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William Page Dame IV

Riverview,FL

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Job Search Status

Open to work
Desired start date: 2 weeks notice

Desired Job Title

Nurse staffing ManagerNurse Recruiter ManagerDepartment Manager of Shipping and ProductionMedical Platoon SergeantSenior Chief Medical Simulation Leader and Trainer

Work Type

Full TimePart TimeContract WorkConsulting

Location Preference

Hybrid
Location: Riverview, FL, US
Open to relocation: No

Salary Range

$70000/yr - $200000/yr

Important To Me

Work-life balanceCareer advancementCompany CultureWork from home optionPaid time off

Summary

Accomplished Nurse Staffing Manager with a strong background in healthcare management. Expertise in developing and implementing nursing policies, maintaining high staff performance, and ensuring adequate nurse coverage across shifts. Proven ability to enhance operational efficiency through effective scheduling and ongoing staff education.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience

Work History

Nurse staffing Manager

Gale Healthcare
Tampa, Florida
07.2022 - 01.2023
  • Coordinated nurse scheduling to maintain optimal coverage across all shifts, enhancing patient care availability.
  • Managed personnel assignments based on patient acuity levels.
  • Evaluated staff performance, delivering targeted coaching and formal counseling to support professional development.
  • Resolved disciplinary issues among staff in line with organizational policy to uphold workplace standards.
  • Provided ongoing education opportunities for staff regarding changes in policies and procedures.
  • Maintained accurate records of employee attendance, sick leave requests, vacation time.
  • Developed and implemented nursing policies and procedures.

Nurse Recruiter Manager

Gale Healthcare
Tampa, Florida
08.2021 - 07.2022
  • Collaborated with senior leadership to design and implement comprehensive recruitment strategies for sustainable talent acquisition.
  • Cultivated relationships with healthcare professionals to align staffing solutions with organizational needs.
  • Sourced candidates through various recruiting platforms and networks.
  • Maintained candidate pipelines for high-volume roles, ensuring a constant flow of talent.
  • Monitored applicant tracking system actions to support hiring deadlines and streamline candidate experiences.
  • Created reports on key performance indicators to track and enhance nurse recruitment effectiveness.
  • Ensured compliance with applicable laws related to equal employment opportunity.

Department Manager of Shipping and Production

Bealls INC.
Bradenton, USA
01.2019 - 04.2020
  • Managed all shipping assignments from staffing to outbound daily manifests in the PINC computer system, including all documents for loading and closing out trailer assignments upon completion.
  • Organized and prioritized tasks, delegated responsibilities, ensured deadlines were met, and held shipping team accountable for all activities within distribution center.
  • Set clear goals and expectations for department staff and processing areas, monitoring for performance, standards and timely measures for their responsibilities and objectives, achieved a 97% performance rating of staff and drivers.
  • Knowledgeable in current policy, practices, trends, technology, and information affecting loading and delivery to stores within the distribution center and the organization.
  • Developed weekly and monthly action plans to align activities with engineering performance standards.
  • Strong proficiency in Six Sigma/ Kaizen protocols, implemented standards for work environment.
  • Collaborated with loss prevention and safety teams to implement shrink reduction programs and enhance safety policies.
  • Personally, model a positive customer experience during all store interactions, ensuring the customer always takes priority.

Medical Platoon Sergeant

United States Army
Fort Hood, USA
04.2015 - 05.2017
  • Medical Platoon Sergeant assigned to a Heavy Combat Armored Battalion, supporting the 3rd Brigade, 1st Calvary Division worldwide contingency mission; responsible for the health, welfare, training and morale of 845 Soldiers and their family members.
  • Advises the Commander regarding the Health Service Support and the operational movement of the Forward Aid Station (FAS); mentors 7 Senior Line Medics assigned to the Companies and 38 line medics.
  • Maintains accountability and serviceability of two MES Trauma/Sick call sets and seven vehicles in the excess of $4,500,000.
  • Acted as the principal advisor to the Battalion Command Sergeant Major and Commander on all medical matters.
  • Provided personal and professional counseling, complied with standard operating procedures, conducted inspections, and promoted physical fitness; trained, supervised, and performed duties for health care and sick call performance.
  • Formulated and implemented standard operating procedures to enhance daily operations and accountability of all medical tasks and Battalion medical readiness, achieving a 96% readiness rate.
  • Managed Soldier health care and oversaw Tricare system, ensuring all priorities and objectives were met.
  • Evaluated information and advised Soldiers on their rights to claims and benefits according to current laws and regulations.
  • Conduct extensive coordination between civilian and military medical administrative agencies from Company level up to Department of Veteran’s Affairs for soldier’s care.
  • Assisted Soldiers with medical transition while ensuring compliance with HIPAA and PII laws.
  • Solely responsible for mentoring and advising Soldiers transitioning from the military to the civilian sector on and/or services such as pay, medical care, housing, education for eligible soldiers.
  • Investigated, analyzed, and secured evidence/information of military service.
  • Assist in resolving financial, personnel, and personal issues through proper referrals Assist with Line of Duty (LOD) documentation and investigations, military orders and profiles.
  • Liaised with clinic staff to ensure accurate documentation of medical records and line of duty injuries, including ICD10 coding.
  • Mentor and train Staff Sergeants to be Squad Leaders and supervise the daily unit and medical activities of the platoon.
  • Solely responsible for training over 38 medical soldiers, teaching over 3000hrs of medical classes, in order to maintaining their medical credentials.
  • Advocate for Soldiers transitioning to the WTU or initiating Medical Evaluation Boards from the Battalion command.
  • Liaise between soldiers, state and local resources and Veteran Affairs offices.
  • Provide guidance and resources for financial management, budget counseling, debt consolidation, housing assistance, food assistance programs, education benefits (Post 9/11 GI Bill) and assistance.
  • Supervised a platoon/section, managed, organized, planned, and executed objectives and directives for the organization as a whole.
  • Specialized experience included, but was not limited to, being able to comprehend the military medical management system as a military medical professional as well as the civilian medical professional and apply that knowledge and experience in a manner that benefited all entities and medical system(s) involved.

