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Gearline Copeland

Monroe,TN

Summary

Experienced nursing professional bringing demonstrated clinical expertise, leadership skills and technical knowledge. Proficient in updating charts, monitoring medications and working with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care. Quality-driven and efficient with strong interpersonal abilities.

Work History

Charge nurse ,med/surd nurse

Cookeville Medical Clinic
Cookeville, Tennessee
02.2023 - 10.2025
  • Supervised nursing staff to ensure compliance with care protocols.
  • Coordinated patient care plans with interdisciplinary teams for optimal outcomes.
  • Managed patient admissions, assessments, and discharge processes efficiently.
  • Delegated tasks appropriately among staff members according to their qualifications.
  • Coordinated communication between physicians and other healthcare professionals regarding patient care.

Registered Nurse Sup of Liv office

Quality Home Health Inc.
Livingston, Tennessee
05.2020 - 02.2022
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement care plans.
  • Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
  • Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
  • Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
  • Evaluated effectiveness of interventions through ongoing assessment of patient responses.

Nursing Supervisor

Cookeville Regional Hospital
Cookeville, TN
01.2019 - 04.2020
  • Supervised nursing staff to ensure compliance with hospital policies.
  • Coordinated patient care activities across multiple departments.

  • Facilitated communication between nurses, physicians, and administration.
  • Monitored adherence to safety protocols in patient care settings.
  • Resolved conflicts among medical staff in a professional manner.
  • Investigated complaints from patients regarding their care experience.
  • Completed daily rounds of nursing department to verify nursing service personnel performance alignment acceptable nursing standards.
  • Reviewed incident reports involving nursing staff members or patients to determine appropriate corrective action.
  • Implemented evidence-based practice initiatives into daily operations.

Director of Nursing Services

Highlands Medical Center
Sparta, Tennessee
05.2012 - 06.2014
  • Led nursing staff to ensure high-quality patient care standards.
  • Developed and implemented nursing policies and procedures for improved efficiency.
  • Managed nursing budget and resource allocation to optimize department operations.

Education

Associate of Arts - Nursing

Eastern Kentucky University
Richmond, Kentucky, KY
05.1965 - 05.1997

Bachelor of Arts - Business Communication

St Josephs College
Windham, ME

Skills

  • Patient care coordination
  • Care protocol compliance
  • Patient assessment
  • Evidence-based practice

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