RENEE HARDY
Spartanburg
Summary
Accomplished leader accustomed to managing daily healthcare operations. Implements operational strategies while enforcing compliance with safety regulations and medical policies. Proven track record of establishing cost-effective, efficient services and producing outstanding patient care outcomes. Focused professional with experience in customer service, maintenance scheduling, and documentation. Frequently praised as efficient by peers, I can be relied upon to help your team achieve its goals. Organized professional offers experience in delivering quality healthcare services in compliance with regulations. Proven ability to successfully manage operations and personnel in a fast-paced environment. Skilled in budgeting, forecasting, and cost-reduction strategies. Experienced in developing and executing policies and procedures. Hard-working student with knowledge of maintenance processes and procedures, time management, and planning. Aiming to leverage my abilities to successfully fill the vacancy on your team. Frequently praised for creative thinking by my peers, I can be relied upon to help your team achieve its goals. Hardworking, highly motivated professional eager to lend combined knowledge and skills to enhance business performance. Operates well in both individual and team capacities, leveraging seasoned work ethic to quickly adapt to different processes and drive company objectives. Resourceful and results-driven with a passion for growth and efficiency to meet company needs and increase service value. Seeking to utilize excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills to complete tasks. Reliable with a good work ethic and the ability to quickly adapt to new tasks and environments. Ambitious individual with strong organizational and multitasking skills, as well as an aptitude for technology. Ready to apply knowledge and skills to any challenge. Highly organized and detail-oriented worker, with a drive to exceed expectations. Ability to analyze data, develop strategies, and provide solutions to complex problems.Seeking to leverage skills and knowledge to contribute to team success. Detail-oriented professional with excellent communication, interpersonal, and creative thinking skills. Aiming to leverage my abilities to successfully fill the vacancy at your company. Frequently praised as hard-working by my peers, I can be relied upon to help your company achieve its goals. Dedicated professional with proven performance in management, leadership and communication. Detail-oriented in problem-solving and planning. Ready to make an immediate contribution to your organization. Adaptable professional with 23 years of work experience and proven knowledge of leadership, problem-solving, and prioritization. Aiming to leverage my abilities to successfully fill the Registered Nurse role at your company. Mature professional with several years of nursing supervisory experience. Exhibits strong knowledge base in federal, state and local guidelines. Proven communication skills and collaborates with team to increase engagement and improve productivity.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Nursing
Ellen Sagar Nursing Center
Union
03.2025 - Current
- Managed staffing schedules to ensure adequate nursing coverage at all times.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to improve overall patient outcomes.
- Facilitated communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers effectively.
- Reviewed incident reports submitted by nurses related to any adverse events that occurred during their shift.
- Assisted with recruitment efforts by interviewing potential employees and making hiring decisions when appropriate.
- Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare providers to coordinate patient care plans.
- Attended meetings with senior management personnel to provide updates on progress of projects and initiatives being undertaken by the nursing team.
- Oversaw the daily operations of the nursing department including staffing, scheduling, budgeting, and resource allocation.
RN Supervisor
Ellen Sagar Nursing Center
Union
10.2024 - 03.2025
- Supervised nursing staff to ensure adherence to patient care standards.
- Coordinated patient admissions, transfers, and discharges efficiently.
- Monitored patient progress and provided necessary interventions promptly.
- Facilitated communication between healthcare providers and patients' families effectively.
- Resolved conflicts among nursing staff in a timely manner while promoting positive working relationships.
- Responded promptly to inquiries from physicians or other healthcare providers regarding changes in medication orders or treatments.
- Actively listened to concerns from both patients and staff members regarding issues related to patient care.
- Participated in continuing education courses related to advances in nursing practice.
- Monitored inventory levels of medical supplies and equipment, ordering additional items as needed.
- Investigated incidents involving patients or staff members, documenting findings as necessary.
RN
Spartanburg Regional Medical Center
Spartanburg
07.2024 - 09.2024
- Administered medications according to established protocols and patient care plans.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to the healthcare team.
- Educated patients and families on health management and discharge instructions.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate patient care effectively.
- Conducted assessments to evaluate patient conditions and treatment effectiveness.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient records in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
- Monitored vital signs, such as blood pressure, temperature, respiration rate, pulse rate and weight.
Registered Nurse Clinical Supervisor
Caswell Developmental Center
Kinston
01.2014 - 04.2024
- Worked with coworkers to complete tasks.
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks while remaining adaptable and flexible.
- Responded quickly to meet customer needs and resolve problems.
- Provided efficient and courteous service to customers at all times.
- Managed and coordinated multiple projects while ensuring timely completion.
- Identified ways to improve efficiency in operations and implemented process changes.
- Collaborated with departmental leaders to establish organizational goals, strategic plans and objectives.
- Sought continuing education opportunities to stay current with industry trends.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams including physicians, therapists, pharmacists and case managers to ensure optimal patient care plans were established.
- Communicated effectively with families about their loved one's condition; provided emotional support during difficult times.
- Coordinated daily staffing assignments based on skill mix requirements defined by departmental goals.
- Assessed staffing needs based on patient census fluctuations and acuity levels.
- Ensured compliance with organizational policies, procedures as well as state, federal laws pertaining to health information management.
- Provided clinical supervision for a team of Registered Nurses, ensuring quality patient care and adherence to applicable standards.
- Demonstrated knowledge in the utilization of evidence-based practices and protocols to ensure best outcomes.
- Facilitated weekly interdisciplinary rounds with attending physician to discuss plan of care updates for patients.
- Implemented corrective action plans when necessary due to deficiencies identified during audits or inspections by regulatory bodies.
