Whitney Ford
Monroe,NC
Summary
Diligent Clinical Nursing Supervisor with strong background in overseeing nursing staff and ensuring high-quality patient care. Successfully managed diverse healthcare teams and implemented effective protocols to improve workflow and patient outcomes. Demonstrated excellence in team leadership and critical decision-making under pressure.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nursing Supervisor
Assisted Lifestyle Home Health Care
11.2021 - Current
- Led staff meetings to keep team informed of departmental changes and provide opportunities for nurses to share ideas and concerns.
- Promoted interdisciplinary collaboration by fostering strong relationships with physicians, therapists, and other healthcare professionals.
- Trained new nursing staff members to promote adherence to established best practices and foster professional growth.
- Discussed patient care and treatment with care team members to optimize intervention plans and care delivery.
- Supervised staff of registered nurses, licensed practical nurses and certified nursing assistants
- Assisted with client intakes and start of cares for new clients
Clinical Nursing Supervisor
Angels of Care Pediatrics
11.2018 - 11.2021
- Successfully managed high-stress situations with calmness and effective decision-making abilities, ensuring uninterrupted patient care during emergencies.
- Achieved high satisfaction ratings from both patients and families by consistently delivering compassionate, attentive nursing supervision.
- Conducted performance evaluations of nursing staff, providing constructive feedback and identifying opportunities for professional growth.
- Oversaw admissions and discharges of nursing clients for 3 branches.
- Collaborated with physicians and interdisciplinary teams to devise and manage individualized plans of care.
Nurse Manager
Aveanna Heathcare
06.2017 - 11.2018
- Conducted performance evaluations and provided constructive feedback to support professional growth of nursing staff members.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Managed budgets and controlled costs, achieving financial targets without compromising patient care quality.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans for patients with complex needs.
- Managed staff scheduling and time off to adequately staff clients
Nursing Supervisor
Mission Medstaff
04.2015 - 05.2017
- Promoted interdisciplinary collaboration by fostering strong relationships with physicians, therapists, and other healthcare professionals.
- Mentored new nursing staff members to promote adherence to established best practices and foster professional growth.
- Discussed patient care and treatment with care team members to optimize intervention plans and care delivery.
- Contributed to positive team dynamics as an approachable supervisor who actively listened to concerns from both patients and nurses.
- Provided direct nursing care to patients when personnel was short-staffed.
Registered Nurse
Mission Medstaff
11.2013 - 04.2015
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Worked with patients who had Gastrostomy tubes, Ventilators, tracheostomies, and wounds.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Queens University of Charlotte
Charlotte05-2012
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration & Law
Western Carolina University
Cullowhee, NC05-2008
Skills
- Clinical leadership
- HIPAA compliance
- Patient treatment planning
- Medical documentation
- Patient assessments
- Electronic medical records
- Medication management
- Care planning
- Quality improvement
- Coordinated employee scheduling
- Knowledgeable in Microsoft software programming
Certification
CPR certified
On The Spot Award
Quarterly award given to a clinician who goes above and beyond for the company.
Timeline
Nursing Supervisor
Assisted Lifestyle Home Health Care
11.2021 - Current
Clinical Nursing Supervisor
Angels of Care Pediatrics
11.2018 - 11.2021
Nurse Manager
Aveanna Heathcare
06.2017 - 11.2018
Nursing Supervisor
Mission Medstaff
04.2015 - 05.2017
Registered Nurse
Mission Medstaff
11.2013 - 04.2015
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Queens University of Charlotte
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration & Law
Western Carolina University
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