Emily Gatton
Columbus,OH
Summary
Dynamic healthcare leader with extensive experience in nursing management, skilled in wound care and patient advocacy. Proven track record in enhancing patient outcomes and reducing hospital readmissions through effective staff development and compliance-focused audits. Committed to fostering a positive work environment and promoting quality assurance in patient care delivery.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Unit Manager
Majestic Care
02.2025 - 08.2025
- Evaluated employee performance regularly for professional growth opportunities, accountability measures, and feedback-driven improvement strategies.
- Ensured compliance with regulations and standards through regular audits, staff education, and policy updates.
- Resolved conflicts among team members quickly to maintain a positive working environment conducive for continued excellence in patient care.
- Oversaw RNs, LPNs, nursing aides, medical clerks and support staff and performed staffing scheduling duties.
- Evaluated patients'' wounds and recommended appropriate treatments, expediting the healing process.
- Treated and carefully tended to vascular and diabetic ulcers.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to implement interventions for wound healing and skin breakdown prevention.
- Implemented plans to prevent pressure ulcers and other wound developments.
- Scheduling and managing patients outside appointments and arranging transportation and an escort.
- Ensure all logs (crash cart, temperature logs) are completed daily and accurately.
- Performing regular audits on fall interventions
- Performing regular audits on medication carts ensuring compliance with state regulations.
- Performing regular audits to ensure oxygen equipment is changed and dated correctly and all orders are entered in correctly in PCC.
- Performed facility wide audits on scheduled and PRN pain medications to ensure compliance with state regulations.
- Performed facility wide audits on antipsychotic drugs to ensure compliance with state regulations including ensuring NPIs, monitoring orders and a 14 day stop date was present on all PRN medications.
- Daily audits to ensure regular hygiene, showers are being provided residents
- Daily audits of MAR/TAR and POC.
- Running daily reports of progress notes and order summary to ensure proper management of resident care.
Unit Manager
Mother Angeline McCrory Manor
08.2022 - 12.2024
- Addressed clinical issues promptly to reduce risks associated with patient care or operational inefficiencies in the unit.
- Developed strong working relationships with physicians, nurses, therapists, and ancillary staff for cohesive unit functioning.
- Worked as a scheduler for the LTC, assisted living buildings and was able to successfully eliminate the use of agency.
- Present for all patient care conferences, communicated with family to ensure patients were receiving patient centered care and family was involved in their care.
- Provided education to patient and families on patients plan of care to ensue a safe discharge.
- Reduced return to hospital rate and ran QI reports on all return to hospital to evaluate what can be done differently to further decease return to hospital rate.
- Assisted with the implementation of facility fall prevention program.
- Efficient response to elopements and decrease further elopements.
- Minimize staff conflicts and able to deescalate conflicts
- Facilitated interdepartmental collaboration through effective communication and coordination of patient care plans.
- Increased staff retention rates with supportive leadership techniques, mentoring programs, and positive work environment initiatives.
- Promoted a culture of safety within the unit by enforcing strict adherence to protocols, guidelines, and infection control measures.
- Handled complaints from patients and families and immediately took steps for quick resolution and to prevent reoccurrence.
- Streamlined daily operations for increased productivity by delegating tasks and supervising nursing staff.
- Improved patient satisfaction with timely and accurate communication between patients, families, and medical professionals.
- Reduced medication errors by diligently overseeing the administration of medications to patients.
- Protected patients and employees by developing and interpreting infection-control policies and protocols and maintained patient confidence by monitoring confidential information.
- Achieved top employee performance ratings, fostering environment of accountability and support.
- Fostered culture of continuous improvement, encouraging innovation and adaptability among team members.
- Developed and executed training programs that significantly increased staff competency.
- Increased staff morale by always present a positive and encouraging attitude.
- Participated in management team meetings to discuss resident status, census changes, and resident complaints or concerns.
- Ensured regulatory compliance by staying current on industry standards and updating policies accordingly.
- Performed rounds to observe care and interview staff, residents, and families.
LPN Floor Nurse
Wexner Heritage Village
04.2021 - 07.2022
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Demonstrated excellent technical skills in wound dressing changes, IV therapy administration, catheter insertion, and other routine nursing procedures.
- Managed time-sensitive tasks effectively under pressure while maintaining composure during critical situations or emergencies.
- Adapted quickly to changing patient needs, adjusting care plans accordingly to ensure optimal outcomes in diverse clinical scenarios.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
- Provided compassionate palliative care for terminally ill patients while supporting their emotional needs during end-of-life stages.
- Educated patients and families on health promotion, disease prevention, and self-care management strategies.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Delivered culturally competent care that respected diverse patient populations'' unique values, beliefs, and traditions.
- Reduced hospital readmissions by providing thorough discharge planning and follow-up care coordination.
- Maintained meticulous records of patient care, treatments, and progress, ensuring continuity of care.
- Advocated for patients' needs and preferences with healthcare providers, fostering patient-centered care.
Education
Practical Nursing Degree - Nursing
Hondros College of Nursing
Westerville, OH2019
High School Diploma - undefined
Electronic Classroom of Tomorrow
Columbus 2012
Skills
- Healthcare leadership
- Knowledge of healthcare regulations
- Staff assignment coordination with PPD focus
- Staff development
- Strong clinical judgment
- Employee Evaluations
- Employee Education
- Patient education and advocacy
- Wound care expertise
- Employee hiring and dismissal
- Corrective action implementation
- Executing compliance-focused chart audits
- Quality assurance process improvement
- Staff coaching and mentoring
- Individualized care planning
- Professional bedside manner
- Fall prevention and implementation of facility fall programs
- Thorough documentation abilities
- Experienced with PCC software and Microsoft Office applications
- Typing skills of 60 WPM
Certification
- BLS
- IV Certified
Volunteer Work
- Troop Leader/ Girl Scouts of Ohio/ 2018- present
- Troop leader for Kindergarten and First Graders
- Volunteer/ End Slavery Now/ 2014-2017
- A non profit group whose goal is to raise awareness to prevent human trafficking.
Timeline
Unit Manager
Majestic Care
02.2025 - 08.2025
Unit Manager
Mother Angeline McCrory Manor
08.2022 - 12.2024
LPN Floor Nurse
Wexner Heritage Village
04.2021 - 07.2022
Practical Nursing Degree - Nursing
Hondros College of Nursing
High School Diploma - undefined
Electronic Classroom of Tomorrow
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