Tabitha Ogindo
Houston
Summary
Dynamic nursing leader with extensive experience at Kingwood Pines Hospital, excelling in clinical leadership and quality improvement. Proven track record in enhancing patient care through effective care coordination and staff education. Committed to fostering interdisciplinary collaboration and ethical practice, ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations while promoting a compassionate environment for patients and staff alike.
Overview
2027
2027
years of professional experience
Work History
Charge Nurse
Kingwood Pines Hospital
Houston, TX
2024 - Current
- Supervised nursing staff to ensure adherence to patient care standards.
- Coordinated patient admissions, discharges, and transfers for optimal workflow.
- Implemented quality improvement initiatives that enhanced patient safety protocols.
- Trained and mentored new nurses on hospital procedures and best practices.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop individualized patient care plans.
- Monitored patient progress and adjusted care strategies based on clinical assessments.
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
- Promoted a safe working environment by adhering to infection control policies and regularly reviewing safety protocols.
- Served as a liaison between nursing staff, physicians, and management, fostering open communication channels among all parties involved in patient care.
- Coordinated discharge planning, collaborating with patients, families, and healthcare providers to ensure seamless transitions of care.
- Contributed significantly towards Joint Commission accreditation compliance through regular audits, staff education and process improvement recommendations.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives, contributing to the development of best practices within the department.
- Maintained high standards of patient care during high-volume shifts, managing patient assignments to optimize nurse workload.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to develop and implement individualized care plans for patients.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by personalizing care plans based on individual patient needs and preferences.
- Coordinated daily nursing activities to ensure compliance with healthcare regulations, significantly reducing risk of non-compliance.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Sustained quality standards by performing routine medication audits and upholding internal and industry best practices.
Nurse Administrator/ Director of Nursing
Unistar Healthcare Services
Houston, TX
01.2016 - 06.2024
- Oversee daily operations to ensure compliance with healthcare regulations and standards.
- Develop and implement policies to enhance patient care quality and operational efficiency.
- Lead staff training initiatives to improve clinical practices and patient outcomes.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to optimize resource allocation and workflow processes.
- Manage budgetary allocations, ensuring financial sustainability of nursing services.
- Evaluate staff performance, providing constructive feedback to promote professional growth.
- Implement quality assurance programs to monitor service delivery and patient satisfaction levels.
- Oversaw facility accreditation processes, ensuring adherence to stringent industry standards for quality assurance purposes.
- Led initiatives for continuous quality improvement, involving staff in the identification of best practices and evidence-based interventions.
- Improved patient care quality by implementing effective nursing administration policies and procedures.
- Promoted a positive work environment through effective communication, team-building activities, and conflict resolution techniques.
- Coordinated disaster response plans during emergencies by collaborating with multiple departments across the facility.
- Served as an advocate for both patients and staff members alike, championing their rights while navigating complex healthcare systems on their behalf.
- Ensured compliance with regulatory standards by regularly reviewing and updating hospital policies and protocols.
- Increased staff efficiency through scheduling optimization and workload management strategies.
- Assembled multidisciplinary committees focused on addressing specific issues such as infection control or workplace safety.
- Liaised with other healthcare professionals to develop comprehensive patient care plans and provide highest quality of care.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Bachelor's in Nursing
Excelsior College
Albany, NY05-2009
Skills
- Decision-making
- Clinical leadership
- Care coordination
- Team leadership
- Compassionate and patient
- Calm and composed
- Mentoring and coaching
- HIPAA compliance
- Quality improvement
- Staff education
- Discharge planning
- Rapport building
- Plan of action implementation
- Issue resolution
Affiliations
Served in the US military _ Army reserves for 6yrs 808 Engineering company-Houston TX
Timeline
Nurse Administrator/ Director of Nursing
Unistar Healthcare Services
01.2016 - 06.2024
Charge Nurse
Kingwood Pines Hospital
2024 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Bachelor's in Nursing
Excelsior College