Elizabeth Honey
Haleyville,AL
Summary
Dedicated nursing leader with excellent unit management skills. Proficient in quality, cost and care standards focused on maximizing resources and patient satisfaction. Registered Nurse in state of Alabama.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Behavioral Health Program Director
Lifepoint Behavioral Health
Muscle Shoals, AL
06.2024 - Current
- Scheduled and supervised staff meetings to discuss new ideas and update participants on program details and milestones.
- Recruited and trained staff to upgrade collective team skills.
- Mentored team members for professional development, resulting in increased productivity and job satisfaction.
- Provided ongoing direction and leadership for program operations.
- Collaborated closely with executive leadership to develop strategic plans for long-term growth.
- Designed customized training programs to enhance staff knowledge and skills in key areas of responsibility.
- Delivered outstanding program results by setting clear objectives and proactively addressing potential challenges.
- Monitored program performance to identify areas for improvement.
- Established strong partnerships with internal and external stakeholders for collaborative problemsolving.
Chief Nursing Officer
Hill Crest Behavioral Health
Birmingham, AL
02.2022 - 06.2024
- Provided direct nursing care to patients when personnel was short-staffed.
- Supervised staff of 20 registered nurses, 10 licensed practical nurses and 70 mental health technicians.
- Direct day-to-day administrative and operational functions for 200-bed facility, providing guidance and leadership to over 100 employees across more than 10 departments.
- Discussed patient care and treatment with care team members to optimize intervention plans and care delivery.
- Maintained proper staff levels within budget parameters to deliver high levels of care to every patient.
Registered Nurse, Mental Health
Walker Baptist Medical Center
Jasper, Alabama
04.2021 - 02.2022
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Assessed patients' physical and mental status by analyzing complaints and symptoms.
- Educated patients and family members about medical conditions and mental health, medications, treatments and preventive measures.
Director of Senior Care
Lakeland Community Hospital
Haleyville, AL
09.2020 - 04.2021
- Collaborated with staff, management and external groups to coordinate patient care.
- Performed rounds to observe care and interview staff, residents and families.
- Established new policies and updated existing policies to improve standard of care for patients.
- Developed positive employee relations, incentives and recognition programs to promote teamwork and mutual respect.
- Identified department issues to recommend corrective actions.
Regional Clinical Manager
Alabama Department Of Corrections
Montgomery , Alabama
02.2019 - 09.2020
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Formulated techniques for quality data collection to meet expected adequacy, accuracy and legitimacy targets.
- Implemented document management solutions with primary focus on document control, distribution and knowledge management.
- Performed regular quality and validation assessments on patient data to verify accuracy.
- Communicated audit findings with security personnel and vendor personnel and provided instruction on how to meet benchmark in clinical services provided to inmates in Alabama prisons.
Director of Nursing
Corizon/Wexford
Bessemer, Alabama
10.2017 - 02.2019
- Collaborated with staff, management and external groups to coordinate patient care.
- Performed rounds to observe care and interview staff, inmates, and security personnel.
- Evaluated work performance of 50 nursing personnel to determine wage increases and implement discipline.
- Established and monitored infection control programs to provide safe, sanitary environment to prevent transmission of disease and infection.
- Established new policies and updated existing policies to improve standard of care for patients.
- Developed positive employee relations, incentives and recognition programs to promote teamwork and mutual respect.
- Identified department issues to recommend corrective actions.
Nurse Manager
Corizon
Decatur, Alabama
03.2017 - 10.2017
- Decatur Work Release/Community Work Center - housed approximately 700 level 1 and level 2 state inmates.
- Investigated and independently resolved complaints from staff, physicians and patients by leveraging clinical judgment and unit management expertise.
- Supervised, directed and motivated high-quality performance from nursing staff.
- Reviewed department performance and adjusted coverage to compensate for changing conditions.
