Nursing professional focused on optimizing procedures and enhancing team performance through strong leadership and problem-solving skills. Proven ability to communicate effectively and develop strategic plans that adapt to changing circumstances.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Ortho/Surgical Floor Manager
Bradley Medical Center
Cleveland, TN
04.2025 - Current
Implemented workflow improvements to enhance operational efficiency in patient care.
Monitored quality assurance activities for compliance with standards of care.
Conducted regular audits of compliance with health and safety regulations.
Coordinated staff schedules to ensure optimal coverage and service delivery.
Oversaw staff performance with coaching and formal counseling to enhance skill development.
Evaluated nursing performance and provided constructive feedback for improvement.
Participated in the recruitment, interviewing, selection, orientation of new employees.
Fostered teamwork by facilitating collaboration on projects and initiatives.
Supported budgeting process through accurate forecasting of staffing needs and supplies.
Assistant Director of Med Surg and ICU
Starr Regional Medical Center
Athens, TN
06.2023 - 04.2025
Coordinated staff training programs to enhance clinical skills and compliance.
Developed policies and procedures to improve patient care standards.
Implemented quality assurance measures to uphold healthcare excellence standards.
Managed departmental budgets and resource allocation for effective operations.
Oversaw daily administrative functions to ensure smooth clinic operations.
Supervised recruitment process including interviewing candidates, making hiring decisions and onboarding new hires.
Monitored staff performance, provided feedback and conducted annual reviews.
Nursing House Supervisor
Starr Regional Medical Center
Athens, TN
10.2022 - 06.2023
Supervised nursing staff to ensure quality patient care and safety standards.
Provided guidance and support to nurses during critical situations and emergencies.
Coordinated patient admissions and discharges to maintain smooth operational flow.
Facilitated communication between departments to enhance interdisciplinary collaboration.
Charge Nurse, SICU
Tennova Medical Center
Cleveland, TN
04.2018 - 10.2022
Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments.
Monitored and managed treatment and care interventions, ensuring patient safety and adherence to protocols.
Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
Advocated for patients and implemented total care through collaborative team nursing process, enhancing patient satisfaction and outcomes.
Collected lab specimens and interpreted diagnostic tests and lab results to support timely clinical decisions.
Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
Nurse Intern, SICU
Tennova Medical Center
Cleveland, TN
08.2017 - 04.2018
Monitored vital signs and assessed blood glucose levels to ensure patient health and inform care decisions.
Performed physical assessments in alignment with individual treatment plans.
Gained insight into nursing practices by following experienced staff. to better understand care approaches and learn proper procedures.
Unit Secretary /Monitor Technician, MICU
Tennova Medical Center
Cleveland, TN
01.2014 - 08.2017
Administered continuous and 12-lead electrocardiogram monitoring.
Monitored patients on telemetry by computer or transtelephonically.
Monitored patient conditions during surgery by observing EKG readings and other vital signs.
Placed electrodes on patients and recorded electrical impulses to perform accurate EKGs.
Reviewed patient information to determine normal and abnormal heart patterns.
Compared posted strips to previous strips to notify nursing staff of drastic changes.
Updated patients' records with readings taken from heart monitors or EKGs.
Executive Administrative Assistant
Life Care Physician Services
Cleveland, TN
01.2011 - 09.2013
Arranged appropriate travel, visas, agendas, necessary contacts and other information for executive travel.
Coordinated travel arrangements for employee trips and conferences, ensuring timely and cost-effective solutions.
Scheduled and arranged travel and hotel reservations for meetings, conferences and seminars.
Made travel arrangements for employee trips and conferences.
Revised and maintained master calendar to coordinate meetings across multiple time zones.
Set up meeting and event logistics for senior management and updated calendars.
Screened phone calls for executives to instantly identify priority clients and filter out spam calls.
Screened phone calls for executives, prioritizing urgent client communications and eliminating spam.
Facilitated signature collection for financial documents and invoices, streamlining approval processes.
Bank Teller /Customer Service Representative
Bank Of Cleveland
Cleveland, TN
01.2006 - 01.2011
Cashed checks and paid out money after verifying correct signatures.
Assisted customers in person and via telephone to reorder checks and provide bank statements and account balances.
Opened customer accounts by recording account information into job-related software.
Issued and redeemed money orders, cashier checks and traveler's checks.
Assisted customers in person and via telephone with check reorders and account inquiries, enhancing customer satisfaction.
Sorted received cash and coins by denomination for efficient organization. received in cash boxes and coin dispensers according to denomination.
Ensured accuracy of cash drawer by counting and balancing all currency and checks., coin and checks in cash drawers at end of shifts.
Balanced daily cash deposits and vault inventory, ensuring accuracy and security.
Completed comprehensive tasks by implementing customer service initiatives, auditing and restocking ATMs and keeping records on accounts.