Ulonda Tipton
Nashville,Arkansas
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Summary
Dynamic Registered Nurse with 34 tears experience in several aspects of nursing including ICU, ER, PCU, Home Health, Nursing Home, and Administration.
- Excels in patient assessments and medication administration
- Recognized for enhancing patient satisfaction through compassionate care and effective communication. Proven ability to mentor staff and develop care plans, ensuring high-quality outcomes in critical care settings. Strong clinical judgment and dedication to patient advocacy.
- Knowledgeable of disease processes and regimen to take care of each.
- Have been to MDS bootcamp. Know how to do MDSs to obtain best payment possible.
- Knowledgeable in Case Management and insurances.
- Have certification in BLS, ACLS, PALS
- Licensed LTC Administrator
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
3
3
Certification
2
2
Licenses
Work History
Registered Nurse
Howard Memorial Hospital
12.2022 - Current
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Case management duties as needed
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
Director of Nursing
Dierks Nursing and REhab
06.2005 - 10.2022
- 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.
- Performed rounds to observe care and interview staff, residents, and families.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans for patients with complex needs.
- Established and monitored infection control programs to provide safe, sanitary environment to prevent transmission of disease and infection.
- Managed budgets effectively, identifying cost-saving measures while maintaining high-quality patient care standards.
- Identified department issues to recommend corrective actions.
- Established new policies and updated existing policies to improve standard of care for patients.
- Increased patient satisfaction scores by fostering a compassionate and supportive environment within the nursing department.
- Obtained Nursing ADMIN license to assist in facility decisions when ADMIN was out.
Nursing Management
DeQueen Regional Health Center
08.1995 - 07.2001
- Collaborated and interacted with physicians and nursing management regarding patient flow, operational matters, and quality of care incentives.
- Served as a liaison between CNAs and nursing management, effectively addressing concerns and facilitating open communication.
- Fostered a culture of continuous improvement by leading team training sessions on new technologies and best practices in nursing management.
- Documented and maintained accurate nursing records to facilitate provision of care and nursing management of patient.
- Participated in ongoing professional development activities to stay current on best practices in nursing management and leadership techniques.
- Contributed to policy development efforts within the organization, ensuring alignment with best practice guidelines in nursing management roles.
- Implemented effective time-management strategies that allowed for more efficient handling of multiple client accounts simultaneously.
- Promoted to Nurse Manager after only a few months. Two years later, promoted to Director of Nurses
Education
Associate of Science - Registered Nurse
06-1995
Associate of Science - LPN
05-1990
High School Diploma -
05-1986
Skills
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Documentation and charting
- Strong clinical judgment
- Patient education and counseling
- Patient and family advocacy
- Compassion and empathy
- Care plan development
- Intake and discharge
- Chronic disease management
- Staff supervision
- Data collection
- Case management
- Geriatric nursing
Certification
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- Licensed LTC Administrator
- ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support
- BLS -Basic Life Support
Work Preference
Work Type
Part TimeLocation Preference
RemoteImportant To Me
Flexible work hoursWork from home optionWork-life balanceTimeline
Registered Nurse - Howard Memorial Hospital
12.2022 - Current
Director of Nursing - Dierks Nursing and REhab
06.2005 - 10.2022
Nursing Management - DeQueen Regional Health Center
08.1995 - 07.2001
Southern Arkansas University - Associate of Science, Registered Nurse
CCCUA - Associate of Science, LPN
Dierks High School - High School Diploma,