High-performing Registered Nurse with more than 15 years of Healthcare experience in Long Term Care, Hospital, Home Health,and Medical office environments. 6 years management in Long Term Care. Excellent communication skills. Highly desired leadership skills. Deficiency free State Survey of supervised unit. Deficiency free Restorative department when serving as Restorative Nurse and no deficiencies in wound/treatments as Wound Nurse.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
ADON
Huntsville Health and Rehabilitation Center
Huntsville, AL
04.2025 - 10.2026
Assisted in coordinating daily nursing operations and staff schedules.
Ensured compliance with health regulations and quality standards.
Trained new nursing staff on procedures and patient care protocols.
Collaborated with healthcare teams to develop patient care plans.
Nurse Unit Manager
Coosa Valley Health Care
Glencoe, AL
07.2024 - 04.2025
Managed daily operations of nursing staff and patient care activities.
Developed and implemented nursing protocols and best practices for care delivery.
Coordinated staff schedules to ensure adequate coverage and patient support.
Oversaw compliance with health regulations and quality assurance standards.
RN Unit Care Manager
Attalla Health Care
Gadsden, Al
02.2020 - 04.2025
Report directly to DON & Administrator
Direct and supervise care provided by LPN’s and CNA’s Dailey staffing assignments
Attend Dailey Communication Meeting to provide relevant information to Health Care Team
Attend & participate in weekly Care Plan Meeting
Attend & participate in monthly Quality Assurance Meeting
Monitor weekly weights and adjust Care Plan accordingly
Review weekly Wound report and collaborate with Wound Nurse for needed Plan of Care changes
Weekly rounds with Medical Director
Dailey compliance rounds
Educate staff in proper care per Federal, State, & Facility policy
Provide hands on patient care when needed
Assess and monitor residents for changes in condition
Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate patient care effectively.
2nd Shift RN Supervisor
Barfield Health Care
Guntersville, Al
01.2019 - 01.2020
Direct and supervise care provided by LPN’s and CNA’s Dailey staffing assignments
Report dailey labs to Physicians and implement new orders
Monitor and report any changes in condition to family members and appropriate health care team members
Evaluate and react appropriately to concerns from residents, family members & staff
Dailey compliance rounds
Educate staff in proper care per Federal, State, & Facility policy
Provide hands on patient care when needed
3rd shift Registered Nurse Supervisor
Gadsden Health Care & Rehab
Gadsden, Al
02.2018 - 01.2019
Direct and supervise care provided by LPN’s and CNA’s Dailey staffing assignments
Weekly rounds with Medical Director
Dailey compliance rounds
Educate staff in proper care per Federal, State, & Facility policy
Provide hands on patient care when needed
Assess and monitor residents for changes in condition
Pediatric Home Health Nurse
J & T Home Care
Southside, Al
11.2008 - 03.2009
Primary assessment, evaluation, implementation and evaluation of care of neonatal & pediatric patients
Liaised between patient, family & physician to ensure patient comprehension of treatment plan
Closely monitored acute conditions
Ensured HIPPA compliance
Followed infection control procedures
Performed monthly inventory and maintained office and medical supply counts
Provided families with instruction and education of patients illness and proper care
Monthly chart and MAR audits
RN Unit Manager
Crossville Health & Rehab
Crossville, Al
06.2006 - 11.2008
Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated plan of care
Collaborated with Health Care team to adjust plan of care as needed
Dailey staffing assignments to LPN’s & CNA’s
Supervised care provided by nursing staff
Communicated with physicians any change in condition or needs of residents
Addressed resident and family concerns with Health Care team
Admissions and discharges
Instructed CNA classes
Assisted with selection of CNA students
Registered Nurse Emergency Dept
Jackson County Hospital
Scottsboro, Al
02.2004 - 06.2006
Self directed with astute judgement skills. High level of personal accountability.
Instructed clients and family on proper discharge care
Routine throat cultures and prepared for lab submission
Closely monitored acute conditions
Assisted physician with procedures
Triaged clients upon arrival to the department
Prioritized care
Detailed assessment upon arrival
Registered Nurse Med Surge
Gadsden Regional Medical Center
Gadsden, Al
07.2003 - 02.2004
Assessed, planned, implemented & evaluated plan of care
Communicated between client and Health Care team to assure client received quality care
Performed complete physical assessments on each assigned client
Administration of medications by oral, subcutaneous, intramuscular, & intravenous route
Inserted intravenous catheters
Collected lab specimens by venipuncture
LPN Charge Nurse
Crown Health Care
Ft. Payne, Al
08.2000 - 04.2003
Provided care in long term care facility
Assessed, planned, implemented, evaluated, and adjusted plan of care as indicated
Acted as advocate for client & family
Supervised CNA assignments insuring state, federal, & facility policy & guidelines were in place
Medication Administration
Skin assessments & treatments as indicated
LPN multiple positions
Scottsboro Health Care
Scottsboro, Al
06.1998 - 08.2000
Unit Manager Rehab
Pre - Admission Assessments
Admissions
Supervised Charge Nurses & CNA'S providing resident care on the unit
Communicated with family residents progress &/ or decline
Insured state, federal, & facility policy procedure & guidelines were followed
Communicated with physicians, therapist and all other Health Care team members
Monthly chart audits
Monthly pharmacy & dietary recommendations
Discharge Planning
Restorative/Wound Nurse
Scottsboro Health Care
Scottsboro, Al
10.1997 - 06.1998
Assured residents were provided assisting devices to maintain optimal functional status of ADL’S
Tract incontinent episodes in order to individualize B&B schedules
Monitored monthly weights to prevent or correct problems that infancy significant weight loss or gain
Supervised a.m. and noon meals served to residents in dining room
Daily rounds assuring turn schedules were followed & Positioning devices in place
Dailey wound care to surgical, venous & pressure wounds
Implanted preventive measures for at risk skin breakdown
Charge Nurse
Scottsboro Health Care
Scottsboro, Al
10.1996 - 10.1997
Medication administration
Daily, weekly & monthly charting
Monitored closely for gradual & acute change in condition
Notified families & physicians of any changes or concerns
Basic skin care
Dailey CNA assignments
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Northeast Community College
Licensed Practical Nurse -
J.F. Drake Technical College
Skills
Strong clinical judgement
Skilled in chart auditing
Quality assurance check of medical records
Patient/family advocate
Effective team leader
Respectful relationships with all health care team members
Effective communication skills
Recognize and respond to emergency situations
Work independently or with groups
Great problem solver
Prioritize task productively
Certification
CPR (BLS), 12/02/2017, 12/03/2019
Certified by Alabama Board of Nursing as CNA Instructor, 07/2006