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Juanita Shirley

Toccoa

Summary

Experienced Registered Nurse skilled in short and long-term patient care, critical thinking, and communication. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving patient outcomes. Reliable and adaptable, ensuring efficient and compassionate care in dynamic environments.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Assistant Director of Nursing

PruittHealth
04.2021 - Current
  • Participated in management team meetings to discuss resident status, census changes, and resident grievances.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop efficient care strategies tailored to individual patient needs.
  • Contributed to the accreditation process by maintaining compliance with state and federal regulations for nursing standards.
  • Performed rounds to observe care and interview staff, residents, and families.
  • Ensured compliance with regulations and standards through regular audits, staff education.
  • Optimized staffing levels by monitoring unit needs and making adjustments to scheduling as necessary.

Unit Manager

PruittHealth
07.2019 - 04.2021
  • Oversight of charge nurses and certified nursing assistants
  • Manage medication reconciliations of newly admitted patients for Rehab
  • Managed appointments for patients
  • Assessments of rehab patients
  • Collaborate with doctors on patient plan of care
  • Resolved conflicts among team members quickly to maintain a positive working environment conducive for continued excellence in patient care.


Charge Nurse

PruittHealth
06.2018 - 07.2019


  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures.
  • Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
  • Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
  • Coordinated discharge planning, collaborating with patients, families, and healthcare providers to ensure seamless transitions of care.
  • Performed patient assessments and adjusted care plans accordingly.

Certified Nursing Assistant

PruittHealth
09.2013 - 06.2018
  • Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
  • Reduced fall incidents by implementing safety measures like bed alarms and proper positioning techniques.
  • Enhanced team efficiency by promptly responding to call lights and reporting changes in patient condition to nurses.
  • Promoted independence in patients through walking exercises or assisting them with mobility devices like walkers or wheelchairs.


Education

High School Diploma - Health Care

Franklin County High School
Franklin, GA
05-2011

Associate of Science - Nursing, Health Care Certificate

North Georgia Technical College
Clarkesville, GA
05-2018

Skills

  • Effective problem resolution
  • Effective communication
  • Team leadership
  • Quickly learns and applies new skills
  • Clinical operations oversight
  • Leadership and guidance
  • Strong work ethic

Certification

BLS- 2024


Nurse Aide Training Instructor and Program Coordinator- 2023


Dementia Specialist- 2023

Timeline

Assistant Director of Nursing

PruittHealth
04.2021 - Current

Unit Manager

PruittHealth
07.2019 - 04.2021

Charge Nurse

PruittHealth
06.2018 - 07.2019

Certified Nursing Assistant

PruittHealth
09.2013 - 06.2018

High School Diploma - Health Care

Franklin County High School

Associate of Science - Nursing, Health Care Certificate

North Georgia Technical College

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