Emily Gatton

Completed care and care plan audits with documented findings and follow-up.

Implemented and evaluated infection control practices to maintain compliance and operational safety.

Participated in QAPI process activities and assigned quality improvement responsibilities.

Managed wound care, tracking wound status and treatment outcomes.

Coordinated communication with care team members to align patient goals.

• Educated patients on proper wound care techniques and infection prevention strategies.
• Implemented evidence-based practices to enhance patient outcomes in wound management.
• Conducted regular audits of infection prevention protocols to ensure compliance and identify improvement areas.
• Provided training sessions for staff on infection prevention techniques and proper usage of PPE.
• Analyzed infection data trends to inform strategic decision-making and resource allocation.
• Conducted performance evaluations, providing constructive feedback to improve staff effectiveness.
• Led staff meetings to keep team informed of departmental changes and provide opportunities for nurses to share ideas and concerns.
• Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
• Managed staff scheduling and time off to adequately staff nursing floors and allow nurses earned time off.
• Ensured regulatory compliance by maintaining accurate records and staying up-to-date on industry standards.
• Monitored clinical outcomes closely, identifying areas for improvement and implementing corrective actions.

• 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.

• 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.
• 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.
• Achieved top employee performance ratings, fostering environment of accountability and support.
• Developed and executed training programs that significantly increased staff competency.
• Ensured regulatory compliance by staying current on industry standards and updating policies accordingly.
• Performed rounds to observe care and interview staff, residents, and families.