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JoNell  Bates, RN

JoNell Bates, RN

Crystal River,FL

Summary

High performing diverse Registered Nurse with 40 years experience within the ever-changing Health Care Environment. Quality-driven with excellent management, clinical, and teaching abilities. Forward thinking and knowledgeable professional with proven leadership and planning abilities. Strong caring nurse dedicated to optimal patient services through effective patient/family education. Skilled at case, employee, and care management driven by individualized care

Work History

Long Term Care

Prn With 3 Facilities
Inverness, CA
12.2020 - Current
  • Citrus Health and Rehab, Crystal River Health and Rehab. Avante Rehab of Inverness
  • Provide direct supervision from 10-35 employees
  • Motivate and supervise facility staff in delivering quality patient care.
  • Foster excellence by example by "setting pace" and being hands on mentor to clinical staff.
  • Maintain compliance with statutory, regulatory and local, state and federal guidelines relating to all aspects of long term care
  • Generate and review incident reports, including employee write-ups, actualizing appropriate corrective action plans to mitigate ongoing and potential situations.
  • Provide Orientation and Training to New Nurse Hires
  • Proficient in PCC and VMWare computerized documentation systems

Travel Nurse - Neuro/Tele/Observation.PCU

AHS Staffing, Rhandstat Healthcare Staffing
Tallahassee, FL
01.2016 - 12.2019
  • Administered medications ( oral, IV and intramuscular injections) and treatment to patients and monitored responses across various clinical settings.
  • Documented all patient interactions and interventions in EPIC Meditec, or Cerner
  • Demonstrated adaptability in rapidly adjusting to changing unit assignments, consistently maintaining high-quality care delivery across various clinical settings.
  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety.
  • Monitored patient condition, including interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
  • Provided Charge Nurse duties as needed and directed for units of 30-35 patients

RN, Preceptor, Charge Nurse

Seven Rivers Regional Medical Center
Crystal River, FL
05.2012 - 07.2016
  • Worked within interdisciplinary health care team to develop, implement and make adjustments to patient care plans, individualizing strategies and methods to improve health and meet recovery goals.
  • Managed elements of patient care from admission to discharge or transfer to other units.
  • Remained calm during high-stress, critical situations, demonstrating sustained focus and problem-solving in real-time.
  • Delivered oral medications, intramuscular injections and IV fluids to mitigate or resolve patient symptoms.
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
  • Maximized team performance by monitoring nursing care, including patient assessment processes and treatment implementations.
  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety.
  • Strengthened unit care standards and policies with focus on patient safety and dignity.
  • Directly supervised 8-15 staff for 30-35 patients at least 36 hours weekly.maintain currency on clinical techniques

Registered Nurse Travel Nurse

Travel Agencies Multiple; Contract Employee
08.2007 - 05.2016
  • Worked within interdisciplinary health care team to develop, implement and make adjustments to patient care plans, individualizing strategies and methods to improve health and meet recovery goals in Critical Care settings.
  • Provided charge nurse coverage intermittently as directed; supervising 8-15 employees and/or serving 6 patients and supervising 2-4 cna's
  • Ft. Walton Beach Hospital, PCU, Ft. Walton Beach, FL
  • North Florida Regional Medical Center, Telemetry Unit, Gainesville, FL
  • Tallahassee Memorial Hospital, Telemetry Unit, Tallahassee, Fl (Advantage Healthcare Staffing)
  • Naples Community Hospital, PCU, Naples, FL (American Mobile Healthcare)
  • West Reading Hospital, Telemetry Unit, Wyomissing, PA (American Mobile Healthcare)
  • Tallahassee Regional Medical Center, PCU, Tallahassee, FL (National Healthcare Staffing)
  • West Reading Wound Care Center, Wound Care Nurse, Wyomissing, PA (National Healthcare Staffing)
  • Winter Haven Hospital, Float Pool, Winter Haven, FL (National Healthcare Staffing)
  • Orangeburg Regional Hospital, Telemetry Unit, Orangeburg, SC (National Healthcare Staffing)
  • Union Memorial Hospital, Telemetry Unit, Baltimore, MD (National Healthcare Staffing)
  • Hazleton General Hospital, Telemetry Unit, Hazleton, PA (National Healthcare Staffing)
  • Health Park Hospital, Cardiac Decision Unit and PCU, Ft. Myers, FL (National Healthcare Staffing)
  • Washington County Hospital, PCU, Hagerstown, MD (National Healthcare Staffing)
  • Mission Hospital, Telemetry, Ashville, NC (National Healthcare Staffing)
  • Palmetto-Richland Hospital, Step Down Unit, Columbia, SC (National Healthcare Staffing)

