Myra Evans
Jasper,AL
Summary
Experienced nursing professional bringing demonstrated clinical expertise, leadership skills and technical knowledge. Proficient in updating charts, monitoring medications and working with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care. Quality-driven and efficient with strong interpersonal abilities.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Charge Nurse
BBH Walker
Jasper , AL
1998.09 - Current
- Assisted in the development and implementation of departmental policies and procedures.
- Organized and delegated tasks during rapid response and high-pressure code situations.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
- Audited patient charts in real-time, verifying accuracy and completion of information.
- Provided direct patient care, including assessments and treatments, to a variety of patients.
- Coordinated communication between physicians and other healthcare professionals regarding patient care.
- Actively participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient progress toward desired outcomes.
- Distributed assignments to RNs, LPNs and resident advisors, guided work and delivered training to promote proper care standards for patients.
- Built and maintained strong working relationships between nursing department and other disciplines.
- Reviewed staffing patterns and census of nursing units, meeting staffing needs and budgetary controls.
- Coordinated, tasked and supervised nurses and ancillary staff based on staffing requirements.
- Responded quickly to emergent situations such as cardiac arrest or respiratory distress.
- Ensured compliance with infection control protocols throughout the facility.
- Managed staffing levels within the unit while ensuring optimal levels of patient care.
- Delegated tasks appropriately among staff members according to their qualifications.
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives to ensure best practice standards were met within the unit setting.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Served as a preceptor for new nurses by providing orientation to unit policies and procedures, coaching on clinical skills, and mentoring on professional development issues.
RN Supervisor
BBH Walker
Jasper , AL
2004.06 - 2009.05
- Hired, trained, and supervised [Number] nursing unit team members, facilitated professional growth of subordinates and modeled effective and compassionate nursing techniques.
- Monitored inventory levels of medical supplies and equipment, ordering additional items as needed.
- Reviewed non-contracted instrumentation for spine surgeries and initiated vendor contract evaluations in conjunction with operations staff and orthopedic spine and neurological spine specialists.
- Developed and implemented policies to ensure the safety and well-being of patients, their families, and staff members.
- Resolved conflicts among nursing staff in a timely manner while promoting positive working relationships.
- Established solid relations with leadership and staff by attending board meetings and coordinating interdepartmental information exchanges.
- Collaborated with multi-disciplinary staff to improve overall patient care and response times.
- Demonstrated knowledge and clinical expertise to effectively supervise nursing activities and achieve optimal patient outcomes in hospital department and nursing home.
- Assisted with onboarding of new nurses by providing orientation materials and training sessions.
- Investigated incidents involving patients or staff members, documenting findings as necessary.
- Responded promptly to inquiries from physicians or other healthcare providers regarding changes in medication orders or treatments.
- Built work schedules and staff assignments, taking workload, space and equipment availability into consideration.
- Actively listened to concerns from both patients and staff members regarding issues related to patient care.
- Coordinated staffing schedules to meet patient needs while adhering to budgetary constraints.
- Conducted performance evaluations for nursing staff on a regular basis.
- Developed strategies for reducing costs without compromising the quality of patient care services offered.
RN Circulator
BBH Walker
Jasper , AL
1994.06 - 1998.09
- Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact and evaluate patient care plans.
- Maintained clear communication between operating room staff members.
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
- Recognized by management for providing exceptional customer service.
- Coordinated with anesthesiologists to ensure optimal patient care conditions were met.
- Prepared medical equipment and tools to aid physician during examination and treatment of patients.
- Performed sterile techniques in preparation for surgery.
- Ensured that all equipment was properly functioning and sterilized.
- Assisted surgeons during operative procedures.
- Collaborated with physicians to develop a post-operative plan of care.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Bevill State Community College
Sumiton, AL1994-05
Skills
- Decision-Making
- Care Quality Evaluation
- Staff Supervision
- Personal Integrity
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
RN Supervisor
BBH Walker
2004.06 - 2009.05
Charge Nurse
BBH Walker
1998.09 - Current
RN Circulator
BBH Walker
1994.06 - 1998.09
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Bevill State Community College
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