DINAH FLACY

Lubbock, TX *****

806-***-**** - adzdiw@r.postjobfree.com

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Adaptable medical professional demonstrating expertise and knowledge through 15 years in healthcare roles. Committed to leading highly effective teams to delivering exceptional patient care. Eager to fulfill challenging new role in Nursing capacity to apply knowledge and compassion.

To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. SKILLS

Judgment and Decision-Making

Organizing Staff Schedules

Effective Communication

Employee Issue Resolution

Social Perceptiveness

Unit Leadership

Patient Health Education

Meeting Participation

Supervision

Unit Supervision

Direct Patient Care

Critical Thinking

Resource Management

HIPAA

Patient Education

Staff Guidance

Time Management

Active Listening

WORK HISTORY

05/2023 to Current Clinical Manager

High Plains Senior Care – Lubbock, TX

Identified opportunities to improve clinical practices, devised strategies and implemented plans to increase patient care standards and enhance operational procedures.

Communicated effectively with staff members, physicians, and patients, employing active listening and interpersonal skills. Regularly evaluated employee performance and provided feedback. Promoted high morale and staff retention through dynamic communication, prompt problem resolution, proactive supervisory practices and facilitation of positive work environment.

Oversaw overall operation of nursing services and patient care. 02/2021 to 04/2023 Charge Nurse

Starcare Specialty Health System – Lubbock, TX

Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.

Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.

Conducted daily shift briefs to inform staff of changes in patient care assignments. Supervised and managed daily scheduling, tasking, and administration. 11/2019 to 02/2021 Registered Nurse

JM MONTFORD – Lubbock, TX

22/21 to

Administered medications via oral, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.

Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.

Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.

01/2018 to 10/2019 Covenant Pre-op

Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions. Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.

Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans. 04/2017 to 04/2018 Staff Nurse, Emergency Department West TexasER – Lubbock, TX

Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.

Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.

Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients. Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians. Collaborated with physicians, pharmacists and therapists to deliver quality, evidence-based care.

Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options. Directed patient care by initiating and following through with plan of care, continuing care, and discharge instructions.

Evaluated patients presented to emergency room upon arrival. Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions. Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies. Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms. Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.

08/2013 to 04/2017 CHARGE NURSE

EC UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER

Utilized strong assessment skills to determine necessary patient care Sound, ethical and independent decision-making ability consistent with medical protocols

Disciplined, energetic employee who quickly establishes rapport with patients and colleagues

Performed all tasks with a patient-centered focus while seeking opportunities for improvement of processes and treatments

Managed a team of medical support personnel

Provided necessary health education training for patients Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through a team nursing process covering multiple high acuity patients per shift Evaluated patient care needs, prioritized treatment and maintained patient flow Utilized strong assessment skills, including temperature, pulse and blood pressure, to determine necessary patient care.

08/2008 to 04/2017 REGISTERED NURSE

EC UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER

Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions. Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.

Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans. Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options. Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.

Managed care from admission to discharge.

Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.

Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.

Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.

Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.

Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education. EDUCATION

2013 BACHELORS DEGREE: NURSING

LUBBOCK CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY - Lubbock, TX

GPA: 0, throughout education experience

4.0 GPA

05/2008 ASSOCIATES DEGREE: NURSING

COVENANT SCHOOL OF NURSING - Lubbock, TX

Dean's List

CERTIFICATIONS

Certified in BLS through AHA

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