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NADIA BLACKBURN

Lakeland,FL

Summary

Professional nurse with significant experience in clinical leadership seeking to impact patient care and team performance. Known for collaboration, adaptability, and consistent delivery of high-quality outcomes. Proficient in staff training, patient management, and implementing healthcare protocols. Reliable, results-driven, and skilled in fostering cohesive work environment.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Assistant Nurse Manager

AdventHealth
01.2022 - Current
  • Managed 18+ nurses and nursing staff in a 31 bed Multi-System Progressive Care Unit by providing comprehensive nursing guidance and maintaining outstanding patient satisfaction and care standards.
  • 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.
  • Managed scheduling to ensure optimal coverage while maintaining a healthy work-life balance for staff members.
  • Evaluated staff performance regularly, providing constructive feedback and support for professional development opportunities.
  • Participated in hospital-wide initiatives aimed at improving overall patient experience and satisfaction levels.
  • Served as a liaison between nursing staff and administration, advocating for the needs of both parties to promote overall organizational success.
  • 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.

Registered Nurse

AdventHealth
01.2019 - Current
  • Charge Nurse 31-Bed Progressive Care Unit
  • Registered Nurse 31-Bed Progressive Care Unit
  • Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care
  • Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
  • Coordinated staffing assignments to ensure fair distribution of workload.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
  • Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
  • Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.

Registered Nurse

Scott Lake Health and Rehabilitation
07.2018 - 09.2020
  • Provided comprehensive nursing care to patients in a 120 bed -skilled rehab facility.
  • Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
  • Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
  • Monitored 25 + patients for side effects and adverse reactions while administering medications in accordance with established safety guidelines.
  • Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
  • Demonstrated expertise in wound management techniques resulting in accelerated healing times for patients with complex wounds or pressure injuries.

Registered Nurse

Nona Home Healthcare
01.2013 - 09.2018
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
  • Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered.
  • Helping educate other caregivers and family members on how to care for the patient
  • Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
  • Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
  • Demonstrated expertise in wound management techniques resulting in accelerated healing times for patients with complex wounds or pressure injuries.

Registered Nurse

Consulate Lake Parker
02.2017 - 08.2018
  • Provided comprehensive care to patients in a 120-bed skilled rehab and long-term care facility.
  • Conducted comprehensive patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions in a short-term rehab setting.
  • Facilitated patient transitions between different levels of care, ensuring continuity of services and minimizing disruptions in treatment plans.
  • Applied critical thinking skills to determine and prioritize nursing care for patients with varying acuity levels in short-term rehabilitation.

Registered Nurse

Bartow Regional Medical Center
03.2009 - 01.2013
  • Delivered comprehensive nursing care on a busy 42-bed acute care floor.
  • Supervised nursing staff as Charge Nurse, maintaining high standards of patient care and team coordination.
  • Managed a post-surgical unit with 9-15 beds, ensuring high-quality patient care.
  • Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.

Registered Nurse

ProMed
06.2011 - 12.2011
  • Provided compassionate care and support to patients at Hospice Houses throughout Polk and Highlands Counties.
  • Collaborated with physicians to optimize medication regimens for symptom control in terminally ill patients.
  • Provided emotional support to patients and their families during the end-of-life process, promoting dignity and comfort.
  • Maintained accurate documentation of patient interactions, assessments, interventions, and responses to care.
  • Consistently received positive feedback from families for exhibiting empathy, professionalism, and delivering high-quality patient-centered care.
  • Managed complex caseloads involving diverse diagnoses such as cancer, heart failure, dementia, COPD, liver disease, kidney failure among others.

Nurse Intern

Lakeland Regional Medical Center
08.2005 - 11.2008
  • Improved patient care by assisting Registered Nurses with daily tasks and procedures.
  • Assisted in the assessment and documentation of patient health status.
  • Assisted patients with personal hygiene requirements and monitored conditions to update nursing staff.
  • Administered close patient care, checked vital signs, and monitored telemetry.
  • Developed strong communication skills through frequent interaction with patients, families, physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals involved in the care process.

Skills

  • Ethical practice
  • Quality improvement
  • Staff development
  • Clinical leadership
  • Data gathering
  • Interdisciplinary collaboration
  • Unit operations
  • Critical thinking
  • Performance improvement
  • Strong clinical judgment
  • Quality assurance
  • Corrective action implementation
  • Schedule management
  • Personnel recruitment
  • Electronic medical record software
  • HIPAA compliance
  • Patient care coordination

Certification

RN - Florida Registered Nurse - Expires: July 31,2026

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  • Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certification (LSSGB) – International Association for Six Sigma Certification.
  • Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification (ACLS)
  • NIHSS Certification
  • Crisis Prevention Institute( CPI)

Accomplishments

  • Bartow Regional Medical Center- Nurse of the Quarter2010
  • Scott Lake Health and Rehabilitation- Employee of the month December2019
  • AdventHealth Lake Wales- Daisy Award January2021

Timeline

Assistant Nurse Manager

AdventHealth
01.2022 - Current

Registered Nurse

AdventHealth
01.2019 - Current

Registered Nurse

Scott Lake Health and Rehabilitation
07.2018 - 09.2020

Registered Nurse

Consulate Lake Parker
02.2017 - 08.2018

Registered Nurse

Nona Home Healthcare
01.2013 - 09.2018

Registered Nurse

ProMed
06.2011 - 12.2011

Registered Nurse

Bartow Regional Medical Center
03.2009 - 01.2013

Nurse Intern

Lakeland Regional Medical Center
08.2005 - 11.2008

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