Yvette Davis
Conyers,GA
Summary
Driven Registered Nurse with over 10 years' experience as Director Of Nursing and success in leadership initiatives to improve clinical documentation, clinical processes and nurses' clinical knowledge. Detail-oriented and highly skilled in performing in-depth chart reviews and audits to ensure adherence to core and quality measures, documentation requirements and patient health education guidelines. Seeking to leverage expertise and leadership to take next career step as a nurse consultant role .
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Directoor of Nursing
Medical Solutions
Charlotte
10.2024 - Current
- Implemented and directed clinical services and operations to deliver competent, quality care.
- Participated in interdisciplinary teams to discuss patient care issues or concerns and develop solutions as needed.
- Ensured compliance with state regulations regarding nurse-to-patient ratios and other safety guidelines.
- Recruited, hired and trained new medical and facility staff.
- Facilitated communication between departments within the hospital setting to improve efficiency.
Director of Nursing
Willowood Health and Rehab
Flowery Branch, GA
09.2023 - 09.2024
- Conducted recruitment and retention activities to develop highly skilled nursing team.
- Implemented strategies for improving patient satisfaction scores in the nursing department on an ongoing basis.
- Oversaw the daily operations of the nursing department including staffing, scheduling, budgeting, and resource allocation.
- Evaluated staff performance and prepared accurate reports detailing findings.
- Attended meetings with senior management personnel to provide updates on progress of projects and initiatives being undertaken by the nursing team.
- Communicated with patients with compassion while keeping medical information private.
- Explained policies, procedures and services to patients.
Director of Nursing
Medical solutions
Tampa, Florida
08.2023 - 10.2023
- Assisted with recruitment efforts by interviewing potential employees and making hiring decisions when appropriate.
- Implemented strategies for improving patient satisfaction scores in the nursing department on an ongoing basis.
- Oversaw the daily operations of the nursing department including staffing, scheduling, budgeting, and resource allocation.
- Assessed competency of clinical staff to promote quality, continuity, and safety.
Director of Nursing
Arrowhead Health And Rehab
Jonesboro, GA
06.2022 - 07.2023
- Ensured compliance with state regulations regarding nurse-to-patient ratios and other safety guidelines.
- Set and monitored achievement goals for nursing department consistent with established philosophy and standards of practice.
- Implemented strategies for improving patient satisfaction scores in the nursing department on an ongoing basis.
- Assessed competency of clinical staff to promote quality, continuity, and safety.
- Oversaw the daily operations of the nursing department including staffing, scheduling, budgeting, and resource allocation.
Director of Nursing
360 Healthcare Staffing
Butler, GA
04.2021 - 07.2021
- Implemented changes needed to correct deficiencies found during government inspections.
- Reviewed incident reports daily for accuracy and proper notification to family, physicians and other agencies as required by regulations.
- Reviewed daily documentation of dispensing of controlled substances, immediately noting any discrepancies from shift to shift.
- Assessed competency of clinical staff to promote quality, continuity and safety.
- Collaborated with multi-disciplinary staff to improve overall patient care and response times.
Director of Nursing Services
PruittHealth
Buford/Macon, GA
04.2020 - 04.2021
- Administered executive supervision, exercising independent judgment to select proper course of action in policies and procedures.
- Implemented changes needed to correct deficiencies found during government inspections.
Contract Nurse
Medical Specialty Services
Milledgeville, GA
11.2019 - 12.2019
- Planned and executed. overall Patients care.
Director of Nursing Services
Warner Robin Health And Rehab Center
Warner Robins, GA
05.2019 - 12.2019
- Collaborated with multi-disciplinary staff to improve overall patient care and response times.
- Recruited and hired intelligent clinical and administrative staff to bolster skills set of already talented team.
Director of Nursing
360 Health Care / Pleasant View Nursing Center
Metter, GA
02.2018 - 04.2019
- Managed the overall operation of nursing services and patient care, including staffing management, quality assurance, patient care, safety risk management, teammate satisfaction.
- Accurately validated documented all elements of nursing assessment, treatments, medications, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Coordinated with nursing staff to process and direct patients to the appropriate departments
- Investigated and reported issues relating to patient care or conditions that might hinder patient well-being.
- Participated in facility surveys and inspections made by authorized governmental agencies.
- Supervised and managed the daily activities of a clinical team consisting of nurses and clinical staff.
- Achieved high staff morale and retention through effective communication, prompt problem resolution, proactive supervisory practices and facilitating a proactive work environment.
- Identified process improvements in the day-to-day functioning of the department.
- Routinely collaborated with department managers to correct problems and improve services.
- Provided emotional support to families for those with dementia and Alzheimer's.
Travel Director Of Nursing
360 Health Care Staffing /Estates Of Greeley
Stillwater, MN
08.2016 - 09.2017
- Worked with interdisciplinary healthcare team to develop, implement and manage care plans, ensuring inclusion of patients' individual needs.
- Established and maintained systems that safely met residents' needs.
- Investigated, provided and submitted information to Quality Department about special incidents, events and complaints.
- Managed clinical oversight for 70 -bed unit.
- Analyzed patient and family feedback to identify opportunities for staff recognition as well as areas for improvement.
- Communicated goals, plans and progress to parents or guardians.
Director of Nursing
The Gardens Of Sun City
Phoenix, AZ
02.2015 - 08.2016
- Achieved high staff morale and retention through effective communication, prompt problem resolution, proactive supervisory practices while facilitating a professional work environment.
