DEBRA MALONE
North Augusta,SC
Summary
Dedicated staff nurse with a proven track record of professionalism and reliability, offering extensive expertise in patient- and family-centered care, patient education, and clinical management across diverse healthcare settings. Recognized for a compassionate approach and self-motivation, with a consistent focus on quality care and patient well-being while fostering collaboration within teams to enhance patient outcomes. Charge nursing experience highlights strong clinical decision-making, patient assessment, and care planning skills, ensuring effective communication and adaptability in high-pressure environments. Committed to delivering exceptional nursing services that address the unique needs of each patient population served.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Charge Nurse
VitalCore Health Strategies
01.2024 - Current
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting Providers with carrying out patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
- Conducted daily shift briefs to inform staff of changes in patient care assignments.
- Mentored and supervised junior nurses, fostering a supportive and professional work environment.
- Promoted a safe working environment by adhering to infection control policies and regularly reviewing safety protocols.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to provide quality patient care.
Temporary Staff Nurse
WellStar MCG Health
01.2023 - 10.2023
- Assessed patient status and notified physicians of clinical changes
- Performed assessments, planning, and implementation of nursing interventions and evaluated the effectiveness of care
- Floated to Medical Surgical Units and ER Observation Unit
- Interacted with departments regarding patient care
- Educated patients/families on health care needs, conditions, disease management and medication regimens
- Cerner Electronic Medical Record Charting
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
Traveling Staff Nurse
ProLink Staffing
09.2022 - 12.2022
- Established positive rapport with patient and family
- Established a compassionate environment by providing emotional, psychological, and spiritual support to patients, friends, and family
- Utilized the nursing process to meet the biological, physical, and emotional needs of patients
- Filled in temporary nursing shortages in Hospitals.
- Established report with Physicians and Nursing staff
- Coordinated patient care with the full-time nursing staff
- Created Plans of Care
- Strong problem solving and critical thinking skills
- Ability to thrive in a challenging environment
- Epic Charting
- Personal Time Off 04/2022-09/2022
Traveling Staff Nurse
AYA Healthcare
07.2021 - 04.2022
- Incorporate AIDET in every interaction until discharge
- Filled in temporary nursing shortages in three facilities within Prisma Health
- Establish rapport with Physicians and Nursing staff
- Documented all patient care during shifts; maintained/updated patient records and prepared patients for handoff to oncoming staff, maintained documentation of all inpatients and generated follow up Plans of care
- Ability to build rapport with patients
- Strong problem solving and critical thinking skills
- Epic Charting
Traveling Staff Nurse
Critical Solutions Medical Staffing
05.2021 - 07.2021
- Incorporated AIDET in every interaction until discharge
- Palliative care awareness
- Filled in temporary nursing shortages in Hospitals.
- Establish rapport with Physicians and Nursing staff
- Coordinate patient care with the full-time nursing staff
- Provided direct quality care to patients including daily assessments, charting, medication, and supervisor of care of 4 to 6 patients per shift
- Ability to build rapport with patients
- Strong problem solving and critical thinking skills
- Covid-19 Recovery
- Ability to thrive in a challenging environment
- Educated patients on their health conditions, treatments, maintenance, and discharge planning
- Epic Charting
Traveling Staff Nurse
GoMed Healthcare LLC
03.2021 - 04.2021
- Assessed patient status and notified physicians of clinical changes
- Performed assessments, planning, and implementation of nursing interventions and evaluated the effectiveness of care
- Interacted with departments regarding patient care
- Educated patients/families on health care needs, conditions, disease management, options etc.
- Aided Nursing Manager/Assistant Nurse Manager in the supervision of staff nurses
- Evaluated staffing requirements including floor assignments
- Directed and supervised LPNs and CNAs
- Maintained reports of patients' medical histories, and monitored changes in their condition
- Preceptor for new hires
- Incorporated AIDET in every interaction until discharge
- Palliative care awareness
- Professional bedside manner
- Tracheotomy care
Traveling Staff Nurse
Premier Healthcare Professionals
08.2019 - 02.2021
- Incorporate AIDET in every interaction until discharge
- Palliative care awareness
- Filled in temporary nursing shortages in Hospitals.
- Establish report with Physicians and Nursing staff
- Coordinate patient care with the full-time nursing staff
- Create Plans of Care
- Strong problem solving and critical thinking skills
- Ability to thrive in a challenging environment
- Epic Charting
Senior Charge Staff Nurse
Augusta University Medical Center
11.2015 - 06.2019
- Assessed patient status and notified physicians of clinical changes
- Performed assessments, planning, and implementation of nursing interventions and evaluated the effectiveness of care
- Interacted with departments regarding patient care
- Educated patients/families on health care needs, conditions, disease management, options etc.
- Aided Nursing Manager/Assistant Nurse Manager in the supervision of staff nurses
- Evaluated staffing requirements including floor assignments
- Directed and supervised LPNs and CNAs
- Maintained reports of patients' medical histories, and monitored changes in their condition
- Served as a resource for new hires and novice staff to ensure quality patient care
- Incorporated AIDET in every interaction until discharge
- Palliative care awareness
- Professional bedside manner
- Tracheotomy care
- IV start and blood draw expert
- Patient and family advocate
- Charge nurse
- Kidney Transplant work-up and monitoring
- Cerner Charting
- Maintaining hygienic and safe working environment in compliance with the healthcare procedures
- Conducting research for improving the nursing practices and healthcare outcomes
- Float Pool
Staff Nurse
Select Medical Specialty
09.2014 - 10.2015
- Implemented patient care for up to 22 patients on Long-Term Acute Care Unit
- Accepted patient admissions and discharges
- Assessed patient status and notify physicians of clinical changes
- Interacted with departments regarding patient care
- Educated patients/families on health care needs, conditions, options etc.
