Emily Gard Mitchell
Winchester, VA. 22601
abhpta@r.postjobfree.com
Qualifications
Director of nursing with zero nursing care deficiencies in four years,
at two separate healthcare centers.
Registered Nurse
Case Manager/Delegating Nurse Certified
Legal Nurse Consultant
Education
Kaplan University (2008 -2012)
Masters of Science of Nursing Administration
Masters in Healthcare Administration
Kaplan University (2007-2008)
Legal Nurse Consulting Certificate
Kaplan University (2007 - 2008)
Bachelors of Science in Nursing (RN)
Hopkinsville Community College (2004 - 2006)
Associates of Science (RN)
Oklahoma State University (2002)
Public Relations
Relevant Experience
Page Memorial Hospital (2012- present)
Valley Health
Page, VA
. Director of Nursing Administration
. Oversight/management of ER, ICU, PCU, Med/Surg, Cardiac Rehab,
Diabetes Management, OR, swing bed, and ancillary service
. Increased LOS of swing bed patients by 20 percent
. Increased patient satisfaction by 40 percent
. Consistent budget management
. Staff schedule management
. Decreased re hospitalizations by 50 percent
. Specialized in long-term care/sub acute/acute clinical settings
Charles E. Smith Life Communities (2012)
Rockville, MD
. Director of Special Projects.
. Development and oversight of project development/improvement with
successful outcomes.
. Created systematic processes both clinically and operationally
with documented positive outcomes.
. Budget management
. Created hospital units within organization with ties to Suburban
/Johns Hopkins/Sibley Hospital Systems.
. Ensured clinical and operation policies and procedures are
standard and current.
. Completed Mock Surveys to assess compliance.
. Clinical and operational development between Charles E. Smith and
surrounding hospital systems.
. Oversight of additional healthcare organizations onsite.
. Left due to 5 hour commute daily
Genesis Health Care (2008 -2012)
Baltimore, MD
. Director of Nursing Services
. Directed clinical operations for a 140 bed skilled nursing unit
composed of dialysis, rehabilitation, medical surgical and
transitional/sub-acute care.
. Quality Control and assessed risk management for acquisition
centers for Genesis Health Care.
. Increased staff satisfaction from 62% to 89% within 2 years.
. Increased patient referral/satisfaction scored from 47% to 91%.
. Consistent budget control.
. Quality Improvement coordinator.
. Established the Transitional Care unit (TCU) at Genesis Cromwell
Center.
. Zero nursing deficiencies with the state of Maryland surveys.
. Oversight of home health care.
. Completed Mock Surveys to assess compliance.
Mitchell Legal (2008 - present)
Legal Nurse Consulting and Risk Management
. Review medical records and prepare litigation for independent
firms.
. Legal Consulting in medical litigations.
. Research and review of best practices and health care laws.
. Evaluate hospital systems for risk analysis and create plans to
minimize risk.
. Created policies for healthcare organizations addressing risk
management.
United States Army/Air Force (2001 - 2010)
Flight Nurse
. Flew 100 missions during Enduring Freedom.
. Charge flight nurse of ICU and ER of 40 beds in a H-C130.
. Assisted with establishing Intensive Care Unit in Bagdad, Iraq.
. CPR instructor.
. Grief Counselor.
. Operating Room Nurse float
Sinai Hospital (2007 -2008)
. Registered Nurse/Charge Nurse.
. Over saw triage, pediatrics, chest pain, trauma, urgent care for a
55 bed ER.
. Quality Improvement Coordinator.
References Available Upon Request