Wendy D. Hall
Worthington Springs,Florida
Summary
- Self –motivated leader with over 17 years of combined nursing experience as a Licensed Practical Nurse and Registered Nurse within the correctional setting to include over 7 years in a leadership role.
- Over 22 years of experience in several capacities within the medical department of Florida Department of Corrections.
- Understands and adheres to Health Service Bulletins and institutional policy and procedure in regards to incarcerated individuals.
- Able to remain calm under pressure, perform necessary tasks quickly and correctly, and make difficult decisions swiftly in emergency situations.
- Dedicated to the multidisciplinary team, including mentoring, supervising, and educating other staff.
- Skilled in assessing evidence-based medical/mental health services to achieve quality, cost effective, and ethical outcomes in the delivery of healthcare to individual patients and relevant patient population. Licensure & Certifications:
- Registered Nurse Florida Board of Nursing, License Number RN 9355997
- Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers Instructor (CPR and AED)
- Preparing to take the CCHP Certification
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Corrections Registered Nursing Consultant
Florida
09.2022 - Current
- Monitor, perform quarterly medical site visits and audits at correctional facilities in the State of Florida to monitor contract performance.
Health Service Administrator
Centurion of Florida
Raiford, Fl
03.2021 - 09.2022
- Manage the overall operations of the health services department of a major institution by leading, supervising, and evaluating a multidisciplinary team including medical, dental, mental health, and nursing
- Collaborate with regional staff, department heads, and security administration to provide services to incarcerated patients that meet the standard of care and contract requirements.
Director of Nursing
Centurion Of Florida
Raiford, FL
01.2020 - 03.2021
- Interview, hire, supervise, counsel, train, and motivate all nursing staff at the institution.
- Complete and maintain monthly nursing schedule, ensure adequate staffing is available and shifts are covered when a call in occurs, covering any shifts if necessary.
- Perform weekly and monthly audits, reviewing charts and staff for compliance, making sure all standards are meet and maintained for CMA, OHS, and CQI.
- Collaborate with HSA and department heads to maintain processes for Health Care Services of the incarcerated population.
Director of Nursing
Columbia Correctional Institution
Lake City, FL
01.2019 - 01.2020
- Interview, hire, supervise, counsel, train, and motivate all nursing staff at the institution.
- Complete and maintain monthly nursing schedule, ensure adequate staffing is available and shifts are covered when a call in occurs, covering any shifts if necessary.
- Perform weekly and monthly audits, reviewing charts and staff for compliance, making sure all standards are meet and maintained for CMA, OHS, and CQI.
- Collaborate with HSA and department heads to maintain processes for Health Care Services of the incarcerated population.
Director of Nursing
New River Correctional Institution
Raiford, Florida
06.2017 - 01.2019
- Interview, hire, supervise, counsel, train, and motivate all nursing staff at the institution
- Complete and maintain monthly nursing schedule, ensure adequate staffing is available and shifts are covered when a call in occurs, covering any shifts if necessary
- Perform weekly and monthly audits, reviewing charts and staff for compliance, making sure all standards are meet and maintained for CMA, OHS, and CQI
- Collaborate with HSA and department heads to maintain processes for Health Care Services of the incarcerated population.
Registered Nurse CQI Coordinator
Centurion of Florida
Lake Butler, Florida
01.2017 - 06.2017
- Works closely with Hospital Administrator in the design, development, and implementation of the CQI program in both the hospital and outpatient settings
- Assist in audit preparation and in the policy writing process for accuracy and compliance of service
- Monitor narcotics inpatient and outpatient for accuracy and diversion.
