Jean M. Studdard
Appling
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.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director of Patient Care Services
Bristol Hospice of Augusta
10.2024 - Current
- Coordinated and oversaw direct and indirect patient services of clinical staff.
- Provided guidance to coordinators, case managers, and Clinical Supervisors for hospice care improvement.
- Assisted Clinical Supervisors in managing teams and strategic planning.
- Directed case managers and clinical teams on patient care delivery strategies.
- Facilitated assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient and family care.
- Supported Executive Director in budget preparation and administration activities.
- Evaluated performance of Clinical Supervisors and case managers to enhance service quality.
- Maintained compliance with local, state, and federal laws regarding clinical records.
Clinical Nurse Coordinator, MedSurg/Renal, RN
Doctors Hospital of Augusta
03.2024 - 10.2025
- Delivered high-quality, patient-centered care while coordinating unit functions during designated shifts.
- Collaborated with subject matter experts and managers to foster a supportive care environment.
- Assisted with patient care and admission/discharge processes to enhance throughput efficiency.
- Managed staff labor in alignment with patient care needs and productivity standards.
- Provided recommendations for interviewing, selecting, and training new staff members.
- Implemented training and development initiatives, conflict resolution strategies, and compliance with personnel policies.
- Supported inventory control by managing supplies and equipment effectively.
- Operationalized nursing strategies to improve employee engagement through rounding initiatives.
Director of Nursing, RN
Hospice Services of Georgia
04.2023 - 03.2024
- Developed standards ensuring effective therapeutic services for patients and families.
- Co-led with Administrator to ensure compliance with established standards.
- Created staff objectives to enhance overall service delivery.
- Collaborated with Administrator to optimize staffing patterns for maximum personnel utilization.
- Recruited, hired, evaluated, and terminated service personnel based on established criteria.
- Planned and conducted orientation sessions for new employees, enhancing onboarding experience.
- Established and maintained policies meeting Medicare Medicaid accreditation standards.
- Designed organizational structure delineating authority and communication lines for safe service delivery.
Case Manager, RN
Kindred Hospice
Augusta
03.2022 - 04.2023
Infusion, RN
AU Health, Georgia Cancer Center
Augusta
10.2020 - 03.2022
- Administered chemotherapy, IV mediations, fluids and blood products
- Validated correct dosages for chemotherapy
- Performed venipunctures and accessories central lines as required
- Administered intravenous medications to patients per MD orders
- Assessed patients before, during, and post therapy
- Informed patients about side effects of chemotherapy
- Communicate with all members of patient care team to ensure that patient is receiving appropriate care
- Maintain documentation reflecting patient care
PRN Case Manager, RN
Kindred Hospice
Augusta
02.2020 - 10.2020
Case Manager, RN
Hospice Services of Georgia
Augusta
02.2019 - 02.2020
Case Manager, RN
Regency Hospice of Augusta
Augusta
08.2017 - 01.2019
Resource RN
University Hospital, Advanced Heart Failure Outpatient Clinic
Augusta
10.2016 - 08.2017
- Takes part in appropriate and timely discharge planning for hospitalized patients with facility’s social worker.
- Use cognitive skills of application, analysis, synthesis, and evaluation
- Responsible for using the concepts of case management and excellent customer service to coordinate and supervise the nursing care of all patients.
- Utilized the nursing process, (assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating care) to provide quality care for patients.
- Key functions include providing complex direct patient care, patient/family teaching, patient/family support and advocacy.
- The Registered Nurse performs duties within the construct of the Advanced Heart Failure Center while sharing various tasks with other licensed and non-licensed staff members.
