Donette C. Hylton-Lumbsden

Oversee daily operations of patient care with management of staff development

• Implemented successful healthcare program through professionalism, quality of care, medical teaching and patient satisfaction.
• Conducted routine facility inspections, identifying areas needing improvement and eliminating hazards posed to staff and residents for continued compliance with associated regulations.
• Developed policies and procedures for effective management.
• Established and maintained effective communication with staff, physicians, patients and primary care givers to promote high quality patient care.

• Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
• Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
• Conducted daily shift briefs to inform staff of changes in patient care assignments.
• Supervised and managed daily scheduling, tasking, and administration.

• Monitored and evaluated nursing staff performance, providing feedback and guidance to support standards of care.
• Participated in management team meetings to discuss resident status, census changes, and resident complaints or concerns.
• Worked closely administration to develop and implement best practices to improve patient outcomes.
• Built and maintained positive working relationships with physicians and staff to support seamless healthcare operations.
• Collaborated with staff, management, and external groups to coordinate patient care.
• Oversaw and approved recruitment, hiring and orientation of new nursing staff.
• Established and monitored infection control programs to provide safe, sanitary environment to prevent transmission of disease and infection.
• Prepared and reviewed infection control surveillance reports to identify trends and develop effective actions to control and prevent infections.

• Reviewed medical records and summarized care.
• Observed and reported on independent medical evaluations.
• Researched related literature regarding issues at hand.
• Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
• Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
• Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.

• Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
• Provided direct nursing care to patients when personnel was short-staffed.
• Maintained proper staff levels within budget parameters to deliver high levels of care to every patient.
• Delegated tasks and provided leadership for 100+ nurses and support personnel.
• Supervised staff of 100+ registered nurses, licensed practical nurses and certified nursing assistants.
• Followed all HIPAA rules and regulations regarding patient confidentiality.
• Discussed patient care and treatment with care team members to optimize intervention plans and care delivery.