Rechondia Barnes
Maplesville,Alabama
Summary
Conscientious Unit Manager proudly offering over 20 years of vast experience working in and managing healthcare facilities and strong knowledge of psychiatric procedures.
Substantial experience managing medical databases to schedule nursing staff.
Organized, outgoing and energetic person with excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Goal-driven professional that is well-versed in recruiting, training and managing employees to provide exceptional resident services.
Highly organized and hardworking with excellent planning and program management skills.
Successfully oversee human resources, budgeting, supply management and patient services. Develop and lead productive and efficient nursing staff.
Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Psychiatric Adolescent Unit Nurse Manager
Horizon Healthcare
04.2022 - Current
- Enhanced patient care by implementing efficient unit management processes and coordinating interdisciplinary teams. of over 20+ staff.
- Streamlined daily operations for increased productivity by delegating tasks and supervising nursing staff.
- Improved patient satisfaction with timely and accurate communication between patients, families, and medical professionals.
- Ensured compliance with regulations and standards through regular audits, staff education, and policy updates.
- Optimized staffing levels by monitoring unit needs and making data-driven adjustments to scheduling as necessary.
- Developed strong working relationships with physicians, nurses, therapists, and ancillary staff for cohesive unit functioning.
- Managed budgetary constraints through careful resource allocation, cost control measures, and fiscal responsibility practices.
- Addressed clinical issues promptly to reduce risks associated with patient care or operational inefficiencies in the unit.
- Promoted a culture of safety within the unit by enforcing strict adherence to protocols, guidelines, and infection control measures.
- Evaluated employee performance regularly for professional growth opportunities, accountability measures, and feedback-driven improvement strategies.
- Participated actively in committee meetings to contribute insights from a Unit Manager perspective, influencing hospital-wide decisions and policies.
- Resolved conflicts among team members quickly to maintain a positive working environment conducive for continued excellence in patient care.
- Assisted in development and implementation of policies, procedures, and regulations for unit operations.
- Met with nursing staff and support personnel to plan services, programs and activities.
- Handled complaints from patients and families and immediately took steps for quick resolution and to prevent reoccurrence.
- Conducted routine facility inspections, identifying areas needing improvement and eliminating hazards posed to staff and residents for continued compliance with associated regulations.
- Enhanced patient care by developing and implementing individualized nursing plans.
- Reduced hospital readmissions by providing thorough discharge education and follow-up support.
Home Health Travel Nurse
Jackson Healthcare
09.2021 - 03.2022
- Increased patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and timely nursing care to diverse populations.
- Improved patient outcomes through careful monitoring and thorough documentation of vital signs, medical histories, and treatment plans.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to develop and implement individualized care plans tailored to meet up to 18 patients at a time.
- Reduced hospital readmission rates by providing comprehensive discharge education and follow-up support for patients transitioning back to their homes.
- Enhanced patient safety by adhering strictly to infection control protocols and advocating for the prompt resolution of identified concerns.
Registered Travel Nurse
Favorite Healthcare Agency
05.2021 - 08.2021
- Increased patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and timely nursing care to diverse populations with over 20 patients.
- Improved patient outcomes through careful monitoring and thorough documentation of vital signs, medical histories, and treatment plans with up to 10 patients at a time.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to develop and implement individualized care plans tailored to meet patients'' specific needs.
- Reduced hospital readmission rates by providing comprehensive discharge education and follow-up support for patients transitioning back to their homes.
Providence Hospital Covid Registered Nurse
Blueforce | Providence
01.2021 - 04.2021
- Protected patients through careful monitoring and consistent use of aseptic techniques
- Minimized risk of medical errors with timely and accurate chart updates in Epic
- Developed and implemented treatment plans for patients with various acute and chronic concerns for up to 10 patients.
- Helped patients feel comfortable and at ease with treatments and care using culturally appropriate strategies
- Stabilized patients experiencing emergency complications by administering advanced life support
- Worked closely with physicians and nursing staff to deliver top-notch care in psychiatric and medical units.
