Lacy Woodruff
Sherwood,AR
Summary
Experienced Nurse Manager with over a decade of proven leadership in critical care, telemetry, and other units. Skilled in overseeing large teams, improving patient care initiatives and leading hospital wide committees. Adept at strategic planning, budget management, and fostering interdisciplinary collaboration to ensure excellent patient outcomes. Committed to advancing nursing practices and healthcare quality.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nurse Manager - Critical Care Resource Team
Baptist Health Medical Center
Little Rock, AR
01.2024 - Current
- Managed a 60 member critical care nursing team, focusing on scheduling, training, and performance evaluations to ensure high-quality patient care and staff development.
- Provided clinical oversight and leadership for members in the critical care resource team
- Implemented educational programs for critical care nurses to enhance their skills and knowledge
- Participated in strategic planning and budget management for the critical care resource team
Nurse Manager- Coronary Care Unit
Baptist Health Medical Center
Little Rock, AR
04.2021 - Current
- Led the Coronary Care Unit, directly caring for patients and housing the hospital's Code Blue Team.
- Participated in strategic planning and budget management for the critical care resource team
- Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare professionals to ensure optimal patient outcomes
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives and regulatory compliance activities
- Maintained a safe and healing environment for patients in the Coronary Care Unit
- Provide interim management to other units as needed, including shift supervisor
- Chair of the Code Blue Committee
- Co-Chair of the Patient Care Leadership Council
- Member of the Quality Improvement Council
- Member of the Heart Failure and Transplant Selection Committee
- Effectively planned and executed Highly Infectious Pathogen Unit
Nurse Manager- 9B Telemetry
Baptist Health Medical Center
Little Rock, AR
04.2017 - 04.2021
- Developed new patient care protocols in the 9B Telemetry Unit, contributing to improved patient care outcomes and staff proficiency.
Clinical Registered Nurse III
Baptist Health Medical Center
Hot Springs, AR
11.2011 - 04.2017
- Championed staff education and competencies, ensuring all nurses were up to date with annual training.
- Assisted physicians during medical procedures, including intubations, central line insertions and chest tube placements.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives such as falls prevention, infection control, restraint reduction, pain management and discharge planning.
- Provided direct patient care within scope of practice.
Registered Nurse
National Park Medical Center
Hot Springs, AR
06.2011 - 11.2011
- Administered medications and treatments, closely monitoring patient responses and documenting outcomes
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate care and ensure optimal patient outcomes
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during challenging times
- Performed comprehensive nursing assessments and developed individualized care plans
- Maintained accurate and detailed patient records to track progress and facilitate continuity of care
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
St. Joseph's Mercy Medical Center
Chicago, IL
05.2007 - 06.2011
- Assisted in the care of patients with a variety of medical conditions
- Administered medications according to physician orders
- Performed wound care and dressing changes
- Monitored vital signs and reported any abnormalities to healthcare team
- Documented patient information accurately and timely
Education
Associate Of Science - Nursing
National Park Community College
01.2011
Licensed Practical Nurse -
Ouachita Technical College
06.2007
Nursing RN to BSN to MSN - Advanced Practice Nurse
Chamberlain College of Nursing
Skills
- Staff Supervision
- Staff Leadership
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Crisis Intervention
- Hiring and Terminations
- Budget Management
- Patient Care
- Corrective Action Implementation
- BLS Instructor
- ACLS Instructor
- ACLS
- BLS
- ASLS
Certification
- R089643
Timeline
Nurse Manager - Critical Care Resource Team
Baptist Health Medical Center
01.2024 - Current
Nurse Manager- Coronary Care Unit
Baptist Health Medical Center
04.2021 - Current
Nurse Manager- 9B Telemetry
Baptist Health Medical Center
04.2017 - 04.2021
Clinical Registered Nurse III
Baptist Health Medical Center
11.2011 - 04.2017
Registered Nurse
National Park Medical Center
06.2011 - 11.2011
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
St. Joseph's Mercy Medical Center
05.2007 - 06.2011
Associate Of Science - Nursing
National Park Community College
Licensed Practical Nurse -
Ouachita Technical College
Nursing RN to BSN to MSN - Advanced Practice Nurse
Chamberlain College of Nursing
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