Sheila Patton
Southaven,MS
Summary
Dedicated to promoting quality patient care and satisfaction and offering experience in nursing and healthcare administration. Possesses proven track record of developing and implementing comprehensive nursing policies, providing excellent leadership and mentoring, and maintaining compliance with regulatory standards.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Psychiatric Charge Nurse
Lakeside Behavioral Health System
08.2023 - Current
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
- Coordinated patient admissions, transfers, and discharges to ensure smooth transitions between departments or facilities.
- Enhanced staff performance through ongoing training, mentorship, and professional development opportunities.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
LPN/ Registered Nurse Supervisor
Diversicare Of Southaven
10.2014 - Current
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information.
- Oversaw delivery of care for patients on medical-surgical unit, providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments and supervising team comprised of nurses, LPNs, technicians, and unit clerks.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
Psychiatric Registered Nurse
Parkwood Behavioral Health System
12.2021 - 04.2023
- Utilized multi-modal diagnostic tools to diagnose and treat patients with memory difficulties and dementia.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Served as a resource for nursing staff, providing guidance in applying evidence-based practices on the milieu.
- Responded to numerous volatile situations and violent outbreaks to restore safety and security of patients and staff.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.
- Developed strong working relationships with mental health community partners, facilitating seamless transitions of care for patients upon discharge from the facility.
Registered Nurse
Vertava Health
07.2022 - 01.2023
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Coordinated discharge planning activities for successful transition from detox programs into other levels of care or community-based resources.
- Improved patient recovery rates by implementing effective detox protocols and providing compassionate care.
Health and Wellness Director
Brookdale Assisted Living
09.2014 - 04.2016
- Participated in management team meetings to discuss resident status, census changes, and resident complaints or concerns.
- Ensured regulatory compliance by staying current on industry standards and updating policies accordingly.
- Established new policies and updated existing policies to improve standard of care for patients.
- Recruited, hired and trained all staff, providing direct supervision, ongoing staff development and continuing education to employees.
- Streamlined nursing operations by optimizing staffing schedules, resource allocation, and workflow processes.
- Worked closely administration to develop and implement best practices to improve patient outcomes.
Charge Licensed Practical Nurse
Oak Grove Retirement Home
07.2009 - 08.2014
- Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
- Assisted in coordinating transfers, discharges and admissions to establish smooth transition of patients.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to establish proper patient care and provide education to patients and family members.
- Coordinated patient transfers to other facilities.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to implement interventions for wound healing and skin breakdown prevention.
- Conducted thorough assessments of wounds to determine the appropriate course of treatment.
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
- Coordinated with billing department to facilitate appropriate reimbursement based on accurate completion of resident assessments.
Hospice Admissions Nurse
Memorial Hospice
11.2007 - 07.2009
- Coordinated with physicians to adjust medications as needed for optimal palliative care outcomes.
- Contributed to improved quality assurance measures within Memorial Hospice by diligently adhering to established protocols and best practices in hospice nursing care delivery.
- Managed pain effectively by closely monitoring symptoms and adjusting medications accordingly.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Offered listening ear to both patients and loved ones to meet emotional and mental, as well as physical needs.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Capella University
Minneapolis, MN05.2024
Associate of Science - Nursing
Excelsior University
Albany, NY02.2021
Skills
- Nonviolent Crisis Intervention
- Strategic Planning
- Diet and Nutrition
- Therapeutic Care Plans
- Team Collaboration
- Preventive Healthcare
- Group Activity Coordination
- Staff Training and Development
- Staff Scheduling
- Long-Term Care
- Treatment Plan Modification
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- De-Escalation Techniques
- HIPAA Compliance
Accomplishments
I owned and operated the first Level Two Adult day Healthcare in my Community located in Arkansas.
Timeline
Psychiatric Charge Nurse
Lakeside Behavioral Health System
08.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse
Vertava Health
07.2022 - 01.2023
Psychiatric Registered Nurse
Parkwood Behavioral Health System
12.2021 - 04.2023
LPN/ Registered Nurse Supervisor
Diversicare Of Southaven
10.2014 - Current
Health and Wellness Director
Brookdale Assisted Living
09.2014 - 04.2016
Charge Licensed Practical Nurse
Oak Grove Retirement Home
07.2009 - 08.2014
Hospice Admissions Nurse
Memorial Hospice
11.2007 - 07.2009
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Capella University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Excelsior University
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