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Gearldine Copeland

Monroe,TN

Summary

Responsible for the supervision of Clinical Nursing Activities for all nursing units.

Serve as consultant supervision in other hospital departments,

Coordinates patient bed assignment.

Participates in nursing and hospital wide performance improvement program.

Serves as a resource for nursing and ancillary staff to assist in the evaluation of any patient whose condition has the potential for deterioration.

Investigated and reported all incidents per hospital policy.

Overview

2026
2026
years of professional experience

Work History

Supervisor

Quality Home Care

* Review all referrals to ensure need is indicated.

* Review and assess admission information that all federal and

state regulations were needed.

* Work with corporate to be sure that staff development is

current.

* Perform all recertification's on all patients

* Work with medical staff to ensure that there is open

communication.

Charge Nurse/Med Surg Nurse

Cookeville Regional Hospital
10.2023 - 10.2025

*Responsibilities included staff management and delegation of

patient assignment.

*Initial admission assessment for all new admissions

*Manage conflict resolution of patients and staff and referral to

directed when needed

* Patient advocate

DON

Life Care Center of Yuma
06.2022 - 12.2022

*Involved in development of quality improvement program.

*Liaison with Medical staff to ensure a smooth relationship with

nursing staff.

*Responsible for hiring and firing of nursing staff.

*Assist in patient admissions and care when needed.

*Maintained working relationships with referral sources.

Owner and Administrator

Homeward Bound Home Health
01.1983 - 01.1995

*Responsible for hiring, annual assessments and firing.

*Develop rapport with medical staff to ensure open

communication in patient care.

*Ensure that all patient care is delivered in a quality and safe

environment.

*Assist DON to provide education to staff.

*Ensure all federal and state regulations are maintained.




Education

Associate of Arts -

Eastern Kentucky University
Richmond, Kentucky, KY

Bachelor of Arts -

St Joseph's College
Windham, Maine

Skills

  • Management Nursing Staff
  • Staff development and training
  • Policy and procedure adherence
  • Relationship building and retention

Timeline

Charge Nurse/Med Surg Nurse

Cookeville Regional Hospital
10.2023 - 10.2025

DON

Life Care Center of Yuma
06.2022 - 12.2022

Owner and Administrator

Homeward Bound Home Health
01.1983 - 01.1995

Supervisor

Quality Home Care

Associate of Arts -

Eastern Kentucky University

Bachelor of Arts -

St Joseph's College
Gearldine Copeland