Jodi Cummings
Louisville,KY
Summary
With a proven track record at Baptist Health Louisville, I excel in staff leadership and critical thinking, and enhancing patient care quality. My expertise includes mentoring nurses, managing departmental budgets effectively, and fostering interdisciplinary collaboration for complex patient needs. Achievements include streamlining operations and boosting staff professional growth through targeted feedback and training. Healthcare professional skilled in managing nursing operations and optimizing patient care. Adept at implementing healthcare protocols and improving patient outcomes through effective leadership. Focused on team collaboration and achieving results, with reputation for reliability and adaptability.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Nurse Manager- Behavioral Health
Baptist Health Louisville
12.2013 - 01.2017
- Led staff meetings to keep team informed of departmental changes and provide opportunities for nurses to share ideas and concerns.
- Conducted performance evaluations and provided constructive feedback to support professional growth of nursing staff members.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Managed budgets and controlled costs, achieving financial targets without compromising patient care quality.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans for patients with complex needs.
Charge Nurse- Behavioral Health
Baptist Health Louisville
06.2010 - 12.2013
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
- Conducted shift briefs to inform staff of changes in patient care assignments.
- Mentored and supervised nurses, fostering a supportive and professional work environment.
- Optimized patient satisfaction through timely response to concerns and effective communication among staff members.
Registered Nurse Crisis Management Unit
Baptist Health Louisville
09.2005 - 06.2010
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
Education
Bachelor Of Science In Nursing - Nursing
Bellarmine University
Louisville, KY05.2005
Skills
- Staff supervision
- Quality improvement
- Critical thinking
- Department management
- Staff leadership
- Hiring and terminations
- Clinical supervision
- Patient education and advocacy
- Staff coaching and mentoring
Certification
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
- ANCC Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing Certification August 2011-2016
Work Preference
Work Location
RemoteHybridImportant To Me
Work-life balanceCompany CultureCareer advancementTimeline
Nurse Manager- Behavioral Health
Baptist Health Louisville
12.2013 - 01.2017
Charge Nurse- Behavioral Health
Baptist Health Louisville
06.2010 - 12.2013
Registered Nurse Crisis Management Unit
Baptist Health Louisville
09.2005 - 06.2010
Bachelor Of Science In Nursing - Nursing
Bellarmine University
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