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Shawna Corley

Bedford

Summary

I would like to take this opportunity to introduce myself to your organization and offer a brief overview of why I feel I would represent an added asset to your company. I have collectively worked in nursing for 21 years. My strongest attributes include employee relationships, education, budgeting, quality assurance initiatives, training/development, reimbursement/ care management, patient satisfaction and research. I have chosen to stay in various management roles even with the challenges and changes in healthcare because I enjoy building relationships and developing financially efficient teams, teams built on evidence-based practice and education. I am currently seeking a position to utilize my experience and education to better serve a company with high moral and ethical values while fostering a team atmosphere. My variety of management experience gives me the ability to embrace the healthcare changes and implement new ideas. I am highly motivated, and I enjoy a challenge. I have been successful in gaining the trust and respect of employees, which enabled me to establish a prosperous team environment between the organization and staff. I have a successful track record for annual and complaint surveys, litigation record review, running a profitable nursing department and maintaining budget requirements. I use evidence base practice to educate staff to ensure the best patient outcomes. With every professional opportunity I have had, I have enjoyed the learning and added experience they have afforded me. I have diligently advanced my nursing degree. I knew furthering my education would benefit any organization I serve. I believe I am exactly what your organization desires in a professional team member. I believe I can make a positive difference in your organization. I believe I can offer you exemplary leadership, excellent communication and collaborative relationships between patient, staff, management, and physicians. I am looking forward to the opportunity to speak with you. Thank you for considering me as a part of your healthcare team.

Healthcare professional with strong background in patient care and medical support. Known for collaborative work with medical teams to deliver high-quality care and adapt to evolving patient needs. Expertise in patient assessment and medication administration, along with compassionate care and reliability.

Experienced with patient care, critical thinking, and effective communication. Utilizes medical knowledge to support patient recovery and manage complex conditions. Strong understanding of healthcare protocols and compassionate care delivery.

Experienced healthcare professional skilled in patient care, critical thinking, and communication. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving optimal patient outcomes. Reliable and adaptable, ensuring efficient and compassionate care in dynamic environments. Equipped with expertise in medical procedures, patient assessments, and care coordination.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

Registered Nurse

Accurrate Healthcare
03.2025 - Current
  • 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.
  • Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
  • Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
  • Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
  • Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
  • Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
  • Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
  • Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
  • Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
  • Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
  • Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
  • Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.

Director of Nursing

Green Meadows Healthcare
05.2021 - 03.2025
  • Participated in management team meetings to discuss resident status, census changes, and resident complaints or concerns.
  • Oversaw and approved recruitment, hiring and orientation of new nursing staff.
  • Ensured regulatory compliance by staying current on industry standards and updating policies accordingly.
  • 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.
  • Streamlined nursing operations by optimizing staffing schedules, resource allocation, and workflow processes.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans for patients with complex needs.
  • Worked closely administration to develop and implement best practices to improve patient outcomes.
  • Established and monitored infection control programs to provide safe, sanitary environment to prevent transmission of disease and infection.
  • Facilitated continuing education and training programs to drive staff competency and professional development.
  • Enhanced staff performance by conducting regular evaluations, providing constructive feedback, and offering tailored professional development opportunities.
  • Established new policies and updated existing policies to improve standard of care for patients.
  • Evaluated emerging technologies in healthcare, recommending appropriate innovations for adoption within the department to improve efficiency and patient outcomes.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to create comprehensive care plans for patients.
  • Recruited, hired and trained all staff, providing direct supervision, ongoing staff development and continuing education to employees.
  • Conducted routine facility inspections, identifying areas needing improvement and eliminating hazards posed to staff and residents for continued compliance with associated regulations.
  • Implemented successful healthcare program through professionalism, quality of care, medical teaching and patient satisfaction.
  • Established and maintained effective communication with staff, physicians and community organizations to promote high quality patient care.

Owner/operator

Third Base Liquor LLC
12.2018 - Current
  • Managed day-to-day business operations.
  • Provided exceptional customer service, addressing issues promptly to ensure customer satisfaction and repeat business.
  • Managed daily operations for optimal efficiency, streamlining processes to reduce costs.
  • Established strong relationships with suppliers, ensuring consistent delivery of goods and services at competitive prices.
  • Ensured compliance with relevant regulations, maintaining proper documentation and licensing requirements.
  • Developed and implemented successful marketing strategies, resulting in increased brand awareness and customer base.
  • Overseeing inventory management, reducing waste and maintaining adequate stock levels to meet demand.
  • Assessed income and expenses and adapted plans to improve profit levels.
  • Contributed positively to the local community through involvement in various events or charitable organizations.

Director of Nursing

Friendship Health and Rehabilitation
01.2015 - 12.2018
  • Company Overview: 128 bed LTC/SNF
  • Successful in directing/managing the overall nursing department with retrospect to nursing staff, patient care, preventative care, quality improvement, infection control practices, education, 5-star initiatives, state inspections, referrals, and budgeting et.
  • Successfully managed all survey activity.
  • Delivery of competent nursing leadership during annual regulatory and complaint inspections.
  • Directed and participated in quality improvement processes, thoroughly engrossed in the QAPI process.
  • Facilitated infection control practice in accordance with CDC, and evidence-based practice.
  • Successful growth of 5-star quality measures.
  • Work collaboratively with all interdisciplinary team members to improve the quality of life of patients.
  • Successful oversight of the MDS- assessment/care-planning processes.
  • Directed and participated in patient/family education.
  • Directed and participated in staff training/education.
  • Assessment, treatment, and evaluation of chronic disease processes including mental illness and wound management.
  • Successful implementation of all new ROP initiatives.
  • 128 bed LTC/SNF
  • Participated in management team meetings to discuss resident status, census changes, and resident complaints or concerns.
  • Oversaw and approved recruitment, hiring and orientation of new nursing staff.
  • Established and monitored infection control programs to provide safe, sanitary environment to prevent transmission of disease and infection.
  • Promoted a culture of safety by enforcing compliance with infection control policies and procedures.
  • Liaised with other healthcare professionals to develop comprehensive patient care plans and provide highest quality of care.
  • Created customized care plans, working with hospital staff and families to assess and meet individual needs.