- Analyzed trends in patient complaints and grievances relating to nursing services provided; took appropriate actions when needed.
- Evaluated staff performance through observation, chart reviews, interviews, and feedback from patients and families.
- Utilized critical thinking skills while providing guidance on complex cases involving multiple diagnoses or treatments plans.
- Recruited, hired, trained, and mentored new Registered Nurse employees.
- Established work schedules and assignments for staff, accorded to workload, space, and equipment availability.
- Oversaw the recruitment, hiring, orientation, and training of new staff members in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.
- Supervised and evaluated work activities of medical, nursing, technical, clerical, service, maintenance, and other personnel.
- Evaluated current processes related to healthcare delivery systems, suggesting changes that could enhance effectiveness or reduce costs.
- Developed instructional materials and conducted in-service and community-based educational programs.
- Developed and implemented organizational policies and procedures for facility and medical unit.
Registered Nurse
Caswell Developmental Center
Kinston
01.2004 - 01.2014
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess changes in patient conditions, recognize complications and intervene appropriately.
- Managed multiple tasks while providing timely, high quality patient care.
- Administered medications and treatments in accordance with physician orders and hospital policies.
- Provided direct patient care, including assessment and evaluation of health status, development of individualized plans of care and implementation of nursing interventions.
- Monitored vital signs as part of ongoing assessment process.
- Maintained a safe environment by adhering to infection control guidelines and safety protocols.
- Kept accurate records and charts related to medications and treatments according to policies, procedures, and physician orders.
- Reported symptoms, condition changes and vital signs to primary care doctors, patients, and families.
- Prioritized workloads based on changing clinical situations.
- Protected patients' rights and dignity by delivering care without judgment or discrimination.
- Performed ongoing patient assessments, notifying supervising clinician of abnormal findings.
- Documented patient assessment findings and responses to nursing intervention to progress toward problem resolution.
- Assessed and evaluated patient physical, mental, and emotional status to assist with care needs.
- Assumed leadership role when supervising staff nurses or students in clinical rotations.
- Assessed patient needs through physical assessments, interviews and observation techniques.
- Delivered non-judgmental and non-discriminatory care sensitive to patient diversity, preserving dignity and rights.
- Performed therapeutic nursing interventions to promote patient well-being.
- Conducted patient assessment, prioritizing data collection based on patient condition or needs.
- Participated in multidisciplinary rounds to discuss current plan of care for each assigned patient.
- Assisted physicians during examinations and procedures as needed.
- Liaised with multidisciplinary teams to organize and coordinate health and care services to meet patients' complex care needs.
- Coordinated discharge planning activities for patients transitioning from acute care setting to home care or other post-acute settings.
- Obtained specimens to run monitoring or diagnostic tests.
- Administered medications and treatments according to physician orders.
- Administered medications to patients and monitored for reactions or side effects.
- Developed strong relationships with patients through compassionate communication techniques.
- Followed infection control procedures to prevent or stop spread of infections.
- Assisted physicians with examinations, procedures and other medical tasks.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Caswell Developmental Center
Kinston
04.2002 - 01.2004
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess complex situations, develop solutions, and implement interventions when needed.
- Complied with HIPAA guidelines to protect privacy of patients.
- Administered injections according to established guidelines; documented injection administration accurately.
- Monitored patient conditions throughout shift; reported any changes in condition promptly to medical staff.
- Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare professionals to deliver quality care.
- Maintained accurate records of patient progress notes and treatments administered.
- Followed medication management procedures to comply with state and company guidelines.
- Assessed vital signs, collected specimens for laboratory testing, monitored fluid intake and output levels, recorded medical history information.
- Ensured that all safety standards were maintained at all times; reported any potential safety issues immediately.
- Maintained cleanliness of work area; stocked supplies as needed; disposed of hazardous materials properly.
- Took and recorded vital signs in patients to determine fitness and identify immediate health issues.
- Assisted with collection, labeling, and timely processing of specimens.
- Recorded essential information about patient issues and communicated to doctor during appointments.
- Demonstrated excellent communication skills while interacting with patients, families, physicians and other healthcare professionals.
- Administered prescribed medications according to treatment plan.
- Observed patients, charted, and reporting changes in patients' conditions, such as adverse reactions to medication and treatment and taking any necessary action.
- Recorded food and fluid intake and output.
Education
ADN - Nursing
Lenoir community College
Kinston, North Carolina05.2001
Skills
- Quality Improvement
- Performance Evaluation
- Team Building
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- HIPAA Compliance
- Patient Confidentiality
- Patient Advocacy
- Discharge Planning
- Medication Administration
- Clinical Documentation
- Conflict Resolution
- Continuing Education
- Infection Control
- Patient Assessment
- Nursing Supervision
- Time Management
- Medical Terminology
- Healthcare Regulations
- Staff Management
- Clinical Leadership
- Case Management
- Care Planning
- Critical Thinking
- Emergency Response
- Pain Management
- Effective communication
- Clinical care oversight
- Supply monitoring
- Recruiting and hiring
- Documentation and reporting
Timeline
Director of Nursing
Ellen Sagar Nursing Center
03.2025 - Current
RN Supervisor
Ellen Sagar Nursing Center
10.2024 - 03.2025
RN
Spartanburg Regional Medical Center
07.2024 - 09.2024
Registered Nurse Clinical Supervisor
Caswell Developmental Center
01.2014 - 04.2024
Registered Nurse
Caswell Developmental Center
01.2004 - 01.2014
Licensed Practical Nurse
Caswell Developmental Center
04.2002 - 01.2004
ADN - Nursing
Lenoir community College