Registered Nurse
Centurion, Union Correctional Institute
Raiford, Florida
01.2016 - 01.2017
- Provide acute and chronic nursing care within the RN’s scope of practice to incarcerated individuals
- Perform all clinical task according to the governing nurse practice acts and institutional policy and procedure
- Maintain and supervise institutional emergency room
- Serve as the institutional charge nurse in the absence of the DON and on weekends, supervising approximately 10 to 15 other nurses
- Assist DON with CQI auditing, performing monthly audits as scheduled, and reviewing charts, mars, and logs for accuracy and standards of audit
- Other duties include but are not limited to the following: Review health records and CDC for accuracy regarding chronic clinics, consults, medical grades, mental health grades, updated immunizations, passes, etc
- Process transfers and new gains, auditing charts for accurate and up to date information
- Complete daily spot reports and monthly audits with up to date and accurate information
- Triage, assess, and treat patients under my care.
Registered Nurse
Corizon, Union Correctional Institute
Raiford, Florida
01.2014 - 01.2016
- Provide acute and chronic nursing care within the RN’s scope of practice to incarcerated individuals
- Perform all clinical task according to the governing nurse practice acts and institutional policy and procedure
- Maintain and supervise institutional emergency room
- Serve as the institutional charge nurse in the absence of the DON and on weekends, supervising approximately 10 to 15 other nurses
- Other duties include but are not limited to the following: Review health records and CDC for accuracy regarding chronic clinics, consults, medical grades, mental health grades, updated immunizations, passes, etc
- Process transfers and new gains, auditing charts for accurate and up to date information
- Complete daily spot reports and monthly audits with up to date and accurate information
- Triage, assess, and treat inmates during the sick call process.
Registered Nurse
Shands, University of Florida
Gainesville, Florida
01.2013 - 01.2015
- Med/Surg/Telemetry Unit, provide nursing care within the RN’s scope of practice to patients before and after medical procedures
- Assessed, monitored, and implemented care using prioritizing/triage skills
- Utilized computer skills for patient documentation and electronic medication system
- Educated patients and families in illness management and self-care.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Florida, Union Correctional Institute
Raiford, Florida
01.2007 - 01.2013
- Provide acute and chronic nursing care within the LPN’s scope of practice to incarcerated individuals
- Perform all clinical tasks according to the governing nurse practice acts and institution policy and procedure
- Advocate for patients, report weekly to the nursing supervisor, and promptly report any adverse change in the patient’s condition to the physician
- Review and maintain medical charts to correspond to treatment provided to incarcerated individuals
- Proficient in CDC.
Dental Assistant
Corrections, New River Correctional Institute
Raiford, Florida
01.2003 - 01.2006
- Prepared patients for treatment, monitored vital signs during treatment, and assisted dentist with dental examinations and procedures
- Maintained medical and dental charts to correspond to treatment provided
- Proficient in the data entry of medical information into CDC
- Respond to inmate requests and inmate grievances regarding dental care.
Education
Associate of Science Degree - Nursing
Florida Gateway College
December 2012
LPN Certificate - undefined
Lake City Community College
December 2006
BSN -
Chamberlain College of Nursing
Skills
- Processes and procedures
- Process Improvement
- Employee Management
- Quality Assurance
Timeline
Corrections Registered Nursing Consultant
Florida
09.2022 - Current
Health Service Administrator
Centurion of Florida
03.2021 - 09.2022
Director of Nursing
Centurion Of Florida
01.2020 - 03.2021
Director of Nursing
Columbia Correctional Institution
01.2019 - 01.2020
Director of Nursing
New River Correctional Institution
06.2017 - 01.2019
Registered Nurse CQI Coordinator
Centurion of Florida
01.2017 - 06.2017
Registered Nurse
Centurion, Union Correctional Institute
01.2016 - 01.2017
Registered Nurse
Corizon, Union Correctional Institute
01.2014 - 01.2016
Registered Nurse
Shands, University of Florida
01.2013 - 01.2015
Licensed Practical Nurse
Florida, Union Correctional Institute
01.2007 - 01.2013
Dental Assistant
Corrections, New River Correctional Institute
01.2003 - 01.2006
Associate of Science Degree - Nursing
Florida Gateway College
LPN Certificate - undefined
Lake City Community College
BSN -
Chamberlain College of Nursing
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