COVID-19 Registered Nurse SPOC Manager
Georgia Dept of Health
06.2020 - 12.2020
- Protected patients through careful monitoring and consistent use of aseptic techniques
- Trained and mentored student nurses, interns, and new graduates in proper procedures and care standards
- Helped patients feel comfortable and at ease with swabbing technique
- Assisted the administration team with registering clients for COVID-19 testing
- Assisted the clinical team with nasopharyngeal swabbing of clients
- Educating clients on safety precautions to reduce the risk of contracting or spreading the COVID-19 virus
- Setting up COVID-19 collection locations.
Psychiatric Registered Nurse
Supplemental Healthcare
04.2020 - 06.2020
- Administered prescribed medications or sedatives and monitored behavior and status changes
- Assessed patient status and needs, using physical and nursing assessment tools within accepted standards of nursing practice for 30 patients per week
- Collaborated with the treatment team to implement age-appropriate and problem-specific interventions
- Maintained continuity of care through effective collaboration and documentation
- Implemented care plans and facilitated group therapy sessions
- Provided direct patient care according to physician orders
- Enhanced treatment plans by contributing observations about patients' responses and conditions
- Resolved or reduced patient symptoms with intramuscular, intravenous, and oral medicines
- Administered medications to patients and monitor patients for reactions or side effects to quickly intervene in serious issues.
Home Health Psychiatric Travel Nurse
Central Alabama Home Care
10.2019 - 04.2020
- Perform admission assessments, discharges, recertification, resumptions of care, and evaluations of patients per MD orders
- Obtain lab blood draws, perform wound care dressings, and initiate and maintain IV antibiotics per MD order
- Perform psychiatric evaluations and submit evaluations as needed
- Provide continuum of care by being on-call after work hours 7 days at a time
- Worked effectively with a diverse team to accomplish daily objectives and meet long-term goals
- Enhanced patient outcomes through careful monitoring of conditions and comprehensive support
- Verified level of supplies and requested new inventory to meet service levels
- Maximized unit efficiency, keeping supplies and records well-organized for expected needs
- Troubleshoot problems and develop successful solutions
- Developed solid relationships with staff, customers, and vendors
- Maintained full compliance with legal, health, and safety regulations.
Psychiatric RN PRN Charge Nurse
Shelby Baptist Hosptial
10.2018 - 11.2019
- Helped to maintain the safety of the patients, assign patients to the staff, taking patients as well to ensure that patient/nurse ratio is safe for staff and patients, assist nurses with admitting and discharging patients
- As the charge nurse, duties included, when needed: Analyzed records data and reports in order to identify health care needs and deliver optimum patient care for all 20 patients
- Facilitated the integration and coordination of care between various health care services
- Assisted the physician with procedures, when needed
- Prioritized patient care based on resource availability and need level
- Provided patients and their family members with relevant instructions and education
- Maintained positive relationships and communication with team members
- Applied clinical expertise in wound care, intravenous therapy, psychiatric care and catheterization, and pain management techniques
- Adjusted effectively to alterations in circumstances and priorities; recommended solutions for improvement
- Coordinated patient discharge with post-care instructions
- Evaluated emergency situations and started appropriate nursing interventions
- Demonstrated safe and responsible use of equipment; maintained infection control and safety measures with every single patient contact
- Applied clinical expertise in wound care, intravenous therapy, ventilation care, catheterization, and pain management techniques
- Built cooperative relationship and rapport with patients and actively sought information to understand issues, needs, and expectations
- Clearly communicated with supervisors, health care providers, patients, and family members about patient needs and progress.
