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Athens, Georgia, United States

Established efficient administrative operations from scratch in a new healthcare facility with a proficient understanding of healthcare regulations and operational efficiency, while focusing on optimizing resources to enhance the patient care experience.-Created all systems, processes, and procedures including building an EHR for comprehensive documentation, writing and implementing policies and procedures, developing and leading staff training, and creating and streamlining daily operational flow and throughput-Point of Contact and day of organization representative for both successful initial State and AAAHC inspections -Designated as the Educator, Infection Control Preventionist, Health and Safety Officer, and QAPI Coordinator

Athens, Georgia, United States

Collaborated with the Administrator to determine Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to monitor that would have the greatest impact on the Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement program (QAPI) to improve the care provided in the center. -Tracked and measured quality and infection control indicators (post-op phone calls, patient cancellations, patient satisfactions results, hand hygiene, etc) -Managed the daily operations of the center and throughput of all patients from check-in through discharge -Worked closely with Administrator, physicians, nurses, techs, and anesthesiologists to ensure optimal patient experiences

Greensboro, Georgia, United States

Optimized patient experiences and saw a 64% increase in patient rounding numbers after launching a patient admission packet procedure requiring admission packets to be given to patients within 30 minutes of arrival to the unit. -Developed and implemented a cardiology program allowing arrhythmia patients to be admitted and treated instead of transferred to main hospital -Created a swing bed program that included weekly activities and treats for patients admitted for transitional care and other needs -Shifted moral of unit and improved staff satisfaction score by 20% within 12 months; decreased turnover by 25%-Led the Medical-Surgical team through a Joint Commission survey with 0 deficiencies for the unit

Athens, Georgia, United States

Delivered preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative care to surgical patients while maintaining a sterile and safe environment. -Received stellar performance recognition from leadership team because of patient and staff rave reviews of my service-Provided excellent continuity of care to patients through preadmission, preoperative, operative, and postoperative departments within the same day-Maintained uninterrupted patient care and operational flow in the operating room by anticipating the needs of the surgical team

Athens, Georgia, United States

Facilitated learning through classroom activities, distance learning experiences (remote), and workforce development.-Implemented learning opportunities to ensure students met educational goals aligned with career aspirations-Developed curriculum and supervised and evaluated students in the clinical setting-Coached students on topics such as professional development, institutional service, and community relations

Athens, Georgia, United States

Cultivated relationships with the frontline staff and all disciplines to aid in developing a team concept approach to patient care.-Established and spearheaded new initiatives for staff retention, nursing orientation, staffing uniformity, and weekly leader rounding to better patient outcomes and satisfaction -Fostered relationships with the local nursing schools to allow their final year students to perform their practicum hours with the facility to aid in strengthening retention of new nurses in the LTAC setting. -Decreased staffing turnover from 30% to 15%; decreased the use of agency nurses from 30% to 10% in ten months.

Fayetteville, Georgia, United States

Managed the daily operations of the unit and collaborated with all physicians to aid in managing patients’ care. -Held staff accountable to the organizations policies and procedures, standard of behavior, and organization promise-Oversaw the unit schedule, provide corrective disciplines, and monitored payroll

Fayetteville, Georgia, United States

Utilized the skills and knowledge acquired in school to provide situational based care to fit the individual patient need(s).-Assessed and communicated the patients need for any outpatient medical resources, as an inpatient and upon discharge, to the appropriate members of the interdisciplinary team-Provided education to patients about their individual disease processes

Lagrange, Georgia

Supervised and mentored Certified Medical Assistants (CMA) with daily task, patient assessments, medication administration, and the accuracy of medical advice given to patients.-Assisted the provider in the delivery of holistic care -Demonstrated leadership qualities by assisting with the flow, care, and direction of the office

Fayetteville, Georgia, United States

Collaborated with the Clinical Manager to ensure consistent supervision of the Medical-Surgical 2 staff, and covered for the Clinical Manager during her absence.-Mentored, coached, and encouraged professional development of all levels of staff, and offered guidance and collaboration to the Charge Nurse team as they developed leadership skills-Performed additional essential task such as counseling staff, managing the night shift schedule, performing annual evaluations of the night shift nursing staff, attending management meetings, and being actively involved in committee work

Atlanta, Georgia/Fayetteville, Georgia

Provided professional nursing care, and demonstrated a thorough knowledge base of clinical theories, research, and practices to ensure quality continuity of care.-Prioritized nursing interventions and personalized care for assigned group of patients-Displayed the knowledge to be used as a resource, presented the skills needed to achieve high quality care, and performed the daily shift duties needed to exceed patient expectations

Lagrange, Georgia, United States

Made daily shift assignments, assigned new admissions to the unit, restocked supplies and equipment on the unit, and cared for a full team of patients (ratio 7:1) in an efficient manner. -Served as a patient advocate and liaison between family members, staff, physicians, and administration involved in the patients care-Demonstrated exemplary personal and professional responsibilities, and participated in creating a cohesive atmosphere of teamwork and coordination

Master'S Degree, Nursing Administration: Advanced Care Management And Leadership

Bachelor'S Degree, Registered Nursing

Activities and Societies: Student Government Association (SGA) Delta Sigma Theta Sorority