Debra Mains
Wenatchee,WA
Summary
Proactive Nurse Manager with extensive experience in staff supervision, quality improvement, and direct patient care. Promoted a culture of safety, conducted performance evaluations, and facilitated patient transitions to ensure optimal outcomes. Strong clinical judgment and leadership skills, committed to advancing patient advocacy and continuous professional development.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nurse Manager
American Behavioral Health Systems
06.2021 - Current
- Conducted performance evaluations and provided constructive feedback to support professional growth of nursing staff members.
- Promoted a culture of safety within the department, conducting regular risk assessments and addressing potential hazards promptly.
- Monitored clinical outcomes closely, identifying areas for improvement and implementing corrective actions.
- Served as a key point of contact between nursing staff, physicians, administration, and other healthcare professionals.
- Advocated for patients'' rights and ethical considerations in all aspects of care delivery.
Registered Nurse
Lourdes Health
06.2020 - 07.2021
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Facilitated patient transitions between different levels of care, ensuring continuity of services and minimizing disruptions in treatment plans.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
Substance Abuse Counselor
Merritt
01.2018 - 06.2020
- Supported and assessed clients struggling with addiction or relationship issues and devised strategies based on client needs.
- Provided comprehensive case management services, created treatment plans, and connected clients and families to appropriate resources.
- Maintained accurate documentation of client progress, facilitating informed decision-making within the treatment team.
- Developed relapse prevention strategies for clients transitioning out of treatment programs, empowering them to maintain long-term sobriety.
Surgical Registered Nurse
Prosser Memorial Hospital
03.2002 - 05.2010
- Managed elements of patient care from admission to discharge or transfer to other units.
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
- Precepted student nurses and oriented new hires, providing guidance and mentorship when teaching on hospital policies, emergency procedures, and nursing best practices.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Walden University
Minneapolis, MN06-2025
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Central Washington University
Ellensburg, WA08-2021
Associate of Science - Nursing
Columbia Basin College
Pasco, WA06-2002
Skills
- Staff Supervision
- Quality Improvement
- Critical Thinking
- Department management
- Direct Patient Care
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Patient education and advocacy
- Staff Leadership
Certification
- Registered Nurse License (RN) - State Board of Nursing.
Daisy Nurse Award 2021
The DAISY Award is a recognition program to celebrate and recognize nurses by collecting nominations from patients, families, and co-workers.
Timeline
Nurse Manager
American Behavioral Health Systems
06.2021 - Current
Registered Nurse
Lourdes Health
06.2020 - 07.2021
Substance Abuse Counselor
Merritt
01.2018 - 06.2020
Surgical Registered Nurse
Prosser Memorial Hospital
03.2002 - 05.2010
- Registered Nurse License (RN) - State Board of Nursing.
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Walden University
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Central Washington University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Columbia Basin College
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