Dana Hall
Batesville,MS
Summary
Adaptable Chief Nursing Officer possessing 30 years of extensive experience in hospital setting. Dynamic and educated with clear articulation and communication skills. Represents nursing department to senior management and delivers quality nursing management. Talented at proactively addressing problematic situations in stressful settings and resolving disputes fairly.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Chief Nursing Officer
Panola Medical Center
06.2020 - Current
- Maintained proper staff levels within budget parameters to deliver high levels of care to every patient.
- Developed and implemented new nursing protocols to improve patient outcomes while minimizing medical errors.
- Discussed patient care and treatment with care team members to optimize intervention plans and care delivery.
- Investigated and reported all incidents per hospital policies.
- Oversaw nursing staff at Rural hospital with 85 professionals.
- Established and maintained effective communication with staff, physicians and community organizations to promote high quality patient care.
- Spearheaded and implemented new projects to expand scope of engagement.
- Monitored and inspected staff processes to eliminate hazards posed for both residents and staff while ensuring continuous compliance with regulations.
Director /Administrator
Providence Assisted Living
07.2018 - 06.2020
- Guided staff and provided opportunities for growth by encouraging creativity and ownership.
- Developed and tracked progress of monthly operations budget
- Directed and Coordinated all activities of personal care assisted living home.
- Carried out objectives to provide best possible care and service for each resident.
- Knowledgeable of fundamentals of personal care home organization and administration, standards and regulations of personal care assisted living homes, and laws applicable to assisted living specifications.
ER Director
Panola Medical Center
03.2017 - 07.2018
- Supervised RNs, PCAs and non-licensed nursing personnel.
- Delivered patient care through assessment to facilitate optimum patient care.
- Evaluated patients presented to emergency room upon arrival.
- Assigned patients to appropriate treatment area based upon observations, vital signs and brief history.
- Recruited, hired and trained all staff, providing direct supervision, ongoing staff development and continuing education to employees.
- Managed schedules of staff, wrote policies and procedures applicable to ER
House Supervisor
Panola Medical Center
10.2016 - 03.2017
- Collaborated with physicians regarding patient conditions, updates and necessary care changes.
- Provided emergency response during shifts and when on-call.
- Administered medications subcutaneously, orally and via IV as needed to help nurses in different departments.
- Managed both Hospital Campuses at night. Handled staffing issues, patient complaints, and issues that would arise that needed administration assistance.
Director of Nursing
Quitman County Hospital
04.2007 - 10.2016
- Monitored and evaluated nursing staff performance, providing feedback and guidance to support standards of care.
- Built and maintained positive working relationships with physicians and staff to support seamless healthcare operations.
- Oversaw and approved recruitment, hiring and orientation of new nursing staff.
- Participated in management team meetings to discuss patient status, census changes, and patient complaints or concerns.
- Wrote policies and procedures.
- Knowledgeable of CMS guidelines for Critical Access/Swingbed Hospital.
- Participated in Numerous state surveys.
- While in this position, I also wore different hats at times such as Trauma Program Manager, Swingbed Coordinator, UR, Infection Control, and Acting CEO
Director of Clinical Services
Baptist Home Care
02.2002 - 04.2007
- Participated in nursing research and evidence-based clinical audits and leveraged data to improve research-based methodologies within clinical areas.
- Developed, implemented, revised, and evaluated policies and procedures.
- Monitored, analyzed, and corrected staff performance and worked with nurse manager to raise standards of practice.
- Developed and implemented strategic plans enabling facility to meet budgetary and quality assurance goals.
- Provide ongoing case management to patients to implement appropriate treatment plan, adhere to quality models and maximize utilization of services needed to achieve optimal outcomes.
- Implemented new policies and educated staff on changes.
- Worked with nurse manager to develop nursing staff through education, evaluation, performance management, and competency improvement.
Nurse Supervisor
Coahoma/Quitman County Health Department
05.1998 - 03.2002
- Assisted with caring for specific patients by utilizing excellent clinical skills and judgment.
- Supervised, directed, and motivated high-quality performance from nursing staff.
- Trained, evaluated and coached clinical staff to improve performance.
- Coordinated special clinics and planned for normal variations in service demand.
- Kept facility in compliance with HIPAA, OSHA and other applicable guidelines.
- Ordered supplies to maintain effective inventory levels.
- Reviewed patient transfer records routinely to verify patients received appropriate levels of care.
Staff Registered Nurse
Mid Delta Home Health
04.1994 - 05.1998
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Effectively prioritized assignments, executing care based on each patient's relative condition and delegating tasks to available personnel deliver safe and efficient care.
Nurse Tech/ Then Registered Nurse
Baptist Hospital North MS
08.1991 - 04.1994
- 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.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Performed routine wound care and dressing changes on schedule.
- Assessed patients to determine individual needs and develop care plans in coordination with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals.
- Followed proper procedure for installation and removal of catheters, IVs and PIC lines.
- Helped patients eat and drink when necessary for safe consumption of food consistent with recovery guidelines.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing RN
Northwest Community College
Senatobia MSBachelor of Science - Nursing
Mississippi University For Women
Columbus, MS08.2017
Skills
- Care Quality Assessments
- Nursing Staff Management
- Nursing Staff Supervision
- Regulatory Compliance
- Unsurpassed Nursing staff leadership and development
- High skilled career professional with more than 30-year practical experience in hospital, home health, and health care environment
Artist
I do art on the side, which is a passion of mine. I am creative and love to express my creativity in my paintings.
Timeline
Chief Nursing Officer
Panola Medical Center
06.2020 - Current
Director /Administrator
Providence Assisted Living
07.2018 - 06.2020
ER Director
Panola Medical Center
03.2017 - 07.2018
House Supervisor
Panola Medical Center
10.2016 - 03.2017
Director of Nursing
Quitman County Hospital
04.2007 - 10.2016
Director of Clinical Services
Baptist Home Care
02.2002 - 04.2007
Nurse Supervisor
Coahoma/Quitman County Health Department
05.1998 - 03.2002
Staff Registered Nurse
Mid Delta Home Health
04.1994 - 05.1998
Nurse Tech/ Then Registered Nurse
Baptist Hospital North MS
08.1991 - 04.1994
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing RN
Northwest Community College
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Mississippi University For Women
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