Donna Raley
Florence,CO
Summary
Hardworking Registered Nurse with success providing individualized patient care. Committed to delivering best-in-class patient care through effective education and counseling. Proven leadership focused on increasing and enhancing patient care and satisfaction. Streamline safety protocols for comprehensive patient care.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Nurse Manager
Department of Corrections
01.2022 - Current
- Supervised nursing staff to ensure adherence to patient care standards and regulatory compliance.
- Coordinated patient admissions, discharges, and transfers to optimize workflow and resource allocation.
- Implemented quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient outcomes and operational efficiency.
- Developed staff schedules to maintain adequate coverage while minimizing overtime expenses.
- Conducted performance evaluations of nursing staff, providing constructive feedback for continuous improvement.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans for complex patient cases.
- Ensured proper documentation of nursing activities, maintaining accuracy for legal and accreditation purposes.
- Managed staffing schedules, ensuring adequate coverage for all shifts while minimizing overtime costs.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Led successful team comprised of RNs, LPNs, and ancillary staff.
- Enhanced overall staff morale by recognizing individual achievements and fostering a collaborative, supportive work environment.
- Assisted in the onboarding process for new hires, offering guidance and mentorship to help them acclimate quickly to their roles.
- Promoted a safe and healthy work environment through adherence to infection control policies and procedures.
- Evaluated clinical competency of nursing staff through direct observation, feedback sessions, and periodic skills assessments.
- Facilitated open communication among team members by conducting regular staff meetings and encouraging feedback from all levels of personnel.
- Led staff meetings to keep team informed of departmental changes and provide opportunities for nurses to share ideas and concerns.
- Supervised, directed, and motivated high-quality performance from nursing staff.
- Investigated and independently resolved complaints from staff, physicians, and patients by leveraging clinical judgment and unit management expertise.
- Established and maintained effective communication with staff, physicians and community organizations to promote high quality patient care.
- Conducted routine facility inspections, identifying areas needing improvement and eliminating hazards posed to staff and residents for continued compliance with associated regulations.
- Recruited, hired and trained all staff, providing direct supervision, ongoing staff development and continuing education to employees.
Lead Nurse
Colorado State Mental Hospital Institute of Pueblo
07.2014 - 01.2022
- Led nursing team in delivering high-quality patient care and fostering collaborative environment.
- Developed and implemented patient care protocols to enhance treatment effectiveness and ensure safety standards.
- Streamlined workflow processes, improving operational efficiency and reducing patient wait times.
- Mentored junior nurses, providing training and guidance to enhance clinical skills and professional development.
- Conducted regular evaluations of patient outcomes to identify areas for improvement in care delivery.
- Coordinated multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient progress and optimize treatment plans.
- Advocated for the needs of both patients and nursing staff, leading to improved working conditions and better overall outcomes.
- Utilized data-driven decision-making techniques to optimize resource allocation, improving overall performance metrics within the department.
- Championed continuous learning opportunities for staff members through workshops and training sessions, contributing to heightened levels of competency among colleagues.
- Led a team of nurses in providing high-quality care to patients while maintaining a professional working environment.
- Developed strong relationships with interdisciplinary teams, ensuring seamless coordination of patient care.
- Conducted ongoing assessments of patient needs to ensure accurate diagnoses and appropriate treatment plans.
- Managed complex cases with multiple psychiatric issues, effectively prioritizing tasks for efficient resolution of problems encountered during treatment process.
- Ensured compliance with all relevant regulatory guidelines through diligent monitoring efforts and proactive policy development.
- Coordinated patient discharges and transfers to other units, ensuring a smooth transition with minimal disruptions to care continuity.
- Mentored new nursing staff, fostering a supportive and educational atmosphere for growth and development.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
Education
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
Pueblo Community College
Canon City CO05-2014
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ01-2020
Skills
- Physical and psychological evaluations
- Customer service
- Nursing staff management
- Planning and scheduling
- Clinical judgment
- Decision-making
- Clinical management
- Coaching and mentoring
- Conflict resolution
- Policy updates
- Staff scheduling
- Emergency response
- Schedule coordination
References
Kofi Essien, DON 719-494-4758
Natalie Erb, Nurse Practitioner719-288-3616
Taylor Cowen, Nurse III 719-334-9260
Timeline
Nurse Manager
Department of Corrections
01.2022 - Current
Lead Nurse
Colorado State Mental Hospital Institute of Pueblo
07.2014 - 01.2022
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
Pueblo Community College
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Grand Canyon University