growth and team building within the unit.
- Administered medications and treatments to manage patient's condition.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing Practice
Walden University
Minneapolis, MN11.2022
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Columbus State University
Columbus, GA2017
Associate of Science - Nursing
Albany State University
Albany, GA2012
Practical Nursing -
Oconee Fall Line Technical College
Dublin, GA2003
Skills
- Staff training
- Care plan management
- Information documentation
- Clinical supervision
- Critical thinking proficiency
- Mentoring and coaching
- Strong clinical judgment
- Patient-oriented
- Cultural awareness and sensitivity
- Organization and planning
- Attention to Detail
- Critical Thinking
- Treatment Plan Modification
- Direct Patient Care
- Nurse education and training
- Team leadership
Certification
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification (ACLS)
- CPR/AED Certification
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
- National Institute of Health Stroke Scale Certification (NIHSS)
Timeline
Clinical Nurse Leader/Unit Based Educator
Atrium Health Navicent Medical Center
06.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse
Accountable Healthcare Staffing Inc.
03.2022 - 06.2023
Acute Recovery Unit Nurse
Coliseum Medical Center
05.2021 - 03.2022
Interim Director of Nursing
Coliseum Medical Center
05.2020 - 05.2021
Clinical Coordinator
Coliseum Medical Center
06.2019 - 05.2020
Charge Nurse
Coliseum Medical Center
01.2017 - 06.2019
Director of Nursing
Pruitt Health Forsyth
01.2015 - 01.2017
Clinical Nurse
Medical Center Navicent Health
01.2004 - 01.2015
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Columbus State University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Albany State University
Practical Nursing -
Oconee Fall Line Technical College
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification (ACLS)
- CPR/AED Certification
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
- National Institute of Health Stroke Scale Certification (NIHSS)
Master of Science - Nursing Practice
Walden University
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