Shlayia Hayes
Atlanta,GA
Summary
Professional with strong background in nursing leadership, focused on delivering high-quality patient care and operational efficiency. Expertise in team collaboration, staff development, and resource management. Known for adaptability and achieving results in dynamic healthcare settings. Proficient in clinical skills, patient advocacy, and regulatory compliance.
Patient-oriented Nurse with 10 years of diverse experience in direct patient care, staff supervision and department operations. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Nurse Manager
Laurel Heights Hospital
10.2025 - Current
- Directed nursing staff in delivering high-quality patient care across multiple units.
- Implemented evidence-based practices to enhance clinical outcomes and patient satisfaction.
- Developed and maintained departmental budgets, optimizing resource allocation and operational efficiency.
- Led performance improvement initiatives that resulted in reduced hospital readmission rates.
- Mentored nursing team members, fostering professional development and improving retention rates.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to streamline patient admissions and discharge processes.
- Led staff meetings to keep team informed of departmental changes and provide opportunities for nurses to share ideas and concerns.
- Conducted performance evaluations and provided constructive feedback to support professional growth of nursing staff members.
- Ensured compliance with regulatory standards through regular audits and quality assurance programs.
- Analyzed patient care metrics to identify trends and implement corrective measures promptly.
Acute Care Charge Nurse
Wellstar Hospital
10.2023 - 09.2025
- Supervised nursing staff to ensure high-quality patient care and adherence to protocols.
- Coordinated patient admissions, discharges, and transfers to optimize workflow efficiency.
- Developed and implemented individualized care plans in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.
- Trained and mentored new nurses on clinical procedures and best practices for patient safety.
- Led quality improvement initiatives, enhancing patient outcomes through evidence-based practices.
- Managed medication administration processes, ensuring compliance with safety regulations and standards.
- Conducted regular performance evaluations of nursing staff, fostering professional development opportunities.
- Served as a liaison between patients, families, and medical staff to facilitate effective communication and support.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to provide quality patient care.
Nursing House Supervisor
Select Medical
04.2024 - 04.2025
- Promoting and maintaining quality patient care that promotes safety and well-being of all patients throughout the organization on assigned shift.
- Plans, directs, and coordinates with Admissions and Bed Control to facilitate flow.
- Monitoring bed availability and implementing surge capacity measures as needed.
- Supervision of the nursing staff and coordination of staffing on a shift-to-shift basis. Is the designated on-site hospital administrator after normal business hours.
- Responsible for the assessment of all requests for administrator-on-call contact during his/her shift. Responsible for all activities within the hospital in the absence of Administration and/or department directors.
- Works under the direction of the Administrator on-call to determine the activation of the disaster plan and coordinates related activities.
- Rounds and maintains open communication with all staff.
- Supervised nursing staff to ensure adherence to care protocols and operational standards.
Travel Registered Nurse, Post-Op Unit
Emory Hospital
02.2023 - 05.2024
- Administered medications and treatments as per physician orders in diverse clinical settings.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop patient-centered care plans.
- Monitored patient vital signs, identifying changes to ensure timely interventions.
- Educated patients and families on disease management and discharge planning strategies.
- Led quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient outcomes and safety protocols.
- Implemented evidence-based practices to optimize care delivery and efficiency.
- Advocated for patients' needs, ensuring adherence to ethical standards within healthcare delivery.
- Demonstrated adaptability when assigned to different units or shifts as needed, seamlessly integrating into diverse healthcare teams while maintaining exceptional performance levels.
- Administered post-operative care and monitored patient recovery in fast-paced clinical environment.
Medical Surgical Registered Travel Nurse
Saint Joseph Emory Hospital
05.2023 - 02.2024
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses to ensure optimal recovery outcomes.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement effective patient care plans.
- Educated patients and families on post-operative care, improving understanding of health management.
- Assessed patient conditions and prioritized interventions based on clinical judgment and best practices.
- Led initiatives to streamline nursing workflows, enhancing operational efficiency within the unit.
Nursing House Supervisor
Encompass Health
2024 - 2024
- Promoting and maintaining quality patient care that promotes safety and well-being of all patients throughout the organization on assigned shift.
- Plans, directs, and coordinates with Admissions and Bed Control to facilitate flow,
- Monitoring bed availability and implementing surge capacity measures as needed.
- Supervision of the nursing staff and coordination of staffing on a shift-to-shift basis. Is the designated on-site hospital administrator after normal business hours.
