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Clorissa Nickels

Peoria

Summary

Registered Nurse with over seven years’ experience in leadership, supervision, mentoring, team building, and patient care management, looking to expand my career as a Registered Nurse Leader.

Knowledgeable manager with solid foundation in optimizing operational processes and driving efficiency improvements. Proven track record of managing cross-functional teams to achieve project milestones and streamline workflows. Demonstrated proficiency in strategic planning and problem-solving, ensuring continuous improvement and operational excellence.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Operations Manager

Springfield Clinic
06.2022 - Current
  • Supervised operations staff and kept employees compliant with company policies and procedures.
  • Empowered employees to take ownership of their responsibilities, leading to increased accountability and improved performance outcomes.
  • Conducted regular performance reviews, identifying areas for improvement and developing action plans to address them.
  • Managed inventory and supply chain operations to achieve timely and accurate delivery of goods and services.
  • Increased profit by streamlining operations.
  • Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
  • Trained and guided team members to maintain high productivity and performance metrics.

Registered Nurse/Care Coordinator/Clinic Administrator

Unity Point Methodist Medical Center
01.2014 - 06.2022
  • Manage and supervise 30 employees, 30 residents and 14 physicians within a complex family medicine physician office
  • Manage budget and financial office operations
  • Update staff on office changes
  • Mentor, handle and discipline staff
  • Mentored new nursing staff in care coordination roles, providing guidance and support for professional growth.
  • Identified barriers to effective care coordination, implementing targeted solutions to address gaps in service provision.

Registered Nurse

OSF Pediatric Subspeciality Clinic
01.2013 - 01.2014
  • Made referrals for children with special needs
  • Scheduled appointments
  • Assisted physicians’ with office procedures
  • Drew blood from patients

Registered Nurse

Unity Point Methodist Medical Center
01.2012 - 01.2013
  • Assessed and monitored patients progress
  • Recommended patient treatments
  • Took blood samples and administered medication
  • Reported changes in patient charts
  • Supervised student nurses and healthcare assistants

Education

Master of Science - Nursing Leadership

Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

South University Online
Savannah, GA

Associate in Applied Science - Registered Nurse

Illinois Central College
East Peoria, IL

Skills

  • Patient care
  • Budget and financial management
  • Mentoring
  • Team builder
  • Problem-solving
  • Team leadership
  • Operations management
  • Customer service
  • Decision-making
  • Planning and implementation
  • Staff training
  • Staff management
  • Operations oversight

Accomplishments

  • Completed Community Leadership school through Peoria Area Chamber of Commerce
  • Promoted to Manager after 3 years with the company.


Timeline

Operations Manager

Springfield Clinic
06.2022 - Current

Registered Nurse/Care Coordinator/Clinic Administrator

Unity Point Methodist Medical Center
01.2014 - 06.2022

Registered Nurse

OSF Pediatric Subspeciality Clinic
01.2013 - 01.2014

Registered Nurse

Unity Point Methodist Medical Center
01.2012 - 01.2013

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

South University Online

Associate in Applied Science - Registered Nurse

Illinois Central College

Master of Science - Nursing Leadership

Grand Canyon University
Clorissa Nickels