Ebony Miller-buchanan
Dallas
Summary
Dynamic Charge Nurse with a proven track record at Powder Springs Center, excelling in clinical leadership and care coordination. Recognized for enhancing patient satisfaction through compassionate advocacy and effective discharge planning. Skilled in medication administration and staff supervision, fostering a collaborative environment that promotes quality improvement and optimal patient outcomes.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Review Nurse
Powder Springs Center
05.2023 - Current
- Maximized efficiency within the department by organizing workload according to priority level, ensuring deadlines were met consistently.
- Demonstrated strong attention to detail by identifying discrepancies in medical records and collaborating with healthcare providers to rectify errors, ultimately enhancing the accuracy of patient information.
- identifying gaps in clinical documentation.
- Review and develop treatment plans to ensure the best possible outcome for the patient. promote quality care, collaborating with teams, educating staff, reviewing prior authorizations.
- EMR systems
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by addressing concerns related to their clinical management plan in a compassionate manner.
- Maintained strict adherence to HIPAA regulations during all clinical review activities, ensuring patient confidentiality was upheld at all times.
Charge Nurse
Powder Springs Center
05.2023 - 05.2024
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
- Conducted daily shift briefs to inform staff of changes in patient care assignments.
- Mentored and supervised junior nurses, fostering a supportive and professional work environment.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient information, enabling informed decision-making among the healthcare team members.
- Managed staffing schedules, ensuring adequate coverage while minimizing overtime expenses.
- Coordinated discharge planning, collaborating with patients, families, and healthcare providers to ensure seamless transitions of care.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to provide quality patient care.
- Promoted a safe working environment by adhering to infection control policies and regularly reviewing safety protocols.
- Optimized patient satisfaction through timely response to concerns and effective communication among staff members.
Charge Nurse
Elderwood At Wheatfield
03.2020 - 04.2023
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to develop and implement individualized care plans for patients.
- Advocated for patient needs, resulting in improved patient outcomes and satisfaction.
- Maintained high standards of patient care during high-volume shifts, managing patient assignments to optimize nurse workload.
- Championed a positive work culture by recognizing exemplary performance from team members and addressing conflicts promptly when they arose.
LPN Team Lead
Weinberg Campus
04.2017 - 04.2020
- Implemented best practices in wound care management, reducing healing time for patients with chronic wounds.
- Monitored inventory levels of medical supplies closely, ordering necessary items promptly to prevent shortages.
- Promoted a positive work environment, fostering collaboration among team members and boosting morale.
- Evaluated staff performance regularly, providing constructive feedback to improve skills and address areas of concern.
- Administered medications and injections
- Diabetic management
- Communicate with MD on patient status
- Works with hospice patients
- Monitor patients and obtain vital signs
Education
Nursing
Trocaire College
Buffalo, NY12.2016
Skills
- Decision-making
- Clinical leadership
- Care coordination
- Team leadership
- Compassionate and patient
- Medication administration
- Patient care
- Staff supervision
- HIPAA compliance
- Patient assessments
- Staff management
- Staff scheduling
- Direct patient care
- Patient advocacy
Timeline
Clinical Review Nurse
Powder Springs Center
05.2023 - Current
Charge Nurse
Powder Springs Center
05.2023 - 05.2024
Charge Nurse
Elderwood At Wheatfield
03.2020 - 04.2023
LPN Team Lead
Weinberg Campus
04.2017 - 04.2020
Nursing
Trocaire College
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