Dana Hymes
Burlington,NJ
Summary
Dedicated Nursing Unit Manager with highly developed skills in staff recruiting and training. Promotes best practices by enforcing high standards of care and delegating important assignments. Implements discharge plans that lead to faster patient checkouts. Highly skilled and enthusiastic professional with more than 15 years of experience managing operations in patient-centric medical offices. Successfully oversee human resources, budgeting, supply management and patient services. Develop and lead productive and efficient office staff. Contribute to high-volume medical practices by providing exceptional customer service. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Nursing Unit Manager
Care One Evesham
06.2021 - Current
- Enhanced patient care by implementing evidence-based practices and protocols in the nursing unit.
- Streamlined nursing operations for improved efficiency and overall patient satisfaction.
- Developed comprehensive care plans with interdisciplinary team collaboration, ensuring continuity of care for patients.
- Reduced medication errors by implementing a thorough double-check system among nursing staff.
- Managed daily nursing unit operations, maintaining high standards of patient safety and quality of care.
- Mentored and guided new nurses through their orientation process, fostering professional growth and development.
- Collaborated with physicians to optimize patient treatment plans, resulting in better health outcomes.
- Improved patient satisfaction scores by actively addressing concerns and implementing necessary improvements.
- Increased nurse retention rates by promoting a positive work environment and offering regular professional development opportunities.
- Conducted performance evaluations for nursing staff, providing constructive feedback to enhance skills and competencies.
- Served as a liaison between nursing staff, administration, and other healthcare professionals to ensure smooth communication and optimal patient outcomes.
- Coordinated multidisciplinary rounds to promote cohesive decision-making regarding individualized patient needs.
- Oversaw infection control initiatives within the unit, resulting in decreased hospital-acquired infection rates among patients under our care.
Staff Nurse
Preffered Care At Mercer
02.2016 - 06.2021
- Enhanced patient care by implementing evidence-based nursing practices and protocols.
- Reduced medication errors through meticulous charting and double-checking dosages.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members for comprehensive patient assessments and treatment plans.
- Improved patient satisfaction scores by providing empathetic, compassionate care to diverse populations.
- Streamlined workflow processes to increase efficiency in a high-volume clinical setting.
- Demonstrated excellent time management skills while juggling multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Promoted a culture of safety by strictly adhering to infection control measures and reporting any potential hazards or concerns.
Nursing Unit Manager
Envoy Of Staunton
01.2014 - 02.2016
- Enhanced patient care by implementing evidence-based practices and protocols in the nursing unit.
- Streamlined nursing operations for improved efficiency and overall patient satisfaction.
- Developed comprehensive care plans with interdisciplinary team collaboration, ensuring continuity of care for patients.
- Reduced medication errors by implementing a thorough double-check system among nursing staff.
- Managed daily nursing unit operations, maintaining high standards of patient safety and quality of care.
- Collaborated with physicians to optimize patient treatment plans, resulting in better health outcomes.
- Improved patient satisfaction scores by actively addressing concerns and implementing necessary improvements.
- Maintained compliance with regulatory requirements through continuous staff education and policy updates.
- Conducted performance evaluations for nursing staff, providing constructive feedback to enhance skills and competencies.
Education
Associate of Science - Register Nurse
Jersey College
Trenton, NJ05.2025
High School Diploma -
Trenton Central High School
Trenton, NJ06.2019
Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing
Center Allied Nursing And Health
Trenton, NJ09.2007
Skills
- Time Management
- Change Management
- Patient Education
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Conflict Resolution
- Risk Management
- Team Building
- Quality Improvement
- Patient Advocacy
- Staff Development
- Performance Evaluation
- Infection Control
- Organizational Skills
- Stress Management
- Critical Thinking
- Problem Solving
- Policy Implementation
- Clinical Leadership
- Effective Communication
- Clinical Documentation
- Continuous Learning
- Employee Performance Evaluations
- Employee Training Program
- Employee Supervision
- Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED
- Staff Management
- Medication Dispensing
Timeline
Nursing Unit Manager
Care One Evesham
06.2021 - Current
Staff Nurse
Preffered Care At Mercer
02.2016 - 06.2021
Nursing Unit Manager
Envoy Of Staunton
01.2014 - 02.2016
Associate of Science - Register Nurse
Jersey College
High School Diploma -
Trenton Central High School
Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing
Center Allied Nursing And Health