Senior Chief Medical Simulation Leader and Trainer

Vinnell Arabia Employment
Herndon, USA
01.2013 - 04.2015
  • Trained over 12,000 Saudi Arabian medical soldiers and conducted over 4 culminating training events, receiving a service award from Vinnell Arabia and recognition from the Saudi Arabian Prince Mouteb, Commander of the Saudi Arabian Army National Guard.
  • Supervised training and assistance program delivering tactical education for medical soldiers and officers, ensuring compliance with established standards in professional health service support across all levels of field medical care.
  • Directed the planning and execution of all training activities in support of the Military Field Medical Command (MFMC) Headquarters and Battalion and higher subordinate units less the Allied Health Sciences Military School.
  • Supervised the conduct, design, and execution of a modernization-training program for HQ, MFMC.
  • Managed and directed the health information systems/programs section providing for comprehensive modernization of training management.
  • Directed medical operations and logistics sections, modernizing systems and enhancing comprehensive medical operations training in military decision-making, tactical operations, and disaster management.
  • Senior trainer and manager for Medical Simulated Training Center (MSTC), responsible for over $28 million in equipment.
  • Coordinated and conducted Combat Lifesaving Course training to over 274 soldiers and oversaw testing and testing procedures.
  • Developed and created Combat Lifesaving Course academic program, including PowerPoint course and detailed training plans.
  • Managed and advised the command on daily operations, training, personnel, logistics and unit readiness requirements of medical operations training requirements.

Team Leader and Senior Trainer

United States Army
Fort Hood, USA
03.2012 - 01.2013
  • Led Senior trainer responsible for over 5 Culminating Training Events (CTE).
  • Accountable for training of over 350 deploying soldiers and validation of training.
  • Coordinated and conducted Combat Lifesaving Course training to over 190 soldiers and oversaw testing and testing procedures.
  • Developed and delivered PowerPoint briefings on training plans, concepts, and timelines for senior leadership.
  • Created training scenarios for senior leadership on critical deployment incidents and soldier-related issues to enhance awareness of real-world interactions.
  • Established Air Medevac training for deploying soldiers, focusing on hoist mission concepts.
  • Served as the advocate for wounded/ injured soldiers, transitioning to the Warrior Transition Unit (WTU), and coordinated transfer for wounded soldiers.

Senior Executive of Clinical and Operations Officer

United States Army National Guard
Montrose, USA
10.2010 - 03.2012
  • Managed the emergency medical care and procedures utilized by the Combat Support Hospital for the treatment of casualties in conventional and non-conventional emergency situations and austere environments.
  • Implemented a triage concept that reduced patient wait time by 6 minutes per patient.
  • Conducted safety protocols which resulted in 100% compliance.
  • Spearheaded a blood donor program that saved 9 lives in Afghanistan.
  • Facilitated communication between management and senior leadership on medical and healthcare management issues to ensure alignment and effective decision-making.
  • Oversaw daily operations of 42 military personnel, synchronizing work activities and resources to support executive officers' key leader engagements.
  • Provided executive officers advice on all matters concerning personnel.
  • Maintained medical providers’ certifications and ensured proper training, guidance under HIPAA and OSHA standards.
  • Senior enlisted in charge of ground safety for Air Medevac helicopter delivery landing zone, which resulted in 12-month accident free during the delivery of over 418 patients.
  • Experienced in establishing communications and rapport with multiple medical units and local military agencies during small- or large-scale incidents/disasters.
  • Coordinated clinical and administrative services to improve standard operating procedures.

Nursing New Grad Program

Veterans Affairs
Phoenix, USA
08.2006 - 01.2008
  • Administered medication, assessed patient conditions, and documented medication responses.
  • Collaborated with medical personnel to coordinate patient care and enhance team communication.
  • Educated patients on follow-up procedures and future care needs.
  • Supported patient recovery on orthopedic ward with over 20 patients.
  • Directly worked with family members to help them understand patient care and course of treatment.

