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Louise Rodriguez

Mount Pleasant,TX

Summary

Dynamic Night Shift RN Supervisor at Hospitality House Assisted Living, recognized for enhancing patient satisfaction and reducing medication errors through effective clinical leadership and quality improvement initiatives. Skilled in clinical assessment and nursing documentation, I fostered a collaborative team environment, ensuring high-quality care while managing resources within budget constraints.

Overview

30
30
years of professional experience

Work History

Night Shift RN Supervisor

Hospitality House Assisted Living
11.1995 - 07.2025
  • Assisted in daily operations, ensuring adherence to clinical protocols and standards.
  • Supported nursing staff in patient care management and documentation processes.
  • Participated in training programs, enhancing knowledge of healthcare policies and procedures.
  • Coordinated with interdisciplinary teams to promote effective communication and patient outcomes.
  • Monitored patient progress, identifying changes and reporting to senior nursing staff.
  • Contributed to quality improvement initiatives, fostering a culture of safety and compliance.
  • Engaged in inventory management, ensuring availability of essential medical supplies and equipment.
  • Developed skills in electronic health record systems for accurate patient data entry and retrieval.
  • Managed critical situations calmly and efficiently, providing guidance to the nursing team during emergencies.
  • Served as an approachable leader who consistently addressed concerns raised by both nursing staff and families regarding patient care issues or operational challenges within the unit effectively resolving them promptly whenever possible.
  • Consistently acted as a strong advocate for patients and their families, ensuring that their needs were met while navigating complex healthcare systems.
  • Improved patient satisfaction scores by fostering a collaborative and supportive team environment.
  • Cultivated an atmosphere of teamwork and open communication among staff members, resulting in a more cohesive work environment and greater job satisfaction for the nursing team.
  • Ordered all pharmacy supplies and kept check on inventory levels.
  • Removed trash and straightened counters to keep pharmacy area clean and neat.
  • Developed and updated policies and procedures, maintaining compliance with guidelines relating to HIPAA, benefits administration and general liability.
  • Developed policies and procedures for effective pharmacy management.
  • Spearheaded and implemented new projects to expand scope of engagement.
  • Monitored and inspected staff processes to eliminate hazards posed for both residents and staff while ensuring continuous compliance with regulations.
  • Inventoried medications, supplies and equipment and distributed stock to patients.
  • Evaluated and monitored care and services throughout shift to improve quality levels.
  • Reviewed staffing patterns, quantities and nursing units' census to meet resident needs and budgetary controls.
  • Developed and distributed nursing assignments for unit employees that outlined individual and group tasks.
  • Successfully managed resources within budget constraints while maintaining high-quality care standards for all patients served in the unit.
  • Reduced medication errors by providing thorough training and supervision to nursing staff.
  • Decreased hospital readmission rates through diligent monitoring of high-risk patients and proactive interventions as needed.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Nursing

Northeast Texas Community College
Mount Pleasant
05-2019

No Degree - Practical Nursing

Miami Dade Community College
Miami, FL
03-1980

High School Diploma -

Saint Mary's High School
Remsen, IA
05-1975

Skills

  • Clinical assessment
  • Nursing documentation
  • Clinical leadership
  • Quality improvement
  • Medication dispensing

Timeline

Night Shift RN Supervisor

Hospitality House Assisted Living
11.1995 - 07.2025

Associate of Applied Science - Nursing

Northeast Texas Community College

No Degree - Practical Nursing

Miami Dade Community College

High School Diploma -

Saint Mary's High School
Louise Rodriguez