Lawanda Hollis
Stockbridge,GA
Summary
Healthcare professional skilled in managing nursing teams and ensuring high standards of patient care. Proven success in implementing care plans and improving operational efficiency. Known for fostering team collaboration and adapting to dynamic healthcare environments. Strong skills in patient assessment and emergency response.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Charge Nurse
Peachford Hospital
Atlanta, GA
09.2009 - Current
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
- Conducted daily shift briefs to inform staff of changes in patient care assignments.
- Mentored and supervised junior nurses, fostering a supportive and professional work environment.
Director of Nursing
Marietta Health & Rehab
Marietta, GA
03.2008 - 07.2009
- Participated in management team meetings to discuss resident status, census changes, and resident complaints or concerns.
- Oversaw and approved recruitment, hiring and orientation of new nursing staff.
- Ensured regulatory compliance by staying current on industry standards and updating policies accordingly.
- Monitored and evaluated nursing staff performance, providing feedback and guidance to support standards of care.
Assistant Director of Nursing
Fairburn Health Care
Fairburn, GA
08.2007 - 01.2008
- Participated in management team meetings to discuss resident status, census changes, and resident complaints or concerns.
- Collaborated with staff, management, and external groups to coordinate patient care.
- Performed rounds to observe care and interview staff, residents, and families.
- Managed nursing schedules and budgets, streamlining processes for cost savings while maintaining high-quality patient care.
Director of Nursing
Forest Hill Nursing Center
Jackson, MS
05.2006 - 06.2007
- Participated in management team meetings to discuss resident status, census changes, and resident complaints or concerns.
- Oversaw and approved recruitment, hiring and orientation of new nursing staff.
- Ensured regulatory compliance by staying current on industry standards and updating policies accordingly.
- Monitored and evaluated nursing staff performance, providing feedback and guidance to support standards of care.
Staff Nurse
Nurse Stat
Jackson, MS
04.2000 - 06.2007
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
Staff Nurse
Central Mississippi Correctional Facility
Rankin, MS
09.2005 - 05.2006
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse
Mississippi State Hospital
Whitfield, MS
04.1999 - 10.2005
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities such as workshops, seminars, conferences related to mental health nursing best practices.
- Educated patients and families on mental health conditions, treatments, coping strategies, and available resources.
- Developed strong rapport with patients, fostering trust and open communication essential for effective treatment plans.
- Advocated for patient rights and maintained a safe, therapeutic environment conducive to healing and recovery.
Education
Associate Degree In Nursing - Registered Nurse
Excelsior College
Albany, NYAssociate Of Applied Science - License Practical Nurse
Hinds Community College
Raymond, MS12.1998
Skills
Decision making ,staff training, staff, supervision, mentoring, and coaching, team, leader ship, clinical leadership, patient assessment, HIPAA compliance, patient care, medication, administration, compassionate, and patient care coordination
Timeline
Charge Nurse
Peachford Hospital
09.2009 - Current
Director of Nursing
Marietta Health & Rehab
03.2008 - 07.2009
Assistant Director of Nursing
Fairburn Health Care
08.2007 - 01.2008
Director of Nursing
Forest Hill Nursing Center
05.2006 - 06.2007
Staff Nurse
Central Mississippi Correctional Facility
09.2005 - 05.2006
Staff Nurse
Nurse Stat
04.2000 - 06.2007
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse
Mississippi State Hospital
04.1999 - 10.2005
Associate Degree In Nursing - Registered Nurse
Excelsior College
Associate Of Applied Science - License Practical Nurse
Hinds Community College