Nurse Manager Resume Example The Bridgeway

NURSE MANAGER

Professional Summary

Registered Nurse with over 7 years of experience managing and delivering high-quality care to patients in behavior health care units. Proven leader with the ability to keep 3 units with 5 shifts of staff running at peak efficiency, quality and performance. Looking for a challenging new role with a progressive company.

Skills

Nurse Management
Nurse Leadership
Staff leadership
Utilization Management
Recruiting and Training

Scheduling
Patient and family advocacy
Strong clinical judgment
Direct patient care
Medication Administration

Work History

11/2016 to 10/2018Nurse ManagerThe BridgeWay | North Little Rock, AR

Managed approximately 30 nurses and 20 mental health associates on 3 psychiatric units including acute adult, geriatric, residential teens
Supervised, directed and motivated high-quality performance from nursing staff, as well as, interviewed RN's, LPN's and MHA'S for open positions
Reviewed department performance and adjusted coverage to compensate for changing conditions
Investigated and independently resolved complaints from staff, physicians and patients by leveraging clinical judgment and unit management expertise
Established and continuously optimized unit schedules and individual work assignments
Conducted 90 day evaluations, annual evaluations and implemented process improvement plans when required
Oversaw and managed clinical and support staff in patient care activities while maintaining high level of staff morale and professionalism
Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies
Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations
Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy
Addressed disruptions in patient care, including delays in discharge, postponed procedures and discharge equipment unavailability
Participated in education activities, including evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities
Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions
Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety
Helped floor nurses make care decisions by applying exceptional clinical judgment and knowledge of facility policies
Managed medication dispensing and control
Addressed unit staff concerns, including staffing ratios, resource management, allocation of responsibilities and optimized workload management

06/2013 to 11/2016Nursing SupervisorThe BridgeWay | North Little Rock, Arkansas

Supervised staff of registered nurses, licensed practical nurses and mental health associates across all 5 shifts
Maintained proper staff levels within budget parameters to deliver high levels of care to every patient for current shift and oncoming shift
Directed overall operation of nursing services and patient care, including financial management, quality assurance, patient care, safety risk management, teammate satisfaction and facility maintenance
Provided direct nursing care to patients when personnel was short-staffed
Collaborate with admissions department to evaluate potential patients to be admitted based on capability and capacity
Investigated and reported all incidents per hospital policies
Answered questions and addressed concerns from employees and administration via email, phone and in person

02/2012 to 06/2013Charge NurseThe BridgeWay | North Little Rock, AR

Achieved successful unit leadership in 5 different acute care units across all 5 shifts while working 40 plus hours per week as pool nurse
Coordinated, delegated tasks and managed nurses and ancillary staff members while providing quality nursing care to patients
Administered medications and treatments to patients as ordered by physician, maintaining accountability for accurate narcotic count at end of each shift
Implemented effective strategies and care plans to improve patient outcomes and meet recovery objectives
Preceptor to new nurses on hospital policies and procedures, patient care protocols, including medication administration, patient interventions and individualized care plans to optimize performance and safety
Evaluated patients' progress in treatment, communicating observations to physician on duty to maintain or adjust prescribed care
Ensured quality patient care and maintenance of rooms in alignment with safety, health and organizational regulations
Managed multiple patient admissions and discharges each shift on top of patient load
Documented all information in patients' paper chart, while working with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions to facilitate continuity of care
Directed patient care activities and conducted daily nursing groups
Utilized nursing knowledge to identify patient needs and offer appropriate remedies while maintaining dignity of pat
Kept optimal supply levels in treatment rooms, triage and other areas to meet typical patient loads

06/2011 to 02/2012Registered NurseThe BridgeWay | North Little Rock, AR

Delivered outstanding care to patients with various psychiatric and minor medical diagnoses. As a new graduate, worked 40 plus hours as a pool RN across 5 units and 5 shifts treating various populations
Managed care from admission to discharge, including assessments, treatment plans, health education, medications, discharge support to provide comprehensive care to patients daily
Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities to prevent further disability
Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans
Documented in paper chart patient information obtained from interviews concerning symptoms, medications and prior treatment
Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions with patients and milieu
Performed ongoing assessments to evaluate mental health and medical needs, working with multidisciplinary team to develop, initiate, manage and modify individualized plans of care
Collaborated with interdisciplinary team to meet personal, physical, psychological and cognitive needs of patient
Kept optimal supply levels in treatment rooms, triage and other areas to meet typical patient loads

Education

12/2010Associate of Science | NursingUniversity of Arkansas At Little Rock, Little Rock, AR

Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

The BridgeWay

School Attended

University of Arkansas At Little Rock

Job Titles Held:

Nurse Manager
Nursing Supervisor
Charge Nurse
Registered Nurse

Degrees

12/2010 Associate of Science | Nursing

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