Robert Sumpter
Lenoir,NC
Summary
Experienced nursing professional bringing demonstrated clinical expertise, leadership skills and technical knowledge. Proficient in updating charts, monitoring medications and working with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care. Quality-driven and efficient with strong interpersonal abilities.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Broughton Hospital
Morganton, NC
01.2021 - 12.2021
- Professional registered nurse that posses overall knowledge of regulations governing the healthcare profession and accrediting bodies.
- Proficient in the supervision of licensed and non-licensed staff by using policies, procedures, and protocols to guide appropriate delegation of task, planning of staff assignments and professional accountability.
- An active open minded listener with excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Regularly incorporates the nursing process into daily practices to provide excellent holistic patient care and a proven knowledge of the professional nursing theory and techniques.
- Actively leads by example to instill respect, trust, team unity and transparency among staff members.
- Having the ability to provide teaching moments as needed, to give positive feedback and to provide appropriate coaching for performance and conduct opportunities.
- Ability to provide realistic, non judgmental assessments of the staff’s professional competencies, performance and conduct.
- Professional working relationship of all disciplines, management, administrators, family of the clients, patient guardians and community resource agencies associated with the patient's care and recovery.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Instructed patients on proper self-care techniques at home following discharge from the hospital.
- Interpreted and evaluated diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient's condition.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Updated charts throughout shifts with current, accurate information to maintain strict recordkeeping standards.
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
- Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Monitored diet, physical activity, behaviors and other patient factors to assess conditions and adjust treatment plans.
- Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient care plans.
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values, and beliefs.
- Ensured compliance with standards of professional practice as well as state and federal regulations related to health care delivery services.
- Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
- Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
- Counseled patients regarding medication side effects or lifestyle changes necessary for improved health outcomes.
- Demonstrated knowledge of current trends in nursing practices by attending continuing education classes or seminars.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
- Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Evaluated effectiveness of interventions through ongoing assessment of patient responses.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- Coordinated discharge planning activities including arranging follow up appointments or referrals for additional services.
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
Nursing Supervisor
Black Mountain Neuro Medical Treatment Center
Black Mountain, NC
06.2019 - 01.2021
- Detailed knowledge of professional nursing theory, techniques, practices, and the organization and operation of the nursing program in the area of assignment.
- Significant knowledge of management and supervisory methods, practices, and procedures.
- Considerable knowledge of the trends and methods of nursing education.
- Experience in mentoring new supervisors.
- Capabilities to independently implement the nursing process (assess, plan, implement and evaluate) to meet patient needs.
- Competent to direct and carry out prescribed medical treatments and therapeutic programs.
- Expertise in planing, organizing, and supervising the work of healthcare staff.
- Capability to anticipate, recognize and respond appropriately to potential problematic situations.
- Mentor new supervisors.
- Independently implement the nursing process to meet resident needs.
- Direct and carry out prescribed medical treatments and therapeutic programs.
- Plan, organize, and supervise the work of nursing staff.
- Anticipate, recognize and respond appropriately to potential problematic situations.
- Advise and provide input to management regarding strategic plan, development of policies and procedures, and global organizational issues.
- Effectively disseminate information on changes in policies, procedures, protocols, etc. via various channels such as meetings, bulletin boards, memos, email, etc.
- Coach and counsel employees.
- Prepare and maintain reports of activities and resident progress.
- Identify and address quality monitoring and performance improvement issues for nursing services.
- Evaluate the quality of nursing services delivered and institute methods of improving or maintaining established standards of nursing care.
- Experience in advising and providing input to management regarding strategic plan, development of policies and procedures, and global organizational issues.
- Capacity to effectively disseminate information on changes in policies, procedures, protocols, etc., via various channels such as meetings, bulletin boards, memos, email, etc.
- Competent in coaching and counseling employees
- Skilled in preparing and maintaining reports of activities and patient progress.
- Ability to identify and address quality monitoring and performance improvement issues for nursing services.
- Proficient in evaluating the quality of nursing services delivered and to institute methods of improving or maintaining established standards of nursing care.
- Experience working with others in action plan/performance improvement plans.
