Ray Nelson
Theodore,AL
Summary
Highly experienced, driven, and goal-oriented nursing professional with exceptional leadership skills, clinical knowledge, and sound judgment developed over 8 years in the hospital setting. With my goal of continuing my career in leadership, I remain devoted to quality care, customer service, and meeting company goals and directives.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse Case Manager, Hospice
St. Joseph Hospice
Mobile, AL
10.2023 - Current
- Coordinated communication between healthcare providers, family members and other support personnel.
- Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to develop comprehensive plans of care for each patient.
- Provided emotional support during difficult times for both patients and their families.
- Collaborated with multi-disciplinary staff to improve overall patient care.
House Supervisor
Mobile Infirmary Medical Center
Mobile, AL
10.2021 - 10.2024
- Organized, directed, and controlled staffing, daily assignments, acuity reports, while safely and efficiently utilizing staff resources.
- Partnered with administration and unit leaders to improve processes, prioritize patient safety, and improve patient outcomes and overall services.
- Maintained a high level of clinical knowledge in various units in the hospital to act as a resource.
- Investigated and reported incidents to unit managers and CNO.
- Facilitated and coordinated all acute transfers from outlying facilities.
- Received and investigated complaints from families, patients and clinical staff, devising solutions to multifaceted challenges.
- Applied clinical judgment and comprehensive knowledge of facility policies to assist floor nurses with patient care decisions.
Registered Nurse- Telemetry
Mobile Infirmary Medical Center
Mobile, AL
09.2018 - 10.2021
- Collaborated with a multidisciplinary team to ensure efficiency of care.
- Performed clinical tasks according to hospital policy.
- Evaluated patient needs and prioritized treatment.
- Assisted physicians with procedures and treatment protocols.
- Worked primarily as charge nurse of the unit.
Traveling Registered Nurse
Nurse Choice- AMN
San Diego, CA
09.2017 - 09.2018
- Utilized strong assessment skills to determine necessary patient care and prioritize need.
- Identified patient care requirements by establishing personal rapport with patients and families.
- Documented and communicated actions and irregularities to maintain continuity among nursing teams.
- Updated patient charts to reflect changes to care plans, interventions and observations.
Registered Nurse-Telemetry
Mobile Infirmary Medical Center
Mobile, AL
04.2015 - 08.2017
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated physicians with observations and concerns.
- Administered oral, IV and IM medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Responded to emergency situations with expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
Education
Master of Business Administration -
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT01-2025
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT06.2023
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Bishop State Community College
Mobile, AL06.2014
Skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Strong time management
- Effective problem solving
- Ability to multitask, organize and prioritize
- Works well individually and in groups
- Conflict resolution
- Ability to maintain good relationships with medical staff, management, and other departments
- Decision making
Timeline
Registered Nurse Case Manager, Hospice
St. Joseph Hospice
10.2023 - Current
House Supervisor
Mobile Infirmary Medical Center
10.2021 - 10.2024
Registered Nurse- Telemetry
Mobile Infirmary Medical Center
09.2018 - 10.2021
Traveling Registered Nurse
Nurse Choice- AMN
09.2017 - 09.2018
Registered Nurse-Telemetry
Mobile Infirmary Medical Center
04.2015 - 08.2017
Master of Business Administration -
Western Governors University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Governors University
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Bishop State Community College
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