Walter Sumpter
Cumming,GA
Summary
Seasoned Clinical Supervisor with a robust background at Northside Hospital Atlanta, adept in multidisciplinary team collaboration and patient management. Excelled in enhancing patient care quality and staff development, significantly contributing to process improvements. Demonstrated leadership in clinical training and patient education, ensuring adherence to healthcare standards and fostering a high-performance team environment.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Supervisor
Northside Hospital Atlanta
Sandy Springs , GA
05.2015 - Current
- Oversaw clinical operations to ensure adherence to healthcare regulations and standards.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to coordinate patient care and share best practices.
- Explained policies, procedures and services to patients.
- Contributed to the throughput committee for a system-wide initiative to reduce emergency department length of stay.
- Investigated complaints from clients or families concerning their care or treatment.
- Monitored patient care for quality assurance, identifying areas for improvement and implementing corrective actions.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure continuity of care for clients.
- Addressed and resolved issues related to clinical staff performance or patient care.
- Executed comprehensive annual reviews for assigned team members, ensuring performance standards were met.
Staff RN
Northside Hospital Atlanta
Sandy Springs, GA
04.2013 - 05.2015
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during difficult times.
- Triaged and treated high-volume caseload in busy emergency room setting.
- Stocked clinical workstations and procedure rooms with necessary supplies.
- Monitored patient conditions to identify concerning changes and mitigate symptoms.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Reviewed laboratory results promptly for accuracy and followed up on abnormal findings with physicians.
Staff RN
Cox Health Systems
Springfield , MO
12.2012 - 04.2013
- Monitored vital signs and other indicators of patient health status.
- Operated and maintained emergency department equipment, performing regular checks for functionality and safety.
- Stocked clinical workstations and procedure rooms with necessary supplies.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Cared for patients experiencing acute traumas, including cardiac arrests, strokes and gunshot wounds.
Dean of Students & Athletic Director
Hidden Lake Academy
Dahlonega , GA
02.2005 - 06.2010
- Managed the well-being of 150 at-risk teens, fostering a positive campus atmosphere.
- Oversaw and coordinated all sports programs, ensuring compliance with regulations and fostering student-athlete development.
- Led the wrestling team as head coach, fostering athletic excellence and sportsmanship.
- Oversaw the activities of up to 50 recreation staff members, maintaining high standards of performance and teamwork.
- Certified and instructed TACT-2 behavioral intervention techniques to enhance student safety and well-being.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Columbia College
Columbia, MO12-2012
Skills
- Multidisciplinary team collaboration
- Patient management
- Patient care
- Clinical training
- Clinical instruction
- Suicide risk assessment
- Staff management
- EMR / EHR
- Team supervision
- Patient education
- Staff development
- Unit leadership
- Unit supervision
- Direct patient care
- Process improvements
Certification
- TNCC
- ACLS
- PALS
Timeline
Clinical Supervisor
Northside Hospital Atlanta
05.2015 - Current
Staff RN
Northside Hospital Atlanta
04.2013 - 05.2015
Staff RN
Cox Health Systems
12.2012 - 04.2013
Dean of Students & Athletic Director
Hidden Lake Academy
02.2005 - 06.2010
Associate of Science - Nursing
Columbia College