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Mary Elkins

Jonesville,MI

Summary

Dynamic healthcare professional with extensive experience at Henry Ford Jackson, excelling in clinical supervision and staff training. Proven track record in enhancing patient care standards and fostering team collaboration. Skilled in conflict management and quality improvement, driving successful patient outcomes through effective communication and critical thinking.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

House Shift Manager

Henry Ford Jackson
01.2021 - Current
  • Resource House Shift Manager 01/2021-06/2022
  • Supervised, directed, and motivated high-quality performance from nursing staff.
  • Fostered improvement in staff development, personnel training, and standards of patient care.
  • Investigated and resolved issues affecting hospital operations and patient care.
  • Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping staff and/or patients regain or improve coping abilities.


Clinical Unit Leader

Henry Ford Jackson
07.2014 - 01.2021
  • Supervised, directed, and motivated high-quality performance from nursing staff.
  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards and safety protocols.
  • Fostered improvement in staff development, personnel training, and standards of patient care.
  • Managed staff scheduling and time off to adequately staff nursing floors and allow nurses earned time off.
  • Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
  • Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
  • Sustained quality standards by performing routine medication audits and upholding internal and industry best practices.
  • Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.

Registered Nurse

Allegiance Health
07.2011 - 07.2014
  • Resource Charge Nurse
  • Nurse Preceptor
  • Unit Based Council Member, Leadership Council Member, Professional Practice Council Member
  • Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
  • Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
  • Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.

Registered Nurse

Integrated Health Care Solutions
09.2010 - 06.2011
  • Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
  • Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
  • Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients
  • Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
  • Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.

Registered Nurse

Allegiance Health
06.2007 - 06.2010
  • Resource Charge Nurse
  • Nurse Preceptor
  • Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
  • Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
  • Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
  • Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
  • Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
  • Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Chamberlain College of Nursing
Illinois
04-2022

Associate of Science - Nursing

Jackson College
Jackson, MI
05-2007

Skills

  • Training and mentoring
  • Punctual and reliable
  • Workload management
  • Clinical supervision
  • Multitasking and organization
  • Critical thinking
  • Multidisciplinary care coordination
  • Conflict management
  • Quality improvement
  • Emergency response

Certification

  • ACLS, Henry Ford- 02/2025-02/2027
  • BLS, Henry Ford- 02/2025-02/2027
  • Incident Command System, FEMA- 02/2023

Timeline

House Shift Manager

Henry Ford Jackson
01.2021 - Current

Clinical Unit Leader

Henry Ford Jackson
07.2014 - 01.2021

Registered Nurse

Allegiance Health
07.2011 - 07.2014

Registered Nurse

Integrated Health Care Solutions
09.2010 - 06.2011

Registered Nurse

Allegiance Health
06.2007 - 06.2010

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Chamberlain College of Nursing

Associate of Science - Nursing

Jackson College

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