Ellen Gayle Hawkins
Summary
Experienced with nursing supervision, patient care coordination, and team leadership. Utilizes strong organizational skills and clinical expertise to ensure optimal patient outcomes and staff performance. Track record of effective communication and problem-solving in high-pressure environments. 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
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse/Supervisor Rehabilitation
Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital
01.2023 - Current
- Provided direct patient care such as wound dressing changes, administering medications, vital signs monitoring and basic life support.
- Ensured compliance with regulatory standards through regular audits of documentation, policies, and procedures
- Managed staffing needs efficiently by creating flexible schedules that maximized coverage during peak times without exceeding budget constraints, as Nursing Supervisor.
- Developed individualized care plans for patients based on assessments, diagnosis and treatment goals.
- Educated patients and family members about rehabilitation therapies available to them.
- Performed clinical documentation of all interventions performed during the shift.
- Supervised and mentored new nursing staff in providing rehabilitative nursing services.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team to provide comprehensive patient care according to established protocols and standards of practice.
- Counseled patients on their health issues, lifestyle modifications and self-care techniques.
- Ensured safety of all patients through implementation of safety policies, procedures and protocols.
- Communicated regularly with physicians regarding changes in patient status or response to treatment regimen.
- Facilitated discharge planning process by coordinating transfer arrangements with other facilities or home health agencies.
- Served as a mentor to new nursing staff members, sharing knowledge of rehabilitation nursing practices while fostering a supportive team environment.
Basic Emergency Medical Technician
Friendly's
10.2019 - 04.2020
- Provided updates to dispatchers and arranged reception of patients at medical facilities.
- Examined patient's symptoms to determine state of emergency.
- Coordinated hand-offs to facility personnel by conveying important information about conditions and treatments provided
- Provided detailed reports to nurses and supervisor.
Staff Sergeant
United States Marine Corps
06.2000 - 01.2016
- Directed logistical training procedures.
- Performed quality control by creating rosters, spreadsheets and other documentation.
- Handled administrative requirements, maintained records and submitted operational reports.
- Ordered, unloaded, sorted and tracked supplies.
- Managed all aspects of administrative & personnel needs of ground supply operations.
- Assessed individual performance during field exercises.
- Enforced safety standards in all training activities.
- Created an environment conducive to learning through positive reinforcement techniques.
- Organized team building activities to foster camaraderie among trainees.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
American Public University System
Charles Town, WV04-2024
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Lenoir Community College
Kinston, NC05.2022
Skills
- Decision-Making
- Flexible, adaptable & multitasking
- Client Education
- Inter-Disciplinary Coordination
- Excellent Communication
- Planning and Coordination
- Clinical operations
- Healthcare management
- Team leadership
Certification
RN 1693700 CO Compact license
Timeline
Registered Nurse/Supervisor Rehabilitation
Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital
01.2023 - Current
Basic Emergency Medical Technician
Friendly's
10.2019 - 04.2020
Staff Sergeant
United States Marine Corps
06.2000 - 01.2016
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
American Public University System
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Lenoir Community College
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