Deborah Colvin
Ironton
Summary
Dynamic Senior Nurse Leader with a proven track record at UK Kings Daughters, enhancing patient care quality and safety. Expert in clinical judgment and documentation accuracy, I successfully reduced hospital readmissions through effective patient education. Committed to health promotion and quality improvement, I fostered interdisciplinary collaboration to optimize treatment strategies.
Healthcare professional with proven track record in delivering comprehensive patient care and leading nursing teams with focus on excellence. Adept in developing and implementing patient care plans that align with best practices, ensuring positive patient outcomes. Reliable team player with commitment to collaboration and flexibility in dynamic healthcare environments, showcasing strong clinical and leadership skills.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Nurse Leader
UK Kings Daughters
04.2020 - Current
- Led patient care initiatives to enhance quality and safety outcomes.
- Mentored junior nursing staff in clinical practices and patient management.
- Developed and implemented care plans tailored to individual patient needs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient treatment strategies.
- Streamlined documentation processes, improving accuracy and efficiency of records.
- Conducted training sessions on best practices for infection control protocols.
- Advocated for patient rights and education, fostering improved health literacy.
- Reduced hospital readmissions by providing thorough patient education on medication management and self-care techniques.
- Conducted regular quality improvement audits, identifying areas of concern and implementing corrective actions when necessary.
- Maintained database systems to track and analyze operational data.
- Conducted regular reviews of operations and identified areas for improvement.
Nurse Manager of Behavioral Medicine
Our Lady Of Bellefonte Hospital
09.2012 - 04.2020
- Oversaw nursing staff performance and development, ensuring high-quality patient care standards.
- Implemented evidence-based practices to improve patient outcomes and enhance operational efficiency.
- Led interdisciplinary team meetings to address patient care challenges and develop cohesive strategies.
- Managed budgetary allocations for nursing department, optimizing resource utilization and cost-effectiveness.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Kentucky Christian University
Grayson, KY01-2020
Associate of Science - Nursing
Rio Grande University
Rio Grande, OH05-1998
LPN - LPN- Nursing
Scioto County Vocational School
Lucasville, OH05-1992
Skills
- Clinical judgment
- Documentation accuracy
- Health promotion
- Quality improvement
Timeline
Senior Nurse Leader
UK Kings Daughters
04.2020 - Current
Nurse Manager of Behavioral Medicine
Our Lady Of Bellefonte Hospital
09.2012 - 04.2020
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Kentucky Christian University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Rio Grande University
LPN - LPN- Nursing
Scioto County Vocational School
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