Deborah Wallace
White House,TN
Summary
Dynamic Clinical Nurse Coordinator with a proven track record at Hendersonville Medical Center, excelling in care coordination and quality improvement. Expert in clinical assessment and budgeting, I successfully enhanced patient outcomes and streamlined processes, fostering interdisciplinary collaboration to achieve operational excellence and ensure patient safety.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Nurse Coordinator
Hendersonville Medical Center
Hendersonville, TN
04.2025 - Current
- Coordinated patient care initiatives to enhance treatment plans for diverse populations and ensuring patient safety.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to ensure continuity of care and effective communication.
- Acts as a bridge between frontline patient care and unit management to maintain throughput in the Emergency Dept
- Monitored patient outcomes, adjusting care strategies to improve overall health metrics.
RN House Supervisor
Tristar Summit Hospital
Hermitage, TN
01.2024 - Current
- Supervise nursing staff to ensure quality patient care and adherence to protocols, and manage patient flow throughout the hospital.
- Coordinate daily operations across departments for smooth operations, coordinating safe staffing levels across all units in the hospital.
- Lead emergency responses and step in to help nurses and provide advice on complex patient care issues.
- Round throughout the hospital to check on patients and staff. Talk with patients for any concerns brought up.
Emergency Department Manager
Lee Health System
Cape Coral, FL
07.2014 - 01.2024
- Led emergency department operations, ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations and quality standards.
- Developed and implemented strategic initiatives to enhance patient care and operational efficiency.
- Managed interdisciplinary teams, fostering collaboration among medical staff to optimize workflow.
- Streamlined patient intake processes, reducing wait times and improving overall satisfaction scores.
- Contributed substantially to successful department DNV accreditation.
RN Nurse Manager of Emergency Department
Tristar Skyline Medical Center
Nashville, TN
02.2004 - 06.2014
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to maintain chest pain accreditation, stroke accreditation and help build trauma program.
- Monitored vital signs and assessed patient conditions for timely interventions.
- Supervised 130+ employees, led recruiting and hiring, managed employee review process and ensured compliance with state and federal regulations.
- Managed unit budget to ensure financial objectives were met.
Cardiac Critical Care Charge Nurse
Bronson Methodist Hospital
Kalamazoo, MI
04.2002 - 02.2004
- Supervised and coordinated nursing staff to ensure optimal patient care delivery.
- Developed and implemented patient care plans in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.
- Monitored patient progress and adjusted treatment plans based on clinical assessments.
- Led quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient safety and outcomes.
- Charge Nurse for 40 bed cardiac critical care unit and in charge of 12 nurses per day.
MDS Coordinator
Maple Lawn Medical Care Facility
Coldwater, MI
05.1989 - 12.2002
- Coordinated MDS assessments to ensure compliance with state and federal regulations.
- Developed care plans in collaboration with interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes.
- Trained nursing staff on MDS documentation standards and best practices for accuracy.
- Reviewed resident records for completeness, ensuring timely submission of assessments and reports.
- Led quality improvement initiatives to enhance MDS processes and increase efficiency across the facility.
- Ensured timely completion of all MDS assessments, maintaining full compliance with federal and state regulations.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge on CMS guidelines and changes to ensure accuracy in reporting and reimbursement processes.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT04-2018
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Kellogg Community College
Battle Creek, MI06-1999
LPN -
Glen Oaks Community College
Centerville MI12-1991
Skills
- Discharge planning
- Patient confidentiality
- Clinical documentation
- Clinical assessment
- Budgeting
- Organizational skills
- Problem Resolution
- Quality improvement
- Care coordination
- Ethical practice
- Nurse leadership
- Electronic charting
- Team development
Certification
Certified Emergency Nurse
TNCC- Trauma Nurse
ENPC- Emergency Pediatric care
ACLS
PALS
NRP/ Stable
BLS
Timeline
Clinical Nurse Coordinator
Hendersonville Medical Center
04.2025 - Current
RN House Supervisor
Tristar Summit Hospital
01.2024 - Current
Emergency Department Manager
Lee Health System
07.2014 - 01.2024
RN Nurse Manager of Emergency Department
Tristar Skyline Medical Center
02.2004 - 06.2014
Cardiac Critical Care Charge Nurse
Bronson Methodist Hospital
04.2002 - 02.2004
MDS Coordinator
Maple Lawn Medical Care Facility
05.1989 - 12.2002
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Governors University
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Kellogg Community College
LPN -
Glen Oaks Community College