Managed daily operations for a team of 10 employees, coordinating responsibilities across departments to ensure efficient patient care.
Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatments, and assisted physicians with procedures, adhering to clinical best practices and policies.
Administered medications and treatments while monitoring patients for reactions, ensuring proper documentation in electronic medical records.
Developed and implemented operational policies, quality assurance systems, and procedures to meet organizational goals and improve patient outcomes.
Created and maintained operational budgets, monitored costs, and identified opportunities for cost savings.
Monitored team performance, offering constructive feedback and mentoring to enhance adherence to best practices and improve overall team success.
Recruited, trained, and mentored new hires, provided feedback through quality audits, and supported their onboarding by orienting them to clinical workflows, state contract requirements, and productivity goals.
Conducted regular quality audits, provided performance feedback, and ensured adherence to contractual performance targets.
Acted as the first line of contact for staff on clinical issues, resolving problems and promoting team collaboration.
Led project initiatives, supported leadership by handling high-priority cases, and assisted with managing PTO schedules, holiday coverage, and weekend on-call duties.
Collaborated with other team leads and departments on shared projects to ensure consistency in workflows and standards.
Ensured optimal functioning of medical equipment by scheduling repairs and managing supply inventory.
Fostered a positive work environment that emphasized teamwork, communication, and excellence in patient care.
Registered Nurse
Flowers Hospital
Dothan, AL
06.2020 - 09.2022
Reviewed and tracked progress of mothers in labor, interpreted fetal heart monitor and informed delivering physician of status.
Cared for pregnant women expecting imminent birth and for babies immediately after birth in hospital care setting.
Educated mothers on newborn care and post-delivery health to optimize outcomes.
Assessed and documented physical condition of mothers and babies and assisted doctors in identifying and treating preeclampsia.
Discharged mothers and babies after patiently guiding parents through at-home care and follow-up medical care.
Promoted choices for care options, partnering with physicians and anesthesiologists to facilitate decisions about childbirth.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Flowers Hospital
Dothan, AL
05.2019 - 06.2020
Assess, evaluate, and plan nursing care needs for multiple patients including postpartum, surgery and medical patients.
Collaborate daily with physicians and health care team to achieve optimum patient care.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Ozark Pediatric Clinic
Ozark, AL
11.2017 - 05.2019
Provided direct patient care to pediatric patients.
Monitored, recorded and communicated relative and important data to physician.
Collected blood and urine specimens.
Collected and properly charted all information regarding reason for visit, current symptoms, vitals and pertinent history.
Provided helpful education to patient and parents.
Examined and addressed lacerations, contusions and other physical symptoms in need of further attention.
Guaranteed exceptional care quality by correctly administering medication, vaccines, inserting catheters, dressing and changing wounds.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Southeast Alabama Rural Health Associates
Enterprise, AL
08.2015 - 11.2017
Provided direct patient care to adult patients.
Monitored, recorded and communicated relative and important data to physician.
Collected and properly charted all information regarding reason for visit, current symptoms, vitals and pertinent history.
Examined and addressed lacerations, contusions and other physical symptoms in need of further attention.
Guaranteed exceptional care quality by correctly administering medication, vaccines and changing wounds dressings.
Education
Associate Degree Nursing
Wallace Community College
Dothan, AL
05.2020
Practical Nursing Certificate
Wallace Community College
Dothan, AL
05.2014
Skills
Skills
Friendly and energetic personality
Empathetic and compassionate
Strong communicator
Critical thinking and problem-solving
Hard working and motivated
Eager to learn
Team player with leadership experience
Organized and able to prioritize tasks
Attentive to detail
Understanding of contractual regulations and program policies