- Aided Nurse Manager in the supervision of staff nurses
- Maintained patient charts and confidential files
- Palliative care awareness
- Professional bedside manner
- Tracheotomy care
- IV start and blood draw expert
- Patient and family advocate
- Performed assessments, planning, and implementation of nursing interventions and evaluates the effectiveness of care
Charge Nurse
Charlie Norwood Veterans Administration
04.2014 - 08.2014
- Implemented patient care on 20 bed unit Community Living Center (CLC)
- Supervised LPNs and NAs (GS-Staff)
- Verified orders and chart reviews
- Medication administration
- Processed patient's admissions and discharges
- Attended Interdisciplinary Team Meetings (IDT)
- Completed Residents Instrument Assessments (RAI)
- Reports to Nurse Manager and peers care needs/resident concerns
- Followed Long Term Care Standards of care for the provision of care for the CLC Veteran Population
- Assisted the Nurse Manager in obtaining coverage for staffing
- Knowledgeable of CMS Guidelines and the Artifacts of Culture Transformation
Staff Charge Nurse
Georgia Regents Medical Center
08.2012 - 04.2014
- Implemented patient care for up to 32 patients on Medical Surgical unit
- Accepted patient admissions and discharges
- Assessed patient status and notify physicians of clinical changes
- Interacted with departments regarding patient care
- Educated patients/families on health care needs, conditions, options etc.
- Aided Nursing Manager in the supervision of staff nurses
- Evaluated staffing requirements including floor assignments
- Maintained patient charts and confidential file
- Preceptor for nursing students.
- Assisted with orientation of new hires.
- Palliative care awareness
- Professional bedside manner
- Tracheotomy care
- IV start and blood draw expert
- Patient and family advocate
- Charge nurse
Travel Nurse
Advantage RN
05.2012 - 08.2012
- Tracheotomy care
- Started IVs and blood draw expert
- Advocated for patient and family
- Professional bedside manner
- Maintained patient's electronic charts
Charge Nurse
Georgia Regents Medical Center
07.2006 - 05.2012
- Implemented patient care for up to 30 patients on Medical Surgical unit
- Accepted patient admissions and discharges
- Assessed patient status and notify physicians of clinical changes
- Performed assessments, planning, and implementation of nursing interventions and evaluated the effectiveness of care
- Interacted with departments regarding patient care
- Educated patients/families on health care needs, conditions, options etc.
- Aided Nurse Manager in the supervision of staff nurses
- Evaluated staffing requirements including floor assignments
- Maintained patient charts and confidential files
- Preceptor for nursing students
- Assisted with orientation of new hires
- Palliative care awareness
- Professional bedside manner
- Tracheotomy care
- IV start and blood draw expert
- Patient and family advocate
- Charge nurse
Staff Nurse
Trinity Mission Health & Rehab
09.2003 - 06.2006
- Assigned to provide patient care for 60 patients on Magnolia wing
- Assisted with the admittance and discharge of patients
- Performed clinical tasks according to long term care policies
- Assisted in the orientation of new staff members
- Assessed patient conditions and advised of changes in status
- Monitored and maintained patient charts
- Assisted patients and family members in the education of health care needs
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Kaplan University
12.2014
Associates of Science - Health Science
Piedmont Technical College
Greenwood, SC12.2005
Diploma - Practical Nursing
Piedmont Technical College
Greenwood, SC07.2003
Skills
- Decision-making
- Clinical leadership
- Patient care coordination
- Effective team leadership
- HIPAA compliance
- Patient assessments
- Staff training
- Patient assessment
- Patient advocacy
- Rapport building
- Medication administration
Affiliations
- American Nurses Association-GA
- American Nurses Association-SC
Timeline
Charge Nurse
VitalCore Health Strategies
01.2024 - Current
Temporary Staff Nurse
WellStar MCG Health
01.2023 - 10.2023
Traveling Staff Nurse
ProLink Staffing
09.2022 - 12.2022
Traveling Staff Nurse
AYA Healthcare
07.2021 - 04.2022
Traveling Staff Nurse
Critical Solutions Medical Staffing
05.2021 - 07.2021
Traveling Staff Nurse
GoMed Healthcare LLC
03.2021 - 04.2021
Traveling Staff Nurse
Premier Healthcare Professionals
08.2019 - 02.2021
Senior Charge Staff Nurse
Augusta University Medical Center
11.2015 - 06.2019
Staff Nurse
Select Medical Specialty
09.2014 - 10.2015
Charge Nurse
Charlie Norwood Veterans Administration
04.2014 - 08.2014
Staff Charge Nurse
Georgia Regents Medical Center
08.2012 - 04.2014
Travel Nurse
Advantage RN
05.2012 - 08.2012
Charge Nurse
Georgia Regents Medical Center
07.2006 - 05.2012
Staff Nurse
Trinity Mission Health & Rehab
09.2003 - 06.2006
Associates of Science - Health Science
Piedmont Technical College
Diploma - Practical Nursing
Piedmont Technical College
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Kaplan University
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