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Jennifer Patterson

Deltona

Summary

Experienced Nurse Manager with nearly a decade of progressive leadership in acute care settings. Proven success driving patient experience outcomes, staff engagement, and quality metrics. Known for a collaborative leadership style, frontline presence, and the ability to lead with empathy while maintaining high standards.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience

Work History

Nurse Manager

AdventHealth Fish Memorial
01.2017 - Current
  • - Provide 24/7 operational and clinical leadership for an inpatient unit
  • - Lead initiatives focused on patient experience, quality outcomes, and safety
  • - Coach and develop nursing staff and frontline leaders
  • - Manage staffing, scheduling, productivity, and budget oversight
  • - Partner with physicians and interdisciplinary teams to improve care delivery
  • - Utilize data and dashboards to identify trends and drive improvement

Assistant Nurse Manager

AdventHealth Fish Memorial
01.2015 - 01.2017
  • - Supported daily unit operations and staff supervision
  • - Assisted with staffing, scheduling, and productivity management
  • - Mentored new hires and emerging leaders
  • - Acted as Nurse Manager designee as needed

Registered Nurse

AdventHealth Fish Memorial
01.2014 - 01.2015
  • - Provided patient-centered nursing care in an acute care setting

Registered Nurse

Wayne Memorial Hospital
01.2013 - 01.2014
  • - Provided patient-centered nursing care in an acute care setting

Server/Bartender, Shift Leader, Bar manager

Ruby Tuesday
01.1999 - 01.2014
  • - Progressed through multiple leadership roles with accountability for service excellence, staff performance, scheduling, inventory, and cost control
  • - Developed and coached teams to deliver consistent, high-quality guest experiences
  • - Trained staff on service standards, communication, and accountability

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Capella University
01-2024

Associate of Science - Nursing

College of Coastal Georgia
01-2013

Skills

  • Quality improvement
  • Critical thinking
  • Department management
  • Staff development
  • Budget management
  • Staff coaching and mentoring
  • Performance improvement

Timeline

Nurse Manager

AdventHealth Fish Memorial
01.2017 - Current

Assistant Nurse Manager

AdventHealth Fish Memorial
01.2015 - 01.2017

Registered Nurse

AdventHealth Fish Memorial
01.2014 - 01.2015

Registered Nurse

Wayne Memorial Hospital
01.2013 - 01.2014

Server/Bartender, Shift Leader, Bar manager

Ruby Tuesday
01.1999 - 01.2014

Associate of Science - Nursing

College of Coastal Georgia

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Capella University