Leslie Jones
Wilmington,NC
Summary
Knowledgeable Assistant Nurse Manager with excellent problem-solving abilities demonstrated across 28-year career history. Keeps units running at peak efficiency, quality and performance. Excellent communication and coordination skills. Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Nurse Manager
Novant Health-NHRMC
03.2023 - Current
- Reviewed patient transfer records routinely to verify patients received appropriate levels of care.
- Coordinated and implemented in-service educational programs focusing on safety and adherence to protocols.
- Managed scheduling to ensure optimal coverage while maintaining a healthy work-life balance for staff members.
- Participated in hospital-wide initiatives aimed at improving overall patient experience and satisfaction levels.
- Evaluated staff performance regularly, providing constructive feedback and support for professional development opportunities.
- Removed trash and straightened counters to keep pharmacy area clean and neat.
- Fostered improvement in staff development, personnel training, and standards of patient care.
- Established and continuously optimized unit schedules and individual work assignments.
- Created work schedules for multiple shifts to confirm complete floor coverage.
- Evaluated skills of nursing personnel and verified staff certifications for validity.
- Led staff meetings to keep team informed of departmental changes and provide opportunities for nurses to share ideas and concerns.
- Reduced turnover rate by implementing effective recruitment strategies, attracting highly skilled nursing professionals to join the team.
- Improved patient safety through close monitoring of infection control practices within the department.
Staff Nurse CVICU
Novant Health-NHRMC
08.2019 - 03.2023
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
- Provided exceptional pre-and post-operative care, reducing recovery times and complications for surgical patients.
- Precepted student nurses and oriented new hires, providing guidance and mentorship when teaching on hospital policies, emergency procedures, and nursing best practices.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of North Carolina At Wilmington
Wilmington, NC05.1996
Skills
- Staff Management
- Multidisciplinary team collaboration
- Staff Scheduling
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Performance Appraisal
- Clinical Staff Management
- Schedule Management
- Critical Thinking
- Staff Supervision
- Decision-Making
Timeline
Assistant Nurse Manager
Novant Health-NHRMC
03.2023 - Current
Staff Nurse CVICU
Novant Health-NHRMC
08.2019 - 03.2023
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of North Carolina At Wilmington