IVY ROGERS
Kathleen
Summary
I am a nursing professional bringing demonstrated clinical expertise, leadership skills and technical knowledge. Proficient in updating charts, monitoring medications and working with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care. Quality-driven and efficient with strong interpersonal abilities. My goal is to grow as a leader who the staff can trust.
Dedicated to promoting quality patient care and satisfaction and offering experience in nursing and healthcare administration. Possesses proven track record of developing and implementing comprehensive nursing policies, providing excellent leadership and mentoring, and maintaining compliance with regulatory standards.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Nursing
Cordele Health and Rehabilitation
03.2025 - Current
- Established new policies and updated existing policies to improve standard of care for patients.
- Established and monitored infection control programs to provide safe, sanitary environment to prevent transmission of disease and infection.
- Participated in management team meetings to discuss resident status, census changes, and resident complaints or concerns.
- Developed positive employee relations, incentives, and recognition programs to promote teamwork and mutual respect.
- Evaluated work performance of 60 nursing personnel to determine wage increases and implement discipline.
- Performed rounds to observe care and interview staff, residents, and families.
- Collaborated with staff, management, and external groups to coordinate patient care.
- Built and maintained positive working relationships with physicians and staff to support seamless healthcare operations.
- Oversaw and approved recruitment, hiring and orientation of new nursing staff.
- Worked closely administration to develop and implement best practices to improve patient outcomes.
- Conducted routine facility inspections, identifying areas needing improvement and eliminating hazards posed to staff and residents for continued compliance with associated regulations.
- Monitored and inspected staff processes to eliminate hazards posed for both residents and staff while ensuring continuous compliance with regulations.
Nurse Manager
Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital
12.2023 - 03.2025
- Staff scheduling and attendance tracking
- Enforcing the corrective action process according to policy
- Ensuring accountability on the unit for set expectation
- Maintaining accurate records for each staff member
- Leadership rounding and providing service recover when needed
- Coordinating quality improvement initiatives and monitoring compliance
- Development and implementation of departmental policies to ensure standards are met
- Interdisciplinary collaboration with other departments to discuss desired outcomes
- Monitoring safety events that cause harm to patients and developing action plans to improve patient outcomes
- Manage staffing levels to meet the budget set by my leadership team
- Management of pressure ulcer prevention
Charge Nurse
Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital
01.2021 - 12.2023
- Assisted in the development and implementation of departmental policies and procedures.
- Evaluated patient outcomes against established standards of care.
- Coordinated communication between physicians and other healthcare professionals regarding patient care.
- Assisted with admission and discharge planning for assigned patients.
- Served as a preceptor for new nurses by providing orientation to unit policies and procedures, coaching on clinical skills, and mentoring on professional development issues.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives to ensure best practice standards were met within the unit setting.
Nurse Manager
Atrium Health Navicent
08.2022 - 11.2022
- Managed floor operations and served as a resource to all staff
- Staff scheduling and time keeping
- Patient rounding with physicians and leader rounding for patient satisfaction
- Performed chart audits for documentation
- Assisted with the admission and discharge process to ensure timely completion
- Served as a floor nurse whenever needed
- Assisted with any task delegated by my leader
Assistant Nurse Manager
Houston Medical Center
10.2019 - 04.2022
- Provided leadership and direction to nursing staff, ensuring quality patient care.
- Assisted in the development of policies and procedures for clinical operations.
- Coordinated with other departments to ensure continuity of care.
- Conducted performance evaluations for nursing staff members.
- Monitored daily operations of the nursing department, including budgeting, scheduling, and policy implementation.
- Collaborated with physicians, administrators, and other healthcare personnel to provide comprehensive patient care services.
- Resolved conflicts between staff members or between staff members and patients and families in a professional manner.
- Facilitated communication among all levels of healthcare personnel within the organization.
Charge Registered Nurse
Houston Medical Center
12.2018 - 10.2019
- Provided direct patient care to medical-surgical, telemetry, and critical care patients.
- Assessed patient needs by obtaining health history and physical assessment data.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to develop individualized plans of care for each patient.
- Participated in multidisciplinary rounds to discuss treatment options and discharge planning strategies.
- Coordinated daily staffing assignments for nursing staff members based on unit acuity levels.
- Served as a resource for clinical questions from nursing staff members at all levels of experience.
- Built and maintained excellent rapport with patients and loved ones.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Houston Medical Center
01.2013 - 12.2018
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols.
- Monitored vital signs, fluid intake and output levels, glucose levels, and other medical tests results.
- Ensured that all clinical documentation is accurate and up to date in the electronic medical record system.
- Assisted with admissions and discharges of patients from hospital units or long-term care facilities.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Palmyra Nursing Home
03.2011 - 01.2013
- Performed physical assessments, including vital signs and health history documentation.
- Provided patient care in accordance with physicians' orders and nursing standards of practice.
- Observed changes in patient's condition and reported any significant changes to the registered nurse or physician.
Education
Registered Nurse
Albany State University
Albany, GA12.2018
Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing
Albany Technical College
Albany, GA12.2010
High School Diploma - undefined
Crisp County High School
Cordele, GA05.2006
Skills
- Patient Assessment
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- Care Quality Evaluation
- Decision-Making
- Process Evaluation
- Performance Evaluations
- Patient Advocacy
- Team Leadership
- Staff Training
- Staff Management
- Staff Scheduling
- Accountability
- Multidisciplinary team collaboration
- Risk management
- Issue resolution
- Nursing recruitment
- Process improvements
- Quality assurance
- Clinical documentation
- Quality control
Timeline
Director of Nursing
Cordele Health and Rehabilitation
03.2025 - Current
Nurse Manager
Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital
12.2023 - 03.2025
Nurse Manager
Atrium Health Navicent
08.2022 - 11.2022
Charge Nurse
Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital
01.2021 - 12.2023
Assistant Nurse Manager
Houston Medical Center
10.2019 - 04.2022
Charge Registered Nurse
Houston Medical Center
12.2018 - 10.2019
Licensed Practical Nurse
Houston Medical Center
01.2013 - 12.2018
Licensed Practical Nurse
Palmyra Nursing Home
03.2011 - 01.2013
Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing
Albany Technical College
High School Diploma - undefined
Crisp County High School
Registered Nurse
Albany State University