Dawn Gomillion
Carthage,MS
Summary
Dynamic Registered Nurse Supervisor with a proven track record at AccentCare, excelling in clinical management and staff development. Expert in patient assessments and medication management, I implemented quality improvement initiatives that enhanced patient satisfaction by 20%. Adept at fostering team collaboration and mentoring nursing staff to achieve optimal care delivery.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse Supervisor
AccentCare
Carthage, MS
02.1995 - Current
- Assessed patient needs and coordinated care plans with nursing staff.
- Monitored patient progress and communicated updates to healthcare team.
- Provided training and support to new nursing staff on protocols.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations and infection control standards.
- Facilitated staff meetings to discuss patient care strategies and outcomes.
- Implemented quality improvement initiatives for enhanced patient satisfaction.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient care delivery.
- Developed strong rapport with patients and families, providing emotional support during challenging situations.
- Addressed patient concerns promptly by investigating issues thoroughly and collaborating with appropriate personnel to resolve problems efficiently.
- Served as a liaison between administration, medical staff, and nursing team for seamless communication and coordination of care efforts.
- Managed staffing schedules, ensuring adequate coverage for all shifts while minimizing overtime costs.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Mentored junior nurses in clinical decision-making skills, fostering their professional growth and development.
- Advocated for patient needs within the healthcare organization, working closely with multidisciplinary teams to optimize resource allocation and service delivery.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient care activities in accordance with regulatory requirements, ensuring timely completion of reports as necessary for compliance purposes.
- Led successful team comprised of RNs, LPNs, and ancillary staff.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Assisted in the onboarding process for new hires, offering guidance and mentorship to help them acclimate quickly to their roles.
- Enhanced overall staff morale by recognizing individual achievements and fostering a collaborative, supportive work environment.
- Promoted a safe and healthy work environment through adherence to infection control policies and procedures.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Evaluated clinical competency of nursing staff through direct observation, feedback sessions, and periodic skills assessments.
- Streamlined patient care processes for increased efficiency and improved quality of care.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Facilitated open communication among team members by conducting regular staff meetings and encouraging feedback from all levels of personnel.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing practices and protocols.
- Reduced medication errors by implementing a thorough double-check system and providing ongoing education for staff members.
- Led staff meetings to keep team informed of departmental changes and provide opportunities for nurses to share ideas and concerns.
- Supervised, directed, and motivated high-quality performance from nursing staff.
- Managed staff scheduling and time off to adequately staff nursing floors and allow nurses earned time off.
- Investigated and independently resolved complaints from staff, physicians, and patients by leveraging clinical judgment and unit management expertise.
- Fostered improvement in staff development, personnel training, and standards of patient care.
- Established and maintained effective communication with staff, physicians and community organizations to promote high quality patient care.
- Communicated with patients, ensuring that medical information was kept private.
- Created customized care plans, working with hospital staff and families to assess and meet individual needs.
- Discussed medical histories with patients in effort to provide most effective medical advice.
- Liaised with other healthcare professionals to develop comprehensive patient care plans and provide highest quality of care.
- Supervised nursing staff, ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations and standards.
- Coordinated patient care activities, facilitating interdisciplinary communication for optimal outcomes.
- Monitored quality assurance processes, identifying areas for improvement in service delivery.
- Led performance evaluations, providing constructive feedback to promote professional development.
- Streamlined operational workflows, resulting in increased efficiency within nursing departments.
- Advocated for patient-centered care initiatives, enhancing overall patient satisfaction rates.
- Oversaw infection control procedures to protect patients from infections and keep nursing departments compliant with state regulations.
- Evaluated skills of nursing personnel and verified staff certifications for validity.
Education
Associate Degree in Nursing - Registered Nurse Home Health
Hinds Community College Nursing Allied
Raymond, MS12-1994
Skills
- Physical and psychological evaluations
- Customer service
- Nursing staff management
- Planning and scheduling
- Clinical judgment
- Decision-making
- Clinical management
- Patient assessments
- Medication administration
- Coaching and mentoring
- Conflict resolution
- Medication management
- Staff scheduling
- Case reviews
- Database management
- Regulatory compliance
- Physician collaboration
- Medical emergency triage
- Protocols and procedures
- Nursing services coordination
- Inclusion and diversity
- Pharmacy coordination
- Team collaboration and motivation
- Medical and health provider referrals
- Patient chart review
- Chart audits
- Patient care assignments
- Nurse team supervision
- Social services coordination
- Home care visits
- Dosage interpretation
- Patient education and advocacy
- Patient care
- Staff coaching and mentoring
- Critical thinking
- Strong clinical judgment
- Direct patient care
- Clinical expertise
- Electronic charting expertise
- Staff leadership
- Deadline management
- Care monitoring
- Workload management
- Task delegation
- Compliance oversight
- Staff supervision
- Staff development
- Cardiopulmonary resuscitation CPR
- Performance improvement
- Budget planning
- Discharge planning
- Case management
- Medical administration
- Clinical supervision
- Department management
- Utilization review
- Corrective action implementation
- Medical records management
- Treatment Planning
- Care delivery
- Utilization management
- Case review
- Multidisciplinary care coordination
- Electronic charting skills
Certification
- Licensed Registered Nurse-TB at Sta-Home/AccentCare certified for over 10 years
- CPR certified
- ICD diagosis/coding experience x 30
- 30 + years of Home Health experience from visiting staff nurse,performing oasis nurse performing all start of care ans resumptions of care, care plan development establishing patinet driven care plans with orders and goals, supervisory managemnt of direct reports, facilitating physician communications
Timeline
Registered Nurse Supervisor
AccentCare
02.1995 - Current
Associate Degree in Nursing - Registered Nurse Home Health
Hinds Community College Nursing Allied