Linzy Graham
Belton
Summary
Dedicated nursing leader with excellent management skills. Proficient in quality, cost and care standards focused on maximizing resources and patient outcomes. Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nurse Manager
Baylor Scott & White
08.2014 - Current
- Supervised, directed, and motivated high-quality performance from nursing staff.
- Implemented quality patient care techniques to align with safety, health and organizational regulations.
- Led staff meetings to keep team informed of departmental changes and provide opportunities for nurses to share ideas and concerns.
- Supervised and managed functions for 3 units, including daily scheduling, tasking and administration.
- Investigated and independently resolved complaints from staff, physicians, and patients by leveraging clinical judgment and unit management expertise.
- Participated in education activities, including evidence-based practice project implementation and nursing competency development.
- Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving staff satisfaction, retention and morale.
- Sought opportunities to improve patient care, outcomes and all staff performance.
ER Charge Nurse
Cy Fair Medical Center
03.2007 - 05.2014
- Coordinated with registration staff, medics, ER staff and ER physicians to cut time between admission and treatment, improving patient outcomes and delivery of care.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
Trauma Nurse
Ben Taub Hospital - Harris Health System
07.2003 - 07.2008
- Treated patients requiring stabilization and resuscitation for variety of illnesses and injuries.
- Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, including treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
- Performed triage on all incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Texas Health Science Center Houston
Houston, TX08.2003
Bachelor of Science - Biomedical Sciences
Texas A&M University
College Station, TX12.2000
Skills
- Attention to Detail
- Delegation and Motivation
- Creative Problem Solving
- Decision Making
- Direct Patient Care
- Critical Thinking
- Specialized Healthcare Referrals
- Medical Screening
- Clear Patient Communication
Certification
BLS
ACLS
PALS
Timeline
Nurse Manager
Baylor Scott & White
08.2014 - Current
ER Charge Nurse
Cy Fair Medical Center
03.2007 - 05.2014
Trauma Nurse
Ben Taub Hospital - Harris Health System
07.2003 - 07.2008
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Texas Health Science Center Houston
Bachelor of Science - Biomedical Sciences
Texas A&M University
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