Ronni Bush
Cullman,AL
Summary
Dynamic healthcare management professional with a proven track record in overseeing patient care and clinical operations in fast-paced environments. Recognized for exceptional leadership and critical thinking skills, alongside a strong ability to streamline workflows that enhance care delivery and operational efficiency. Demonstrated success in coordinating multidisciplinary teams, optimizing resource allocation, and implementing evidence-based practices to support patient-centered outcomes. Expertise in compliance management and fostering collaborative relationships drives organizational excellence while ensuring reliable team collaboration and adaptability in high-pressure situations for optimal patient outcomes.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Emergency Department Nurse
Gadsden Regional Medical Center
11.2022 - Current
- Critical Care Experience: Handling patients in critical conditions and providing life-saving interventions.
- Emergency Response: Responding to emergencies and critical situations, providing expert nursing care and support to patients and staff.
- Patient Assessment: Performing daily assessments on patients with acute and chronic health issues.
- Wound Care and Procedures: Performing wound care, catheterization, oxygen therapy, and PICC line care.
- Interdisciplinary Communication: Coordinating with doctors, nurses, emergency medical technicians, and other healthcare professionals to provide immediate care to patients.
- Patient Advocacy: Facilitating communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers, ensuring clear and effective information exchange.
- Regulatory Compliance: Ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and hospital policies.
- Leadership and Training: Providing leadership and guidance to nursing staff, including mentoring, training, and performance evaluations.
- Resource Management: Overseeing administrative tasks, such as scheduling, budgeting, and inventory management.
- Administered emergency care to patients in high-pressure situations, ensuring rapid response and effective treatment.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement patient care plans for optimal outcomes.
- Mentored junior nursing staff on best practices in emergency care protocols and patient safety measures.
- Streamlined workflow processes within the department to enhance efficiency and reduce patient wait times.
- Engaged in quality improvement initiatives, contributing to enhanced patient satisfaction scores through feedback mechanisms.
- Decreased wait times for patients by efficiently triaging and prioritizing cases based on severity and urgency.
- Mentored and guided new nursing staff members, offering constructive feedback to help them develop their skills and adapt to the fast-paced Emergency Department environment.
- Provided emotional support to grieving families after traumatic events or unexpected loss of loved ones while maintaining a professional demeanor at all times.
- Collaborated with case managers and social workers to connect patients with resources such as substance abuse treatment programs or mental health services.
- Assisted in the development of departmental policies and procedures by providing input on best practices based on personal experience and professional expertise.
Charge Nurse
Regional Medical Center, Anniston, AL
07.2021 - 09.2022
- Supervised and coordinated the activities of nursing staff, ensuring high-quality patient care and adherence to hospital policies.
- Managed patient care for a 30-bed unit, including assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of nursing care.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement patient care plans, improving patient outcomes and satisfaction.
- Provided leadership and guidance to nursing staff, including mentoring, training, and performance evaluations.
- Ensured compliance with regulatory standards and hospital policies, maintaining a safe and effective patient care environment.
- Oversee administrative tasks, such as scheduling, budgeting, and inventory management, to ensure efficient unit operations.
- Responded to emergencies and critical situations, providing expert nursing care and support to patients and staff.
- Facilitated communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers, ensuring clear and effective information exchange.
Registered Nurse (RN)
Floyd Medical Center
03.2021 - 06.2021
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care strategies for diverse patient populations.
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols and patient care plans.
- Monitored patient vital signs, identifying changes in condition and responding swiftly to emergencies.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
Registered Nurse (RN)
Hospital of Cook County
11.2020 - 01.2021
Education
MSN of Science - Nursing
Jacksonville State University
Jacksonville, AL12.2022
BSN of Science - Nursing
University of Alabama at Birmingham
Birmingham, ALSkills
- Healthcare Leadership & Team Coordination
- Quality Assurance & Patient Safety
- Resource Management & Budget Oversight
- Staff Development & Training
- Regulatory Compliance & Policy Implementation
- Strategic Planning & Process Improvement
- Interdisciplinary Communication
- Patient Advocacy & Relationship Building
- Triage assessment
- Trauma nursing
- Airway management
- Fracture management
- Intravenous therapy
Timeline
Emergency Department Nurse
Gadsden Regional Medical Center
11.2022 - Current
Charge Nurse
Regional Medical Center, Anniston, AL
07.2021 - 09.2022
Registered Nurse (RN)
Floyd Medical Center
03.2021 - 06.2021
Registered Nurse (RN)
Hospital of Cook County
11.2020 - 01.2021
BSN of Science - Nursing
University of Alabama at Birmingham
MSN of Science - Nursing
Jacksonville State University
Education
Currently enrolled in Jacksonville State University with a MBA with concentration in Healthcare Administration, and I will graduate December 2025.
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