Vanessa Allen
Summary
Highly experienced Administrative Nursing Supervisor with success leading staff members of varying capabilities throughout the hospital providing direct or indirect care to patients and families. Dedicated to delivering quality nursing care and upholding hospital service standards as well as professional and safety standard practices. Able to make prompt decisions for problem solving or conflict resolution to ensure safe, quality, professional, and efficient outcomes.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Administrative Nursing Supervisor
AdventHealth New Smyrna Beach
2019.11 - Current
- Provides immediate response to all emergent situations and facilitates hospital-wide patient flow processes
- Responsible for relief charge on inpatient units and performs regular assessment of bed availability
- Upholds patient safety standards and compliance to hospital administrative policies and procedures
- Facilitates clinical staff conflict resolutions to maintain a cooperative and productive work environment.
- Established and maintained effective communication with staff, physicians and community organizations to promote high quality patient care.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
AdventHealth Fish Memorial
2018.03 - 2021.04
- Assesses patients, prioritized the degree of care based on injury or acuity, and assisted in procedures
- Managed the patient experience through check-in, triage, assessment, treatment and discharge
- Maintains patient care quality standards and monitored patients with acute conditions to ensure recovery
- Adheres to a patient-centered approach to guarantee the inclusion of patient values in clinical decision making
- Precepted new hires, including GN's and experienced RN's.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
Nursing Director
Turkey Creek Medical Center
2017.06 - 2018.02
- Managed 30+ employees and enforced quality measures that improved sepsis compliance by over 30%
- Monitored and evaluated nursing staff performance, providing feedback and guidance to support standards of care.
- Participated in management team meetings to discuss resident status, census changes, and resident complaints or concerns.
- Worked closely administration to develop and implement best practices to improve patient outcomes.
- 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.
- Oversaw nursing operations, coordinated job assignments, and managed schedules to maintain appropriate coverage
- Investigated patient and staff complaints in order to resolve concerns, mitigate issues, and increase overall satisfaction
- Evaluated performance, offering assistance and/or discipline as needed to grow capabilities and encourage retention
- Managed budget and revenue expectations offering solutions to reduce expenses or identify cost savings
Adjunct Nursing Clinical Instructor
Daytona State College
2015.08 - 2017.05
- Instructed students via clinical setting emphasizing the importance of patient safety and compliance standards of care
- Offered tutoring and mentorship to help students achieve academic goals and cultivate lasting professional relationships
- Shared firsthand clinical knowledge with students to aid in their comprehension of nursing and completion of learning objectives to enhance critical thinking.
- Built relationships with students, mentoring on personal, professional and academic goals while providing coaching on effective study habits.
- Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
Assistant Nurse Manager, Emergency Department
Florida Hospital Fish Memorial
2013.10 - 2017.05
- Supervised staff, delegated nurse duties and enhanced programs for orientation, training, and peer to peer support
- Performed daily rounds to verify that all nursing personnel work assignments were in accordance with nursing standards
- Managed nurse assignments according to patient needs, census, skill mix, and staffing gaps for adequate coverage
- Conducted Quality Improvement Activities (QIA's) to identify staff performance and unit opportunities requiring attention
- Assisted with continuing education opportunities to grow nurse's clinical knowledge and skills.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Florida Hospital Fish Memorial
2011.01 - 2013.10
- Responsible for immediately stabilizing patients upon entry and monitoring patients with acute conditions
- Provided education to patients and families about treatments and discharge instructions to help guide their recovery
- Participated in unit-based quality assurance programs and delivered treatments within the state defined scope of practice
- Suggested clinical process enhancements to help meet departmental goals and objectives
Education
Master of Science - Nursing
Capella University
2021
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
St. Petersburg College
2015
Associate of Science - Nursing
Daytona State College
2010
Skills
- Critical Thinking
- Time Management
- Teamwork and Dependability
- Conflict Resolution
- Mentoring and Coaching
- Cultural Awareness/Sensitivity
- Ethics and Confidentiality
- Clinical Judgement
- Patient Safety
- Nursing Performance Feedback
- Nursing Staff Management
- Hospital Procedures Expertise
- Administrative Oversight
Accomplishments
Daisy Award
Timeline
Administrative Nursing Supervisor
AdventHealth New Smyrna Beach
2019.11 - Current
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
AdventHealth Fish Memorial
2018.03 - 2021.04
Nursing Director
Turkey Creek Medical Center
2017.06 - 2018.02
Adjunct Nursing Clinical Instructor
Daytona State College
2015.08 - 2017.05
Assistant Nurse Manager, Emergency Department
Florida Hospital Fish Memorial
2013.10 - 2017.05
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Florida Hospital Fish Memorial
2011.01 - 2013.10
Master of Science - Nursing
Capella University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
St. Petersburg College
Associate of Science - Nursing
Daytona State College
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