Sharon Kirby

• Assessed, evaluated, and cared for neonate patients.
• Promoted parent-infant bonding through education on kangaroo care, improving attachment and developmental outcomes.
• Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans tailored to each infant''s unique needs.
• Improved patient care by implementing evidence-based nursing practices in the neonatal intensive care unit.
• Mentored new nursing staff, fostering a supportive learning atmosphere and promoting professional growth.
• Facilitated breastfeeding success by providing lactation support and resources to mothers in the NICU setting.
• Maintained a safe environment for critically ill neonates through rigorous adherence to infection control policies.

• 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.
• Performed rounds to observe care and interview staff, residents, and families.
• Developed positive employee relations, incentives, and recognition programs to promote teamwork and mutual respect.
• Established and monitored infection control programs to provide safe, sanitary environment to prevent transmission of disease and infection.
• Facilitated continuing education and training programs
• Enhanced staff performance by conducting regular evaluations, providing constructive feedback, and offering tailored professional development opportunities.
• Promoted a culture of safety by enforcing compliance with infection control policies and procedures.
• Managed budgets effectively, identifying cost-saving measures while maintaining high-quality patient care standards.
• Led quality improvement projects aimed at enhancing clinical outcomes through data-driven analysis and targeted interventions.
• Established new policies and updated existing policies to improve standard of care for patients.
• Served as a liaison between nursing leadership, hospital administration, medical staff, allied health professionals, patients, families, and other stakeholders to ensure effective communication and collaboration.
• Prepared and reviewed infection control surveillance reports to identify trends and develop effective actions to control and prevent infections.
• Conducted regular risk assessments within the department to identify areas of potential vulnerability and implement corrective actions.
• Implemented interdisciplinary rounding practices to streamline communication among healthcare providers involved in patient care.
• Contributed to organizational strategic planning efforts by providing insights on nursing best practices, workforce development issues, and healthcare trends affecting service delivery models.
• Reduced hospital readmission rates through effective discharge planning and patient education.
• Increased patient satisfaction scores by fostering a compassionate and supportive environment within the nursing department.
• Led department preparation for Joint Commission Certification site visits.

• Staffing of nurses and nursing assistants to cover unit adequately.
• Admission, discharging, and transferring of patients.
• Assisting with Case Management/Discharge Planning to provide placement of long-term patients and patients needing intensive rehab.
• Handling problems/resolution issues with staff and physicians.
• Perform unit audits on care plans to make sure guidelines are being met and maintained.
• Monitor charting/documentation of staff.
• Serve as Supervisor of entire facility when Administrative staff not on site.
• Maintain DHEC required fire drills and assist with training of staff.
• Maintain the ability to work as floor nurse and be able to handle all aspects of the 7/8 patient to nurse ratio.

Other Supervisor Responsibilities:

• Responsible for creating monthly schedule for nurses, nursing assistants, and secretaries.
• Purposeful Rounding with staff members requiring quarterly reports.
• Glucometer Trainer for the unit.
• Super User for Cerner training.
• Participation in weekly Care Conferences with all disciplines involved in patient care for the unit.
• PPD reader/reporting for McLeod Darlington
• Work with Nursing Director to review productivity and budget needs and assessments
• Ambassador for Employee Survey
• Trainer for New Pyxis System
• BLS instructor for staff and Resource center.
• Work with wound care nurse to identify problems and help find solutions for skin care issues with patients on unit.
• Staff yearly evaluations and Probationary period evaluations.
• Performance evaluations. (including PEP Process)
• Monthly POC audits.
• -Environmental Audits
• Hand washing audits to ensure staff is meeting the 95% goal for handwashing standards.
• Served as interim MDS Coordinator and continue to assist with MDS assessments.