Patient Care Substitute Teacher
Resume:
Shirley A. Graves RN,MSN
Granbury, Texas 76049
Education 1984
University of Texas School of Nursing
Galveston, Texas
Master of Science in Nursing Administration
1980
University of Texas School of Nursing
Galveston, Texas
Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing
1972
Galveston College
Galveston, Texas
Associate of Science Degree in Nursing
Current Status September 8, 2015 – Present
Trail Lakes Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
Fort Worth, Texas
PRN-Nurse Educator
Reporting directly to the facility Administrator, working PRN as a Nurse Educator to new nursing staff. Works with groups and one-on-one to orient new staff to clinical and documenting skills needed to be successful in caring for the residents in the facility. A large part of the training is customer service and family service skills with effective communication being basic for success in having great patient outcomes. Responsible for adhering to, enforcing, and maintaining State regulations as they pertain to care of the elderly. Supervise and provides care that is excellent and of high quality in order that Residents maintain their highest level of function. April 13, 2015-Present
Glen Rose Independent School District
Glen Rose, Texas
Substitute Teacher
Works PRN as Substitute Teacher teaching in Elementary, Junior High, and High School classes in the absence of the regular teacher. December2, 2014-Present
Premier Charter High School
Granbury, Texas
Substitute Teacher
Works PRN as Substitute Teacher teaching Algebra and other General Studies Courses for ninth (9th) grade students.
Professional June 8, 2015-September 4, 2015
Experience Trail Lakes Nursing & Rehabilitation Center Fort Worth, Texas
Interim-Director of Nursing
Directly responsible for the nursing care provided to residents and clients who were admitted to this 120 bed facility for long term skilled or rehabilitative nursing care. Reported directly to the facility Administrator and supervised RN, LVN, Medication Aides, and Certified Nursing Assistance in delivering patient care in accordance with state regulations. Worked closely with the Physicians, Physical, Occupational, and Speech therapists, Social Services and Case Management to provide quality care for residents. March 3, 2008-March 1, 2013
Lake Granbury Medical Center
Granbury, Texas
Chief Nursing Officer
Directly responsible for the Administration of Nursing Practices and patient care in an 83 bed community hospital. Provides services for patients that include General Surgery, Orthopedic Surgery, ENT Surgery, Spine Surgery, GI Surgery, Women Services, General Medicine Services, Intensive Care Services, Cardiac Catheterization and Interventional Services, Level 1Trauma-Emergency Care. Administratively responsible for the Pharmacy Department. Serves as a member of the Hospital Leadership Team. With the members of the Pediatric Nursing faculty at the school of Nursing, physician staff of Lake Granbury Medical Center, Nursing Leaders, and Staff, developed a clinical program and provided training for staff members so that pediatric patients could receive care at LGMC. Prior to this training all pediatric patients were transferred to a children’s facility 25-30 miles away. Supervises 150+ nursing service and pharmacy employees. August 6, 2001-February 2008
Davis Regional Medical Center
Statesville, N.C.
Chief Nursing Officer
Directly responsible for the Administration of Nursing Practices and patient care practices at Davis Regional Medical Center. Administratively responsible for Cardio-Pulmonary Therapy Department, EMG/EEG Laboratory, and Sleep Disorders Center. Serves as a member of the Hospital Leadership Team. Supervises 350+ nursing services employees including RNs, LPNs, and unlicensed personnel, respiratory therapists, EEG Techs, and Sleep Lab Techs.
January 4, 2000 – August 5, 2001
Davis Regional Medical Center
Statesville, N.C.
Director – Surgical & Ambulatory Services
Directly responsible for the Administration of Nursing Services and patient care practices for Surgical and Ambulatory Services which includes: 5 operating rooms, Outpatient Surgery/Same Day Surgery, Endoscopy, Post Anesthesia Recovery, Outpatient Oncology Clinic, Pain Management Center and Central Sterile Reprocessing. Total number of staff supervised equals 54. Responsible for controlling and overseeing financial components of the department such as patient charges, equipment and supply cost, inventory control and labor cost, and utilization of human resources. Responsible for recommending, reviewing and acquiring equipment and supplies for the Department of Anesthesia.
November 1998 – December 1999
Edinburg Regional Medical Center
Edinburg, Texas
Administrative Director – Surgical Services
Directly responsible for the Administration of Nursing Services and patient care practices for the Surgical Services Division which includes: 4 operating rooms, One Day Surgery, Same Day Surgery, GI Lab, Pre-op Holding Area, Post Anesthesia Care, Anesthesia Services, Surgical Unit and Infection Control. Responsible (in partnership with other departments) for controlling and overseeing financial components of the department such as patient charges, equipment and supply costs, inventory control and labor cost. April 1996 – November 1998
Riverside Regional Medical Center
Newport News, Virginia
Administrative Director – Surgical Services
Directly responsible for the Administration of Nursing Services and patient care practices for the Surgical Services Division which includes: 14 operating rooms
(with Open Heart Services), One Day Surgery, Same Day Surgery, GI Lab, Pre- op Holding Area, Post Anesthesia Care, Anesthesia Services, Surgical Unit – 5 East and Infection Control. Responsible (in partnership with other departments) for controlling and overseeing financial components of the department such as patient charges, equipment and supply costs, inventory control and labor cost. July 1992 – March 1996
St. Mary Hospital
Hoboken, New Jersey
Director of Nursing
Directly responsible for the Administration of Nursing Services and patient care practice for 162 nursing personnel in Critical Care, Special Care, Emergency Services, Pediatrics and Obstetrics. Responsible and accountable for the administration of the department budgets. Actively involved on Medical Staff and Hospital committees. Accomplishments included: (1) recommended and had implemented an exchange cart system for Code Carts used in emergencies, (2) revised documentation process for Code (CPR) procedure for nursing and physicians through Critical Care Committee, (3) instrumental in training of nursing staff and opening of Level II Nursery.
