Shayla Drake
Gallatin,TN
Summary
Valued nursing leader offering expertise with Medical Surgical specialty. Consistently developing strong relationships with staff, patients, and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellence. Above All Else, I am committed to the care and improvement of human life.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nursing Unit Manager
HCA
08.2023 - Current
- Managed team of 75 staff members including RNs, LPNs, PCTs, and Student Nurse Externs.
- Involved in recruiting events focused on nursing students and new nurse graduates to pursue a nursing career.
- Reviewed staffing patterns, quantities and nursing units' census to meet patient's needs and productivity controls.
- Evaluated and monitored care and services throughout shift to improve quality levels.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction scores through development and execution of patient-centered care model.
- Managed daily nursing unit operations, maintaining high standards of patient safety and quality of care.
- Oversaw infection control initiatives within the unit, resulting in decreased hospital-acquired infection rates among patients under our care.
- Coordinated multidisciplinary rounds to promote cohesive decision-making regarding individualized patient needs.
Registered Nurse, Float Pool
HCA
07.2021 - 08.2023
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
- Oversaw delivery of care for patients on medical-surgical unit, providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments and supervising team comprised of nurses, LPNs, technicians, and unit clerks.
- Provided didactic and clinical instructions to orient new nurses and potential student nurses to achieve training outcomes.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical/Ortho Unit
HCA
02.2020 - 07.2021
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
Patient Care Technician
HCA
09.2019 - 01.2020
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff, ensuring timely medical interventions when necessary.
- Assisted nurses with essential tasks, streamlining workflow and increasing efficiency in the healthcare setting.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Assisted in training new Patient Care Technicians, sharing knowledge and best practices to ensure consistency in care delivery.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Tennessee State University
Nashville, TN05.2019
Skills
- Clinical leadership
- Clinical documentation using Meditech Magic 567
- Quality improvement
- Staff development
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Team collaboration
- Effective communication
- Employee recruitment and hiring
- Staff management
- Schedule management
- Employee performance evaluations
- Performance monitoring
Certification
- Licensed Register Nurse (RN, BSN.)
- Certified Med/Surg RN (CMSRN.)
- Advanced Life Support Certification (ALS)
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS)
references
Available upon request
Timeline
Nursing Unit Manager
HCA
08.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse, Float Pool
HCA
07.2021 - 08.2023
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical/Ortho Unit
HCA
02.2020 - 07.2021
Patient Care Technician
HCA
09.2019 - 01.2020
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Tennessee State University
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