Registered Nurse

Remote History
Tampa, FL
01.2007 - 11.2011
  • Home Health Turnaround Consultant, Tampa, FL, Zephyrhills, FL, Las Vegas, Nevada
  • ABC Home Health Administrator, Tampa, FL, Plant City, FL
  • Case Manager, Big Bend Hospice, Tallahassee FL
  • Charge Nurse, Gadsden County Hospital, Quincy, FL
  • Correctional Nursing Director, Gadsden County Jail, Quincy, FL
  • Insurance Telephonic Case Manager, Tampa, Fl
  • Same Day Surgery Administrator, Zephyrhills, Fl
  • Utilization Review, Tampa, Fl
  • Occupational Health/Director/Case Manager, Orange Juice Factory, Zephyrhills, FL, Meat Packing Plant, Plant City, FL
  • Occupational Health, US Post Office, Tampa, Florida

Education

Master of Arts - Counseling

Liberty Bible College
Homosassa, FL

Doctor of Divinity -

Universal Life Church
Modesto, California
04.2006

Doctor of Biblical Studies -

Universal Life Church School of Theology
Modesto, California
03.2005

Bachelor of Science - Health Care Administration

Saint Leo University
San Antonio, FL
1998

Associate of Science - Nursing

St. Petersburg Junior College
St. Petersburg, FL
1984

High School Diploma -

Lakewood High School
St. Petersburg, FL
1969

Skills

  • Training and mentoring
  • Team Building
  • Staff Management
  • Training and mentoring
  • Professional Development
  • Regulatory guidelines
  • Resource Management
  • Ethical Practice
  • Evaluation methods
  • Quality Improvement

Additional Information

Current State of Florida Notary

Ballot Monitor for Supervisor of Elections 2020-2021

Life Member - VFW Ladies Auxiliary Post 7122

Outstanding Service Award (Guardian Ad Litem ) 1989=1990

Published "Nursing Spectrum" Nurses Wanted September 1998

Accomplishments

  • 1986 Published Spectrum Nursing Magazine
  • 1989 Guardian Ad Litem
  • 1990 Graduated Lively Fire Academy - Volunteer Fire Fighter
  • 1990 Graduated Lively Law enforcement Academy - Corrections - Top Academic Achievement

Timeline

Long Term Care

Prn With 3 Facilities
12.2020 - Current

Travel Nurse - Neuro/Tele/Observation.PCU

AHS Staffing, Rhandstat Healthcare Staffing
01.2016 - 12.2019

RN, Preceptor, Charge Nurse

Seven Rivers Regional Medical Center
05.2012 - 07.2016

Registered Nurse Travel Nurse

Travel Agencies Multiple; Contract Employee
08.2007 - 05.2016

Registered Nurse

Remote History
01.2007 - 11.2011

Master of Arts - Counseling

Liberty Bible College

Doctor of Divinity -

Universal Life Church

Doctor of Biblical Studies -

Universal Life Church School of Theology

Bachelor of Science - Health Care Administration

Saint Leo University

Associate of Science - Nursing

St. Petersburg Junior College

High School Diploma -

Lakewood High School
JoNell Bates, RN