- Experience in coaching nursing staff
Experience in participating in investigations to determine risk. - Serve as a professional resource to staff and continuously monitoring compliance with agency policies and standards.
- Leading employees by demonstrating a professional, caring approach, by listening, being accessible, and leading by example toward common short-term operational goals and objectives of the units.
- Advising and counseling employees on job performance and conduct.
- Developing plans for employees to gain necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform their duties.
- Listening, asking questions, and providing feedback to employees, giving clear and concise instructions.
- Developing and maintaining effective communication and work relationships with physicians, upper management, healthcare personnel, patients, families, agencies, and others.
- Assessing employee competencies and conducting/participating in management reviews.
- Coaching, mentoring, and supporting professional development of nursing staff.
Delegating and assigning tasks. - Promoting communication and identifying and addressing quality monitoring and performance improvement issues.
- Professional registered nurse that posses overall knowledge of regulations governing the healthcare profession and accrediting bodies.
- Proficient in the supervision of licensed and non-licensed staff by using policies, procedures, and protocols to guide appropriate delegation of task, planning of staff assignments and professional accountability.
- An active open minded listener with excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Regularly incorporates the nursing process into daily practices to provide excellent holistic patient care and a proven knowledge of the professional nursing theory and techniques.
- Actively leads by example to instill respect, trust, team unity and transparency among staff members.
- Ability to provide teaching moments as needed, to give positive feedback and to provide appropriate coaching for performance and conduct opportunities.
- Experience and ability to provide realistic, non judgmental assessments of the staff’s professional competencies, performance and conduct.
- Professional working relationship of all disciplines, management, administrators, & family of the clients.
- Experienced in maintaining adequate nursing coverage for the provision of nursing care.
- Monitors the delivery of nursing services through direct observation while rounding on each of the units.
- Provides problem-oriented solutions identified through the continuous assessment and identification of the patient and nursing staff needs.
- Creates work and overtime schedules for licensed and non-licensed staff.
- Established solid relations with leadership and staff by attending board meetings and coordinating interdepartmental information exchanges.
- Communicated with patients with compassion while keeping medical information private.
- Coordinated scheduling of staff to meet departmental needs.
- Maintained accurate records related to staffing, budgeting, patient care, and other administrative duties.
- Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss treatment plans for patients.
- Called upon staff members to discuss patient care and treatment.
- Provided patients with direct nursing care during periods of department short-staffing.
- Reviewed incident reports involving nursing staff members or patients to determine appropriate corrective action.
- Applied clinical judgment and comprehensive knowledge of facility policies to assist floor nurses with patient care decisions.
- Assisted in the recruitment and selection of qualified nursing personnel.
- Conducted performance reviews of nursing staff members to identify areas for improvement.
- Provided staff education and training on new equipment, techniques, and processes.
- Ensured that all nursing personnel are familiar with hospital policies and regulations.
- Managed team of 10 registered nurses, 4 licensed practical nurses and 60 certified nursing assistants.
- Recruited, hired and trained new medical and facility staff.
- Completed daily rounds of nursing department to verify nursing service personnel performance alignment acceptable nursing standards.
- Assessed need for additional staff, equipment and services based on historical data and seasonal trends.
- Recruited, interviewed, hired and coached employees and promoted high level of care quality to patients.
- Created and integrated new nursing protocols designed to improve patient outcomes while minimizing medical errors.
- Implemented evidence-based practice initiatives into daily operations.
- Investigated complaints from patients regarding their care experience.
- Received and investigated complaints from families, patients and clinical staff, devising solutions to multifaceted challenges.
- Built work schedules and staff assignments, taking workload, space and equipment availability into consideration.
- Maintained communication and transparency with governing boards, department heads and medical staff.
Registered Nurse
Broughton Hospital
Morganton, NC
08.2015 - 06.2019
- Professional registered nurse that posses overall knowledge of regulations governing the healthcare profession and accrediting bodies.
- Proficient in the supervision of licensed and non-licensed staff by using policies, procedures, and protocols to guide appropriate delegation of task, planning of staff assignments and professional accountability.
