Lynn Anderson
North Bundaberg,QLD
Summary
Seasoned Nurse Unit Manager with background in coordinating and overseeing patient care unit operations. Skills include team management, strategic planning, and healthcare regulatory compliance. Strong ability to balance administrative duties with direct patient care responsibilities. Notable contributions include implementing efficiency improvements, enhancing team collaboration, and improving patient satisfaction rates.
Excel in communication, leadership, and problem-solving, ensuring optimal patient care and team performance.
Dedicated and adaptable professional with a proactive attitude and the ability to learn quickly. Strong work ethic and effective communication skills. Eager to contribute to a dynamic team and support organizational goals.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Nurse Unit Manager
Bundaberg Base Hospital
Bundaberg, QLD
04.2008 - 08.2023
- Facilitated communication between staff members through meetings or one-on-one interactions.
- Provided support to nurses during stressful situations or emergencies on the floor.
- Directed development and implementation of quality improvement initiatives.
- Coordinated the daily operations of the unit, including staffing, scheduling, budgeting and resource management.
- Provided leadership by setting standards for professional practice and role modeling behaviors.
- Educated nursing staff on changes in protocols or practices based on current evidence-based research.
- Maintained compliance with regulatory standards related to patient safety and clinical practice guidelines.
- Monitored staff performance to ensure adherence to policies and procedures.
- Oversaw ordering of supplies and equipment necessary for successful unit operation.
- Conducted interviews with prospective employees; supervised hiring process for new staff members.
- Collaborated with physicians, other healthcare professionals, patients, families and community resources to meet individualized patient needs.
- Attended conferences or workshops related to nursing management topics for continuing education purposes.
- Managed employee relations activities such as performance appraisals and corrective action plans when needed.
- Resolved conflicts among team members or between departments in a diplomatic manner.
- Investigated any incidents reported within the unit promptly according to established guidelines.
- Received and investigated complaints from families, patients and clinical staff, devising solutions to multifaceted challenges.
- Applied clinical judgment and comprehensive knowledge of facility policies to assist floor nurses with patient care decisions.
- Achieved departmental goals and objectives by instituting new processes and standards for in-patient care.
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
Education
Registered Nurse - Nursing Practice
Bundaberg Base Hosptial
Bundaberg, QLD08-1975
Skills
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Healthcare regulations
- Staff Development
- Clinical Leadership
- Hiring and Terminations
- Staff Supervision
- Budget Management
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Staff Leadership
- Department management
- Task Delegation
- Staff Coaching and Mentoring
- Case Review
Timeline
Nurse Unit Manager
Bundaberg Base Hospital
04.2008 - 08.2023
Registered Nurse - Nursing Practice
Bundaberg Base Hosptial
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