Leatrice Abrams-Jackson
Huntsville,Alabama
Summary
Proactive professional with a strong ability to adapt to new challenges and environments. Demonstrated problem-solving skills and a successful history of building positive relationships with students and colleagues. Committed to delivering exceptional customer service and ensuring memorable experiences for all students. Highly motivated with a strong work ethic and effective in independent work settings.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Staff Development Coordinator
Floyd E Tut Fann State Veterans Home
01.2015 - Current
- Orientation of new hires and ensure training.
- Serve as a mentor and coach for newly hired personnel.
- Maintain accurate records of all employee training activities.
- Develop orientation materials for new employees.
- Organize in-service training sessions for staff members.
- Oversee training courses and promotional paths for professionals, and leaders.
Director of Nursing
Floyd E Tut Fann State Veterans Home
12.2010 - 12.2015
- Participated in interdisciplinary teams to discuss patient care issues or concerns and develop solutions as needed.
- Attended meetings with senior management personnel to provide updates on progress of projects and initiatives being undertaken by the nursing team.
- Resolved conflicts among staff members in a professional manner while maintaining positive working relationships.
- Oversaw the daily operations of the nursing department including staffing, scheduling, budgeting, and resource allocation.
- Ensured compliance with state regulations regarding nurse-to-patient ratios and other safety guidelines.
- Analyzed trends in patient care activities such as medication errors or falls within the facility.
- Implemented changes needed to correct deficiencies found during government inspections.
Assistant Director of Nursing
Floyd E Tut Fann State Veterans Home
09.2010 - 12.2010
- Oversaw daily operations within the department including scheduling shifts and approving time off requests.
- Served as a mentor for new graduates entering into the field of nursing.
- Investigated incidents reported by staff members or patients and families.
- Assessed competency of clinical staff to promote quality, continuity, and safety.
- Conducted recruitment and retention activities to develop highly skilled nursing team.
- Collaborated with multi-disciplinary staff to improve overall patient care and response times.
Unit Manager
Floyd E Tut Fann State Veterans Home
09.2009 - 12.2010
Registered Nurse Case Manager
Hospice of North Alabama
07.2007 - 04.2009
Registered Nurse Case Manager
Wiregrass Hospice
06.2006 - 07.2007
Education
Associate in Applied Science -
Shelton State Community College
Skills
- Team building
- Quality assurance
- Training & Development
- PPE compliance
- Self-Directed
- Leadership
Certification
- Management Training Program Nurse Assistant Trainer
- American Heart Association BLS / HeartCode Instructor
- AHA BLS Certified
- Prometric Proctor
References
Available upon request
Timeline
Staff Development Coordinator
Floyd E Tut Fann State Veterans Home
01.2015 - Current
Director of Nursing
Floyd E Tut Fann State Veterans Home
12.2010 - 12.2015
Assistant Director of Nursing
Floyd E Tut Fann State Veterans Home
09.2010 - 12.2010
Unit Manager
Floyd E Tut Fann State Veterans Home
09.2009 - 12.2010
Registered Nurse Case Manager
Hospice of North Alabama
07.2007 - 04.2009
Registered Nurse Case Manager
Wiregrass Hospice
06.2006 - 07.2007
Associate in Applied Science -
Shelton State Community College
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