Deidra McKay
Savannah
Summary
Dynamic and dedicated Registered Nurse with over twenty years of clinical experience in medical/surgical and progressive care nursing, complemented by a strong background in leadership. Recognized for a quality-focused approach and efficiency-driven mindset, consistently enhancing patient outcomes and team performance. Proven expertise in precepting and mentoring colleagues, fostering professional growth and development. Committed to delivering exceptional care while promoting best practices within the healthcare setting.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Nurse Manager
St. Josephs Hospital
01.2023 - Current
- Oversee daily unit operations, ensuring efficient patient care and adherence to policies and procedures.
- Manage staff scheduling, optimizing workforce allocation for peak clinic hours. staff scheduling, optimizing workforce allocation for peak clinic hours.
- Collaborate with healthcare providers to streamline patient care processes and improve outcomes.
- Conduct performance evaluations, providing feedback and supporting professional development of team members.
Staff Nurse
St. Josephs Hospital
08.2022 - 12.2023
- Utilize the nursing process of assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating.
- Deliver patient care, manage assigned personnel and collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team.
Interim Nurse Manager
Memorial Health University Medical Center
07.2021 - 07.2022
- Responsible for planning, organizing, staffing, and directing functions to ensure the effective operation of the unit.
- Assisted with developing plans, policies, and procedures to efficiently provide quality care with the leadership team.
Assistant Nurse Manager/Charge Nurse/Clinical Nurse Coordinator
Memorial Health University Medical Center
06.2017 - 07.2021
- Provide clinical expertise to ensure all patients receive high-quality, efficient care.
- Assist manager in development and implementation of Process Improvement Plans.
- Manage personnel effectively, and analyze workloads and skill requirements to meet patient's needs for an assigned shift.
- Maintain and process online timekeeping and payroll utilizing Kronos system.
- Prepare staff schedules and ensure adequate daily coverage in accordance with established staffing guidelines utilizing Facility Scheduler.
Medication Reconciliation Nurse
Memorial Health University Medical Center
09.2015 - 06.2017
- Obtain an accurate reliable medication history utilizing a variety of sources (i.e. prescription bottles, outside pharmacy records, etc.).
- Identify and record in the electronic medical record the name, dose and directions for all current prescriptions and over the counter medications while identifying discrepancies including changes or duplicate medications entered and patient non-compliance.
- Communicate clearly and effectively with patients, pharmacists, care givers, in order to assist physicians with the reconciliation of medications as required by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid requirements for Meaningful Use.
Staff RN II
Memorial Health University Medical Center
09.2005 - 06.2015
- Implement patient specific plan of care using the nursing process of assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation.
- Educate patients and family members on patient's diagnosis, plan of care, and treatment options.
- Perform specialized treatments including cardiac monitoring, maintenance of peripheral and central venous access, and wound care.
Education
Master of Science in Nursing - Leadership and Management
Western Governors University
01.2020
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - undefined
Armstrong Atlantic State University
01.2004
Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology - undefined
Georgia Southern University
01.2002
Skills
- Leadership and Teamwork
- Decision Making
- Flexibility
- Written and Oral Communication
- Mentoring
- Clinical management
- Employee training
Timeline
Clinical Nurse Manager
St. Josephs Hospital
01.2023 - Current
Staff Nurse
St. Josephs Hospital
08.2022 - 12.2023
Interim Nurse Manager
Memorial Health University Medical Center
07.2021 - 07.2022
Assistant Nurse Manager/Charge Nurse/Clinical Nurse Coordinator
Memorial Health University Medical Center
06.2017 - 07.2021
Medication Reconciliation Nurse
Memorial Health University Medical Center
09.2015 - 06.2017
Staff RN II
Memorial Health University Medical Center
09.2005 - 06.2015
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - undefined
Armstrong Atlantic State University
Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology - undefined
Georgia Southern University
Master of Science in Nursing - Leadership and Management
Western Governors University
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