Lonnisha Sayles
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Highly enthusiastic, motivated, and ambitious Professional with strong experience, skills, and abilities in resolving complex inquiries. Passionate about developing unit and facility goals and objectives, serving as a liaison between nurses, physicians, and other administrators, and collaborating with other members of the healthcare team to ensure the delivery of high-quality care to patients. Throughout my career, I have perfected my quality of work and improved my abilities. Excellent capability to work with change and uncertainty in the spirit of cooperation with a sense of sound judgment and assistance in a variety of situations requiring excellent manual dexterity. Detail-oriented with strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work as an individual and in a team environment. Dedicated to complying with policies and procedures and supporting the organization's mission, values, and standards of ethics and integrity, and reacting to emergent situations with professionalism, calmness, and effective manners. Flexible, adaptable, and able to autonomously manage multiple tasks in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. Looking for a high-level opportunity in a dynamic organization where my expertise and skills will be fully utilized. AREA OF EXPERTISE
CORE COMPETENCIES
Personal presence and strong influencing skills, and excellent presentation skills. Strong verbal and written communication skills, problem- solving, and project management skills
Good interpersonal skills and ability to converse easily with a variety of individuals from a mix of cultures and countries
Ability to communicate professionally and effectively with co-workers, other professionals, and public
Excellent skills to manage stress, maintain a professional atmosphere and provide quality service
Excellent skills in hiring, training, and mentoring nurses, evaluating their performance and assisting in the development of policies and procedures for nursing staff such as infection control and disaster preparedness measures
Vast knowledge of working in different environments and under different conditions from communicating effectively with cross-functional staff and recommending process improvements to drive quality assurance
Establish and oversee budgets, schedule nurses’ work shifts, and assign tasks to manage the flow of patients from intake to discharge
Capable and consistent problem solver, highly skilled at prioritizing and managing projects with proficiency
Adapt to new changing situations, perform multiple duties simultaneously, and make decisions within agreed financial frameworks
Able to lead and develop effective teams, comfortable and effective working independently or in team environments both internal and external WORK EXPERIENCE
Crisis Travel Nurse Favorite Staffing Feb 2022 – Present Key contributions:
Documented patient care activities such as administering medication by using computer equipment such as laptops and tablet computers
Educated patients about their illnesses and treatment plans to help them make informed decisions about their care
Coordinated with other medical staff members to ensure that patients received high-quality care from start to finish
Prepared reports summarizing patient care activities for nurses’ rounds and meetings with administration
Communicated with patients and their families to ensure proper care was being provided Crisis Travel Nurse Krucial Staffing Oct 2020 – Jan 2021 Key contributions:
Arrived promptly to perform duties, and kept abreast of developments in healthcare by attending workshops as necessary
Travelled to patients’ homes, schools, and other organizations to administer medication and vaccinations
Performed wound inspections, changed dressings, and monitored the patients’ overall wellbeing
Addressed patients’ concerns and provided healthcare and nutritional advice where possible
Monitored patients’ recovery and compiled reports for the relevant doctors and other stakeholders Customer Service Nurse Homestead Hospice Roswell, GA Jan 2020 – Sep 2020 Key contributions:
Answered high-volume inbound customer calls via an automated phone system, and utilized resources to troubleshoot patient issues
Greeted customers in a friendly, professional manner using the suggested script
Project and Program Management
Management Skills
Case Management
Leading by Example
Front Line Leadership Program
Adapting to Changes
Staff management
CDC Comprehensive Diabetes Care
Develop educational Plans
Records management
HEDIS/Data Abstraction
Customer Service Nurse Manager
COL Colon Cancer Screening
CS Cervical Cancer Screening
HEDIS HYBRID 2021
MRP Medication Rec Post Discharge
TRC Transitions of Care
Microsoft Office
Mentoring& Coaching
Multitasking, Team player
Time Management
Critical Thinking
Goals Identification
Communication Skills
Communicated effectively and professionally with patients, teammates, and healthcare professionals
Furnished members and health care practitioners with details regarding patients' benefits
Ensured that workspace remained tidy and equipped with all relevant tools and resources Hospice Case Manager Pruitt Hospice Atlanta, GA Mar 2018 – Dec 2019 Key contributions:
Maintained records of patient care plans, physician orders, medication administration, and other information about a patient’s condition
Meet regularly with patients and their families to monitor the patient’s physical, emotional, and spiritual needs
Assessed patients’ social and medical history to develop plans of care that met their needs
Worked with physicians, nurses, and other medical professionals to coordinate care and treatment plans for each patient
Coordinated and arranged for services such as home health aides, nursing care, and hospice care
Coordinated care with other medical providers and social services agencies to meet patients’ needs
Provided counseling and support to patients and families during difficult times in their lives Rehab Nurse Bolin green Health and Rehab Aug 2015 – Feb 2018 Key contributions:
Used Possesses the specialized knowledge and clinical skills necessary to provide care for people with physical disability and chronic illness
Assisted patients to re-establish as much of an independent lifestyle as possible after debilitating incidents
Provided patients with encouragement and strategies to help them adapt to their disabilities
Provided patients with encouragement and strategies to help them adapt to their disabilities
Assisted clients in adapting to an altered lifestyle, while providing a therapeutic environment for client's and their family's development
Performed hands-on nursing care by utilizing the nursing process to achieve quality outcomes for the client Clinic Nurse Douglas County Correctional Center, Omaha, NE Oct 2010 – Jul 2015 Key contributions:
Holistically provided care including the assessment of physical, psychosocial, and rehabilitative needs of both the patient and family
Completed incident reports as needed and provided assistance regarding investigations and the resolution of complaints
Took vital signs as indicated, recorded patients’ histories, prepared appropriate instruments for examination and procedure
Actively managed staff and daily clinic operations by directly observing staff and clinic processes, using those observations to train staff, drive accountability and recognize opportunities for improvement
Interacted with multidisciplinary team members to positively influence patient-centered care and focused on problem-solving Rehabilitation Nurse Quality Living, Inc, Omaha, NE Oct 2008 – Sep 2010 Key contributions:
Coordinated nursing care activities in collaboration with other members of the interdisciplinary rehabilitation team to facilitate the achievement of the overall goals
Gave essential support to the patients as well as their families and once the patient was relieved and ready to go back to routine life
provided health care to patients from all age groups to recover from injuries and prolonged diseases
Performed daily care tasks like monitoring vital signs, administering medicine, and performing treatments
Performed hands-on nursing care by utilizing the nursing process to achieve quality outcomes for clients Home care Nurse Maxim Home and Healthcare Agency, Omaha, NE Aug 2007 – Sep 2008 Key contributions:
Traveled to patients’ homes and managed their care plans according to physicians’ instructions, inspected wounds, changed dressings, and handled personal grooming and hygiene
Tested for muscle weakness, bedsores, and any signs of infection, listened to the concerns of family members, and answered their questions
Educated caregivers and family on the aftercare and ongoing care of the patient
Provided suggestions for improved healthcare to physicians and family members of the patient
Monitored patient recovery and compiled reports for the physician EDUCATION
HEDIS Data Abstraction 101 (10- Hour certificate program) Remote Learning Services, LLC taught by Marie Peppers LPN Kaplan University Practical Nursing Diploma
Helms College Associate of Applied Science in Culinary Arts L I CENSE & T R A I N I N G
Licensed Practical Nurse, Georgia current compact – 091236 OSHA Certified Trainer
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