October 1991 – April 1992
Lenoir Memorial Hospital
Kinston, North Carolina
Directly responsible for the Administration of Nursing Services in a 317 bed hospital with 450 nursing staff. Areas of responsibility in the Patient Care Division include: Medical, (Oncology, Skilled Nursing and Telemetry), Surgical, Obstetrics, Pediatrics, and Critical Care (ICU, CCU). Responsible for standards of nursing practice within the Department of Nursing, (Operating Room, PACU, Same Day Surgery and Emergency Services). Responsible for the standards of nursing practice in the following departments which are outside of the Patient Care Division: Radiology, Cardiopulmonary, Rehabilitation Service, Employee Health, Infection Control and Patient Management Services. January 1991 – April 1992
Lenoir Memorial Hospital
Kinston, North Carolina
Director of Ambulatory Services
Responsible for patient care practices for 40 nursing personnel in the Emergency Department, Outpatient Services and Gastroenterology Clinic providing care to 49,000 plus clients per year in a 320 bed hospital. Responsible and accountable for administration of the department’s budget. This newly developed position provided better organization of the outpatient services. Participating continuously in the reorganization of the Emergency Department, Outpatient Services and Gastroenterology Clinics to develop one uniform department that is self-sufficient and able to meet its staffing and technical needs. Developed a renovation proposal to improve patient flow and utilization of personnel services. 1985 – 1990
University of Texas School of Nursing
Galveston, Texas
Adjunct Faculty
Served as a Preceptor and Clinical Instructor for nursing students in Graduate Nursing Program. Visiting Instructor for course “Role of Nurse Managers” in Graduate Nursing Program.
February 1983 – April 1990
University of Texas Medical Branch
Galveston, Texas
Interim Executive Director of Ambulatory Services (January 1989 – April 1990), Director of Nursing for Ambulatory Services (February 1983 – April 1990), Director of Clinic Administration for Surgery Clinics and Emergency Department (September 1985 – April 1990).
Responsible for patient care practices for 140 nursing personnel in 55 specialty and sub-specialty clinics and Emergency Services, providing care to 200,000 plus clients per year in a 1200 bed university hospital. Responsible and accountable for administration of a six to eighteen million dollar budget. In a decentralized system, maintained centralized roles as part of the inpatient facility by rotating administrative call with responsibility for all inpatients and hospital personnel, assuming the role of essential in disaster situations, having active roles on hospital committees and being active on the Nursing Advisory Committee. Accomplishments included: (1) reorganization of nursing staff to define clear spans of control with fewer management positions, (2) developed orientation for nursing staff that allowed cross-training within clinical specialties for better utilization of resources, (3) instrumental in the opening of the first Day Surgery Clinic at UTMB, (4) developed manual patient charge system (on trial basis) to capture revenue from patient charge items in clinics, (5) played a role in the planning, implementation and ongoing operation of the first Life Flight helicopter program at UTMB.
1977 – 1983
Head Nurse - OB/GYN Clinic (1977 - 1983)
Nursing Supervisor - Ambulatory Services (1979 – 1980) Supervised nursing staff who provided care as well as provided direct care to OB and GYN patients. Recommended staffing levels and equipment needs. As supervisor for nursing, responsible for nursing staffing levels, hiring and counseling of employees, and made recommendations for personnel actions. Accomplishments include: (1) increased number of nursing staff in clinical areas from six to twenty and decreased expenditures and increased quality of patient care, (2) developed specialty roles for nurses within the clinical areas, (3) rotated call with inpatient nursing service to provide 24 hour administrative coverage, (4) developed patient-teacher learning modules, (5) instrumental in setting up regular team meetings that included nursing, medical administrative and support staff.
November 1977 – March 1979
Head Nurse
Pediatrics Inpatient Unit
Supervised a staff of twelve on a 14 bed private pediatric unit. Patients were usually acute in nature of illness: leukemia, heart disease, renal failure, and transplants, etc. Accomplishments included: planning and development of Pediatric ICU Course and nursing care plans.
September 1972 – November 1977
Staff Nurse
Inpatient Pediatrics
Administered care to 14 acute care pediatric patients. Supervised three nursing service employees on evenings and nights.
Licensure/ Virginia Nursing License - #000******* (Expires 8/31/17) Certification
Texas Nursing License - #227884 (Expires 8/31/17)
North Carolina Nursing License - #113602 (Expires 8/31/17) CPR Certification – (Expires 10/2017)
Professional
Affiliations Member of Sigma Theta Tau Nursing Honor Society Member of Organization of Nurse Executives
Member of American Nurses Association
Hobbies Reading, Sewing and Dancing (Jazz, Tap and Ballet) Community Leadership Granbury
Affiliations Hood County Substance Awareness Council United Way Committee
North Texas Child Fatality Project
Awards W.H.E.E.L., Inc. -Distinguished African American Woman Of the Year H onor March 2003
HMA Chief Nursing Officer of the Year-2002
Outstanding Department Director –April 2001 thru June 2001 Updated 04/11/2016
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