Hi, I’m
Debra Green RN, BSN
Scottsboro,AL
Summary
Registered Nurse with over 34 years of experience delivering high-quality care to patients. Proven leader, effective at uniting and guiding nursing teams toward achieving patient care goals, improving satisfaction and continuously driving widespread healthcare system initiatives. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
34
years of professional experience
2
Certifications
Work History
Barfield Health Care
Clinical Nurse Supervisor
09.2022 - Current
Job overview
- Created educational materials for staff and patients.
- Supervised professional and paraprofessional nursing staff and delegated tasks to maintain continuum of care.
- Performed head-to-toe physical assessments, prioritizing treatment and delegating assignments to maintain patient flows.
- Streamlined clinical operations by optimizing workflows and efficiently delegating tasks to team members.
- Provided comprehensive care to patients in rehabilitative unit.
- Managed staff schedules, assignments, and time-off requests to maintain adequate coverage while minimizing overtime expenses.
- Developed and maintained collaborative relationships with healthcare providers.
- Evaluated patient progress, assessed outcomes and provided follow-up care.
- Reviewed charts weekly to complete quality control checks.
- Collaborated with physicians during rounds for timely decision-making regarding treatment plans and adjustments in care as needed.
- Initiated care plan and actualized appropriate interventions and treatment.
- Educated patients and families on treatment, expected outcomes and discharge instructions, serving as advisory resource to patients and families to facilitate recovery.
- Promoted a positive work environment through effective communication, teamwork, and conflict resolution strategies.
- Assessed effectiveness of clinical nursing interventions and programs.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Served as a mentor to new hires, contributing to higher levels of competency among nursing staff members over time.
Encompass Health Rehabilitation
Charge Nurse
04.2022 - 09.2022
Job overview
- Mentored and supervised junior nurses, fostering a supportive and professional work environment.
- Developed and implemented specific nursing care plans to cater to individual patient needs.
- Implemented quality patient care techniques to align with safety, health, and organizational regulations.
- Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Coordinated discharges with family and fellow staff team members
UnitedHealth Group
Registered Nurse
09.2016 - 03.2022
Job overview
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety
- Created patient assessments and plans for individual home care needs
- Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to address new concerns
- Performed evaluations of staff on consistent basis to address changes in patient needs, conditions and medications, altering care plans when required
- Updated patient charts using CPR+ with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments
- Followed all instructions for medication administration and treatment plans as prescribed by physicians
- Effectively communicated with physicians regarding patient needs, performance, medications and changes
- Conducted supervisor visits with nurses in the field
- Completed all POT,s for all Patients in Alabama
- Complete all Discharges for Alabama, Georgia and Mississippi by educating patient and patients family
- Examined patients and documented history of current and previous conditions, illnesses, injuries and current medications
- Educated, audited, and supported other Nurses and supervisors with training, guidance, mentoring and resources required to achieve objectives.
Huntsville Hospital Main
Oncology Stem Cell Nurse
03.2008 - 10.2021
Job overview
- Observed and reported patient condition, progress and medication side effects to accurately document updates
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches
- Documented patient information obtained from interviews concerning symptoms, medications and prior treatment
- Performed triage on all incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses
- Supervised professional and paraprofessional nursing staff and delegated tasks to maintain continuum of care
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented progress of individuals participating in clinical trials
- Secured controlled narcotics and distributed medication on schedule to meet patient needs and minimize misuse opportunities
- Planned, organized, and assisted with discharge of patients, while assisting family members on patient care
- Provided didactic and clinical instructions to orient new nurses and potential student nurses to achieve training outcomes
- Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy
- Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to address new concerns.
Highlands Medical Center
Emergency Room Nurse
03.2016 - 03.2017
Job overview
- Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan
- Kept optimal supply levels in treatment rooms, triage and other areas to meet typical patient loads
- Observed and reported patient condition, progress and medication side effects to accurately document updates
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety
- Assisted patients dealing with traumatic injuries or illnesses, including stroke patients, accident victims and cardiac patients
- Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis and treatment
- Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to address new concerns
- Answered codes quickly and orchestrated efficient, skilled medical care
- Administered Various testing and sent results to physician to create focused treatment plans, adjust treatments
- Collaborated with law enforcement on criminal cases by quickly reporting injuries and collecting needed evidence
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Communicated openly and collaboratively with all healthcare staff to organize successful patient care.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Coordinated discharge planning with case managers and social workers to address barriers to successful recovery posthospitalization.
Education
Northeast Alabama Community CollegeRainsville, AL
High School Diploma
Breckinridge School of NursingMadison, AL
Bachelor of Science from Nursing Administration
03.2016
Breckinridge School of NursingMadison, AL
Associate of Science from Nursing Science
12.2013
Skills
- Patient Care Assessment
- Treatment Preparation
- Clear Patient Communication
- Patient Condition Monitoring
- Medical Supply Management
- Compassionate and Caring
- Decision Making
- Blood Draw and Sample
- Attention to Detail
- Collection
- Monitoring Vital Signs
- Delegation and Motivation
- Critical Thinking
- Healthcare Personnel Supervision
- Accurate Documentation
- Care Coordination
- Medical Condition Evaluations
- Medication Administration
- Interpersonal Communication
- EMR / EHR
- Staff Management
- Staff Development
- Clinical Leadership
- Staff Assessment
- Nurse Leadership
- Patient Care
- Case Management
- Quality improvements
- Compliance Monitoring
Accomplishments
- Multiple bravo rewards nominated for sage award 2021
- Cultural ambassador 2021
- Requested by management when training other nurses
Certification
- Multiple Bravo Awards
- Nominated for Sage Award 2021
- Cultural Ambassador 2021
- Highly requested by management for all training, auditing, and coordinating duties of new hires
Timeline
Clinical Nurse Supervisor
Barfield Health Care
09.2022 - Current
Charge Nurse
Encompass Health Rehabilitation
04.2022 - 09.2022
Registered Nurse
UnitedHealth Group
09.2016 - 03.2022
Emergency Room Nurse
Highlands Medical Center
03.2016 - 03.2017
Oncology Stem Cell Nurse
Huntsville Hospital Main
03.2008 - 10.2021
Northeast Alabama Community College
High School Diploma
Breckinridge School of Nursing
Bachelor of Science from Nursing Administration
Breckinridge School of Nursing
Associate of Science from Nursing Science