- Effective listener with excellent written and verbal communication skills. Regularly incorporates the nursing process into daily practices to provide excellent holistic patient care and a proven knowledge of the professional nursing theory and techniques.
- Actively leads by example to instill respect, trust, team unity and transparency among staff members.
- Ability to provide teaching moments as needed, to give positive feedback and to provide appropriate coaching for performance and conduct opportunities.
- Provides realistic, non judgmental assessments of the staff’s professional competencies, performance and conduct.
- Professional working relationship of all disciplines, management, administrators, family of the clients, patient guardians and community resource agencies associated with the patient's care and recovery.
- Interpreted and evaluated diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient's condition.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Updated charts throughout shifts with current, accurate information to maintain strict recordkeeping standards.
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
- Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Monitored diet, physical activity, behaviors and other patient factors to assess conditions and adjust treatment plans.
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
- Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient care plans.
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values, and beliefs.
- Ensured compliance with standards of professional practice as well as state and federal regulations related to health care delivery services.
- Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
- Provided patient care and education to patients with chronic illnesses.
- Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
- Created, implemented and evaluated patient care plans with medical team.
- Counseled patients regarding medication side effects or lifestyle changes necessary for improved health outcomes.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Broughton Hospital
Morganton, NC
05.2012 - 08.2015
- maintain patient safety, vital signs, documenting in patient charts, educate patient in psychiatric setting, assist patient with ADL's
- Looked for physical, emotional and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
- Supported daily living activities by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations involving sudden illness or injury.
- Participated in educational programs related to nursing assistant skills development.
- Observed patients for any changes in their physical or mental condition.
- Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
- Safeguarded patient privacy with strict adherence to HIPAA protocols.
- Fostered relationships with patients, caregivers and healthcare teams to achieve individual care plan targets.
- Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress, or problems for review by medical staff.
- Managed and maintained patient rooms, shared-living areas and nursing stations.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing Administration
Queens University of Charlotte
Charlotte, NC12-2022
Bachelor of Science - Nursing Practice
University of North Carolina Wilmington
Wilmington, NC05-2019
Associate of Science - Nursing
Caldwell Community College And Technical Institute
Hudson, NC05-2015
Master of Science - Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
South College
Knoxville, TNSkills
- Culturally-Sensitive Care
- Health Care Consultation
- Unit Administration
- Mobility Assistance
- Medical Recordkeeping
- Wound Care
- ADL Assistance
- Patient Management
- Data Collection
- Diabetes Management
- Infectious Disease Control
- Emergency Response
- Appointment Scheduling
- Case Management
- Chart Updating
- Nursing Staff Leadership
- Critical Care
- Care Planning
- Compassion and Empathy
- Patient Care Planning
- Patient Discharging
- Patient Care
- Physical Assessments
- Licensed RN
- Medication and IV Administration
- Ventilator Care
- Patient Evaluation
- Care Plan Development
- Patient and Family Advocacy
- Feeding Assistance
- ELNEC Training (End-Of-Life-Care)
- Managing Deadlines
- Family and Patient Support
- Direct and Indirect Patient Care
- Patient Monitoring
- Psychiatric and Mental Health Care
- Professional Bedside Manner
- SBAR Communication
- Family Education
- Medication Distribution
- Nursing Plan Development
- Intake and Discharge
- Tracheostomy Care
- Geriatric Treatment Knowledge
- IV Setup
- Medical Screening
- Patient Assessments
- Disease Management Programs
- Treatment Planning
- Flow Sheet Charting
- Patient Education and Counseling
- Direct Patient Care
- Strong Medical Ethic
- BAC Screening/Drug Screen Collection
- Long-Term Care
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Broughton Hospital
01.2021 - 12.2021
Nursing Supervisor
Black Mountain Neuro Medical Treatment Center
06.2019 - 01.2021
Registered Nurse
Broughton Hospital
08.2015 - 06.2019
Certified Nursing Assistant
Broughton Hospital
05.2012 - 08.2015
Master of Science - Nursing Administration
Queens University of Charlotte
Bachelor of Science - Nursing Practice
University of North Carolina Wilmington
Associate of Science - Nursing
Caldwell Community College And Technical Institute
Master of Science - Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
South College
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