- Other Duties Include:
- Triage patients
- Scheduling appointment
- Create protocols for use in the Advanced Heart Failure Clinic
- Back-up to the CardioMEMS Coordinator, monitoring fluid and doing CardioMEMS education
- Back-up Charge Nurse
- Assists LVAD Coordinator in assessing vital signs and performing assessments
- Assisting patients in acquiring assistance obtaining medications
- Completing disability paperwork
- Evaluating incoming labs for physician review
- Blood draws, medication administration, and performing EKG’s
Case Manager, RN
Regency Hospice of Augusta
Augusta
11.2015 - 10.2016
Postpartum/Labor & Delivery, RN
Doctor's Hospital
Augusta
06.2012 - 10.2015
- Provides labor support for laboring patients.
- Performs thorough detailed assessment of all patients.
- Administer medication drips such as Pitocin and Magnesium.
- Follows specific protocols for patient care.
- Assist physician in vaginal delivery and circulating nurse in OR for C-sections
- Provide post operative recovery for C-section and vaginal delivery patients.
- Primary circulating RN in operating room during C-sections.
- Detailed charting for laboring patients & antepartum patients.
- Assist CRNA with epidural placement.
- Have clear, concise and prompt communication with physician about patient condition.
- Provides pre/post anesthesia and postoperative care to postpartum, antepartum and gynecology patients on a 38 bed
Burn Stepdown, RN
Doctor's Hospital
Augusta
03.2011 - 06.2012
- Supervise patient care administered by LPNs and MSTs.
- Provides intensive and intermediate care to patients with 1st through 4th degree burns.
- Provides pre and postoperative care managing central lines, peripherally inserted central catheters, hemodialysis catheters and inserting peripheral lines.
- Provides burn and wound care for patients using sterile and aseptic techniques.
- Initiates and manages blood transfusions assessing for adverse reactions throughout transfusion process.
- Administers prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with approved nursing techniques.
- Prepares supplies and equipment and aids physicians during examination of patients and treatments.
- Provides patient education to patients and family answering questions regarding plan of care and discharge.
- Observes patient, records significant conditions and reactions, and notifies supervisor or physician of patient's condition and reaction to drugs, treatments and significant incidents.
- Records temperature, pulse, blood pressure, and other vital signs to detect deviations from normal and assess the condition of the patient.
Nurse Intern, Burn Stepdown
Doctor's Hospital
Augusta
05.2010 - 03.2011
Education
Associates of Science - Nursing
Augusta State University
Augusta, GA05.2010
Associates of Science - Business Administration
Georgia Military College
Augusta, GA05.2002
Skills
- Clinical team leadership
- Regulatory compliance
- Performance evaluation
- Patient assessment
- Care plan development
- Staff training
- Communication skills
- Clinical supervision
- Patient safety
- Verbal and written communication
- Schedule management
- Patient education and counseling
- Objective setting
- Task prioritization
- Time management
Certification
- BLS and ACLS
- Augusta State University Nursing Class Officer, Co-President
Timeline
Director of Patient Care Services
Bristol Hospice of Augusta
10.2024 - Current
Clinical Nurse Coordinator, MedSurg/Renal, RN
Doctors Hospital of Augusta
03.2024 - 10.2025
Director of Nursing, RN
Hospice Services of Georgia
04.2023 - 03.2024
Case Manager, RN
Kindred Hospice
03.2022 - 04.2023
Infusion, RN
AU Health, Georgia Cancer Center
10.2020 - 03.2022
PRN Case Manager, RN
Kindred Hospice
02.2020 - 10.2020
Case Manager, RN
Hospice Services of Georgia
02.2019 - 02.2020
Case Manager, RN
Regency Hospice of Augusta
08.2017 - 01.2019
Resource RN
University Hospital, Advanced Heart Failure Outpatient Clinic
10.2016 - 08.2017
Case Manager, RN
Regency Hospice of Augusta
11.2015 - 10.2016
Postpartum/Labor & Delivery, RN
Doctor's Hospital
06.2012 - 10.2015
Burn Stepdown, RN
Doctor's Hospital
03.2011 - 06.2012
Nurse Intern, Burn Stepdown
Doctor's Hospital
05.2010 - 03.2011
Associates of Science - Nursing
Augusta State University
Associates of Science - Business Administration
Georgia Military College
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