Experience

MedStar Southern Maryland Hospital Center

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Director of Nursing

  • Mar 2022 - Mar 2023

  Provided clinical and analytical guidance to staff including RNs, CNAs, secretaries, and patients. Developed and identified methods to improve quality and nurse retention. Established goals for the nursing department while enforcing compliant healthcare policies. Communicated with physicians, patients, and family members about health concerns. Created a template for staffing assignments and competencies. Effectively navigated through electronic medical record. Monitored and… Show more Provided clinical and analytical guidance to staff including RNs, CNAs, secretaries, and patients. Developed and identified methods to improve quality and nurse retention. Established goals for the nursing department while enforcing compliant healthcare policies. Communicated with physicians, patients, and family members about health concerns. Created a template for staffing assignments and competencies. Effectively navigated through electronic medical record. Monitored and recorded monthly expenses to ensure cost containment. Assisted team towards the designation of pathway to excellence. Show less Provided clinical and analytical guidance to staff including RNs, CNAs, secretaries, and patients. Developed and identified methods to improve quality and nurse retention. Established goals for the nursing department while enforcing compliant healthcare policies. Communicated with physicians, patients, and family members about health concerns. Created a template for staffing assignments and competencies. Effectively navigated through electronic medical record. Monitored and… Show more Provided clinical and analytical guidance to staff including RNs, CNAs, secretaries, and patients. Developed and identified methods to improve quality and nurse retention. Established goals for the nursing department while enforcing compliant healthcare policies. Communicated with physicians, patients, and family members about health concerns. Created a template for staffing assignments and competencies. Effectively navigated through electronic medical record. Monitored and recorded monthly expenses to ensure cost containment. Assisted team towards the designation of pathway to excellence. Show less



McLeod Health

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 700 & Above Employee

• Survey Readiness

  • Nov 2020 - Mar 2022

  Provides direct support to hospital departments to meet accreditation standards. Maintains current expertise for continual compliance with the standards and intent of the standard. Acts as an organizational liaison with the regulatory bodies and assures all survey requirements/preparations/responses are made within the appropriate period. Collaborates and assists with establishment of action plans with departments or teams. Performs initiative-taking risk assessments to identify… Show more Provides direct support to hospital departments to meet accreditation standards. Maintains current expertise for continual compliance with the standards and intent of the standard. Acts as an organizational liaison with the regulatory bodies and assures all survey requirements/preparations/responses are made within the appropriate period. Collaborates and assists with establishment of action plans with departments or teams. Performs initiative-taking risk assessments to identify opportunities for improvement. Conducted chart reviews of inpatients to ensure compliance. Instrumental in moving the organization to ISO designation.

• CNO

  • Jul 2017 - Nov 2020

  Managed 60+ employees including performance appraisals, continuing education, and computer training. Facilitated care for the swing bed/acute care, outpatient, and wound care services. Monitored staffing patterns and nursing care hours for efficiency and implemented changes as needed. Directed patient flow and transitional care to improve patient outcomes. Communicated with physicians to ensure quality and safety objectives are measured and met. Created and approved policies for… Show more Managed 60+ employees including performance appraisals, continuing education, and computer training. Facilitated care for the swing bed/acute care, outpatient, and wound care services. Monitored staffing patterns and nursing care hours for efficiency and implemented changes as needed. Directed patient flow and transitional care to improve patient outcomes. Communicated with physicians to ensure quality and safety objectives are measured and met. Created and approved policies for patient care developed by evidence-based practice. Prepared team for annual surveys by conducting internal and external audits. Implemented Patient Care Model resulting in financial gains; then transferred to a position with Survey Readiness due to hospital closure (weather damage) and no CNO positions available for lateral move.

• Director Of Nursing Services

  • Jul 2014 - Oct 2017

  Direct supervision of 50+nursing staff members. Provided education to staff including registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, nursing assistants, and unit secretaries. Coordinated activities with swing bed patients to promote positive patient outcomes. Conducted weekly care conference meetings with the multidisciplinary team including physicians, physical therapists, and occupational therapists. Managed annual budget.



Lexington Medical Center

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 700 & Above Employee

• Nursing Manager

  • Feb 2013 - Jul 2014

  Supervised 50+ clinical staff members. Hired, trained, conducted performance reviews, and ensured staff met/exceeded goals. Conducted house-wide implementation of EPIC computer system. Coordinated work closely with physicians, FNPs and other specialists. Maintained patient satisfaction scores in the 90th percentile.

• Nursing Manager

  • Feb 2013 - Jul 2014

  Supervised 50+ clinical staff members. Hired, trained, conducted performance reviews, and ensured staff met/exceeded goals. Conducted house-wide implementation of EPIC computer system. Coordinated work closely with physicians, FNPs and other specialists. Maintained patient satisfaction scores in the 90th percentile.



PALMETTO HEALTH RICHLAND

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care

• Nursing Manager

  • Mar 2006 - Feb 2013

  Supervised 60+ RNs, LPNs, CNAs, and unit secretaries. Developed action plans to improve staff development and delivery of patient care. Ensured patient care and quality standards were met and complied with federal, state, and local regulatory requirements. Maintained an RN turnover rate below 2%. Conducted house-wide implementation of the Cerner computer system.

• Nursing Manager

  • Mar 2006 - Feb 2013

  Supervised 60+ RNs, LPNs, CNAs, and unit secretaries. Developed action plans to improve staff development and delivery of patient care. Ensured patient care and quality standards were met and complied with federal, state, and local regulatory requirements. Maintained an RN turnover rate below 2%. Conducted house-wide implementation of the Cerner computer system.



McLeod Health

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 700 & Above Employee

• Patient Care Supervisor

  • Mar 1993 - Mar 2006

  Direct supervision of 7a-7p and 3p-11p shift. Administered chemotherapy to designated patients throughout the hospital. Certified and trained in peripherally inserted central line catheter placement. Created monthly staffing schedules for unit coverage. Direct supervision of 7a-7p and 3p-11p shift. Administered chemotherapy to designated patients throughout the hospital. Certified and trained in peripherally inserted central line catheter placement. Created monthly staffing schedules for unit coverage.