Verda Stutzman
Whiteland,IN
Summary
Highly skilled and enthusiastic RN professional with more than 9 Years of experience. 5 Years of managing operations in patient-centric medical & correctional facilities. Successfully oversee human resources, budgeting, supply management and patient services. Develop and lead productive and efficient medical staff. Contribute to the team by providing exceptional customer service to jail administration. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills and high work ethic.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Medical Operations
Advanced Correctional Healthcare Inc.
Franklin, TN
12.2021 - 03.2023
- Conducted care strategy evaluations to identify areas requiring improvements.
- Improved patient outcomes and delivery of care through improved clinical quality processes.
- Supervised clinical staff, providing continuous professional development opportunities and training to maintain and strengthen competencies.
- Maintained compliance with local, national and federal requirements for staff education and certifications.
- Assessed performance of medical care, equipment, supplies and pharmaceutical drugs.
- Attended healthcare conferences to stay abreast of evolution of technology and implemented improvements in practice.
- Verified effective, consistent communication between department heads, medical staff and governing boards through board meeting attendance and synchronization of interdepartmental functions.
- Represented staff at meetings and on designated committees relative to areas of specialty or service.
Regional Nurse Manager
Advanced Correctional Healthcare Inc.
Franklin, TN
06.2018 - 12.2021
- Improved patient services by resolving patient grievances and complaints.
- Developed and updated policies and procedures, maintaining compliance with guidelines relating to HIPAA, benefits administration and general liability.
- Liaised with other healthcare professionals to develop comprehensive patient care plans and provide highest quality of care.
- Conducted frequent medical records reviews and audits to verify followed quality measures.
- Conducted routine facility inspections, identifying areas needing improvement and eliminating hazards posed to staff and residents for continued compliance with associated regulations.
- Recruited, hired and trained all staff, providing direct supervision, ongoing staff development and continuing education to employees.
- Coordinated and facilitated meetings and staff educational seminars to provide information and teach skills to employees.
- Established and maintained effective communication with staff, physicians and community organizations to promote high quality patient care.
Rural Health Clinic Supervisor
Daviess Community Hospital
Washington, IN
02.2018 - 06.2018
- Budgeted for resources to control expenditure and maximize profits.
- Monitored duties assigned to personnel to promote high levels of patient care and job efficiency.
- Provided direct care to patients by assessing, diagnosing and treating illnesses.
- Conducted frequent clinic walk-throughs to maintain safe work environment.
- Delivered effective onboarding and training to new and existing employees and cross-trained staff members in other job roles to maximize coverage.
- Enforced maintenance of clean and organized work environment in compliance with safety and sanitation regulations.
- Maintained clinic's records and files, utilizing proper techniques to keep patient data confidential.
- Managed daily operations of 5-person clinic supporting approximately 120 patients per week.
- Hired, trained and supervised employees to maintain team of high performers.
- Communicated with patients, asked appropriate questions and employed active listening to determine best care.
- Delegated tasks to staff members, monitored completion of all duties and provided support to enhance performance.
RN Staff Nurse
Daviess Community Hospital
Washington, IN
06.2015 - 01.2018
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
- Coordinated patient discharge planning to provide post-discharge patient care, promoting healing and recovery.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Directed patient care by initiating and following through with plan of care, continuing care, and discharge instructions.
- Collaborated with physicians, pharmacists and therapists to deliver quality, evidence-based care.
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
- Precepted student nurses and oriented new hires, providing guidance and mentorship when teaching on hospital policies, emergency procedures, and nursing best practices.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Managed elements of patient care from admission to discharge or transfer to other units.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Identified patient care requirements by establishing personal rapport with patients and families.
- Effectively prioritized assignments, executing care based on each patient's relative condition and delegating tasks to available personnel deliver safe and efficient care.
RN Staff Nurse
St. Mary's Hospital Medical Center
Evansville, IN
01.2015 - 06.2015
- Directed patient care by initiating and following through with plan of care, continuing care, and discharge instructions.
- Collaborated with physicians, pharmacists and therapists to deliver quality, evidence-based care.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Managed elements of patient care from admission to discharge or transfer to other units.
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
- Identified patient care requirements by establishing personal rapport with patients and families.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Ivy Tech Community College
Evansville12.2014
Skills
- Electronic Charting
- Direct Patient Care
- Staff Development
- Clinical Metric Tracking
- Office operations
- Microsoft Office proficiency
Timeline
Director of Medical Operations
Advanced Correctional Healthcare Inc.
12.2021 - 03.2023
Regional Nurse Manager
Advanced Correctional Healthcare Inc.
06.2018 - 12.2021
Rural Health Clinic Supervisor
Daviess Community Hospital
02.2018 - 06.2018
RN Staff Nurse
Daviess Community Hospital
06.2015 - 01.2018
RN Staff Nurse
St. Mary's Hospital Medical Center
01.2015 - 06.2015
Associate of Science - Nursing
Ivy Tech Community College