- Managed 8-10 nurses and nursing activities in a community based/work release facility by providing comprehensive nursing guidance and maintaining outstanding patient care standards.
Registered Nurse, Mental Health
Walker Baptist Medical Center
Jasper, AL
09.2015 - 03.2017
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
Residential RN
Riverbend Center For Mental Health
Florence, Alabama
08.2013 - 05.2015
- Educated and supervised patients and family members regarding prevention strategies, self-care techniques and nursing care needs.
- Coordinated and collaborated with various multidisciplinary teams to coordinate care and promote patient safety and health.
- Certified as Medication Administration Supervisor though ADMH and conducted training and supervision of Medication Administration Technicians.
- Conducted facility CPR/BLS/First Aid for all employees, initial and recertification.
Registered Nurse, Mental Health
Walker Baptist Medical Center
Jasper, Alabama
09.2012 - 11.2013
- Supported patients needing medical care to relieve patient anxiety and promote positive outcomes.
- Helped patients with meals, activities of daily living (ADLs) and facility transfers to promote security and patient well-being.
- Participated in continuous quality improvement and performance improvement activities to enhance effectiveness and increase knowledge.
- Escorted patients from unit to meals, activities and visitation areas to maintain standard of safety and security.
Registered Nurse, Geriatric Psychiatric Unit
LakePoint
Haleyville, Alabama
07.2011 - 09.2012
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management.
- Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with dementia, behavior disorders, mood disorders, and other mental health/cognitive disorders.
Clinic Registered Nurse
Family Medical Associates
Haleyville, Alabama
07.2010 - 07.2011
- Delegated patient care responsibilities to nursing assistants and student nurses.
- Partnered with support technicians, nursing staff and social workers to coordinate services.
- Verified work of subordinates against quality guidelines.
- Planned and implemented patient care to treat conditions or mitigate symptoms.
- Completed prior authorizations as needed for patients procedures, testing, and referrals.
- Educated patients and families about medications, treatment, and appointments.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical
Russellville Hospital
Russellville, Alabama
06.2009 - 07.2010
- Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation by consistently operating to highest standards of care.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension and other conditions.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing Administration
Chamberlain University
Downers Grove, ILBachelor of Science - Nursing
Jacksonville State University
Jacksonville, AL05.2020
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Northwest-Shoals Community College - Muscle Shoals
Phil Campbell, AL05.2009
Skills
- Safety Protocols
- HIPAA Requirements
- Problem Resolution
- Operational Records Maintenance
- Policy and Program Development
- Employee Training Program
- Employee Recruitment and Hiring
- Operational Standards
- Facility Inspections
- Quality Assurance Controls
- Onsite Visits
- Utilization Management
Timeline
Behavioral Health Program Director
Lifepoint Behavioral Health
06.2024 - Current
Chief Nursing Officer
Hill Crest Behavioral Health
02.2022 - 06.2024
Registered Nurse, Mental Health
Walker Baptist Medical Center
04.2021 - 02.2022
Director of Senior Care
Lakeland Community Hospital
09.2020 - 04.2021
Regional Clinical Manager
Alabama Department Of Corrections
02.2019 - 09.2020
Director of Nursing
Corizon/Wexford
10.2017 - 02.2019
Nurse Manager
Corizon
03.2017 - 10.2017
Registered Nurse, Mental Health
Walker Baptist Medical Center
09.2015 - 03.2017
Residential RN
Riverbend Center For Mental Health
08.2013 - 05.2015
Registered Nurse, Mental Health
Walker Baptist Medical Center
09.2012 - 11.2013
Registered Nurse, Geriatric Psychiatric Unit
LakePoint
07.2011 - 09.2012
Clinic Registered Nurse
Family Medical Associates
07.2010 - 07.2011
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical
Russellville Hospital
06.2009 - 07.2010
Master of Science - Nursing Administration
Chamberlain University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Jacksonville State University
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Northwest-Shoals Community College - Muscle Shoals