Thalia T. Traynham
South Boston,Virginia
Summary
Collaborative Registered Nurse with unsurpassed work ethic and expertise in nursing unit management. Standards-driven quality assurance coordinator, managing patient care benchmarks and exceeding satisfaction ratings. Flexible hard worker ready to learn and contribute to team success. Organized and motivated employee eager to apply time management and organizational skills in various environments. Seeking entry-level opportunities to expand skills while facilitating company growth. Experience with chronic diseases and disease management.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Director of Nursing/Nurse Manager
South Boston Health & Rehab Center
South Boston, Virginia
04.2018 - Current
- Managed performance of 27-person nursing staff, reviewing task completion, prioritization and report quality.
- Applied clinical judgment and comprehensive knowledge of facility policies to assist floor nurses with patient care decisions.
- Received and investigated complaints from families, patients and clinical staff, devising solutions to multifaceted challenges.
- Evaluated patient needs and preferences to build and update tailored treatment plans.
- Monitored staff performance and provided coaching and formal counseling to staff.
- Mentored and coached nursing staff, listening to concerns and providing counsel.
- Supervised daily nursing activities and general operations while delivering exceptional care and building solid nursing teams for skilled nursing facility with more than 216 beds.
- Maintained quality care systems, standards and HIPAA confidentiality.
- Delivered information regarding care and medications for heart disease and lung disease to patients and caregivers in comprehendible terminology.
- 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.
- Implemented and directed clinical services and operations to deliver competent, quality care.
- Managed changes in integrated health care delivery systems and technological innovations while keeping focus on quality of care.
Director of Nursing/Assistant Director of Nursing
Chatham Health & Rehab Center
Chatham, Virginia
02.2015 - 01.2018
- 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.
- Reviewed incident reports within 48 hours for accuracy and proper notification to family, physicians and other agencies as required by regulations.
- Reviewed daily documentation of dispensing of controlled substances, immediately noting discrepancies from shift to shift.
- Communicated with patients with compassion while keeping medical information private.
- Collaborated with multi-disciplinary staff to improve overall patient care and response times.
- Initiated training and education programs for supporting healthcare staff.
- Managed operations in accordance with budget requirements.
- Reviewed and assessed staff processes, reducing hazards posed for residents and staff while promoting regulatory compliance.
Admission-Wound Nurse/Unit Manager/Skilled Care Manager
The Woodview
South Boston, Virginia
04.2010 - 02.2015
- Conducted wound assessments for patients and documented information.
- Measured wound depth to support treatment methods and monitor healing.
- Classified wounds using staging system based on visual evaluation of affected tissue.
- Continually assessed patient pain levels and applied appropriate pain management techniques.
- Coordinated care with charge nurse and other staff through daily communication.
- Worked with healthcare teams to assess patients, manage wounds and monitor healing.
- Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
- Communicated concerns regarding clients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.
- Followed rehabilitation and treatment care plans to accelerate patient recovery, minimize pain and optimize patient outcomes.
- Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
- Coordinated completion of resident assessments in accordance with current federal and state regulations.
- Reviewed and validated care plan reports and monitored follow-up actions to identify systemic deficiencies.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare professionals to develop and modify individualized care plans for patients in multiple units.
Education
Master of Healthcare Management - Healthcare Management
American Intercontinental University
Schaumburg, IL09.2019
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Averett University
Danville, VA09.2016
BBA - Healthcare Management
American Intercontinental University
Peoria, IL05.2005
Diploma,Registered Nurse -
Danville Regional Medical Center
06.1996
Certificate, Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing
Danville Community College
Danville, VA07.1987
Diploma - General Studies
Halifax County Senior High School
South Boston, VA06.1980
Skills
- Nursing assignments
- Quality controls
- Patient education and advocacy
- Case review
- Electronic charting skills
- Staff leadership
- Schedule management
- Regulatory requirements
- Records management
Interests
Licensures/Certification , Registered Nurse, Department of Health Professions, Compact State, 1996 Medicaid Long-Term Services and Supports, 2020
Timeline
Assistant Director of Nursing/Nurse Manager
South Boston Health & Rehab Center
04.2018 - Current
Director of Nursing/Assistant Director of Nursing
Chatham Health & Rehab Center
02.2015 - 01.2018
Admission-Wound Nurse/Unit Manager/Skilled Care Manager
The Woodview
04.2010 - 02.2015
Master of Healthcare Management - Healthcare Management
American Intercontinental University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Averett University
BBA - Healthcare Management
American Intercontinental University
Diploma,Registered Nurse -
Danville Regional Medical Center
Certificate, Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing
Danville Community College
Diploma - General Studies
Halifax County Senior High School
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