Majel Clark
Longview
Summary
Charge Registered Nurse specializing in inpatient rehabilitation and telemetry, with a strong foundation in telehealth practices and EMR documentation. Demonstrates expertise in regulatory compliance, patient advocacy, and enhancing interdisciplinary collaboration to improve care quality and efficiency.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Charge RN, Inpatient Rehab Unit
CHRISTUS Good Shepherd Medical Center
Longview
11.2016 - Current
- Served as the primary ACLS-certified responder on the unit, handling Code Blue and other critical events.
- Led daily operations for 25 patients per shift, ensuring quality care and compliance with hospital standards.
- Conducted patient rounding and coordinated interdisciplinary care to enhance patient safety and satisfaction.
- Optimize staffing using hospital grid, reducing overtime costs while maintaining safe patient coverage.
- Mentored and supported nursing staff, fostering evidence-based practice and professional growth.
Staff RN / Relief Charge RN, Inpatient Rehab Unit
Good Shepherd Medical Center
Longview
10.2011 - 11.2016
- Coordinated staffing and assignments to maintain optimal unit operations.
- Partnered with physicians and interdisciplinary teams to develop and execute individualized care plans, enhancing patient outcomes.
- Provided direct care to 5-7 patients per shift, ensuring effective medication administration, wound care, and comprehensive assessments.
Staff RN, Telemetry/Short Stay Unit
Good Shepherd Medical Center
Longview
10.2010 - 10.2011
- Monitored telemetry strips and escalated lethal arrhythmias, effectively titrating cardiac drips to maintain patient stability.
- Managed care for 4-5 high-turnover patients per shift, ensuring timely admissions and discharges to optimize patient flow.
- Coordinated diagnostic procedures and streamlined patient flow across multiple specialties to enhance interdisciplinary collaboration.
Documentation Specialist
Good Shepherd Medical Center
Longview
04.2006 - 10.2010
- Audited inpatient records for Medicare, Medicaid, and commercial payors to minimize claim denials.
- Reviewed and edited clinical documents for clarity and consistency.
- Clarified medical documentation with physicians and coding team to ensure accurate billing and compliance.
- Maintained accurate medical documentation for patient records and compliance.
- Collaborated with healthcare staff to standardize documentation processes.
Staff & Charge RN, Telemetry, Pain Clinic, Procedural Units, and Rehab
Good Shepherd Medical Center
Longview
01.1993 - 01.2006
- Supervised nursing teams in procedural care, pain management, and inpatient rehab to enhance patient outcomes.
- Coordinated pre-/post-procedural patient care and safe discharges to ensure effective recovery processes.
- Oversaw staffing, training, and patient assignments across shifts, maintaining consistent quality of care.
Education
Associate Degree in Nursing -
Kilgore College
Kilgore, TX01-1993
Associate Degree -
Lon Morris Jr College
Jacksonville, TX01-1991
High School Diploma - Salutatorian
Ore City High School
Ore City, TX01-1989
Skills
- Telehealth nursing
- Remote patient monitoring
- Patient assessment and care planning
- Electronic health records (EHR/EMR)
- Epic and Meditech proficiency
- Utilization review and compliance
- Documentation accuracy
- Clinical leadership and supervision
- Regulatory compliance and HIPAA adherence
- Medicare and Medicaid expertise
- Basic life support (BLS)
- National database of nursing quality indicators (NDNQI) certification
- Communication skills
- Patient advocacy and support
- Advanced cardiovascular life support (ACLS) certification
Certification
- Registered Nurse (Texas)
- ACLS & BLS Certified
- NDNQI Certified
Accomplishments
- Nurse of Year Award Recipient (2017) for exceptional patient care, compassion, and leadership in nursing practice.
- Consistently recognized as a go-to Charge RN for leadership during high-acuity situations.
- Reduced unit overtime costs by implementing efficient staffing strategies.
- Partnered with physicians and coding teams to improve documentation accuracy, resulting in fewer billing discrepancies.
- Successfully led teams in adapting to telehealth and digital documentation platforms.
Technology And Tools
- Electronic Medical Records (Epic, Meditech)
- Telehealth Platforms (Zoom for Healthcare, Doxy.me, Amwell)
- MS Office Suite, Google Workspace
Personal Information
License: RN - Texas
Timeline
Charge RN, Inpatient Rehab Unit
CHRISTUS Good Shepherd Medical Center
11.2016 - Current
Staff RN / Relief Charge RN, Inpatient Rehab Unit
Good Shepherd Medical Center
10.2011 - 11.2016
Staff RN, Telemetry/Short Stay Unit
Good Shepherd Medical Center
10.2010 - 10.2011
Documentation Specialist
Good Shepherd Medical Center
04.2006 - 10.2010
Staff & Charge RN, Telemetry, Pain Clinic, Procedural Units, and Rehab
Good Shepherd Medical Center
01.1993 - 01.2006
Associate Degree in Nursing -
Kilgore College
Associate Degree -
Lon Morris Jr College
High School Diploma - Salutatorian
Ore City High School