- Responsible for the assessment of all requests for administrator-on-call contact during his/her shift.
- Responsible for all activities within the hospital in the absence of Administration and/or department directors.
- Works under the direction of the Administrator on-call to determine the activation of the disaster plan and coordinates related activities.
- Rounds and maintains open communication with all staff. This position requires a sound knowledge of nursing practice and exceptional leadership abilities.
ER Travel Registered Nurse, Acute Care Surgical Trauma
Centennial Hill Hospital
10.2022 - 01.2023
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Bed size 336 Nurse Patient Ratio: 1:8 Trauma Level: 1
Cardiac Travel Registered Nurse
Self-Regional Hospital
08.2022 - 10.2022
- Supported physicians throughout introduction of medical devices and vascular closure with collagen plugs and stitches.
- Administered nursing care to cardiac patients undergoing diagnostic, therapeutic or emergency services.
- Administered diagnostic angiograms, injecting intravenous dye for x-ray examination and using catheters to introduce tools needed for medical treatments.
- Performed fractional flow reserve tests to measure blood pressure and diagnose severity of restriction at blocked areas within arteries.
- Cared for patients in 700 bed size
- Nurse patient ratio 1:6
Medical Surgical Telemetry Unit Travel Registered Nurse
Kettering Medical Center
06.2022 - 08.2022
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
- Accurately documented treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety and rights of patient.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit, Oncology Unit
Northside Hospital
06.2021 - 06.2022
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Secured controlled narcotics and distributed medication on schedule to meet patient needs and minimize misuse opportunities.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Bed size 718 Nurse Patient Ratio: 1:5 Trauma Level: 1
Registered Nurse
Ridgeview Institute
10.2018 - 05.2022
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Bed size: 40 Nurse Patient Ratio: 1:8
Patient Care Tech
Memorial Health Hospital
01.2008 - 01.2016
- Function under direct Supervision of RN providing direct and indirect patient care
- Measure Vital Signs, HT, WT, Intake and Output
- Providing hygiene and comfort measures- bathing, changing linen, oral hygiene, hair and nail care, therapeutic measures
- Measuring Glucose Monitoring, Emptying collective devices
- Maintain Safety and security of patients
- Assisting RN with Straight Catheterization, and any other procedures
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
South University
Savannah, GA01-2024
Masters of Health Care Administration -
Purdue Global University
Indianapolis, IN12.2020
Associate Degree in Nursing -
Jacksonville
Jacksonville, FL09.2016
Bachelor of Arts - undefined
Armstrong State University
Savannah, GA06.2014
High School Diploma - undefined
Herschel V. Jenkins High School
Savannah, GA05.2005
Skills
- Staff supervision
- Clinical expertise
- Workload management
- Motivational skills
- Compassionate and caring
- Unit oversight
- Acute care expertise
- Quality improvement
- Critical thinking
- Department management
- Policy development
- Staff leadership
- Hiring and terminations
- Clinical supervision
- Patient education and advocacy
- Direct patient care
- Conflict management
- Performance improvement
- Staff coaching and mentoring
- Budget management
- Budget planning
- Emergency response
- Accurate Documentation
Timeline
Nurse Manager
Laurel Heights Hospital
10.2025 - Current
Nursing House Supervisor
Select Medical
04.2024 - 04.2025
Acute Care Charge Nurse
Wellstar Hospital
10.2023 - 09.2025
Medical Surgical Registered Travel Nurse
Saint Joseph Emory Hospital
05.2023 - 02.2024
Travel Registered Nurse, Post-Op Unit
Emory Hospital
02.2023 - 05.2024
ER Travel Registered Nurse, Acute Care Surgical Trauma
Centennial Hill Hospital
10.2022 - 01.2023
Cardiac Travel Registered Nurse
Self-Regional Hospital
08.2022 - 10.2022
Medical Surgical Telemetry Unit Travel Registered Nurse
Kettering Medical Center
06.2022 - 08.2022
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit, Oncology Unit
Northside Hospital
06.2021 - 06.2022
Registered Nurse
Ridgeview Institute
10.2018 - 05.2022
Patient Care Tech
Memorial Health Hospital
01.2008 - 01.2016
Bachelor of Arts - undefined
Armstrong State University
High School Diploma - undefined
Herschel V. Jenkins High School
Nursing House Supervisor
Encompass Health
2024 - 2024
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
South University
Masters of Health Care Administration -
Purdue Global University
Associate Degree in Nursing -
Jacksonville