Wendy Howard
Bainbridge
Summary
Dedicated registered nurse with expertise in medication administration, direct patient care, and patient assessments. Proven ability to enhance patient outcomes through compassionate care and effective collaboration.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Compassionate In-home Care Llc
08.2025 - Current
- Administered medications and treatments in accordance with care plans
- Monitored patient vitals and reported changes to healthcare team
- Assisted with daily living activities to enhance patient comfort
- Educated patients and families on health management and resources
- 30 years of experience working as a registered nurse
- Supervised nurses by delegating and assigning nurse shifts
- Supervise and manage all Nursing programs, LPN, AIDES, PCA, AND CNA
- Understand all office program (Generation) business tasks and how to store, and restore data for client and caregivers with assurances of protection of privacy
- Understands and completes all client reviews, care plans, supervisory visits, updates, services to be provided, EDWP/incident reports, assessment and documentation as required for Health care providers for all members, nurses and caregivers Knowledgeable of Health Coach for SFC program guideline 1407.1-9
- Organize and manage all quarterly, semi-annual and annual meetings with members
- Adapted care approaches based on individual patient needs and preferences
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- 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.
Registered Nurse
Memorial Hospital and Manor
05.2020 - Current
- Delivered patient care through comprehensive assessments and development of individualized care plans.
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols and physician orders.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes and enhance care delivery processes.
- Mentored junior nursing staff, fostering skill development and promoting adherence to best practices.
- Monitored patient vitals and reported changes to healthcare team
Director of Nursing
Bainbridge Health And Rehab
06.2006 - 03.2010
- Directed nursing staff to ensure compliance with regulatory standards and best practices.
- Implemented quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient care and operational efficiency.
- Developed and managed nursing budgets, forecasting staffing needs based on patient census trends.
- Mentored nursing leadership team, fostering professional development and enhancing team performance.
- Led nursing staff in delivering high-quality patient care and achieving compliance with healthcare regulations.
- Developed and implemented nursing protocols to enhance operational efficiency and patient outcomes.
- Mentored nursing team, fostering professional growth and improving retention rates within the department.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to streamline patient admission processes and reduce wait times.
Education
Associate of Science - Associate of Science Nursing
Bainbridge College
Bainbridge, GASkills
- Medication and IV administration
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
Certification
cardio pulmonary resusitition
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Compassionate In-home Care Llc
08.2025 - Current
Registered Nurse
Memorial Hospital and Manor
05.2020 - Current
Director of Nursing
Bainbridge Health And Rehab
06.2006 - 03.2010
Associate of Science - Associate of Science Nursing
Bainbridge College