Hannah Page
Effingham
Summary
Dynamic nursing leader with 18 years of experience at McLeod Regional Medical Center, excelling in staff development and quality improvement. Proven track record in budget management and enhancing patient care through effective clinical leadership. Skilled in fostering relationships and mentoring teams, driving high standards of care and compliance with healthcare regulations. Highly skilled in working closely with Physicians to decrease length of stay and ensure all patient's need are met.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director of Nursing For Medical Observation
McLeod Regional Medical Center
03.2023 - Current
- Monitored and evaluated nursing staff performance, providing feedback and guidance to support standards of care.
- Built and maintained positive working relationships with Physicians and staff.
- Streamlined nursing operations by optimizing staffing schedules, resource allocation, and workflow processes.
- Developed positive employee relations, incentives, and recognition programs to promote teamwork and mutual respect.
- Collaborated with staff, management, and external groups to coordinate patient care.
- Worked closely administration to develop and implement best practices to improve patient outcomes.
- Facilitated continuing education and training programs to drive staff competency and professional development.
- Identified department issues to recommend corrective actions.
- Enhanced staff performance by conducting regular evaluations, providing constructive feedback, and offering tailored professional development opportunities.
- Promoted a culture of safety by enforcing compliance with infection control policies and procedures.
- Managed budgets effectively, identifying cost-saving measures while maintaining high-quality patient care standards.
- Led quality improvement projects aimed at enhancing clinical outcomes through data-driven analysis and targeted interventions.
- Mentored new nurses through orientation programs, facilitating their integration into the team and fostering their professional growth.
- Championed a culture of continuous learning by promoting professional development opportunities for nursing staff, including in-house training programs, conferences, workshops, and online resources.
- Managed staffing to ensure each shift had appropriate staffing ratios.
Patient Care Supervisor For Medical Observation
McLeod Regional Medical Center
05.2017 - 03.2023
- Enhanced team morale by recognizing individual achievements regularly during staff meetings and through informal interactions.
- Improved quality of care for patients, conducting thorough assessments, and designing individualized care plans in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team.
- Developed comprehensive orientation programs for new hires, facilitating their smooth integration into the existing team structure.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by implementing efficient care coordination strategies and improving communication among healthcare team members.
- Served as an accessible resource for both patients and their families by addressing concerns, answering questions, and providing education around care plans when needed.
- Evaluated nursing documentation regularly to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with established guidelines, leading to increased audit scores for the unit.
- Increased staff retention rates with regular performance evaluations, constructive feedback, and professional development opportunities.
- Streamlined discharge planning processes to reduce hospital length of stay without compromising on quality of care provided to patients.
Registered Nurse Medical Observation
McLeod Regional Medical Center
05.2013 - 05.2017
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Functioned as Charge nurse when Supervisor was not there
Registered Nurse Pediatrics/Pediatrics ICU
McLeod Regional Medical Center
05.2007 - 05.2013
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
- Provided support for patients'' families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as a liaison between the healthcare team and loved ones.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Contributed to interdisciplinary team meetings by presenting relevant clinical data about patients'' progress toward reaching established goals of care.
- Streamlined medication administration processes for increased safety and accuracy during busy shifts.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans for complex cases.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Pensacola Christian College
Pensacola, FL05-2007
Skills
- Nurse education and training
- Leadership and guidance
- Quality improvement
- Strong work ethic
- Budget management
- Policies compliance enforcement
- Staff recruitment and retention
- Staff scheduling
- Clinical resources management
- Healthcare regulations compliance
- Critical thinking
- Relationship building
- Employee coaching
- Clinical documentation
- Nursing staff supervision
- Effective multitasking
- Clinical leadership
- Direct patient care
- Staff evaluation
- Patient education
- Hospital admissions
- EMR software
- Recruiting and hiring
- HIPAA regulations
- Discharge and transfer procedures
- Patient care management
- First aid and CPR
- Staff supervision
Certification
BLS Certified
ACLS Certified
Board Certified in Medical Surgical Nursing
Timeline
Director of Nursing For Medical Observation
McLeod Regional Medical Center
03.2023 - Current
Patient Care Supervisor For Medical Observation
McLeod Regional Medical Center
05.2017 - 03.2023
Registered Nurse Medical Observation
McLeod Regional Medical Center
05.2013 - 05.2017
Registered Nurse Pediatrics/Pediatrics ICU
McLeod Regional Medical Center
05.2007 - 05.2013
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Pensacola Christian College
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