Vonda Wilshire
Winston
Summary
Dynamic Nurse Manager with expertise in patient care standards and quality improvement. Proven track record in team leadership, effective communication, and staff training to enhance patient outcomes and ensure compliance with healthcare regulations. Experienced 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.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nurse Manager, PACU
Wellstar Cobb Hospital
Austell
01.2025 - Current
- Supervised nursing staff to ensure adherence to patient care standards.
- Maintained accurate records of employee attendance, sick leave requests, vacation time.
- Investigated incidents or complaints from patients or their families.
- Collaborated with other departments to ensure quality patient outcomes.
- Addressed disciplinary issues among staff in accordance with organizational policy.
- Conducted regular meetings with staff to discuss concerns or issues related to nursing practices.
- Participated in the recruitment, interviewing, selection, orientation of new employees.
- Promoted a positive work environment through effective communication with staff members.
- Conducted performance evaluations to assess nursing staff competencies regularly.
- Monitored quality assurance activities for compliance with standards of care.
- Assisted with budgeting process by forecasting staffing needs and supplies.
Quality Management Coordinator
HCA Southshore Hospital
Sun City Center
03.2023 - 01.2025
- Coordinated quality assurance audits to ensure compliance with healthcare standards.
- Developed and maintained quality control documentation and reporting systems.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to identify areas for process improvement.
- Analyzed data trends to support quality improvement initiatives within the hospital.
- Assisted in implementing corrective actions based on audit findings and feedback.
- Communicated quality standards and updates to staff across various departments.
- Performed root cause analysis on non-conforming products to determine corrective action plans.
- Audited OPPE/PPE semi-annually to verify their compliance with contractual agreements.
- Tracked progress of corrective actions taken for identified non-conformances.
- Conducted regular inspections of production processes to ensure conformance to specifications.
RN, PACU- Travel
Jackson Nurse Professionals
Orlando
03.2022 - 03.2023
- Coordinated with surgical teams to ensure smooth patient transitions post-surgery.
- Administered medications to manage progression off anesthesia medications, deal with side effects and promote recovery.
- Monitored patient's response to anesthesia medications and adjusted dosages as needed.
- Identified potential problems related to recovery from anesthesia and took appropriate action to ensure safe transition from PACU back to bedside unit.
- Evaluated effectiveness of nursing interventions using evidence based practices.
- Performed accurate documentation of all patient information including assessment notes, medication administration records, treatments provided, discharge summaries.
- Utilized critical thinking skills while making decisions about patient care needs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient care plans effectively.
- Helped patients regain independence with clear recovery goals and guidance.
PACU, RN- Travel
Primetime Healthcare
Omaha
08.2020 - 03.2022
- Collaborated with surgical teams to ensure seamless patient transitions.
- Performed airway management techniques such as endotracheal intubation, oxygen therapy, suctioning, extubation and tracheostomy care.
- Administered medications and pain management as directed by physicians.
- Monitored patient vital signs post-anesthesia in recovery area.
- Maintained accurate patient records using electronic health systems.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during recovery process.
- Educated patients and families on recovery protocols and discharge instructions.
- Evaluated patients recovering from surgeries and coming out of anesthesia.
- Employed nursing best practices and clinical judgment to continuously evaluate patients' progress and employed intervention to achieve desired outcomes.
Assistant Nurse Manager
Adventist Health System
Orange City
03.2021 - 08.2021
- Supervised nursing staff to maintain high standards of patient care.
- Monitored compliance with health regulations and safety protocols.
- Evaluated nursing staff performance to ensure effective team functioning.
- Developed and arranged continuing education opportunities for staff to increase knowledge and skills.
- Reviewed incident reports submitted by nursing staff members regarding adverse events or errors in order to identify areas for improvement in safety protocols or processes.
- Provided guidance and direction to staff nurses and other healthcare personnel.
- Attended weekly meetings with senior management personnel to review departmental goals and objectives.
- Performed regular rounds of assigned units to assess quality of care provided by nursing staff members.
- Coordinated daily staffing assignments according to patient needs, acuity levels, census fluctuations and available resources.
- Participated in the interviewing, hiring and onboarding of new clinical staff members.
- Led daily huddles with clinical teams to review unit goals, objectives, workflow issues or any relevant information that affects patient care delivery.
Charge Nurse, RN
BayCare Health System Inc.
Riverview
08.2015 - 08.2020
- Supervised nursing staff to ensure quality patient care and adherence to protocols.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care strategies.
- Implemented infection control procedures to maintain a safe healthcare environment.
- Delegated tasks appropriately among staff members according to their qualifications.
- Directed unit staff and promoted quality care for diverse patients.
- Managed staffing levels within the unit while ensuring optimal levels of patient care.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives to ensure best practice standards were met within the unit setting.
- Assisted in the development and implementation of departmental policies and procedures.
PACU, RN
BayCare Health System - St. Anthony's Hospital
St Petersburg
06.2007 - 08.2015
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient care plans effectively.
- Administered medications to manage progression off anesthesia medications, deal with side effects and promote recovery.
- Evaluated assigned patients to effectively plan, implement, and document skilled nursing care.
- Helped patients regain independence with clear recovery goals and guidance.
- Employed nursing best practices and clinical judgment to continuously evaluate patients' progress and employed intervention to achieve desired outcomes.
- Educated families regarding homecare instructions after surgery or procedure.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate patient care throughout hospitalization period.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
St Petersburg College
St. Petersburg, FL01-2012
Associate of Science - Nursing
State Fair Community College
Sedalia, MO12-2006
Practical Nursing - Nursing
Nashville State Vocational Technical School
Nashville12-1991
Master of Science - Health Leadership
Galen College of Nursing
Louisville, KYSkills
- Patient care standards
- EPIC, Cerner, Meditech charting
- Effective communication
- Quality assurance and Improvement
- Staff training
- Staff leadership
- Ethical practice
- Multitasking and organization
- Regulatory compliance
- Process improvement
- Problem solving
Certification
- ACLS
- PALS
- BLS
- ABLS
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Nurse Manager, PACU
Wellstar Cobb Hospital
01.2025 - Current
Quality Management Coordinator
HCA Southshore Hospital
03.2023 - 01.2025
RN, PACU- Travel
Jackson Nurse Professionals
03.2022 - 03.2023
Assistant Nurse Manager
Adventist Health System
03.2021 - 08.2021
PACU, RN- Travel
Primetime Healthcare
08.2020 - 03.2022
Charge Nurse, RN
BayCare Health System Inc.
08.2015 - 08.2020
PACU, RN
BayCare Health System - St. Anthony's Hospital
06.2007 - 08.2015
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
St Petersburg College
Associate of Science - Nursing
State Fair Community College
Practical Nursing - Nursing
Nashville State Vocational Technical School
Master of Science - Health Leadership
Galen College of Nursing
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