Psychiatric Charge Registered Nurse
Shelby Baptist Hospital
03.2016 - 11.2019
- Provided direct patient care for 18-20 patients according to physician orders
- Evaluated patient responses to interventions and revised care plans as needed
- Collaborated with the treatment team to implement age-appropriate and problem-specific interventions
- Coordinated patient discharge planning in collaboration with the healthcare team
- Assessed patient status and needs, using physical and nursing assessment tools within accepted standards of nursing practice
- Monitored, recorded, and communicated patient conditions in the Epic EMR platform
- Maintained continuity of care through effective collaboration and documentation
- Enhanced treatment plans by contributing observations about patients' responses and conditions
- Monitored patients closely and documented observations
- Coordinated high-quality medical care, including managing medications and delivering specific treatments
- Modified patients' treatment plans as indicated by patients' responses and new physician orders
- Administered medications to patients and monitor patients for reactions or side effects to quickly intervene in serious issues
- Stabilized patients during emergencies with first aid and life support care
- Resolved or reduced patient symptoms with intramuscular, intravenous, and oral medicines
- Maximized unit efficiency, keeping supplies and records well-organized for expected needs
- Enhanced patient outcomes through careful monitoring of conditions and comprehensive support.
Registered Nurse Travel Nurse
Maxim Healthcare Services
11.2018 - 10.2019
- Travel the state of Alabama under contract with Maxim Healthcare Services and United Healthcare to teach and instruct type two diabetes with the application of the G6 to monitor their blood sugar for over 30 patients over a month's time.
- Streamlined medication administration processes for increased safety and accuracy during busy shifts.
Psychiatric Registered Travel Nurse at Rhode Island Hospital
Huffmaster
07.2018 - 07.2018
- Rapid Response Travel Assignment in Rhode Island
- Collaborated with psychiatric team to plan, develop and implement POC for patients to ensure continuation of care during facility strike duration
- Developed and implemented tailored plans to the needs of the psychiatric patients maintaining safety during facility strike duration
- Followed up with patients and families ensuring their understanding of plan of care during their hospital admission over a 30-day span.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to develop and implement individualized care plans tailored to meet patients'' specific needs.
Registered Nurse
Amedisys Hospice
12.2016 - 03.2017
- Initially this was a 7 on 7 off position with call, then to PRN position
- Admit, discharge and visit 8 hospice patients per day in home to administer medication for palliative care, change wound dressings, perform physical and mental evaluations, take physician orders, call in medications, arrange transportation to hospital and funeral home if and when needed, and educate and teach the family the philosophy on hospice
- Educate the family on the transition process of their loved one and perform after-death care.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
Psychiatric Travel Nurse/Case Management
Huffmaster
09.2016 - 11.2016
- Rapid Response Travel Assignment in Minnesota
- Travel within the selected state for psychiatric or other RN healthcare needs to facilities that are in need of staffing help to maintain the safety of their patients by using the takedown methods appropriate for aggressive patients
- Case manager for the psychiatric unit for adolescents in an outpatient clinic setting for up to 20 patients per week.
Travel Psychiatric Nurse
Childrens Hospital of Alabama
09.2015 - 09.2016
- Maintain patient safety by assessing and implementing patient to desired POC that was implemented by the physician and team to meet the needs of the patient
- Admission and discharge duties, medicate patients as ordered and assisting with appropriate take down methods for aggressive or self-harm patients.
- Utilized multi-modal diagnostic tools to diagnose and treat 8 patients with memory difficulties and dementia.
Psychiatric Travel Nurse
Shannon Medical Center
07.2015 - 09.2015
- Assess patient mental and physical status, admit and discharge patients, administer medications per orders, maintain patient safety
- Collaborate with 10 staff to plan and implement any needed changes and effectively communicate with staff, patient, and patient family to ensure understanding of patient care.
- Improved patient outcomes through careful monitoring and thorough documentation of vital signs, medical histories, and treatment plans.
- Enhanced patient safety by adhering strictly to infection control protocols and advocating for the prompt resolution of identified concerns.
Travel Psychiatric Nurse
Onward Healthcare/AMN Healthcare
06.2015 - 09.2015
- Travel within the selected state to administer psychiatric care per their protocols during the time that the hospital is understaffed
- Maintaining patient safety per orders, administering patient medications, implementing and completing admission and discharge orders.
