Kawana Wires
Atlanta
Summary
Dynamic nursing leader with extensive experience, specializing in patient care and staff supervision. Experienced Assistant Director of Nursing with background in providing quality patient care and managing nursing teams. Possess strong leadership skills, adept at coordinating with medical professionals to deliver efficient healthcare services. Known for fostering staff development, implementing innovative patient care programs, and maintaining high standards of nursing practices. Demonstrated impact in previous role through improved patient satisfaction rates and enhanced team performance.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF NURSING
SummitRidge Hospital
Lawrenceville
11.2024 - Current
- Assist Director in mangaging daily nursing operations
- Supervise, train, evaluate nursing and techinician staff
- Collaborate on individualized treatment plans with interdisciplinary teams
- Facilitated communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers.
- Implemented infection control measures according to established protocols.
- Implemented changes needed to correct deficiencies found during government inspections.
- Enhance patient safety through quality initiatives
- Act as Director uring absences
OWNER
Designs by Indy Marie, LLC
Atlanta
06.2020 - Current
- Built, managed, and operated online apparel stores.
- Marketed custom apparel designs, boosting brand visibility.
- Reconciled daily sales and financial reports to ensure accuracy.
- Developed promotional strategies to enhance sales growth.
- Improved client retention through exceptional customer service.
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF NURSING; INTERIM DIRECTOR OF NURSING
Laurel Heights Hospital
Atlanta
02.2023 - 10.2024
- Assist Director in managing daily nursing operations
- Supervise, train, evaluate nursing and technician staff
- Collaborate on individualized treatment plans
- Enhance patient safety through quality initiatives
- Act as Director during absences
- Guided nursing teams, ensuring optimal patient care.
- Collaborated on care plans with medical staff.
- Streamlined recruitment and onboarding for new hires.
- Managed performance and infection control reporting.
NURSE CASE MANAGEMENT I SHBP; NURSE CASE MANAGEMENT INTERIM LEAD SHBP; NURSE UTILIZATION MEDICAL MANAGEMENT II
Anthem
Atlanta
07.2016 - 09.2019
- Manage member case scope and goals
- Develop and assess care plans
- Collaborate with medical teams
- Precertification and screening
- Partner with directors on treatment
LABOR AND DELIVERY STAFF NURSE
Northside Hospital
Atlanta
01.2016 - 07.2016
- Assisted medical staff during delivery and surgical procedures
- Educated and supported patients and families post-delivery
- Monitored and communicated patient conditions to healthcare providers
- Operated in the delivery room, managing tasks efficiently
REGISTERED NURSE, PRN
South DeKalb Pediatrics
Decatur
07.2015 - 07.2016
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses for optimal care.
- Educated patients and families on health management and treatment options.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Monitored vital signs, administered injections, and provided assistance with medical procedures.
REGISTERED NURSE, LEAD NURSE
Metro Regional Youth Detention Center
Atlanta
03.2012 - 07.2015
- Supervised nursing staff, fostering teamwork.
- Trained new medical staff, enhancing skills.
- Assisted Nurse Manager, streamlining clinic operations.
- Developed care plans, ensuring comprehensive patient care.
- Advised on health maintenance, promoting wellness.
Education
ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE - NURSING
Illinois Central College
East Peoria, IL05.2010
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - CRIMINAL JUSTICE
Illinois State University
Normal, IL05.1997
ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE - ACCOUNTING/COMPUTERIZED BUSINESS SYSTEMS
Robert Morris College
Orland Park, IL09.1992
Skills
- Nursing management
- Patient care
- Staff supervision
- Healthcare operations
- Clinical leadership
- Treatment planning
- Quality improvement
- Staff training
- Performance management
- Crisis management
Affiliations
- Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc., Member 1993-Present
- Student Nursed Organization, Illinois Central College, Vie President, 2008-2010
- Nursing Student Leadership Award, May 2010
Certification
- Georgia Registered Professional Nurse Licensure (Compact): RN217921
Timeline
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF NURSING
SummitRidge Hospital
11.2024 - Current
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF NURSING; INTERIM DIRECTOR OF NURSING
Laurel Heights Hospital
02.2023 - 10.2024
OWNER
Designs by Indy Marie, LLC
06.2020 - Current
NURSE CASE MANAGEMENT I SHBP; NURSE CASE MANAGEMENT INTERIM LEAD SHBP; NURSE UTILIZATION MEDICAL MANAGEMENT II
Anthem
07.2016 - 09.2019
LABOR AND DELIVERY STAFF NURSE
Northside Hospital
01.2016 - 07.2016
REGISTERED NURSE, PRN
South DeKalb Pediatrics
07.2015 - 07.2016
REGISTERED NURSE, LEAD NURSE
Metro Regional Youth Detention Center
03.2012 - 07.2015
ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE - NURSING
Illinois Central College
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - CRIMINAL JUSTICE
Illinois State University
ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE - ACCOUNTING/COMPUTERIZED BUSINESS SYSTEMS
Robert Morris College
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