- Initiated audit processes to evaluate thoroughness of documentation and facility nursing standards.
- Closely collaborated with management team to make necessary improvements and satisfy resident needs.
- Oversaw and managed clinical and support staff in patient care activities while maintaining a high level of staff morale and professionalism.
- Led the facility management staff and consultants in producing a plan that focuses on all aspects of facility overall quality assurance and performance improvement.
Supervisor
Blue River Rehabilitation Center
Kansas City, MO
12.2013 - 12.2014
- Assigned employee areas, scheduled staff breaks and authorized overtime.
- Evaluated patient care needs, prioritized treatment, and maintained patient flow.
- Encouraged creative thinking, problem solving, and empowerment as part of the facility management group to improve morale and teamwork.
- Investigated and reported issues relating to patient care or conditions that might hinder patient well-being.
Unit Manager/Weekend Supervisor
Life Care Of St. Louis
St Louis, MO
04.2012 - 03.2013
- Performed all required tasks at the start and end of shift to facilitate quality care.
- Educated clinical staff on care s to enhance quality of life for elderly patients.
- Documented patient information obtained from interviews.
- Managed clinical oversight for 130 bed unit.
- Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate outstanding healthcare teams.
- Coordinated nursing department activities to ensure availability of appropriate clinical and support staff for resident care.
Director of Nursing
Oak Park Care Center
St Louis, MO
08.2010 - 02.2012
- Supervised LVNs, CNAs staff.
- Recruited, hired, led training and managed Nursing Staff daily.
- Exercised exemplary clinical judgment when making care decisions.
- Reviewed department performance and adjusted coverage to compensate for changing conditions.
- Investigated and resolved complaints from staff, physicians and patients.
- Oversaw the administration of all medications.
- Organized the department in accordance with clinical guidelines in order to provide specified nursing services to meet the legal guidelines.
- Supervised and managed the daily activities of a clinical team consisting of physicians, nurses and support staff.
Charge Nurse
Triumph Hospital
El Paso, TX
02.2010 - 08.2010
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle management.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with various conditions.
- Communicated with patients and their families on conditions and progress.
- Detected patient reactions, deterioration and improvements and accurately reported results in patient records.
- Instructed patients and family members on proper discharge care.
Clinical Assistant Director Of Nursing
El Paso Health And Rehab
El Paso, TX
07.2009 - 02.2010
- Performed real-time chart audits for all patients ensuring accuracy and completeness of information while focusing on the opportunity to improve quality assurance.
- Collaborated with doctors and staff members to ensure quality care.
- Evaluated the skills of all nursing personnel and ensured that all staff certifications were valid and up-to-date.
- Analyzed and evaluated the success of care plans, interventions
- Educated patients and families on diagnosis, and processes, treatments and expected outcomes.
- Ensured top-level care by focusing on patient safety and dignity.
Education
High School Diploma -
Highland Park High School
Topeka, KS1981
Kaw Area Technical School
Topeka, KSAssociate of Applied Science - Nursing
Sanford-Brown College - Kansas City
Kansas City, MO2001
Infection Control Preventiionist
CDC
GA11.2019
Skills
- Seasoned in medical clinical procedures
- Intravenous therapy comprehension
- Clinical instruction
- Medical laboratory procedures
- Patient-focused care
- Information collection
- CPR certification
- Multidisciplinary team collaboration
- Tracheostomy care
- Behavioral Intervention Plans (BIP)
- Medicaid statutes and regulations
- Reporting requirements
- Managing deadlines
- Clinical judgment
- Data collection and management
Affiliations
1992 - Working Friendly Award- Heidelberg Germany
1997 - Top Treatment Nurse in Las Cruces, NM
Certification
- CPR certified through American Heart Association
- Registered Nurse in Multi-State , License
- Certified Electrocardiogram Tech
- Certified Lab Technician
- Certified Vent and Tracheotomy Nurse
- ICP ( Infection Control Preventionist )
Timeline
Directoor of Nursing
Medical Solutions
10.2024 - Current
Director of Nursing
Willowood Health and Rehab
09.2023 - 09.2024
Director of Nursing
Medical solutions
08.2023 - 10.2023
Director of Nursing
Arrowhead Health And Rehab
06.2022 - 07.2023
Director of Nursing
360 Healthcare Staffing
04.2021 - 07.2021
Director of Nursing Services
PruittHealth
04.2020 - 04.2021
Contract Nurse
Medical Specialty Services
11.2019 - 12.2019
Director of Nursing Services
Warner Robin Health And Rehab Center
05.2019 - 12.2019
Director of Nursing
360 Health Care / Pleasant View Nursing Center
02.2018 - 04.2019
Travel Director Of Nursing
360 Health Care Staffing /Estates Of Greeley
08.2016 - 09.2017
Director of Nursing
The Gardens Of Sun City
02.2015 - 08.2016
Supervisor
Blue River Rehabilitation Center
12.2013 - 12.2014
Unit Manager/Weekend Supervisor
Life Care Of St. Louis
04.2012 - 03.2013
Director of Nursing
Oak Park Care Center
08.2010 - 02.2012
Charge Nurse
Triumph Hospital
02.2010 - 08.2010
Clinical Assistant Director Of Nursing
El Paso Health And Rehab
07.2009 - 02.2010
High School Diploma -
Highland Park High School
Kaw Area Technical School
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Sanford-Brown College - Kansas City
Infection Control Preventiionist
CDC
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