Asian Downs
Tifton,GA
Summary
Proven track record of enhancing patient care and team productivity at Southwell, demonstrating exceptional management and empathetic patient relationship-building skills. Leveraged expertise in infection control and patient assessments to exceed employer expectations. Actively contributed to improving operational efficiency and patient satisfaction, showcasing a commitment to quality and compassionate care. Offers strong commitment to providing exceptional patient care. Works well in fast-paced environments managing multiple tasks and providing timely treatments and support. Possesses solid understanding of nursing principles, patient advocacy and evidence-based practices.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Nurse Extern II PRN
Southwell
09.2023 - Current
- Correctly enters surgical cases in Cerner.
- Correctly orders labs, X-Rays, Dietary supplies and Respiratory Care. Follows up with department involved.
* Knows emergency codes (i.e., Code Red, Code Blue, etc.) and calmly announces.
* Maintains cleanliness in the unit area.
* Makes proper charges for supplies, equipment, and services.
* Assumes responsibility and accountability for individualized judgement and actions.
* Promptly (within 5 minutes of knowing about them) informs the patient’s nurse of any stat orders or medicine to be given.
* Demonstrates the ability to handle confidential information with discretion for the patient, family, and/or co-worker.
* Adheres to legal responsibilities and does not alter medical records.
* Protects patient’s rights by knocking before entering the room and by properly draping patients prior to a procedure.
* Follows policies related to informed consent, confidentiality, patient rights, and access to chart and advance directive information.
* Makes needed copies of chart when patient is transferred or discharged.
* Assists in the participation and removal of safety devices (i.e., side rails, footboards, OHFB, etc.).
* Keeps abreast of all pertinent federal, state and facility regulations, laws and policies as they presently exist and as they change or are modified.
* Understands and adheres to compliance standards as they appear in the Corporate Compliance Policy, Code of Conduct, and Conflicts of Interest Policy.
* Demonstrates age-specific skills as required by position.
* Offers suggestions on ways to improve operations of department and reduce costs.
* Attends all mandatory education programs.
* Improves self-knowledge through voluntarily attending continuing education/certification classes.
* Maintains required competency levels as identified in written exams, skills checklists, skills labs, annual safety and health requirements as well as service excellence education hours requirements.
* Willing to cross-train in order to better assist co-workers and to provide maximum efficiency in department.
* Volunteers/participates on hospital committees, functions, and department projects.
* Manages resources effectively.
* Reports equipment in need of repair in order to extend life of equipment.
* Makes good use of time so as to not create needless overtime.
Operations Supervisor
SteakNShake
07.2016 - 09.2023
- Evaluated team member performance and productivity, provided feedback and implemented corrective actions.
- Motivated and trained employees to maximize team productivity.
- Managed internal operational standards and productivity targets.
- Enforced regulatory and company policy compliance to improve workplace and employee safety and readiness.
- Encouraged and promoted ideas aligned to business needs and benefits.
- Tracked company equipment, tools and technology to manage inventory.
- Assisted customers with questions and problems to build brand loyalty and cultivate lasting business relationships.
- Outsourced unnecessary services to save on labor, supplies and equipment costs and adhere to company budgets.
- Documented transactions, orders and expenditures to gather sales data and forecast financial needs.
- Collected customer feedback and made business adjustments to improve retention and satisfaction.
- Improved customer satisfaction scores through application of superior conflict resolution and problem-solving skills.
Education
Associates Of Science In Nursing -
Southern Regional Technical College
Tifton, GA12.2024
High School Diploma -
Tift County High School
Tifton, GA05.2016
Skills
- Organizational Structuring
- Catheter Care
- Patient Relationship-Building
- Oral Hygiene
- Bed Transfers
- Seizure Precautions
- Documenting Behaviors
- Medical Histories and Vital Statistics
- Catheter Change and Preparation
- Quality Patient Care
- HIPAA
- Dietary Needs
- Infection Control Procedures
- Activities of Daily Living (ADL) Support
- Monitor Vitals
- Client Documentation
- Monitoring Fluids
- Empathy and Compassionate Care
- Patient-Focused Care
- Blood Sugar Monitoring
- Bed Making and Linen Changes
- Supply Restocking
- Sanitizing Surfaces
- Grooming and Bathing Assistance
- Medical Terminology Knowledge
- Isolation Precautions
- Emotional and Social Support
- Basic Care Services
- Drug Administration
- Positioning Patients
- Output Monitoring and Reporting
- Patient Assessments
- Recording/Monitoring Vital Signs
Work References
Ruby Strawter, Previous Supervisor 229-387-6000
Darlene Westberry, Staffing Coordinator/Nursing Administration 229-353-7558
Bryon Ross, Nurse Manager/Nursing Administration 229-353-6528
Certifications
BLS Provider through American Heart Association
Heartsaver FirstAid through American Heart Association
Clinicals
- Completed GMS clinical rotation at Southwell in Tifton,GA on 05/22/2023, 05/30/2023, 06/12/2023 and 06/20/2023
- Completed Fundamentals/Rehabilitation clinical rotation at Southwell in Adel,GA on 04/10/2023, 04/12/2023 and 04/13/2023
- Completed GPU clinical rotation at Southwell in Adel,GA on 06/13/2023
- Completed Mental Health clinical rotation at Turning Point in Moultrie, GA on 05/16/2023,06/06/2023 and 06/27/2023
- Completed PACU clinical rotation at Southwell in Tifton,GA on 04/23/2023
- Completed Pediatric clinical rotation at Phoebe Family Tree in Albany,GA on 03/14/2024 and at Jerger Elementary in Thomasville, GA on 04/12/2024
- Completed Maternal clinical rotation at Phoebe Main in Albany,GA on 03/20/204, 03/21/2024, and 03/27/2024
- Completed Leadership clinical rotation at Archbold Main 7N in Thomasville, Ga on 08/14/2024, 08/15/2024, 08/21/2024, and 08/22/2024
Timeline
Nurse Extern II PRN
Southwell
09.2023 - Current
Operations Supervisor
SteakNShake
07.2016 - 09.2023
Associates Of Science In Nursing -
Southern Regional Technical College
High School Diploma -
Tift County High School
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