Nursing Director/Administrator Mental Health

Shannon Driskell

Summary As a Director of Nursing/Site Administrator I have strength in the following areas:

• Excellent managerial skills concerning cost control and labor efficiencies

• Ability to develop good peer and client rapport

• Strong ability to make decisions and implement action plans

Education 1992 - 1995 Jefferson Davis Community Brewton, AL

Associate Degree in Science of Nursing / Awarded Clinical Excellence

1996 - 1998 University of South Alabama Mobile, AL

Bachelors Degree in Science of Nursing

1999 - 2002 Auburn University Montgomery, AL

Masters in Business Administration

Experience

2009-Present Troy State University Montgomery Montgomery, AL.

Adjunct Clinical Instructor

• Provide clinical guidance for students in advance med Surg. clinical

2003-Present Baptist Health Montgomery, AL.

Staff Nurse (PRN)

• Assigned to the ICU

• Float to ER, Med Surg., and Nursery

2002-Present DMH Montgomery, AL.

Director of Nursing

• Participates in mock audits to facilitate Performance Improvement

• Investigation Committee member

2001-2002 NaphCare Inc. Birmingham, AL

Health Services Administrator

Formulated a site Quality Assurance tool that maintained established mental health standards.

• Implemented a pharmacy tracking system to identify critical areas.

• Team leader for developing action plan to address mental health contract monitor’s audits

• Formulated a site-specific policy and procedure manual.

• Organized and coordinated site physicals for ADOC potential new hires.

1998- 2001 Correctional Medical Services St. Louis, MO

Director of Nursing/Site Administrator

• Formulated systems to eliminate deficiencies in contractual requirements

• Increased cost efficiency by eliminating incidental overtime

• Implemented team approach to achieve a 100% contract audit score

• Developed Standard Operating Procedures to address off site utilization

1997 – 1998 Diversified Healthcare Services Bayminete Al

Director of Nursing

• Implemented training course for new recruits speeding profitability.

• Implemented career ladder program that facilitated staff retention

• Managed 120 Full time health care professionals.

1995 – 1997 Correctional Medical Systems Atmore, AL

RN Supervisor/Assistant DON

• Formulated schedule to meet acuity levels and contractual requirements

• Liaison between physicians and nursing staff to meet the needs of the patient

• Implemented a Continuous Quality Improvement program that improved services

and facilitated strong client relations.

1995 L.V. Stabler Hospital Greenville, AL.

RN Staff Nurse

• Responsible for all admits and discharges.

• Establish and maintain I.V. therapy.

• PCA pump monitoring and setting of ordered perimeters.

Professional Achievements

Completed fourth level of leadership development program with CMS

Completed Level I, II, and III of management development program, received

Star achiever award for highest grade average

Served on Field Auditor Team

Member of Southern Managers Area Relief Team

Attended specialized management training program

Certified American Red Cross CPR and First Aid Instructor

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