Registered Nurse/Supervisor
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I have been a registered nurse for the past 32 years wearing many different hats. I find I have strengths in communication, organization, advocating, and teamwork. I have always encouraged others to learn as well as myself. I love solving problems, looking for ways to improve quality as well as efficiency. I have a great work ethic and strive to have others follow it.
01/2022 to Present
Clarke County School District Athens, Ga
Overseeing the health and well-being of the students and staff. Development of care plans and referrals as necessary for students and staff. Perform health screenings/evaluations. Work with multidisciplinary teams to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions. Serve as a liaison between families, school personnel, and other healthcare providers on the behalf of students.
10/2020 to 12/2020
Georgia Cancer Specialists Athens, Ga
Monitored, analyzed, and corrected staff performance and worked to raise standards of practice. Communicating effectively with staff, physicians, and patients, employing active listening and interpersonal skills. Oversaw the operation of nursing services and patient care.
Identified opportunities to improve clinical practices, devised strategies, and implemented plans to increase patient care standards and enhance operational procedures. Implemented new policies and educated staff on changes. Managed 25 employees with various personalities and from different cultures for a large
4 physician practice.
06/2018 to 08/2020
Northside Gwinnett Medical Hospital Lawrenceville, Ga
Supervised staff of 7 registered nurses and 4 certified patient care techs. on a daily basis. Delegated tasks and provided leadership for 7 nurses and support personnel. Investigated and reported all incidents per hospital policies.
Maintained proper staff levels within budget parameters to deliver high levels of care to every patient. Provided direct nursing care to patients when personnel was short staffed. Discussed patient care and treatment with health care team to optimize intervention plans and care delivery.
Trained new nurses. Administered medications to patients. Followed all HIPPA regulations. Maintained a strong case management and treatment delivery. Educated patients and families on treatment procedures for discharge.
Participated in JCAHO reviews.
01/2017 to 06/2018
University of Vermont Burlington, Vt
Supervised staff of 2 RN’s, 2 LPN"s and 1 certified nurse assistant. Delegated tasks and provided leadership to those supervised. Investigated and reported all incidents per UVM policy. Maintained proper staff levels within budget parameters. Provided direct patient care,. Directed overall operation of nursing services and patient care. Interviewed,
hired, instructed and mentored employees. Trained new nurses. Assisted with policy/procedure updates. Assisted with the creation of STI testing website. AAAHC accreditation Lead.
Healthcare Administration Phoenix, AZ
08/2010 to 06/2012
Augusta University/ Medical College of Georgia
Athens,Ga
08/1990 to 06/1992
Veterinary Techician Canton, NY
06/1980 to 06/1981
