MYKALYNE L. TURMAN
Cheektowaga,NY
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with experience offering comprehensive patient care in inpatient/outpatient environments. Works well with diverse patient populations and fosters trusting relationships to improve outcomes. Efficiently coordinate with healthcare professionals to advance patient care.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
RN Education Nurse
Elderwood At Wheatfield
10.2023 - Current
- Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and implementing evidence-based practices.
- Mentored new nursing staff, contributing to supportive work environment and improved retention rates.
- Implemented infection control measures, maintained safe environment for both patients and staff members.
- Assessed patient conditions promptly upon admission to determine appropriate interventions and prioritize care needs.
- Aligned nursing goals with department objectives to enhance overall performance metrics within healthcare facility.
- Participated in professional development opportunities regularly to stay current on best practices in field of nursing.
- Championed quality improvement initiatives within unit by identifying areas for improvement and implementing evidence-based strategies.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
Per Diem Supervisor
Safire Of NorthTowns
03.2022 - Current
- Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
- Handled complaints, resolved issues and adjusted policies to meet changing needs.
- Evaluated employee performance and coached and trained to improve weak areas.
- Maintained compliance with company policies, objectives and communication goals.
- Worked with management team to implement proper division of responsibilities.
RN Travel Nurse
Snap Nursing
01.2022 - 03.2022
- Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Informed patients and families of effective treatment options and at-home care strategies, enhancing long-term outcomes.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
Director of Nursing at Safire of South Towns
Safire Of South-Towns Rehabilitation Center
07.2021 - 01.2022
- Responsible for leading and overseeing the nursing department
- Responsible and accountable for the nursing care received by residents
- In-serviced, trained and educated CNA staff and nursing personnel
- Communicating with families, physicians and nurse practitioners as needed
- Completion of monthly reports
- Attended monthly QAPI meetings
- Hired and directed teams to achieve daily and long-term operations and business goals.
- Worked closely with organizational leadership and board of directors to strategically affect operational direction.
- Managed daily operations while overseeing multiple locations to foster increased productivity.
- Delegated assignments based on plans, project needs and knowledge of individual team members.
- Provided documentation of processes to comply with regulations and company policies.
- Worked with team leaders to arrange schedules based on production requirements and available resources.
- Trained and managed team of developers and discussed issues to provide resolution and apply best practices.
- Reviewed all potential patent referrals to facility
- Weekly zoom meeting with corporate
- Submit to HERDS as needed
- Infection Control stewardship
- Reports to Administrator
- Second in command of facility when Administrator not available
- Established new policies and updated existing policies to improve standard of care for patients.
ManagerRN / Per Diem Supervisor
Comprehensive HealthCare Rehabilitation Center
04.2016 - 06.2021
- Complete resident care requirements by scheduling and assigning nursing staff
- Maintain a safe and clean working environment by implementing rules and regulations
- Monitor completion of documentation by support staff
- Completing the admission process on new residents entering the facility
- Communicate with the physicians and nurse practitioner as needed
- Assess and document on residents/patents as required
- Lead nursing team under absence of DON/ADON
- Establish a compassionate environment by providing support to residents, families and staff
Registered Nurse
Trusted Staff Travel Nursing, RN
12.2020 - 04.2021
- Med Surge RN
- Direct Patient Care
- Administration of Medications
- Receiving and transcribing doctors’ orders
- Application of treatments/wound care
- Measurement of vital signs
- Documentation
- Assisting with meals
- Specimen collection
- Administering IV therapy
- Administration of Blood
- Administration Enteral Feedings
Director Of Nursing at Ellicott Rehabilitation
Ellicot RehabilitaJon Center
08.2020 - 12.2020
- Responsible for leading and overseeing the nursing department ie: unit managers, CNAs, supervisors etc
- Responsible and accountable for the nursing care received by residents
- In-serviced, trained and educated CNAs and nursing personal
- Communicating with families, physicians and nurse practitioners as needed
- Completion of monthly reports
- Attended monthly QAPI meetings
- Review all potential patient referrals to facility
- Weekly zoom meeting with corporate
- Submit to HERDS as needed
- Reports to Administrator
- Second in command of facility when Administrator not available
- Attend daily morning meetings
RN
Erie County Medical Center
11.2019 - 08.2020
- Responsibilities:
- Direct patient care
- Administration of medications
- Receiving and transcribing doctors’ orders
- Application of treatments/wound care
- Measurement of vital signs
- Documentation
- Assisting with meals
- Specimen collection
- IV therapy
- Administration of Blood
- Enteral Feedings
Director Of Nursing at Humboldt House
Humboldt House Rehabilitation Center
10.2017 - 05.2019
- Responsible for leading and overseeing the nursing department ie: unit managers, CNAs, supervisors etc
- Responsible and accountable for the nursing care received by residents
- Overseeing the hiring and development of nursing staff
- Communication with families, Physicians and Nurse Practitioners as needed.
- Completion of monthly reports
- Attend monthly QAPI meetings
- Review all potential patient referrals to facility.
- Weekly zoom meeting with corporate
- Submit to HERDS as needed.
- Reports to Administrator
- Second in command of facility when Administrator not available
- Attend daily morning meetings
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University
Downers Grove, ILAssociate - Applied Science
Niagara County Community College
Sanborn, NY05.2015
Skills
- Proficient in use of computer programs-WORD
- Point Click Care
- EPIC
- Visual EMR
- BLS/CPR
- PRI/Screen Certified
- Adapt easily to new programs
- Employee Coaching and Motivation
- Nursing Staff Leadership
- Unit Administration
- Patient Assessments
- Patient Evaluation
- Patient Education and Counseling
- Medication Distribution
- Treatment Planning
- Infection Control Measures
- Managing Deadlines
- High Level of Autonomy
- Patient Assessment
- Decision-Making
- Remote Office Availability
- Quality Assurance
Timeline
RN Education Nurse
Elderwood At Wheatfield
10.2023 - Current
Per Diem Supervisor
Safire Of NorthTowns
03.2022 - Current
RN Travel Nurse
Snap Nursing
01.2022 - 03.2022
Director of Nursing at Safire of South Towns
Safire Of South-Towns Rehabilitation Center
07.2021 - 01.2022
Registered Nurse
Trusted Staff Travel Nursing, RN
12.2020 - 04.2021
Director Of Nursing at Ellicott Rehabilitation
Ellicot RehabilitaJon Center
08.2020 - 12.2020
RN
Erie County Medical Center
11.2019 - 08.2020
Director Of Nursing at Humboldt House
Humboldt House Rehabilitation Center
10.2017 - 05.2019
ManagerRN / Per Diem Supervisor
Comprehensive HealthCare Rehabilitation Center
04.2016 - 06.2021
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University
Associate - Applied Science
Niagara County Community College
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