Derlyne Gardiner
Fort Lauderdale
Summary
Experienced nurse leader with advanced clinical and operational oversight across complex healthcare systems and high-acuity patient populations. Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner graduate with strong expertise in staffing operations, patient safety, interdisciplinary coordination, crisis escalation, and regulatory compliance. Demonstrated ability to lead multidisciplinary teams, support behavioral health patient management, and optimize clinical operations within fast-paced healthcare environments. Focused transition into behavioral health nursing leadership and psychiatric operations management.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Nurse Manager
Broward Health Central Pool
Fort Lauderdale
04.2025 - Current
- Coordinated staffing and workforce operations for 150+ multidisciplinary clinical staff including registered nurses, respiratory therapists, and surgical technologists to ensure optimal patient care delivery
- Support crisis escalation management, patient safety initiatives, and interdisciplinary coordination in high-acuity care environments
- Collaborate with physicians, case management, ancillary services, and leadership to optimize patient care delivery and continuity of care
- Participate in incident investigations, documentation review, and quality improvement initiatives related to patient safety and compliance
- Monitored regulatory compliance and organizational standards to maintain Joint Commission readiness and track staff competency, enhancing safety and quality of care
- Facilitated staff coaching and communication to provide operational support in dynamic healthcare settings, improving team collaboration and effectiveness
- Provide operational leadership across multiple hospital facilities supporting medically and behaviorally complex patient populations
Progressive Care Unit RN (Per Diem Float Pool)
Jupiter Medical Center
Jupiter
02.2024 - 03.2025
- Delivered direct nursing care for medically complex patients requiring continuous assessment and interdisciplinary collaboration
- Identified acute behavioral and psychosocial concerns, escalating and coordinating care to address patient needs
- Facilitated patient education and discharge planning, ensuring continuity of care for improved patient outcomes
- Ensured accurate clinical documentation and compliance with regulatory standards to support quality care
Surgical Services Registered Nurse
St. Mary’s Medical Center
West Palm Beach
06.2022 - 01.2024
- Managed postoperative and high-acuity patients, including trauma and ICU-level recovery, to ensure optimal recovery outcomes
- Monitored for complications and escalated acute patient concerns to maintain safety and improve patient outcomes
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to facilitate patient stabilization and enhance recovery processes
Administrative Supervisor
Riverwood Center
Jacksonville
05.2021 - 06.2022
- Coordinated staffing operations to ensure compliance with clinical and regulatory standards
- Oversaw daily clinical and operational workflows across patient care environments
- Assisted with patient management escalations and facilitated interdisciplinary communication for operational oversight
Assistant Nurse Manager, Neuro PCU Step-Down
Baptist Medical Center
Jacksonville
04.2021 - 06.2022
- Facilitated leadership operations for high-acuity neuro step-down patient population, enhancing team effectiveness and patient outcomes
- Coordinated staffing, mentored staff, managed patient escalations, and fostered interdisciplinary collaboration to optimize patient care
- Provided comprehensive care for patients with complex neurological and behavioral health needs, ensuring tailored interventions and support
PACU RN | Surgical Step-Down RN
RWJBH Newark Beth Israel Medical Center
Newark
03.2019 - 04.2021
- Provided comprehensive post-anesthesia and step-down nursing care for medically and behaviorally complex patients, ensuring safety and effective recovery
- Coordinated therapeutic communication and interdisciplinary efforts to enhance patient safety and ensure continuity of care
Education
Master of Science - Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
University of Phoenix
Phoenix, AZ03-2026
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Seton Hall University
Orange, NJ05-2018
Skills
- Patient management
- Crisis de-escalation
- Operations leadership
- Workforce coordination
- Compliance readiness
- Quality improvement
- Care coordination
- Clinical documentation
- Risk management
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Performance coaching
- Therapeutic Communication
Certification
- Registered Nurse – Florida
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) Certified
- NICHE Certified
Professional Development
- Motivational Interviewing: Practical Strategies for Nurses – APNA
- Medications for Substance Use Disorders (MSUD) Training – APNA
- Suicide Prevention Continuing Education – APNA
- Trauma-Informed Care Continuing Education – APNA
- Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) Training – Anticipated Upon Hire
Timeline
Assistant Nurse Manager
Broward Health Central Pool
04.2025 - Current
Progressive Care Unit RN (Per Diem Float Pool)
Jupiter Medical Center
02.2024 - 03.2025
Surgical Services Registered Nurse
St. Mary’s Medical Center
06.2022 - 01.2024
Administrative Supervisor
Riverwood Center
05.2021 - 06.2022
Assistant Nurse Manager, Neuro PCU Step-Down
Baptist Medical Center
04.2021 - 06.2022
PACU RN | Surgical Step-Down RN
RWJBH Newark Beth Israel Medical Center
03.2019 - 04.2021
Master of Science - Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
University of Phoenix
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Seton Hall University