- Utilized multi-modal diagnostic tools to diagnose and treat 10 patients with memory difficulties and dementia.
Psychiatric Registered Charge Nurse/Case Manager
Shelby Baptist Medical Center
11.2012 - 07.2015
- Adhering to nursing process while implementing and performing patient plan of care that was collaborated by physicians and psychiatric team
- Perform chart audits, making schedules for staff, evaluating patients throughout hospitals for possible admission, ensuring criteria is met.
- Assisting with admission and discharge process
- Managing case load of unit, assigning staff to patients and delegating duties
- Making appointments for patient and following up on outcomes.
Psychiatric Home Health Registered Nurse
Amedisys
02.2012 - 02.2013
- Assess and evaluate patients that qualify and are admitted to home health services ensuring that patient and family understand teaching and expectations of the plan of care that is placed under the direction of the physician and care team.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for improved patient outcomes and holistic care.
- Improved patient quality of life by delivering compassionate and empathetic support during home visits.
- Assessed patient conditions regularly, promptly reporting changes in status to healthcare providers for timely intervention.
Registered Nurse- Psychiatric
Taylor Hardin Secure Medical Facility
12.2011 - 02.2012
- Admit, discharge, assess, or medicate and treat any inmate that was admitted due to criminal, psychotic, or mental defect as defined by law per MD order for up to 6 patients per day.
Corrections Licensed Practical Nurse
Shelby County Jail
07.2010 - 10.2010
- Assess, treat, and medicate per MD order any inmate with any injuries that were obtained prior to and during their incarceration.
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Demonstrated excellent technical skills in wound dressing changes, IV therapy administration, catheter insertion, and other routine nursing procedures.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
Hospice Licensed Practical Nurse
Countyside Hospice
12.2009 - 06.2010
- Receiving referrals from physicians, hospitals, or up to 10 individuals per day.
- Performing data entry, filing as needed, and performing patient care ensuring patient and family understands the hospice philosophy.
- Increased patient satisfaction scores by consistently delivering high-quality nursing care tailored to individual needs and preferences.
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
- Supported diagnoses by taking blood samples from patients for laboratory testing.
Psychiatric Licensed Practical Nurse
Serenity Services of Alabama
01.2008 - 09.2009
- Performing palliative care under the direction of the physician, educating patients and families the hospice philosophy, teaching patients and their families the disease and dying process
- Facilitating the funeral home process after preparing the body after death and communicating processes with staff.
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
Hospice Services of Alabama
Birmingham
04.2007 - 01.2008
- Educating patients on their hospice support network, the hospice philosophy and the dying process
- Maintaining patient comfort during dying process and facilitating funeral home directives as stated in plan of care, while communicating with physician and staff team.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by addressing and resolving service-related issues promptly.
- Completed routine maintenance tasks efficiently, ensuring optimal equipment performance and minimizing downtime.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Comfort Care Home Health
04.2006 - 04.2007
- Implementing POC placed by physician and home health team
- Performing wound care and teaching patients about their disease process and communicating with physician and staff of any needs or changes in patient condition.
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Wiregrass Hospice
06.2005 - 03.2006
- Performing palliative care for patients admitted with terminal disease, teaching patient and family of their disease process and hospice philosophy
- Perform care instructed by physician and care team on the plan of care.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Cape Fear Valley Hospital
07.2002 - 12.2005
- Nursing care to patients in hospital setting that was implemented by the physician and care team.
Travel Licensed Practical Nurse
Intelistaff Staffing Agencey
07.1999 - 12.2005
- Travel to various hospitals, homes and clinics to perform nursing care as ordered by the physician and care team.
- Performed comprehensive assessments of patients'' physical and emotional needs, developing tailored care plans accordingly.
- Adeptly managed a caseload of patients while maintaining accurate documentation, ensuring smooth communication among team members.
