Stacey Ellis Parks
Conyers
Summary
Dynamic nursing leader with extensive experience at Long-term and End of Life, excelling in nursing management and operations. Proven track record in regulatory compliance oversight and infection prevention, enhancing patient safety protocols. Skilled in conflict resolution and team development, fostering high-quality patient care and operational efficiency.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director of Nursing
Sadie G. Mays Health & Rehab
Atlanta
04.2025 - Current
- Developed and implemented nursing policies and procedures for compliance.
- Developed and implemented nursing policies, procedures, and protocols to ensure patient safety.
- Followed standard infection control protocols to avoid illness or contamination.
- Ensured compliance with infection control protocols for environmental cleanliness and safety standards.
- Observed proper infection control protocols while interacting with patients.
Director of Nursing
Life care center of Lawrenceville
Lawrenceville
03.2024 - 02.2025
- Oversaw nursing operations to ensure high standards of patient care.
- Developed and implemented nursing policies and procedures for compliance.
- Managed nursing staff schedules to optimize workflow and coverage.
- Assessed competency of clinical staff to promote quality, continuity, and safety.
- Resolved conflicts among staff members in a professional manner while maintaining positive working relationships.
- Assisted with recruitment efforts by interviewing potential employees and making hiring decisions when appropriate.
- Participated in interdisciplinary teams to discuss patient care issues or concerns and develop solutions as needed.
Case Manager-On Call RN
Kindred Hospice-Gentiva
Atlanta
01.2021 - 06.2024
- Conducted training sessions for new nurses on protocols and best practices.
- Collaborated with medical staff to enhance interdisciplinary care strategies.
- Maintained regulatory compliance through regular audits and assessments.
- Oversaw the daily operations of the nursing department including staffing, scheduling, budgeting, and resource allocation.
Travel DON
Career staff
Atlanta
07.2020 - 01.2021
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Contributed innovative ideas and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes.
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
- Followed standard infection control protocols to avoid illness or contamination.
- Ensured compliance with infection control protocols for environmental cleanliness and safety standards.
- Implemented infection control protocols according to established standards.
- Maintained cleanliness of assigned areas by following infection control protocols.
Director of Nursing Services
Foxglove Center
Atlanta
02.2015 - 06.2020
- Oversaw nursing staff to ensure high-quality patient care standards.
- Managed budget allocations for nursing services within healthcare facility.
- Improved quality measures
Registered Nurse
Vitas Healthcare Hospice
Atlanta
02.2017 - 06.2019
- I work in triage, on call, and in the inpatient unit.
- Coordinated client assessments to determine service needs and eligibility.
- Developed care plans based on individual client goals and resources.
- Facilitated communication between clients and service providers for effective support.
Supervisor/Wound Champion/Interim Unit Manager
Renaissance Center
Griffin
01.2014 - 02.2015
- Conducted weekly rounds with the wound doctor, assessing new patients and overseeing the wound program.
- Educated staff on wound care and preventive measures through demonstrations.
- Collaborated closely with the Director of Nursing to enhance care standards.
- Reduced in-house pressure ulcer statistics through effective program management.
- Achieved positive survey results during wound rounds and observations.
- Exhibited leadership as a role model, fostering teamwork and collaboration.
- Demonstrated self-motivation while valuing input from colleagues and supervisors.
Registered Nurse
Doctor's Hospice
Fayetteville
01.2013 - 02.2014
- Assessment, medication administration round with the doctor, wound care, computerized documentation.on
- Provided compassionate end-of-life care to patients and families in home settings.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by healthcare providers.
Assistant Director of Nursing
Foxglove Center
Atlanta
06.2012 - 01.2014
- Assist the DON, PI, oversee, implement, and delegate to a staff of over 50, in service, infection control and education
Unit Manager
Riverdale Center
Riverdale
06.2011 - 01.2012
- Oversee a unit of 48 resident from basic care to skilled care.
