Debra Scudder
Sebastian,FL
Summary
Accomplished Registered Nurse Case Manager with a proven track record at Memorial Hospital of Converse County, adept in healthcare analytics and leadership excellence. Spearheaded process improvements, enhancing surgical case scheduling by 3-5%, and championed interdisciplinary collaboration. Known for strong patient advocacy and direct patient care, consistently improving patient outcomes and operational efficiency.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse Case Manager/Staff Nurse
Memorial Hospital of Converse County
10.2020 - 05.2023
- Worked as staff nurse during the Covid 19 Epidemic
- Evaluated patient progress and adjusted care plans accordingly, ensuring continuity of care across all healthcare settings.
- Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare providers to ensure appropriate resource utilization for complex cases.
- Provided education and support to patients and families, empowering them to make informed decisions regarding their healthcare needs.
- Improved patient outcomes by consistently providing comprehensive assessments and developing tailored care plans.
RN Consultant
Advisory Board/Optum Health Care
11.2017 - 05.2020
- Acted as a coach to strengthened interdisciplinary collaboration within the healthcare team by fostering open lines of communication between departments.
- Optimized resource allocation by assessing staffing levels, equipment availability, and budget constraints to ensure efficient operations.
- Provided guidance on achieving best patient outcomes while streamlining processes to minimize waste.
- Streamlined hospital and physician processes by identifying areas for improvement and implementing evidence-based best practices.
RN Health Consultant
Quorum Health Resources, QHR
01.2004 - 05.2017
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for patient outcome improvement and decrease length of stay
- Developed processes to stream line surgical case scheduling and increased total surgical cases by 3-5 %
- Enhanced surgical staffing to support increased caseload while decreasing overall overtime and costs
RN Consultant
Phase II Consulting
01.2000 - 01.2004
- Streamlined nursing processes by identifying areas for improvement and implementing evidence-based best practices.
- Strengthened interdisciplinary collaboration within the healthcare team by fostering open lines of communication between departments.
- Optimized resource allocation by assessing staffing levels, equipment availability, and budget constraints to ensure efficient operations.
Director of Surgical Services
St John's Medical Center
05.1996 - 02.2000
- Kept practices, techniques, policies and procedures consistent with professional standards and regulatory agencies.
- Interviewed, hired, evaluated and terminated management and support staff.
- Reviewed financial reports, made modifications to reduce costs and identified sound alternatives for purchasing equipment and supplies.
- Chaired committees, work groups and meetings.
Surgical Trauma RN
St Johns Regional Medical Center
01.1993 - 05.1996
- Collaborated with the hospital trauma team to provide surgical intervention to trauma patients
- Acted as surgical RN Circulator for all types of trauma related surgical cases
- Assisted with development of trauma protocols and disaster preparedness
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Lincoln University
Jefferson City, MO05-1984
Skills
- Case Management
- Direct patient care
- Strong patient advocate
- Medication and IV administration
- Strong teamwork
- Healthcare analytics
- Leadership excellence
- Process Improvement
- Research utilization
Certification
Florida RN Compact License
Basic Life Support
Currently Licensed in Florida with compact state endorsement
Ability to work in Florida or any Compact State
Timeline
Registered Nurse Case Manager/Staff Nurse
Memorial Hospital of Converse County
10.2020 - 05.2023
RN Consultant
Advisory Board/Optum Health Care
11.2017 - 05.2020
RN Health Consultant
Quorum Health Resources, QHR
01.2004 - 05.2017
RN Consultant
Phase II Consulting
01.2000 - 01.2004
Director of Surgical Services
St John's Medical Center
05.1996 - 02.2000
Surgical Trauma RN
St Johns Regional Medical Center
01.1993 - 05.1996
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Lincoln University
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