Education
Masters of Executive Nursing -
Chamberlain University College of Nursing
Chicago, IL08.2021
Bachelors of Science -
Chamberlain University College of Nursing
Chicago, IL08.2019
Associate Nursing Degree -
Herzing University
Birmingham, AL09.2011
Licensed Practical Nurse -
Fayetteville Technical Community College
Fayetteville, NC06.1999
High School Diploma -
Isabella High School
Maplesville, AL05.1993
Skills
- Able to think critically
- Attention to detail
- Caring and empathetic
- Great ability to multi-task
- Able to manage emotions
- Great judgment and decision-making skills
- Great interpersonal and communication skills
- Leadership skills
- Organized
- Time-management ability
- Discharge Planning
- Patient Advocacy
- Patient Care
- Emergency Care
- HIPPA Compliance
- Medication Administration
- Patient Management
- Patient Care Plans
- Patient Information Collection
- Treatment Planning
- Communicate Effectively
- Ability To Work Independently
- Patient And Family Education
- Compassion and Empathy
- Quality Improvement
- Clinical judgment
- Health Promotion
Timeline
Psychiatric Adolescent Unit Nurse Manager
Horizon Healthcare
04.2022 - Current
Home Health Travel Nurse
Jackson Healthcare
09.2021 - 03.2022
Registered Travel Nurse
Favorite Healthcare Agency
05.2021 - 08.2021
Providence Hospital Covid Registered Nurse
Blueforce | Providence
01.2021 - 04.2021
COVID-19 Registered Nurse SPOC Manager
Georgia Dept of Health
06.2020 - 12.2020
Psychiatric Registered Nurse
Supplemental Healthcare
04.2020 - 06.2020
Home Health Psychiatric Travel Nurse
Central Alabama Home Care
10.2019 - 04.2020
Registered Nurse Travel Nurse
Maxim Healthcare Services
11.2018 - 10.2019
Psychiatric RN PRN Charge Nurse
Shelby Baptist Hosptial
10.2018 - 11.2019
Psychiatric Registered Travel Nurse at Rhode Island Hospital
Huffmaster
07.2018 - 07.2018
Registered Nurse
Amedisys Hospice
12.2016 - 03.2017
Psychiatric Travel Nurse/Case Management
Huffmaster
09.2016 - 11.2016
Psychiatric Charge Registered Nurse
Shelby Baptist Hospital
03.2016 - 11.2019
Travel Psychiatric Nurse
Childrens Hospital of Alabama
09.2015 - 09.2016
Psychiatric Travel Nurse
Shannon Medical Center
07.2015 - 09.2015
Travel Psychiatric Nurse
Onward Healthcare/AMN Healthcare
06.2015 - 09.2015
Psychiatric Registered Charge Nurse/Case Manager
Shelby Baptist Medical Center
11.2012 - 07.2015
Psychiatric Home Health Registered Nurse
Amedisys
02.2012 - 02.2013
Registered Nurse- Psychiatric
Taylor Hardin Secure Medical Facility
12.2011 - 02.2012
Corrections Licensed Practical Nurse
Shelby County Jail
07.2010 - 10.2010
Hospice Licensed Practical Nurse
Countyside Hospice
12.2009 - 06.2010
Psychiatric Licensed Practical Nurse
Serenity Services of Alabama
01.2008 - 09.2009
Hospice Services of Alabama
Birmingham
04.2007 - 01.2008
Licensed Practical Nurse
Comfort Care Home Health
04.2006 - 04.2007
Licensed Practical Nurse
Wiregrass Hospice
06.2005 - 03.2006
Licensed Practical Nurse
Cape Fear Valley Hospital
07.2002 - 12.2005
Travel Licensed Practical Nurse
Intelistaff Staffing Agencey
07.1999 - 12.2005
Masters of Executive Nursing -
Chamberlain University College of Nursing
Bachelors of Science -
Chamberlain University College of Nursing
Associate Nursing Degree -
Herzing University
Licensed Practical Nurse -
Fayetteville Technical Community College
High School Diploma -
Isabella High School
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