Pamela Payne
Lake Havasu City,AZ
Summary
Accomplished Supervising Registered Nurse II with a proven track record at the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, enhancing patient care through evidence-based practices and interdisciplinary collaboration. Skilled in clinical leadership and team management, I have significantly improved staff performance and patient outcomes. Expert in staff development and compliance monitoring, I embody adaptability, professionalism, and a commitment to continuous improvement. Dedicated nursing leader with excellent unit management skills. Proficient in quality, cost and care standards focused on maximizing resources and patient satisfaction. Registered Nurse in state of California. Knowledgeable Nurse Manager with excellent conflict resolution and problem-solving abilities demonstrated across Sixteen-year career history. Keeps units running at peak efficiency, quality and performance. Excellent communication and coordination skills. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Supervising Registered Nurse II
California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation
10.2009 - 07.2023
- Enhanced patient care quality by implementing evidence-based nursing practices and protocols.
- Mentored and trained new nursing staff, fostering an environment of continuous learning and growth.
- Evaluated nursing staff performance, providing constructive feedback for professional development opportunities.
- Managed staffing schedules effectively to maintain optimal nurse-to-patient ratios during peak times and high census periods.
- Facilitated smooth transitions between shifts through detailed handover reports, minimizing information gaps among team members.
- Ensured adherence to proper protocol during complex medical procedures, resulting in successful patient outcomes.
- Streamlined documentation processes to ensure timely completion of patient records and reports.
- Implemented a daily huddle system to improve staff communication and coordination of patient care initiatives.
- Served as a liaison between nursing staff, physicians, and other healthcare professionals for effective interdisciplinary collaboration.
- Led staff meetings to keep team informed of departmental changes and provide opportunities for nurses to share ideas and concerns.
- Supervised, directed, and motivated high-quality performance from nursing staff.
- Managed staff scheduling and time off to adequately staff nursing floors and allow nurses earned time off.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Established and maintained effective communication with staff, physicians and community organizations to promote high quality patient care.
- Recruited, hired and trained all staff, providing direct supervision, ongoing staff development and continuing education to employees.
- Conducted routine facility inspections, identifying areas needing improvement and eliminating hazards posed to staff and residents for continued compliance with associated regulations.
Registered Nurse
California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation
10.2007 - 10.2009
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Facilitated patient transitions between different levels of care, ensuring continuity of services and minimizing disruptions in treatment plans.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Followed Protocols within the Institution
- Held morning huddles in the clinic regarding the patients being seen and who were sent out to ER or admitted to Hospitals.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing And Public Health
Azusa Pacific University
Azusa, CA05.2011
Skills
- Clinical Leadership
- Team Management
- Health Promotion
- Care Planning
- Quality Improvement
- Staff Development
- Compliance Monitoring
- Disease Prevention
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Multitasking and Organization
- Patient education and advocacy
- Staff Coaching and Mentoring
- Critical Thinking
- Direct Patient Care
- Staff assignments
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- Electronic charting expertise
- Staff Leadership
- Discharge Planning
- Hiring and Terminations
- Corrective Action Implementation
- Case Review
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Multitasking
- Reliability
- Excellent Communication
Timeline
Supervising Registered Nurse II
California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation
10.2009 - 07.2023
Registered Nurse
California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation
10.2007 - 10.2009
Bachelor of Science - Nursing And Public Health
Azusa Pacific University