Deborah Parnell

• Observed, coached and mentored directors and faculty.
• Communicated frequently with students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
• Maintained a collaborative team of directors and faculty dedicated to meeting program goals.
• Represented organization at conferences and career fairs.
• Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
• Collaborated with other department chairs to review achieved goals and maintain compliance with SACS and NCBON
• Met weekly with my faculty to discuss students' class and clinical performances in meeting program's desired goals.
• Participated in local career fairs and career day at middle schools and high schools to promote the benefits of a career in health care and strategies on how to achieve these goals

• Managed and motivated program directors and students to be engaged in achieving stated outcomes for their program.
• Managed an open door policy for faculty and students to voice concerns regarding their program and desired outcomes.
• Resolved faculty or student conflicts, actively listening to concerns and finding appropriate middle ground.
• Assisted new faculty with assigned faculty mentor as needed and monitor progression of new faculty.
• Attended monthly Directors' meetings and forward new information and any changes as needed to faculty
• Maintained programs within their quarterly budgets to
• Developed and maintained relationships with clinical sites, staff and physicians.
• Encouraged faculty to assist students to meet stated outcomes for class, labs, and clinicals.
• Assessed gathered data from exams, lab checkoffs clinical evaluations to if end of semester outcomes have been met.
• Developed and updated policies and procedures, maintaining compliance with guidelines relating to HIPAA, SACS and school/clinicals/classrooms.

• Instructed students to follow all personal and health data procedures and protocols to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
• All faculty and students must attend hospital and unit orientation. before going on the assigned unit and sign attendance sheet.
• Maintain Health records for up to date shot records and immunizations and stay current.
• Meet with staff development coordinator at each clinical site to arrange for dates and clinical unit for the next semester.
• Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
• Collaborated with nursing staff to devise initiatives for improving patient, student, nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
• Sustained outcomes by performing routine medication and chart audits and upholding internal and industry best practices.

• Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
• Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
• Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
• Effectively prioritized assignments, executing care based on each patient's relative condition and delegating tasks to available personnel deliver safe and efficient care.
• Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
• Worked within interdisciplinary health care team to develop, implement and make adjustments to patient care plans, individualizing strategies, and methods to improve health and meet recovery goals.
• Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
• Identified patient care requirements by establishing personal rapport with patients and families.
• Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
• Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
• Verified patients had information necessary for ongoing care, providing guidance on diagnoses, management of medications, and prevention methods.

• Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and students to help reach their learning objective
• Incorporated multiple styles of teaching strategies into classes. teaching labs, and clinicals.
• Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
• Supported student physical, mental, and anxiousness using classroom games and activities in groups.
• Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
• Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers, and course work.
• Conducted evaluations to measure performance and progress of students, providing guidance for areas requiring improvement.
• Advised and counseled students to help them develop skills and knowledge required to succeed.
• Planned and implemented integrated lessons in class and clinicals to meet stated outcomes for the course
• Registered student progress and attendance on database to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records.
• Met with rest of faculty and DON to review test outcomes.
• Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs along with a counseling session with the student regarding achieving success.
• Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs. Would place students in a mixed group.
• Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.
• Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work. Did this strategy frequently to bring out the quieter students.
• Worked with staff members and teachers to design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize student education.
• Prepared quizzes, tests and examinations to gauge how well students were learning. Faculty and myself also reviewed high miss questions to see if we needed to develop a group activity for reinforcement of that content
• Completed student progress reports mid-term to notify students of strengths, areas of improvement, and areas that need recovering.

Worked 12 hr shifts on the telemetry floor as a staff nurse. Assignment usually was for 6 patients receiving medications and may have required. Some elderly patients may have required more care related to number of meds, frequency of vital signs and fingersticks.

• Identified irregular telemetry readings and notified appropriate medical team members.
• Monitored and adjusted specialized equipment used on patients and interpreted and recorded electronic displays.
• Instructed patients and family how to manage illness by explaining post-treatment home care needs, diet, nutrition and exercise programs and self-administration of medication and rehabilitation.
• Prepared, administered and recorded prescribed medications and reported adverse reactions in accordance with policy.
• Consulted and coordinated with health care team members to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care plans.
• Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
• Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
• Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
• Communicated with healthcare team members or house supervisor to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
• Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
• Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
• Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
• Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
• Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
• Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
• Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
• Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients and family members regain or improve coping abilities.
• Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
• Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
• Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
• Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
• Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
• Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
• Leveraged feedback and process improvement opportunities to create safer and healthier environment and increase patient satisfaction.
• Sustained quality standards by performing routine medication audits and upholding internal and industry best practices.
• Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
• Investigated and resolved issues affecting hospital operations and patient care.

