Serethia Lollar
Tyler,TX
Summary
Goal-oriented Director of Nursing focused on helping nurses deliver exceptional care in full compliance with regulatory requirements, facility standards and good nursing practices. Skilled at overseeing training for new hires and established employees with diligent and detail-oriented approach. Uses available tools to make learning fun, informative and engaging to nursing staff. 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
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN Supervisor
Reunion Plaza
Tyler, TX
06.2024 - Current
- Managed critical situations calmly and efficiently, providing guidance to the nursing team during emergencies.
- Served as an approachable leader who consistently addressed concerns raised by both nursing staff and families regarding patient care issues or operational challenges within the unit effectively resolving them promptly whenever possible.
- Improved patient satisfaction scores by fostering a collaborative and supportive team environment.
- Consistently acted as a strong advocate for patients and their families, ensuring that their needs were met while navigating complex healthcare systems.
Director of Nursing
Petal Hill Nursing Home & Rehab
Tyler, TX
05.2024 - 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.
STAFF DEVELOPMENT NURSE
Watkins Logan VA
Tyler
09.2022 - 04.2024
- Oriented new employees to expected nursing standards and facility processes
- Monitored nursing performance to track skill gaps and plan training on individual and group basis
- Motivated nurses to continuously develop skills through educational events and in-service classes
- Oversaw schedule of training courses and prioritized learning based on facility, regulatory and patient care demands
- Maintained staff education for continuing education requirements
- Used diverse educational strategies to engage nurses in learning and increase grasp of materials.
RN-PRN
Vascular of Tyler
Tyler
07.2022 - 09.2022
- Handled vital sign monitoring, medication administration and patient behavior assessments
- Prepared operating room for patient procedures and assisted with clean up after procedures
- Responded to emergency situations based on nursing standards and patient priority
- Performed nursing tasks to deliver high level of care and comply with procedures and regulations
- Assessed patients prior to surgical procedures by asking questions and detailing medical histories
- Observed surgical procedures to closely monitor patient and quickly assist physician with potential complications or additional needs.
DIRECTOR OF NURSING
The Center at Grande
Tyler
04.2021 - 06.2022
- Assessed competency of clinical staff to promote quality, continuity and safety
- Oversaw explanation of personnel policies and job descriptions as part of nursing employee orientation process
- Administered executive supervision, exercising independent judgment to select proper course of action in policies and procedures
- Implemented changes needed to correct deficiencies found during government inspections
- Monitored development, implementation and updates of individualized care plans
- Implemented and directed clinical services and operations to deliver competent, quality care.
RN
ETMC/Ardent Hospital
Tyler
07.2017 - 03.2021
- Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results
- Updated charts throughout shifts with current, accurate information to maintain strict recordkeeping standards
- Provided patient and family health education focusing on self-management, prevention and wellness
- Monitored patients after surgery, answered questions and provided home care strategies.
LVN FLOOR NURSE
ETMC/Ardent
Tyler
05.2015 - 08.2017
- Administered prescribed medications and started intravenous fluids to address patient symptoms and underlying etiologies
- Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider
- Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds and managed catheters
- Cared for patients' acute and chronic wounds by changing dressings and applying medicated compounds
- Answered patient calls, identified issues and determined how best to provide assistance within parameters established by facility and supervisor.
CHARGE NURSE
Providence Park Rehab/Skilled Facility
Tyler
07.2014 - 09.2016
- Assessed and assisted patients with diverse range and comorbid chronic diagnoses
- Educated patients, caregivers and families on diagnoses, treatment and disease prevention
- Oversaw medication administration, monitored distribution and documented responses
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary healthcare specialists to devise, implement and modify plans of care defining patient outcome goals.
CLINIC LVN
Mother Francis
Tyler
06.2013 - 07.2014
- Performed nursing assessments and collected patient medical histories to help determine proper diagnosis
- Cared for clinic patients by administering medications and treatments for various conditions
- Prepared charts for clinic patients, gathering hospital records and test results.
Education
Associate of Nursing -
Tyler Junior College
Tyler, TXSkills
- Accurate Documentation
- Preventive Healthcare
- Immunizations and Vaccinations
- Care Coordination
- Creative Problem Solving
- Patient Care Oversight
- Blood Draw and Sample Collection
- Procedure Room Preparation
- Critical Thinking
Certification
- ACLS, 06/15/22
- CPS, 06/15/22
- BLS, 06/15/22
Timeline
RN Supervisor
Reunion Plaza
06.2024 - Current
Director of Nursing
Petal Hill Nursing Home & Rehab
05.2024 - Current
STAFF DEVELOPMENT NURSE
Watkins Logan VA
09.2022 - 04.2024
RN-PRN
Vascular of Tyler
07.2022 - 09.2022
DIRECTOR OF NURSING
The Center at Grande
04.2021 - 06.2022
RN
ETMC/Ardent Hospital
07.2017 - 03.2021
LVN FLOOR NURSE
ETMC/Ardent
05.2015 - 08.2017
CHARGE NURSE
Providence Park Rehab/Skilled Facility
07.2014 - 09.2016
CLINIC LVN
Mother Francis
06.2013 - 07.2014
Associate of Nursing -
Tyler Junior College