Certifications
Esther M. Anjorin
Grayson,GA
Summary
Experienced leader with strong background in nursing operations, budget management and allocation, guiding teams, managing complex projects, and achieving strategic objectives. Excels in developing efficient processes, ensuring high standards, and aligning efforts with organizational goals. Known for collaborative approach and commitment to excellence.
Overview
2
2
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Nurse Manager
Emory University Hospital Midtown
Atlanta
07.2018 - Current
- Led daily clinical and operational management of a complex Neuro-Stroke/Medical inpatient unit,
- Managed annual operational budget, aligning staffing, supplies, and resource utilization with productivity, quality, and safety goals.
- Implemented use of Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) as an alternative staffing model in an acute care setting to optimize cost-effective, high-quality care delivery.
- Directed training, orientation, and ongoing education for nursing staff, ensuring role competency, adherence to standards, and support for professional development.
- Coordinated departmental operations in accordance with administrative, legal, and medical guidelines, ensuring compliance with hospital policies and procedures.
- Monitored and evaluated nursing staff performance, identified professional development opportunities, and supported engagement through incentives and recognition programs.
- Reviewed incidents and ensured appropriate follow-up and corrective actions, seeking opportunities to improve patient care, outcomes, and nursing staff performance.
- Collaborated effectively with department managers and interdisciplinary leaders to address operational issues, improve services, and advocate for patients’ needs during planning and decision-making.
- Oversaw nursing staff operations, ensuring compliance with hospital policies and quality standards.
- Developed and implemented patient care protocols to enhance service delivery across departments.
- Mentored nursing staff, providing guidance on best practices and professional development opportunities.
- Analyzed patient outcomes to identify trends, driving continuous improvement initiatives in care delivery.
- Managed 50 FTEs nurses and nursing activities in a 530-bed hospital by providing comprehensive nursing guidance and maintaining outstanding patient satisfaction and care standards.
Unit Charge Nurse
Emory University Hospital Midtown
Atlanta
06.2016 - 07.2018
- Planned, coordinated, and directed day-shift operations on an Ear, Nose & Throat and Bariatric surgical unit to support safe, efficient patient care.
- Facilitated communication with physicians and advanced practice providers to deliver optimal patient- and family-centered care.
- Ensured unit compliance with hospital policies and procedures and provided guidance on scheduling, assignments, and daily operations.
- Promoted teamwork, mutual respect, and effective communication, and led efforts to resolve patient and family concerns to support satisfaction and service quality.
- Coordinated multidisciplinary team meetings to facilitate effective communication and collaboration in patient care.
- Evaluated patient care plans, adjusting strategies based on evolving clinical needs and feedback.
- Led quality improvement initiatives to reduce hospital-acquired infections and improve overall patient safety.
- Mentored new nurses to foster professional growth and enhance team performance.
Assistant Director of Nursing
Pruitt Health
Lilburn
05.2013 - 05.2016
- Assisted the Director of Health Services in planning, organizing, developing, and directing daily operations of the Nursing Services Department.
- Collaborated with mid-level providers and medical directors on clinical concerns to support safe, appropriate resident care.
- Delegated to and oversaw nursing managers to ensure completion of assigned tasks and continuity of operations.
- Assumed operational responsibility for the facility in the absence of the Director of Nursing and/or Administrator, addressing clinical and administrative needs.
- Promoted high levels of customer service and supported resident and family satisfaction.
- Evaluated work performance of 80 nursing personnel to determine wage increases and implement discipline.
- Planned and assigned workload to 80-person nursing staff to direct patient care.
RN Case Manager, Home Health
Amedisys & Aseracare
Atlanta
01.2012 - 01.2013
- Served as liaison among patients, families, physicians, and interdisciplinary providers, advocating patient welfare and coordinated home health services.
- Admitted, recertified, and resumed patients using OASIS-C and updated plans of care as needed to reflect changing clinical needs.
- Monitored patient progress to promote high-quality, cost-effective care and timely discharge.
- Educated patients and families on care plans and supervised LPNs, CNAs, and HHAs to support safe care in the home setting.
- Participated in quality improvement and patient safety activities within the home health program.
- Coordinated patient care plans, ensuring alignment with healthcare goals and regulatory requirements.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to enhance care delivery and improve patient outcomes.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments to evaluate patient needs and develop tailored interventions.
- Managed complex caseloads, prioritizing care strategies based on individual patient circumstances.
- Advocated for patient needs, facilitating access to resources and services within the healthcare system.
- Mentored junior nursing staff in case management best practices and clinical decision-making processes.
Clinical RN, Med/Surgery Unit
Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center
Baltimore
05.2010 - 01.2012
- Provided high-quality postoperative care to medical-surgical patients, monitoring and managing complications including pain and infection.
- Administered medications safely based on patients’ vital signs and laboratory results and collaborated with the care team in accordance with Joint Commission and hospital policies.
- Advocated for patients with sensitivity to cultural and religious beliefs and coordinated resources to support recovery and discharge planning.
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols and patient care plans.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care strategies for diverse patient populations.
- Monitored patient vital signs, identifying changes in condition and responding promptly to emergencies.
- Educated patients and families on health management, promoting adherence to treatment regimens and preventive care practices.
- Led quality improvement initiatives, enhancing patient safety protocols and reducing incident reports through staff training.
- Streamlined documentation processes using electronic health record systems, improving efficiency in patient data management.
- Conducted thorough assessments of patients' physical and emotional needs, ensuring holistic approach to care delivery.
Education
DNP - Nurse Executive
Augusta University
Augusta12-2027
MSN - Leadership & Management
Western Governors University
Utah04-2018
MBA - Healthcare Management
Western Governors University
Utah12-2013
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - BSN
Towson University
Maryland12-2009
Skills
- Operational efficiency in healthcare
- Organizational strategy development
- Healthcare leadership skills
- Financial budget oversight
- Efficient resource management
- Process implementation & optimization
- Workforce engagement
- Effective team facilitation
- Coaching and mentoring
- Healthcare advocacy
- Problem-solving capability
- Organizational change management
Certification
- Registered Nurse License
- American Heart Association Basic Life Support
- Nurse Executive Advanced - Board Certified
- Certified Nurse Manager & Leader
Timeline
Nurse Manager
Emory University Hospital Midtown
07.2018 - Current
Unit Charge Nurse
Emory University Hospital Midtown
06.2016 - 07.2018
Assistant Director of Nursing
Pruitt Health
05.2013 - 05.2016
RN Case Manager, Home Health
Amedisys & Aseracare
01.2012 - 01.2013
Clinical RN, Med/Surgery Unit
Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center
05.2010 - 01.2012
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - BSN
Towson University
DNP - Nurse Executive
Augusta University
MSN - Leadership & Management
Western Governors University
MBA - Healthcare Management
Western Governors University