• Monitored and evaluated nursing staff performance, providing feedback and guidance to support standards of care.
• Built and maintained positive working relationships with physicians and staff to support seamless healthcare operations.
• Performed rounds to observe care and interview staff, residents, and families.
• Worked closely administration to develop and implement best practices to improve patient outcomes.
• Facilitated continuing education and training programs to drive staff competency and professional development.
• Developed positive employee relations, incentives, and recognition programs to promote teamwork and mutual respect.
• Collaborated with staff, management, and external groups to coordinate patient care.
• Recruited, hired and trained all staff, providing direct supervision, ongoing staff development and continuing education to employees.
• Evaluated work performance of [Number] nursing personnel to determine wage increases and implement discipline.
• Prepared and reviewed infection control surveillance reports to identify trends and develop effective actions to control and prevent infections.
• Monitored and inspected staff processes to eliminate hazards posed for both residents and staff while ensuring continuous compliance with regulations.
• Conducted routine facility inspections, identifying areas needing improvement and eliminating hazards posed to staff and residents for continued compliance with associated regulations.

• Participated in management team meetings to discuss resident status, census changes, and resident complaints or concerns.
• Established and monitored infection control programs to provide safe, sanitary environment to prevent transmission of disease and infection.
• Performed rounds to observe care and interview staff, residents, and families.
• Prepared and reviewed infection control surveillance reports to identify trends and develop effective actions to control and prevent infections.
• Identified department issues to recommend corrective actions.
• Collaborated with staff, management, and external groups to coordinate patient care.
• Monitored and evaluated nursing staff performance, providing feedback and guidance to support standards of care.
• Built and maintained positive working relationships with physicians and staff to support seamless healthcare operations.

• Developed and delivered new hire training programs and continuous professional development.
• Helped develop successful recruitment and hiring plans.
• Assisted with development of effective recruitment and hiring strategies.
• Created and managed continuous improvement classes and training programs targeted to new employees.
• Monitored employee performance to look for areas in need of improvement.
• Performed reviews of employee work performance to check for areas in need of additional training.
• Collaborated with department supervisors to identify talented employees and plan out paths for development and promotion.
• Evaluated success of training programs and recommended improvements to upper management to enhance effectiveness.
• Trained staff during demonstrations, meetings, conferences, and workshops.
• Conducted orientation sessions and organized on-the-job training for new hires.
• Communicated all learning and performance objectives, schedules, and training assessments to upper management.
• Reviewed and edited all training materials for accuracy and company policy compliance.
• Trained new hires to perform cross-training exercises with experienced workers.
• Organized and edited training manuals, multimedia visual aids, and other educational materials.
• Streamlined HR efficiencies, coordinated new hire orientations and provided onboarding and training for new employees.
• Researched and obtained relevant course materials to achieve training objectives.
• Analyzed effectiveness of training programs at all levels and recommended updates.
• Implemented new learning strategies depending upon employees' skill levels.
• Coordinated technical training and personal development classes for staff members.
• Managed new employee orientation training process for more than 10 employees each year.
• Tested all training software and hardware prior to commencing training programs.

• Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
• Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
• Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
• Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
• Collaborated with physicians, pharmacists and therapists to deliver quality, evidence-based care.
• Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
• Directed patient care by initiating and following through with plan of care, continuing care, and discharge instructions.
• Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
• Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
• Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
• Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
• Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
• Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.

• Observed each CNA to carry out duties and provided constructive support when necessary
• Maintained stock of products and ordered new products when stock was running low.
• Assisted patients with complaints, questions and concerns.
• Assigned each CNA with specific daily tasks and patient assignments
• Supervised care of patients by the CNAs and nurses
• Did the monthly checks of the new MAR with the patients' chart to verify MD orders before switching out the old MAR for the new MAR
• Verified sufficient staffing for the night shift and the rest of the day. Called in replacement staffing if necessary.
• Notified family member of any changes in condition if necessary.
• Compiled reports on production shortfalls, accidents and equipment problems.
• Kept accurate and detailed records of personnel progress and productivity.
• Cultivated professional working relationships with peers and supervisors.
• Drew any ordered bloodwork and prepared it for pick-up in the am
• Walked around facility frequently to check activities.
• Organized shift meetings to communicate and resolve issues for night operations.
• Advised new employees on company procedures and policies to facilitate daily tasks and responsibilities.
• Delegated tasks and oversaw performance to accomplish all required objectives.

• Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
• Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
• Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
• Effectively prioritized assignments, executing care based on each patient's relative condition and delegating tasks to available LPNs and CNAs to deliver safe and efficient care within their scope of practice
• Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
• Worked within interdisciplinary health care team to develop, implement and make adjustments to patient care plans, individualizing strategies, and methods to improve health and meet recovery goals.
• Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
• Identified patient care requirements by establishing personal rapport with patients and families.
• Gathered patient health data through interviews and observation, documenting data in patient.'s charts.
• Notify on-call physician if patient's condition makes it necessary. Call 911 if MD requests. Continue to monitor and document patient's status. Notify family as soon as possible
• Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
• Verified patients had information necessary for ongoing care, providing guidance on diagnoses, management of medications, and prevention methods.
• Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.