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James Glenn Evans

Lexington,KY

Summary

Experienced nursing leader and educator with over 25 years of industry background. Worked in outpatient/ambulatory clinics, community hospitals, academic healthcare systems, and Level 1 trauma centers totaling nearly 1000 beds. Strong background in nursing education, including 5 years as adjunct faculty in an associate degree nursing program. Actively involved in clinical training of nursing students, leading to successful recruitment of graduates into staff positions. Seeking new opportunities to continue learning and growing in the dynamic field of nursing.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Divisional Charge Nurse (DCN) / Hospital Operations Administrator (HOA)

UKHC Good Samaritan Hospital
07.2007 - 09.2023
  • Coordinated nursing care within the facility through staffing allocation and assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders and acuity, and communicating with ancillary departments.
  • Optimized patient satisfaction through timely response to concerns and effective communication among staff members.
  • Promoted a safe working environment by monitoring adherence to infection control policies and regularly reviewing safety protocols.
  • Served as a liaison between nursing staff, physicians, and leadership, fostering open communication channels among all parties involved in patient care.
  • Championed a positive work culture by recognizing exemplary performance from team members and addressing conflicts promptly when they arose.
  • Streamlined nursing workflows for increased efficiency and improved patient outcomes. Made adjustments to staffing based on activity and patient acuity.
  • Supervised and managed daily scheduling, tasking, and administration.
  • Participated in quality improvement initiatives, contributing to the development of best practices within the department.
  • Facilitated ongoing education for nursing staff through in-service training sessions and workshops on relevant topics.
  • Collaborated with other healthcare professionals in the provision of quality patient care.
  • Maintained high standards of patient care during high-volume shifts, monitoring patient assignments to optimize nurse workload.
  • Enhanced emergency response times by organizing and leading drills, preparing team for actual emergencies and offering clinical support to the Rapid Response Team. Coordinated patient movement to higher acuity areas when indicated

Adjunct Faculty Nursing Clinical Instructor (PT)

Bluegrass Community Technical College
01.2012 - 12.2019
  • Collaborated with fellow instructors to initiate interdisciplinary educational activities that enriched course content and student understanding.
  • Evaluated student performance through assessments, providing timely feedback and individualized coaching to promote academic success.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to provide students with diverse clinical experiences, fostering well-rounded skill sets.
  • Mentored and guided students through challenging clinical rotations, offering support and constructive feedback for continuous improvement.
  • Promoted a culture of safety within the clinical setting by emphasizing adherence to established protocols and ethical guidelines.
  • Facilitated engaging classroom discussions on evidence-based nursing practices, encouraging critical thinking and application of knowledge.
  • Oversaw laboratory and clinical environments to help students advance knowledge and abilities.
  • Prepared course materials such as syllabi, homework assignments and handouts for distribution or use within classroom.
  • Contributed educational and clinical expertise to help optimize training courses and boost student learning.
  • Developed strong rapport with students by maintaining open communication channels and demonstrating empathy towards their unique challenges.

House Supervisor

Samaritan Hospital
03.2006 - 07.2007
  • Provided oversight to daily hospital operations, including patient flow and throughput, bed availability, and appropriate staffing mix/allocation.
  • Acted as a clinical resource to nursing staff and was the first point of contact for matters of care concern escalation.
  • Served as Rapid Response in matters of patient deterioration as needed.
  • Assisted with the procurement of special equipment and supplies as needed to provide optimal patient care.
  • Regularly met with unit managers to discuss updates regarding fiscal, operational, and personnel matters.
  • Acted as an administrative surrogate in the absence of unit, departmental, or hospital leadership.
  • Monitored and ensured compliance with hospital policy and procedure.
  • Served as a liaison in matters of patient complaints and service recovery.
  • Orchestrated emergency response and patient movement during declining or code situations.
  • Kept leadership aware of hospital activity.

Staff Nurse - Critical Care

Samaritan Hospital
09.2005 - 03.2006
  • Provided specialized comprehensive bedside care to critical patients from both medical and surgical pathologies.
  • Titrated and monitored critical IV medication drips and documented patient response.
  • Monitored and maintained specialized invasive monitoring devices necessary for patient care.

Education

Master of Science - Nursing

University of Kentucky
12.2011

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Eastern Kentucky University
12.1987

General Requirements Prerequisites -

Saint Catharine College
05.1983

Skills

  • Clinical leadership in nursing
  • Clinical nursing education
  • Effective patient management
  • Talent acquisition
  • Healthcare instruction facilitation
  • Cross-functional collaboration
  • Medical facility operations
  • Strategic issue analysis
  • Effective communication
  • Organizational time strategies
  • Team leadership
  • Team education initiatives
  • Collaborative project engagement
  • Ethical decision-making

Accomplishments

1. Co-Director Pathway to Excellence designation project: Helped to prepare the facility to meet the necessary standards for its 1st ever ANCC recognition eligibility. Introduced Shared Governance and help to develop and initiate the unit-based councils; assisted with a comprehensive policy review and helped bring those up to date and in accordance with evidence based practice; reviewed and edited sections of our 14 volume document as validation that we had successfully fulfilled all requirements for designation. After an extensive review by the ANCC , we were granted Pathway to Excellence designation. The first Kentucky facility to receive the honor.

2. First RN in Kentucky to successfully obtain the CNML credential (Certified Nurse Manager Leader)

Awards

  • Co-Director Pathway to Excellence designation project: Helped to prepare the facility to meet the necessary standards for its 1st ever ANCC recognition eligibility. Introduced Shared Governance and help to develop and initiate the unit-based councils; assisted with a comprehensive policy review and helped bring those up to date and in accordance with evidence based practice; reviewed and edited sections of our 14 volume document as validation that we had successfully fulfilled all requirements for designation. After an extensive review by the ANCC, we were granted Pathway to Excellence designation. The first Kentucky facility to receive the honor.
  • First RN in Kentucky to successfully obtain the CNML credential (Certified Nurse Manager Leader)
  • 2009 Kentucky Hospital Association 2nd Place winner in the New Innovations & Trends in Healthcare category Poster Contest during their annual Fall Conference. Presented the results of research concerning the benefits of an Open Visitation policy inside a Critical Care Unit.
  • Speaker at the 2009 annual Kentucky Organization of Nurse Leaders(KONL) Fall Conference.

Timeline

Adjunct Faculty Nursing Clinical Instructor (PT)

Bluegrass Community Technical College
01.2012 - 12.2019

Divisional Charge Nurse (DCN) / Hospital Operations Administrator (HOA)

UKHC Good Samaritan Hospital
07.2007 - 09.2023

House Supervisor

Samaritan Hospital
03.2006 - 07.2007

Staff Nurse - Critical Care

Samaritan Hospital
09.2005 - 03.2006

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Eastern Kentucky University

General Requirements Prerequisites -

Saint Catharine College

Master of Science - Nursing

University of Kentucky

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