Clinical Nurse Manager-Critical Care

University of Louisville Hospital
05.2012 - 01.2015
  • Collaborated with administrative team members to monitor, develop, and evaluate hospital efforts toward Magnet designation.
  • Effectively manage 2-10-million-dollar budget.
  • Gathered, analyzed, benchmarks, and compared qualitative and quantitative data from various sources.
  • Applies a systematic process of completing organizational and environmental analyses and discovered- identified human performance gaps.
  • Identified and understood business issues, goals, problems, and opportunities; participates in the strategic development of departmental goals and objectives.
  • Coordinated and implemented interventions (including training, facilitation, coaching, etc).
  • Developed action plans, obtains resources, and completed assignments in a timely manner to ensure workplace learning and performance goals are achieved.
  • Applied appropriate techniques to monitor progress and anticipated potential problems.
  • Improved handling of difficult conversations with physicians, coached by using role playing and case studies.
  • Mentored new nursing staff, fostering professional growth and development through comprehensive training programs.
  • Streamlined workflow for increased efficiency by optimizing scheduling and delegating tasks to the appropriate staff members.
  • Collaborated with physicians and interdisciplinary teams to devise and manage individualized plans of care.
  • Managed budgets and resources, consistently meeting financial goals while maintaining high-quality patient care standards.
  • Improved patient satisfaction scores with continuous assessment of patient needs and prompt resolution of concerns.

Assistant Director of Nursing

Signature Healthcare LLC
05.2009 - 02.2012
  • Successful leadership over 3 years, improving facility from 1 star to 5 stars-and a deficiency free annual survey.
  • Developed, organized and participated in quality improvement and infection control.
  • Managed and provided all aspects of nursing care to the geriatric population including management of multiple co-morbidities.
  • Managed the assessment/goals of care/planned/evaluated/implemented strategies to improve the quality of life for patients.
  • Provided nursing education, orientation, skill validation and competency to staff nurses and nursing assistants.
  • Developed education plans for staff based on evidence-based practice and the most current best practices in nursing.
  • Participated in management team meetings to discuss resident status, census changes, and resident complaints or concerns.
  • Collaborated with staff, management, and external groups to coordinate patient care.

Nurse Manager

Episcopal Church Home
01.2007 - 05.2009
  • Successful leadership of a 60-bed rehabilitation unit.
  • Managed all aspects of employee relations including the hiring, coaching and termination.
  • Developed, organized and participated in quality improvement, infection control and education.
  • Managed and provided all aspects of rehabilitative nursing care to the geriatric population including management of multiple co-morbidities focusing on rehabilitation efforts for short-term Residents.
  • Managed the assessment/goals of care/planned/evaluated/implemented strategies to improve the quality of life for patients.
  • Led staff meetings to keep team informed of departmental changes and provide opportunities for nurses to share ideas and concerns.
  • Conducted performance evaluations and provided constructive feedback to support professional growth of nursing staff members.
  • Managed budgets and controlled costs, achieving financial targets without compromising patient care quality.

Director of Education and Quality

The Richwood LLC
01.2004 - 01.2007
  • Company Overview: 120 Bed LTC/STR
  • Provided all education to nursing and departmental staff, encompassing monthly education, nursing assistant annual recertification, dementia training, facility policy education, education developed from PI plans and QM reports.
  • Directed the quality assurance and process improvement department.
  • Maintained the Infection Control Program.
  • Developed, monitored and evaluated infection control practices.
  • Trended antibiotic prescribing, usage, infection rates.
  • Developed and monitored interventions relative to communicable infectious disease.
  • 120 Bed LTC/STR
  • Recruited, trained and mentored faculty and staff in best practices for instruction.
  • Strengthened curriculum design by collaborating with faculty and implementing innovative teaching methodologies.
  • Oversaw development and implementation of quality educational programs.

Education

Master of Science - Nursing

Bellarmine University
Louisville, KY
05-2012

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Bellarmine University
05-2009

Associate of Science - Nursing

Spencerian College
05-2003

LPN -

Gateway Technical College
01.1998

Skills

  • Medication and IV administration
  • Medication administration
  • Direct patient care
  • Patient assessments
  • Documentation and charting
  • Patient assessment
  • Strong clinical judgment
  • Patient education and counseling
  • Clinical judgment
  • Patient and family advocacy
  • Infection control measures
  • Wound care
  • Compassion and empathy
  • Patient monitoring

Personal Information

Title: RN, MSN

Timeline

Registered Nurse

Accurrate Healthcare
03.2025 - Current

Director of Nursing

Green Meadows Healthcare
05.2021 - 03.2025

Owner/operator

Third Base Liquor LLC
12.2018 - Current

Director of Nursing

Friendship Health and Rehabilitation
01.2015 - 12.2018

Clinical Nurse Manager-Critical Care

University of Louisville Hospital
05.2012 - 01.2015

Assistant Director of Nursing

Signature Healthcare LLC
05.2009 - 02.2012

Nurse Manager

Episcopal Church Home
01.2007 - 05.2009

Director of Education and Quality

The Richwood LLC
01.2004 - 01.2007

LPN -

Gateway Technical College

Master of Science - Nursing

Bellarmine University

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Bellarmine University

Associate of Science - Nursing

Spencerian College
Shawna Corley