Recruiting & Retention Non-Commissioned Officer

United States Army National Guard
Phoenix, USA
12.2003 - 01.2005
  • Advisor to commanders on matters related to career progression, force management, regulations, and policies and procedures.
  • Supervised multiple recruiters and implemented professional development programs.
  • Continuously maintained a 98% retention rate resulting in outstanding recognition by senior executives.
  • Coordinated efforts between high schools and colleges during recruiting events, promoting career and education benefits to support future goal achievement.
  • Researched demographics for new leads and recruits, maintained recruiting portals, and organized recruiting events to enhance outreach.
  • Developed and implemented public relations advertisements to effectively promote recruitment initiatives.
  • Facilitated public speaking events for more than 300 attendees seeking professional jobs in upper management positions.
  • Taught resume and dress for success classes to 56 Hila Bend Native Americans, in a joint effort to promote employment within the community.
  • Organized and updated records, statistics, and administrative files in a systematic manner.

Flight Medic

U.S. Army
Fort Hood, USA
01.1998 - 05.2002
  • Functioned as Flight Medic in 15 aircraft MEDEVAC company assigned to 507th Air Ambulance Battalion; provided in-flight medical care for critically injured or ill patients during peacetime and combat operations; executed initial triage of mass casualty incidents, managed and transported combat casualties, and performed advanced life-saving measures under extreme duress with limited resources; selected above peers for the most challenging missions due to maturity, skills, and experience.
  • Executed over 300 advanced life support procedures, stabilizing and transporting critically ill and wounded patients.
  • Flight Instructor for 16 enlisted soldiers, conducting air evacuation concepts, night vision training, and rescue protocols.
  • Evaluated individual progression by creating reports for operations leadership on unit status of air crew members.
  • Mentored four junior enlisted flight medics, fostering professional growth and enhancing leadership capabilities.

Education

Bachelors of Science - Nursing

Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ
08-2007

High School Diploma -

Blue Ridge Academy
St George, VA
08-1988

Skills

  • Patient workflow management
  • Health records management
  • Clinical risk assessment
  • Patient safety monitoring
  • Care plan implementation
  • Staff scheduling
  • Compliance regulations
  • Recruiting strategies
  • Performance management
  • Policy development
  • Leadership skills
  • Team collaboration
  • Conflict resolution

Deployment Experience

  • Operation Desert Fox, Saudi Arabia, 01/01/99, 12/31/00
  • Operation New Dawn, FOB Salerno, Afghanistan, 01/01/10, 12/31/12

Job Related Training

  • 02/01/16, Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) certification
  • 07/01/12, Trainer/ Mentor Course
  • 04/01/12, Additional Duty Safety Course
  • 03/01/12, Combat Medic Advanced Skills Course
  • 07/01/10, Army Basic Instructor Course
  • 05/01/05, Advanced Non-commissioned Officer Course
  • 03/01/04, Medical Manager Course
  • 01/01/03, Recruiting & Retention Course
  • 01/01/98, U.S. Army Flight Medic School
  • 05/01/95, Hearing Conservation Course

Awards

  • Meritorious Service Medal (MSM)
  • Army Reserve Commendation Medal with (M) Device
  • Aerial Achievement Medal (x2)
  • Good Conduct Medal (x3)
  • Army Commendation Medal (ARCOM) (x7)
  • Humanitarian Service Medal
  • Army Achievement Medal (AAM) (x8)
  • Afghanistan Campaign Medal (OEF) with 2 bronze stars
  • National Defense (NDSM) (x2)
  • Southwest Asia Expeditionary Medal
  • Overseas Ribbon (x3)
  • Expert Field Medical Badge (EFMB)
  • ISAF NATO Medal
  • Flight Crewman Badge
  • Global War on Terrorism (GWOT)
  • German Shooting Award (Bronze)
  • Air Force Outstanding Unit Award
  • Non Commissioned Officer Leadership course (x3)
  • Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal

Other Information

Held a Secret security clearance., Fluent in French., Proficient with Microsoft Suite programs., I further certify that the information within this resume is accurate.

Personal Information

Citizenship: U.S.

Languages

French
Professional

Accomplishments

Sikorsky Lifesaving Award

Timeline

Nurse staffing Manager

Gale Healthcare
07.2022 - 01.2023

Nurse Recruiter Manager

Gale Healthcare
08.2021 - 07.2022

Department Manager of Shipping and Production

Bealls INC.
01.2019 - 04.2020

Medical Platoon Sergeant

United States Army
04.2015 - 05.2017

Senior Chief Medical Simulation Leader and Trainer

Vinnell Arabia Employment
01.2013 - 04.2015

Team Leader and Senior Trainer

United States Army
03.2012 - 01.2013

Senior Executive of Clinical and Operations Officer

United States Army National Guard
10.2010 - 03.2012

Nursing New Grad Program

Veterans Affairs
08.2006 - 01.2008

Recruiting & Retention Non-Commissioned Officer

United States Army National Guard
12.2003 - 01.2005

Flight Medic

U.S. Army
01.1998 - 05.2002

Bachelors of Science - Nursing

Grand Canyon University

High School Diploma -

Blue Ridge Academy

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