Jennifer Walker

Serve as the representative of hospital administration

Responsible for human resources and financial management during assigned shift to maintain quality service, positive employee relations, and fiscal expectations

Allocate daily staffing resources

Supervise patient flow issues throughout the hospital

Responsible for assisting the Manager/Director with department operations. This includes supervision of personnel and projects as delegated, including, but not limited to, human resource management, nursing practice, quality and safety, regulatory compliance, finance and other operational accountabilities.

Participate in aspects of budgeting, performance management and human recourse matters, including recruitment and administration of disciplinary measures

Develop and update policies and procedures, maintaining compliance with statutory, regulatory and local, state and federal guidelines relating ti HIPAA, benefits administration and general liability.

Enhanced patient care by implementing evidence-based practices and protocols in the nursing unit.

Managed daily nursing unit operations, maintaining high standards of patient safety and quality of care.

Mentored and guided new nurses through their orientation process, fostering professional growth and development.

Assessed staffing needs based on census fluctuations while balancing budget constraints, maintaining appropriate nurse-to-patient ratios at all times.

Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.

Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.

Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.

Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.