Stephanie Womack
Batesville
Summary
Dynamic nursing leader with extensive experience at Blossoms at Newport, excelling in nurse education and training. Proven track record in quality improvement and patient safety, enhancing care standards and staff performance. Adept at critical thinking and fostering teamwork, resulting in increased patient satisfaction and compliance with healthcare regulations.
Experienced with nursing leadership, staff development, and patient care optimization. Utilizes strategic planning and quality improvement to enhance healthcare services. Strong understanding of team collaboration and resource management to drive impactful results.
Equipped with strong problem-solving abilities, willingness to learn, and excellent communication skills. Poised to contribute to team success and achieve positive results. Ready to tackle new challenges and advance organizational objectives with dedication and enthusiasm.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Nursing
Blossoms at Newport
04.2025 - 09.2025
- Implemented nursing protocols to enhance patient care and safety standards.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop effective care plans for residents.
- Trained and mentored nursing staff on best practices and compliance regulations.
- Conducted performance evaluations to ensure quality assurance in nursing operations.
- Monitored patient progress to adjust care strategies and optimize outcomes.
- Facilitated staff meetings to discuss challenges and promote teamwork within nursing unit.
- 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.
- Performed rounds to observe care and interview staff, residents, and families.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans for patients with complex needs.
- 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.
- Promoted a culture of safety by enforcing compliance with infection control policies and procedures.
- Developed strong relationships with community partners to facilitate continuity of care for patients transitioning between healthcare settings.
- Mentored new nurses through orientation programs, facilitating their integration into the team and fostering their professional growth.
- Increased patient satisfaction scores by fostering a compassionate and supportive environment within the nursing department.
- Established and maintained effective communication with staff, physicians and community organizations to promote high quality patient care.
- Monitored and inspected staff processes to eliminate hazards posed for both residents and staff while ensuring continuous compliance with regulations.
- Created customized care plans, working with hospital staff and families to assess and meet individual needs.
- Liaised with other healthcare professionals to develop comprehensive patient care plans and provide highest quality of care.
Charge Nurse/ADON/Director of Nursing
Springs of Batesville
08.2021 - 02.2025
- Supervised nursing staff to ensure optimal patient care and compliance with health regulations.
- Developed and implemented patient care plans, improving overall treatment outcomes.
- Coordinated medication administration and monitored patient responses for safety and efficacy.
- Trained new nursing staff on protocols, enhancing team efficiency and performance.
- Conducted regular assessments of patient conditions, adjusting care strategies as needed.
- Mediated conflicts between staff and patients, fostering a collaborative healthcare environment.
- Led quality improvement initiatives, promoting best practices in patient safety and care delivery.
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
- Mentored and supervised junior nurses, fostering a supportive and professional work environment.
- Promoted a safe working environment by adhering to infection control policies and regularly reviewing safety protocols.
- Served as a liaison between nursing staff, physicians, and management, fostering open communication channels among all parties involved in patient care.
- Facilitated ongoing education for nursing staff through in-service training sessions and workshops on relevant topics.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to develop and implement individualized care plans for patients.
- Managed supply of medical equipment and consumables, ensuring availability and reducing instances of stock-outs.
- Advocated for patient needs, resulting in improved patient outcomes and satisfaction.
- Oversaw administration of medication, ensuring adherence to strict safety protocols, thereby maintaining patient safety.
- Conducted regular audits of nursing practices, identifying areas for improvement and implementing corrective actions.
- Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Reported findings to quality departments after conducting routine restraint audits and worked with team to devise corrective actions for deficiencies.
- Monitored staff performance, providing feedback for continual improvement and compliance.
- Participated in regulatory surveys conducted by external agencies, demonstrating compliance with established standards of practice and delivering high-quality patient care services consistently across all aspects of operations.
- Evaluated work performance of nursing personnel to determine wage increases and implement discipline.
- Conducted routine facility inspections, identifying areas needing improvement and eliminating hazards posed to staff and residents for continued compliance with associated regulations.
Charge Nurse
Woodlawn Heights Skilled Nursing Facility
11.2019 - 07.2021
- Coordinated patient care plans in collaboration with interdisciplinary healthcare teams.
- Evaluated patient conditions regularly, adjusting care plans based on evolving needs.
- Managed complex patient cases, ensuring optimal care through effective communication with families and providers.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient information, enabling informed decision-making among the healthcare team members.
- Coordinated daily nursing activities to ensure compliance with healthcare regulations, significantly reducing risk of non-compliance.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Promoted a safe working environment by adhering to infection control policies and regularly reviewing safety protocols.
Registered Nurse
White River Medical Center
02.2017 - 10.2019
- Administered medications and monitored patient vitals to ensure optimal health outcomes.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans.
- Educated patients and families on disease management and wellness strategies.
- Trained and mentored junior nursing staff on best practices and hospital protocols.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments to identify patient needs and coordinate services effectively.
- Implemented evidence-based practices to improve clinical outcomes in diverse patient populations.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- 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.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Provided support for patients'' families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as a liaison between the healthcare team and loved ones.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Facilitated patient transitions between different levels of care, ensuring continuity of services and minimizing disruptions in treatment plans.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
Education
GED -
Midland High School
Pleasant Plains, ARAssociate of Applied Science - Registered Nursing
University of Arkansas Community College
Batesville, AR12-2016
Skills
- Nurse education and training
- Leadership and guidance
- Quality improvement
- Strong work ethic
- Policies compliance enforcement
- Staff recruitment and retention
- Staff scheduling
- Critical thinking
- Long-term care
- Documentation and reporting
- Clinical documentation
- Behavioral health
- Effective multitasking
- Disease control
- Clinical leadership
- Shift scheduling
- Direct patient care
- Staff evaluation
- Risk management
- Acute care
- Family support
- Nursing ethics
- HIPAA regulations
- Patient safety
- Patient education and counseling
Timeline
Director of Nursing
Blossoms at Newport
04.2025 - 09.2025
Charge Nurse/ADON/Director of Nursing
Springs of Batesville
08.2021 - 02.2025
Charge Nurse
Woodlawn Heights Skilled Nursing Facility
11.2019 - 07.2021
Registered Nurse
White River Medical Center
02.2017 - 10.2019
GED -
Midland High School
Associate of Applied Science - Registered Nursing
University of Arkansas Community College