Linda Tuggle
Hernando
Summary
Accomplished Clinical Nurse Director with over 32 years of experience in Maternity Nursing with a proven track record at Methodist Olive Branch Hospital, showcasing expertise in clinical leadership and interdisciplinary collaboration. Elevated patient satisfaction and care quality through strategic initiatives, including effective mentoring and performance improvement. Excelled in fostering teamwork, achieving Baby Friendly designation while managing a diverse team, demonstrating exceptional decision-making and nursing expertise.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Nurse Director
Methodist Olive Branch Hospital
03.2014 - Current
- Promoted teamwork and collaboration among nurses, fostering an environment conducive to high-quality care provision.
- Steered departmental accreditation efforts that led to successful evaluations from external regulatory bodies.
- Coordinated orientation programs for newly hired nurses, ensuring smooth integration into the existing team dynamics.
- Improved patient satisfaction scores by promoting a patient-centered care approach among the nursing staff.
- Established performance standards for nursing staff, fostering a culture of accountability and excellence in patient care delivery.
- Managed budget allocation effectively, ensuring adequate staffing levels and availability of necessary resources for optimal patient care delivery.
- Supervised team of 40 nurses and 10 Obstetrical Technicians.
Head Nurse
Baptist Memorial Hospital Desoto
01.2007 - 03.2014
- Strengthened unit care standards and policies with focus on patient safety and dignity.
- Served as a liaison between the nursing department and hospital administration to address staffing concerns, policy changes, and budgetary issues effectively.
- Led multidisciplinary team meetings to review patient progress, adjust care plans as needed, and ensure optimal collaboration among healthcare providers.
- Evaluated staff performance regularly, identifying areas for growth and providing constructive feedback when necessary.
- Consistently met regulatory requirements through meticulous record-keeping and timely reporting of incidents.
- Enhanced staff efficiency through effective scheduling, workload distribution, and resource allocation.
- Performed patient assessments and adjusted care plans accordingly.
- Coordinated seamless patient transfers between departments, ensuring continuity of care at all times.
- Increased patient satisfaction by providing compassionate care and addressing individual needs.
- Successfully managed high-stress situations during emergency cases and mass casualty incidents, providing critical leadership and decision-making skills.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Lowenberg School of Nursing
Memphis, TNMaster of Science - Nursing Education
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT09-2018
Skills
- Clinical leadership
- Ethics and compliance
- Quality improvement
- Nursing expertise
- Mentoring and coaching
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Recruiting and training
- Performance improvement
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Decision-making
Accomplishments
Achieved national certification in Inpatient Obstetrics through the National Certification Corporation.
Achieved instructorship in Electronic Fetal Monitoring through the Association of Women's Health Obstetrics and Neonatal Nursing.
Led clinical team to obtain international recognition as a Baby Friendly hospital.
Certification
Certified in Inpatient Obstetrics (RNC-OB)- National Certification Corporation.
Timeline
Clinical Nurse Director
Methodist Olive Branch Hospital
03.2014 - Current
Head Nurse
Baptist Memorial Hospital Desoto
01.2007 - 03.2014
Certified in Inpatient Obstetrics (RNC-OB)- National Certification Corporation.
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Lowenberg School of Nursing
Master of Science - Nursing Education
Western Governors University
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