Summary
Summary…
I am Wendy Elliott, a focused Clinical Nurse manager offering 9 years of success in leading highly effective teams while providing superior patient care. Over 10 years of nursing experience, 27 years of healthcare experience, well versed in all aspects of nursing staff management with a proven history of collaborating with medical personnel to achieve optimal patient outcomes. I am dedicated to developing clinically competent, patient-focused, compassionate nursing professionals. Another big focus for me is on managing budget and staff productivity despite shifting patient volumes and acuity while maintaining staff satisfaction. I am energetic and organized with proficiency in EPIC, Meditech, Sunquest, Microsoft Office, Lawson, and various other business applications and technologies.
KEY HIGHLIGHTS:
Over 27 years of health care experience in various roles and departments.
Trained to facilitate groups and educational seminars, and to collaborate on multidisciplinary
teams with documented experience in these areas.
Proven ability to build positive
relationships with patients, family members, physicians and other medical professionals.
Currently completing WGU’s MBA in healtcare management program.
What I Offer As A Nurse Leader
Here are some of the key results that you can expect from me as a nurse leader…
SOLUTION FINDER
I use A3 methodolgy for problem solving. An example of that is represented by achieving Georgia Hospital Association 2nd place for a reduction in CLABSIs.
COMPANY & TEAM MEMBER CENTERED
I put a focus on building strong team bonds and friendships so that we work well as a team while focusing on company objectives. An example of that would be assisting the facility to achieve its Pathway to Excellence designation, as well as reducing nurse turnover by 13% during a pandemic.
RESULTS ORIENTED
Increased the Great Places to Work results by 47% during the height of the pandemic. Improved the unit “Culture of Safety” by increasing communcation openess by 41.5% and Mangement Support for patient safety by 30.8% over prior years.
PATIENT CENTERED CARE
One thing I do to ensure the patient is at the center of their care is leader rounding on every patient, daily. This also allows me to address concerns in real time.
Engagement
The Secret of Success
I believe in cultivating an enviroment of easy engagement so that people are comfortable to communicating their thoughts, feelings, and ideas.
LISTENING
I listen so that I can fully understand any questions or concerns.
RESPONDING
I respond calmly in stressfuls situations to move toward an effective solution that makes all parties happy.
FACILITATING
If multiple people are needed for a situation or solution, I bring them together to facilitate communication and resolution.
RESOLVING
I always guide an discusssions or situations that need addressed toward a resolution that is along company values and good for the employee.
Key Results
They are a few of the results I have achieved as a nurse manager…
100% Great Places To Work Score
Great Places To Work Score Increased to 100% For The First Time Ever After Taking Manager Position, During A Pandemic. Up From The Previous Score Of 53%.
Decreased Staff Turnover By 13.1%
Previous Staff Turnover Was 25% But Decreased To 11.9% During A Pandemic.
Daisy Award Winner As A Direct Care Nurse
Prior To Accepting A Management Position, I Received The National Daisy Award.
Administrative Leadership Award
Received Award For “Nurses In Leadership Who Epitomize The Role Of A Leader.”
Pathway Nurse Of The Year Nominee
Recognizes The Oustanding Contributions Of One Nurse Leader Globally Who Has Positively Impacted The Practice Enviroment By Demonstrating Remarkable Skills In Working Collaboratively.
Patient Safety & Quality Award
My Unit Earned 1st Place In The Georgia Hospital Associations 2022 Patienty Safety And Quality Awards Related To Developing & Implementing A Nurse Driven Mobility Protocol In Critically Ill Patients, And 2nd Place In 2021 For Reduction In Hospital Aquired Infections..