Malinda South
Kellyville,OK
Summary
Dynamic Director of Nursing with a proven track record in implementing evidence-based practices and driving performance improvement. Expertise in nursing staff supervision, critical thinking, and relationship building to enhance patient care.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Nursing
MGM Healthcare
Broken Arrow, OK
12.2022 - Current
- Led nursing staff to implement evidence-based practices, enhancing patient care quality.
- Developed and monitored performance improvement plans, ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes and streamline care processes.
- Oversaw budgeting and resource allocation for nursing department, promoting fiscal responsibility.
- Participated in management team meetings to discuss resident status, census changes, and resident complaints or concerns.
- Oversaw and approved recruitment, hiring and orientation of new nursing staff.
- Monitored and evaluated nursing staff performance, providing feedback and guidance to support standards of care.
- Built and maintained positive working relationships with physicians and staff to support seamless healthcare operations.
Certified Medication Aide
MGM Healthcare
Broken Arrow, OK
11.2018 - Current
- Administered medications accurately and on schedule to ensure optimal patient care.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff promptly.
- Assisted in developing personalized care plans with interdisciplinary healthcare teams.
- Educated patients and families on medication management and potential side effects.
- Conducted regular inventory checks of medications, ensuring compliance with regulations.
- Collaborated with pharmacists to resolve discrepancies in medication orders efficiently.
- Interacted kindly with patients and families and displayed positive, outgoing attitude, resulting in establishment of long-term, professional relationships.
- Reduced medication errors by maintaining accurate documentation of administered medications.
- Supported nursing staff by monitoring patients for side effects or adverse reactions to medications.
- Safeguarded patient privacy by adhering strictly to HIPAA regulations during all aspects of medication handling and administration processes.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
ATA College
Tulsa, OK03-2021
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Seminole State College
Seminole, OK09-2025
Skills
- Nurse education and training
- Leadership and guidance
- Quality improvement
- Strong work ethic
- Critical thinking
- Relationship building
- Documentation and reporting
- Clinical documentation
- Nursing staff supervision
- Effective multitasking
- Team supervision
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- Patient education
- Staff evaluation
- Recruiting and hiring
Timeline
Director of Nursing
MGM Healthcare
12.2022 - Current
Certified Medication Aide
MGM Healthcare
11.2018 - Current
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Seminole State College
Associate of Science - Nursing
ATA College
Awards
I got an award for Excellence. I got Nurse of the year in the OKSLA organization.