Anna Pittman
Butler
Summary
I have been a Registered Nurse for 16 years. I have experience in acute care/bedside nursing. I have experience in training new nurses. I also have been a Director of nursing and am currently an Assistant Director of nursing in long term care setting that requires a wide range of knowledge from patient care to budgeting/staffing
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Director of Nursing
Ethica Health and Retirement Communities
08.2024 - Current
- Participated in management team meetings to discuss resident status, census changes, and resident complaints or concerns.
- Collaborated with staff, management, and external groups to coordinate patient care.
- Performed rounds to observe care and interview staff, residents, and families.
- Managed nursing schedules and budgets, streamlining processes for cost savings while maintaining high-quality patient care.
- Contributed to the accreditation process by maintaining compliance with state and federal regulations for nursing standards.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop efficient care strategies tailored to individual patient needs.
- Mentored new nurses in clinical practice and procedures, fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Served as a role model for nursing staff by demonstrating exceptional clinical skills, ethical behavior, and commitment to continuous learning.
- Enhanced staff performance through regular training sessions and professional development opportunities.
- Established new policies and updated existing policies to improve standard of care for patients.
RN Charge Nurse
URMC
07.2022 - Current
- Administered medications accurately and safely, reducing medication errors and adverse reactions.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in better health outcomes.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Developed strong relationships with patients'' families, providing emotional support while addressing concerns or questions about care plans.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Served as a liaison between physicians and patients'' families to facilitate clear communication regarding treatment options and progress updates.
- Mentored new nursing staff, contributing to a supportive work environment and improved retention rates.
Titan Medical - Travel RN
Titan Medical Staffing
03.2021 - 07.2022
- Increased patient safety through diligent monitoring of vital signs, administering medications accurately, and promptly addressing any concerns.
- Adapted quickly to new environments, swiftly becoming familiar with facility-specific workflows and practices while maintaining a high level of performance.
- Facilitated seamless transitions between shifts by delivering detailed handoffs that effectively communicated pertinent information related to each patient''s condition and ongoing treatment plan.
- Maintained high-quality patient care standards by adhering to facility protocols, policies, and procedures.
- Served as a resource to colleagues by sharing clinical expertise and offering guidance in challenging situations, fostering an environment of mutual professional growth.
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and individualized care during travel assignments.
Director of Nursing (DON)
Warm Springs Nursing home
10.2017 - 03.2021
- Director if nursing services for 79 bed long term care facility
RN Charge Nurse
Upson Regional Medical Center
01.2017 - 04.2020
- RN charge nurse med surg unit
Assistant Director of Nursing
Ethica Healthcare
10.2011 - 01.2017
- Assistant Director of Nursing 76 bed facility
RN Staff Nurse
URMC
07.2009 - 01.2012
- New RN staff nurse on med surg unit
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Columbus State University
Columbus, GA07-2009
Skills
- Nursing management
- Case management
- Capital budget management
- Clinical leadership
- Patient education
- Clinical assessment
- Care coordination
- Quality improvement
- Quality control
- Staff evaluation
- Professional development
- Multidisciplinary team collaboration
- Recruiting and hiring
- Behavioral health
- Healthcare administration
- Shift scheduling
- Budget planning
- Long-term care
- Clinical system monitoring
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Clinical care oversight
- EMR software
- Clinical documentation
- Leadership and guidance
- Nurse education and training
- Strong work ethic
- Policies compliance enforcement
- HIPAA regulations
- Critical thinking
- Direct patient care
- Acute care
- Relationship building
- Clinical resources management
- Standards of practice
- Disease control
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- Nursing ethics
- Family support
- Nursing staff supervision
Certification
BLS Certification
Infection Control
Timeline
Assistant Director of Nursing
Ethica Health and Retirement Communities
08.2024 - Current
RN Charge Nurse
URMC
07.2022 - Current
Titan Medical - Travel RN
Titan Medical Staffing
03.2021 - 07.2022
Director of Nursing (DON)
Warm Springs Nursing home
10.2017 - 03.2021
RN Charge Nurse
Upson Regional Medical Center
01.2017 - 04.2020
Assistant Director of Nursing
Ethica Healthcare
10.2011 - 01.2017
RN Staff Nurse
URMC
07.2009 - 01.2012
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Columbus State University
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