Karla May
Aberdeen,SD
Summary
Dynamic nursing leader with extensive experience at Avera Mother Joseph Manor, excelling in regulatory compliance and quality assurance. Proven track record in enhancing patient care outcomes through effective interdisciplinary collaboration and innovative policy development. Highly organized and dependable, committed to fostering a culture of excellence in nursing services.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Nursing Services
Avera Mother Joseph Manor
05.2017 - Current
- Provide leadership and oversight for all nursing operations within a long-term care facility.
- Manage nursing staff recruitment, training, scheduling, and performance evaluations.
- Ensure compliance with state and federal healthcare regulations and standards.
- Develop and implement patient care policies, quality assurance programs, and infection control protocols.
- Collaborate with administrative leadership and interdisciplinary teams to optimize resident care outcomes.
Operating Room Nurse / Nurse Manager
Avera St. Luke’s Hospital
01.1999 - 01.2017
- Comprehensive intraoperative care delivered to surgical patients of all ages in a fast-paced surgical environment.
- Supervised operating room staff, managed daily OR schedules, developed policies and procedures all while ensuring regulatory compliance was met.
- Lead surgical team meetings and had close collaborations with Surgeons, ensuring patient safety and positive procedural outcomes were a priority.
Medical-Surgical Nurse
Avera St. Luke’s Hospital
01.1992 - 01.1999
- Provided professional and competent bedside patient care for patients on a medical-surgical unit.
- Monitored patient progress, administered medications, and collaborated with physicians and specialists.
- Developed patient care plans and educated patients and families on post-discharge plan of care.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Presentation College
Aberdeen, South DakotaSkills
- Nursing Leadership & Management
- Regulatory Compliance
- Quality Assurance & Process Improvement
- Highly Organized & Hardworking
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Reliable
- Dependable
- Quick Learner
Personal Information
Title: RN, BSN
Timeline
Director of Nursing Services
Avera Mother Joseph Manor
05.2017 - Current
Operating Room Nurse / Nurse Manager
Avera St. Luke’s Hospital
01.1999 - 01.2017
Medical-Surgical Nurse
Avera St. Luke’s Hospital
01.1992 - 01.1999
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Presentation College
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