MANERA JACKSON
Anaheim,CA
Summary
Clinical nursing professional prepared for coordinating role with focus on impactful patient care. Strong expertise in patient management, treatment planning, and healthcare protocols, ensuring high standards and positive outcomes. Highly adaptable to changing needs, fostering team collaboration, and consistently meeting objectives. Known for reliability, communication skills, and proactive approach in fast-paced environments.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Nurse Coordinator/Assistant Nurse Manager
Regional Medical Center
03.2024 - Current
- Mentored and supervised nursing staff, fostering professional growth and development.
- Managed staffing needs by creating schedules, adjusting assignments based on patient acuity levels, and delegating tasks efficiently.
- Facilitated timely discharge planning by collaborating with patients, families, and healthcare providers.
- Provided comprehensive patient education on disease management, medication administration, and self-care techniques.
- Addressed performance issues among nursing staff through constructive feedback during evaluations or informal coaching sessions.
Assistant Nurse Manager/Clinical Nurse Manager
Medipro Medical Staffing
03.2017 - 03.2024
- Performed real-time chart audits for patients ensuring accuracy and completeness of information while capitalizing on opportunities for process improvement.
- Resolved conflicts among staff members by employing effective communication techniques and seeking mutually beneficial solutions when issues arose.
- Evaluated staff performance regularly, providing constructive feedback and support for professional development opportunities.
- Managed scheduling to ensure optimal coverage while maintaining a healthy work-life balance for staff members.
- Developed departmental goals and objectives to improve satisfactory rating with patients.
- Collaborated with other departments to streamline processes and enhance interdisciplinary teamwork, ultimately improving continuity of care for patients.
- Assisted in budget management, optimizing resource allocation to maximize patient care quality without compromising fiscal responsibility.
- Participated in hospital-wide initiatives aimed at improving overall patient experience and satisfaction levels.
- Maintained open lines of communication with patients'' families to ensure their needs were met and concerns addressed promptly.
- Ensured timely documentation of all nursing activities within electronic medical records system, contributing to accurate record keeping and informed decision-making processes.
- Communicated with members of medical staff and department heads during weekly update meetings.
- Served as a liaison between nursing staff and administration, advocating for the needs of both parties to promote overall organizational success.
- Created work schedules for multiple shifts to confirm complete floor coverage.
- Maintained compliance with regulatory standards by staying up-to-date on industry best practices and incorporating them into daily operations as necessary.
- Promoted a positive work environment by fostering open communication, teamwork, and professional growth opportunities for nursing staff.
- Improved patient safety through close monitoring of infection control practices within the department.
- Streamlined nursing operations for efficiency and quality improvement by conducting regular audits and addressing areas of concern.
- Verified facility remained up-to-date and compliant with laws and regulations.
- Assisted Nurse Manager.
- To reduce hospital-acquired infections, falls, and medication errors for improved patient safety.
- Supervised, directed, and motivated high-quality performance from nursing staff.
- Reduced turnover rate by implementing effective recruitment strategies, attracting highly skilled nursing professionals to join the team.
- Increased patient satisfaction by implementing individualized care plans and coordinating with interdisciplinary teams.
- Enhanced staff competency by developing and delivering targeted training programs, resulting in improved patient outcomes.
- Established and continuously optimized unit schedules and individual work assignments.
- Developed and implemented quality improvement initiatives to provide best possible patient care and identify and address areas of concern.
- 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.
Nurse House Supervisor
El Paso Specialty Hospital
03.2013 - 03.2017
- Managed inventory levels for medical supplies, ordering necessary items in a timely manner to maintain adequate stock levels at all times.
- Promoted collaborative teamwork among nurses by organizing regular team meetings aimed at sharing best practices.
- Increased patient satisfaction by addressing concerns promptly and implementing necessary changes to improve care delivery.
- Provided mentoring support for new nurses, guiding them through their transition into clinical practice while fostering an inclusive learning environment.
- Improved patient care by coordinating and supervising nursing staff, ensuring proper protocols were followed.
- Collaborated with physicians for timely admissions, transfers, and discharges of patients, reducing wait times and promoting patient flow.
- Contributed to organizational success with consistent participation in hospital-wide committees focused on improving safety measures and patient outcomes.
- Delegated tasks effectively among nursing staff, ensuring each member''s strengths were utilized for maximum efficiency in patient care.
- Managed patient complaints effectively, implementing appropriate corrective measures to prevent recurrence and maintaining high levels of patient satisfaction.
- Facilitated a safe and efficient work environment through enforcing compliance with policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
- Acted as liaison between administration and nursing staff members by addressing questions or concerns related to hospital operations or policies.
Nurse House Supervisor
Baylor Institute for Rehabilitation Hospital
05.2011 - 03.2013
- Supported professional development of nursing staff by conducting performance evaluations and providing constructive feedback for growth opportunities.
- Ensured continuity of care for patients during shift changes by conducting thorough hand-offs between incoming and outgoing nursing staff.
- Streamlined nursing operations by assessing staffing needs and adjusting schedules accordingly for optimal coverage.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge on current trends in nursing practice to guide staff in delivering evidence-based care.
- Enhanced communication within the healthcare team through effective leadership and organization of interdisciplinary meetings.
LVN Charge Nurse
Enterprise Staffing Agency
05.2007 - 05.2011
- Documented patient vitals, behaviors, and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising nurse.
- Oversaw patient conditions, administered medicine, performed interventions and took detailed records.
- Promoted continuity of care by maintaining comprehensive medical records and updating physicians on significant changes in patients'' conditions.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Cultivated strong working relationships with physicians by maintaining open communication, providing timely updates on patients'' status, and actively participating in care coordination efforts.
- Championed infection control practices within the unit by strictly adhering to guidelines and educating staff on proper procedures.
Education
Associate Degree - Nursing
Temple College
Temple, TX05.2011
Certificate - Vocational Nursing
Temple College
Temple, TX05.2007
Skills
- Care coordination
- Quality improvement
- Nursing leadership
- Healthcare technology
- Staff development
- Recruiting and training
- Compliance monitoring
- Staff education
- Resource allocation
- Teamwork
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving abilities
- Team development
- Nursing oversight
Timeline
Clinical Nurse Coordinator/Assistant Nurse Manager
Regional Medical Center
03.2024 - Current
Assistant Nurse Manager/Clinical Nurse Manager
Medipro Medical Staffing
03.2017 - 03.2024
Nurse House Supervisor
El Paso Specialty Hospital
03.2013 - 03.2017
Nurse House Supervisor
Baylor Institute for Rehabilitation Hospital
05.2011 - 03.2013
LVN Charge Nurse
Enterprise Staffing Agency
05.2007 - 05.2011
Certificate - Vocational Nursing
Temple College
Associate Degree - Nursing
Temple College
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