- Oversee day to day operation of laboratory monitoring
- Oversee and delegate to a staff of 17
- Medication administration
- Wound care and wound care management
- Tracheostomy care
- Educated the staff, resident and family inservice grievance resolution
Unit Manager
Foxglove Court
Atlanta
04.2010 - 06.2011
- Unit Manager
- Provide direct and immediate patient care.
- Administered oral and IV medications.
- Administered blood and changed dressings.
- Handled various drains.
- Wound care.
- Care plans
- Point click care
- Assess patients
- Tracheotomy care
- Monitor lab work
Intern RN
Regional Medical Center
Birmingham
01.2011 - 03.2011
- Provide direct and immediate patient care.
- Administered oral and IV medications.
- Administered blood and changed dressings.
- Handled various drains.
- Telemetry monitoring
Unit Manager
Sun bridge Healthcare
Riverdale
11.2006 - 04.2010
- Provide direct and immediate patient care.
- Administered oral and IV medications.
- Administered blood and changed dressings.
- Handled various drains
- Monitor lab
- Care planning
- Oversee patient bed of 56
- Tracheotomy care
Charge Nurse
Bonterra Nursing Center
Riverdale
06.2005 - 11.2006
- Provide direct and immediate patient care.
- Administered oral and IV medications.
- Administered blood and changed dressings.
- Handled various drains
- Schedule appointments
Education
Herzing College -
Herzing College
Birmingham, AL08.2011
Griffin Tech College -
Griffin Tech College
Griffin, GA06.2005
Skills
- Nursing management and operations
- IV drug therapy
- CPR and BLS certification
- Foley catheter management
- Medication administration
- Specimen processing
- Blood product administration
- Sterilization practices
- Physician order verification
- Wound care and dressing changes
- Electronic charting
- Drain management
- Telemetry monitoring
- Doppler ultrasound assessment
- Infection prevention and control
- Staff supervision and training
- Regulatory compliance oversight
- Interdisciplinary teamwork
- Budget oversight
- Team development strategies
- Quality assurance processes
- Conflict resolution skills
- Effective communication techniques
- Decision-making frameworks
- Patient safety protocols
Certification
Nurse's License, RN, GA, 06/01/06
Additional Information
A Registered Nurse that can demonstrate excellent skills and knowledge of patient care principles as well as Sub-Acute Nursing skills, including with other medical disciplines. Exemplifies strong communication skills and intrapersonal relations with all care professionals, including physicians, managers, social services, therapy, patients and family members., LPN IV drug therapy management, CPR/BLS certified, Foley catheter insertion/removal, Drug administration & dosage, Specimen collection/processing, Administration of blood & blood products, Sterilization techniques, Verification of Physician orders, Dressing changes, Charting via computer, Handling drains, Telemetry, Doppler study
Personal Information
- Willing To Relocate: Anywhere
- Authorized To Work: US for any employer
Timeline
Director of Nursing
Sadie G. Mays Health & Rehab
04.2025 - Current
Director of Nursing
Life care center of Lawrenceville
03.2024 - 02.2025
Case Manager-On Call RN
Kindred Hospice-Gentiva
01.2021 - 06.2024
Travel DON
Career staff
07.2020 - 01.2021
Registered Nurse
Vitas Healthcare Hospice
02.2017 - 06.2019
Director of Nursing Services
Foxglove Center
02.2015 - 06.2020
Supervisor/Wound Champion/Interim Unit Manager
Renaissance Center
01.2014 - 02.2015
Registered Nurse
Doctor's Hospice
01.2013 - 02.2014
Assistant Director of Nursing
Foxglove Center
06.2012 - 01.2014
Unit Manager
Riverdale Center
06.2011 - 01.2012
Intern RN
Regional Medical Center
01.2011 - 03.2011
Unit Manager
Foxglove Court
04.2010 - 06.2011
Unit Manager
Sun bridge Healthcare
11.2006 - 04.2010
Charge Nurse
Bonterra Nursing Center
06.2005 - 11.2006
Herzing College -
Herzing College
Griffin Tech College -
Griffin Tech College