Geri Psych Unit Charge Nurse/ House Supervisor
HEATHER FOWLER
Dorminy Medical Center
Fitzgerald,USA
1
Certification
23
years of professional experience
Registered nurse with more than 22 years of experience taking care of individuals in group homes, hospital settings, and SNFs, having a strong track record in patient care and team leadership. Recognized for improving patient outcomes and fostering a collaborative work environment. Reliable and adaptable, skilled in clinical decision-making and staff management.
Work History
Geri Psych Unit Charge Nurse/ House Supervisor
9 Years 4 Months- Collaborated with nurse practitioner and psychiatrist to deliver comprehensive physical and psychiatric care for each patient
- Ensured compliance with regulatory standards through routine audits of documentation and adherence to established policies and procedures.
- Supervise overall operations of the hospital at night, including staffing, problem solving, assisting staff and patients with needs.
- Admissions and discharges of geri psych patients
- Daily assessments of geri psych patients
- Assisted in implementing milieu therapy to enhance therapeutic environment for geri psych patients
- Bedside care, medication administration, assist with ADLs
- Coordinated patient care plans in collaboration with interdisciplinary teams.
- Coordinated discharge planning to facilitate smooth transitions from hospital to home or other care settings.
- Chart audits
- Provided patient education and discharge instructions to ensure understanding of care plans and promote recovery
- Supervised nursing staff to ensure adherence to care standards and protocols.
- Mentored new nurses, fostering professional development and clinical competence.
Charge Nurse
1 Year- Admissions and discharges of adult and geriatric psychiatric patients
- Physical and mental assessments
- Administered medications and provided bedside care to patients
- Supervised mental health techs, providing guidance and support to enhance patient care
- Conducted chart audits to maintain compliance and improve documentation accuracy
- Group and milieu therapy
- Wound care
Emergency Dpt
11 Months- Bedside care, medication administration, assist with ADLs
- Collaborate with other ED professionals to ensure effective patient care is delivered
- Provide patient teaching and discharge instructions
- Act as a team member, performing various medical assignments as required for efficient operation of the ED
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
Licensed Practical nurse/Registered Nurse
10 Months- Medication administration in a group home setting, patient assessments
- Advise and educate DSPs on the care for their patient
- Maintain and audit charts for compliance
- PEG medication/feeding administration
- Wound care
- Report changes in patient's physical or mental status to MD and follow up care
- Established rapport with the patient and their families to maintain comfort and satisfaction
- Provide orientation and training to new staff members
Licensed practical nurse
5 Months- Provided compassionate and knowledgeable bedside care for residents
- Administered medications
- Closely monitored patients for any changes in condition and reported to MD and family members
- Provided basic patient care and treatments such as wound care, assistance with personal hygiene, catheterization, vital signs, nebulizer treatments and drain care
- Worked in a unit that provided specialty care to the geriatric patients who were diagnosed with Dementia, Alzheimer’s, Bipolar, Depression, Schizophrenia, and other psych diagnoses
- New admits, discharges, and readmits
- Maintained adherence to strict CMS guidelines
- Supervised CNAs
Licensed Practical Nurse
8 Years 9 Months- ADON
- Monthly schedules for LPNs and CNAs
- Supervised LPNs and CNAs
- Hired and terminated LPNs and CNAs
- Assisted with the plan of correction following state survey
- Chart audits
- Established rapport with patients and family members including following up on and assisting with patient/family complaints
- Admissions, discharges, and readmits
- Employee physicals
- Payroll
- Wound Care Nurse
- Braden and pain scales
- Wound care prevention tactics (turning schedules, barrier cream, staff education)
- Provided wound care to patients
- Maintained strict documentation regarding status of wounds
- Notified MD and family members of wounds or change in wounds
- Charge Nurse
- Medication administration including PEGs
- Documentation
- Patient monitoring for change of condition and reporting to MD and family members
- CNA supervision
- Assisted with ADLs
- Admissions, discharges, and readmits
Education
A.S.N - Registered Nurse Bridge Program
Licensed Practical Nursing
Skills
Patient Satisfaction
Strict CMS Guidelines
Employee Physicals
IV therapy
Computer & Paper charting
Chart audits
Delegation & Prioritization
HIPAA Compliance
Customer Service Skills
Time Management
Care Plans
Scheduling
Patient Education & Support
Medication Administration
Wound Care
Supervision of CNAs
LPNs
and DSPs
Compassionate care
HIPAA compliance
Care coordination
Certification
BLS: current through 01/2027
(Georgia) RN eNLC license 01/31/2028
Timeline
Charge Nurse
Dale Medical Center (New Day Behavioral Health)
07.2019 - 07.2020Read More
Geri Psych Unit Charge Nurse/ House Supervisor
Dorminy Medical Center
07.2017 - CurrentRead More
Emergency Dpt
Dorminy Medical Center
08.2016 - 07.2017Read More
Licensed Practical nurse/Registered Nurse
Diversified Enterprises
09.2015 - 07.2016Read More
Licensed practical nurse
Life Care Center
05.2014 - 10.2014Read More
Licensed Practical Nurse
Fitzgerald Nursing Home (Now, Pruitthealth-Fitzgerald)
02.2004 - 11.2012Read More
East Central Technical College
Licensed Practical Nursing
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Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College
A.S.N from Registered Nurse Bridge Program
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