Rebekah Pitts
Madison,FL
Summary
Dedicated to promoting quality patient care and satisfaction and offering experience in nursing and healthcare administration. Possesses proven track record of developing and implementing comprehensive nursing policies, providing excellent leadership and mentoring, and maintaining compliance with regulatory standards. Strong organizational, communication, and multitasking abilities.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director of Nursing
Honey Lake Clinic
03.2023 - Current
- Participated in management team meetings to discuss resident status, census changes, and resident complaints or concerns.
- Oversaw and approved recruitment, hiring and orientation of new nursing staff.
- Ensured regulatory compliance by staying current on industry standards and updating policies accordingly.
- Monitored and evaluated nursing staff performance, providing feedback and guidance to support standards of care.
- Built and maintained positive working relationships with physicians and staff to support seamless healthcare operations.
- Streamlined nursing operations by optimizing staffing schedules, resource allocation, and workflow processes.
- Developed positive employee relations, incentives, and recognition programs to promote teamwork and mutual respect.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans for patients with complex needs.
- Collaborated with staff, management, and external groups to coordinate patient care.
- Established and monitored infection control programs to provide safe, sanitary environment to prevent transmission of disease and infection.
- Enhanced staff performance by conducting regular evaluations, providing constructive feedback, and offering tailored professional development opportunities.
- Managed budgets effectively, identifying cost-saving measures while maintaining high-quality patient care standards.
- Led quality improvement projects aimed at enhancing clinical outcomes through data-driven analysis and targeted interventions.
- Established new policies and updated existing policies to improve standard of care for patients.
- Mentored new nurses through orientation programs, facilitating their integration into the team and fostering their professional growth.
Risk Manager
Honey Lake Clinic
01.2022 - 03.2023
- Conducted thorough analysis of historical data, helping identify patterns and trends in potential risks.
- Conducted regular audits of existing policies and procedures, ensuring their continued effectiveness in addressing organizational goals related to mitigating risks.
- Developed short-term goals and long-term strategic plans to improve risk control and mitigation.
- Developed strong relationships with internal stakeholders, promoting a culture of risk awareness and accountability.
- Trained employees on risk management best practices, empowering them to make informed decisions regarding potential risks.
- Streamlined communication channels between various departments, ensuring timely sharing of critical risk information.
- Reduced operational risks by implementing robust risk management strategies and procedures.
- Reviewed contracts for potential liabilities or exposures, recommending adjustments as necessary to minimize overall legal and financial impact on the organization.
- Enhanced risk identification processes for early detection and mitigation of potential threats.
- Achieved regulatory compliance by ensuring adherence to industry standards and guidelines related to risk management.
- Instituted regular safety inspections and hazards management strategies to keep operations compliant.
- Produced and filed reports to inform senior management of current activities and progress with investigations.
- Devised new systems and specific processes to handle ongoing monitoring needs for potential risks.
Charge Nurse
Honey Lake Clinic
09.2019 - 01.2022
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
- Conducted daily shift briefs to inform staff of changes in patient care assignments.
- Mentored and supervised junior nurses, fostering a supportive and professional work environment.
- Optimized patient satisfaction through timely response to concerns and effective communication among staff members.
- Administered medications and treatments to patients as ordered by physician, maintaining accountability for accurate narcotic count at end of each shift.
- Monitored nursing care, patient assessment processes, and treatment implementations.
- Streamlined nursing workflows for increased efficiency and improved patient outcomes.
- Supervised and managed daily scheduling, tasking, and administration.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Honey Lake Clinic
09.2017 - 09.2019
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Managed time-sensitive tasks effectively under pressure while maintaining composure during critical situations or emergencies.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
Direct Care Technician
Honey Lake Clinic
07.2017 - 09.2017
- Developed strong rapport with patients and families, fostering trust and open communication.
- Educated patients on self-care techniques, empowering them to take control of their health management.
- Ensured consistent quality of care by participating in ongoing professional development opportunities.
- Collaborated effectively with interdisciplinary team members to provide comprehensive care for patients.
- Delivered skilled assistance in personal hygiene tasks, maintaining dignity and respect for each individual.
- Monitored vital signs regularly to track patient progress and report any concerns to medical staff promptly.
- Maintained a clean and organized environment for patients, ensuring optimal health conditions.
- Improved patient satisfaction scores by consistently delivering high-quality care and support.
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing attentive and compassionate care in daily activities.
- Assisted with crisis intervention to de-escalate challenging behavior and maintain peaceful encounters.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
North Florida College
Madison, FL08.2022
Associate of Science - Nursing
North Florida College
Madison, FL08.2019
Skills
- Nurse Education and Training
- Leadership and Guidance
- Quality Improvement
- Strong Work Ethic
- Professional Development
- Process Improvements
- Budget Management
- Policies Compliance Enforcement
- Staff recruitment and retention
- Staff Scheduling
- Relationship Building
Accomplishments
Granted the Leadership Award in the BSN program.
Certification
- BLS
Timeline
Director of Nursing
Honey Lake Clinic
03.2023 - Current
Risk Manager
Honey Lake Clinic
01.2022 - 03.2023
Charge Nurse
Honey Lake Clinic
09.2019 - 01.2022
Licensed Practical Nurse
Honey Lake Clinic
09.2017 - 09.2019
Direct Care Technician
Honey Lake Clinic
07.2017 - 09.2017
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
North Florida College
Associate of Science - Nursing
North Florida College
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