Joi Evans

• Managed daily operations to ensure efficient patient care delivery.
• Coordinated staff schedules to optimize workforce productivity and coverage.
• Oversaw compliance with health regulations and hospital policies.
• Trained new employees on protocols and best practices for patient care.
• Facilitated communication between departments to enhance collaboration.
• Developed and implemented operational procedures for improved efficiency.
• Resolved patient concerns by providing timely support and solutions.
• Conducted performance evaluations to guide staff development initiatives.
• Coached, mentored and trained team members in order to improve their job performance.

• Managed a 40-bed inpatient rehab nursing unit with oversight of 95 staff, handling all daily activities

including heading pilot programs, completing employee evaluations, driving multidisciplinary

collaboration, conducting resource management, and preparing budget and reporting.

• Orchestrated a joint venture with Select Medical on a new hospital, Rush Specialty Hospital,

sustaining consistent, clear, and open communication with counterparts at Select Medical to maintain

collaboration on establishing processes for an expanded rehab nursing unit.

• Received a nomination for the Excellence in Management Award in May 2023, earning praise for

flexible leadership, employee relations acumen, support of other managers, fulfillment of core values,

and completion of payroll, scheduling, and personnel reviews in a timely manner.

• Selected to serve as the Engagement Chair for the entire Rush Health System, devising strategic

planning and implementing a variety of initiatives including award and incentive programs that

safeguarded employee retention and upheld staff satisfaction.

• Provided extensive mentorship and coaching for PCPs and nurses, encouraging pursuit of further

education, holding study groups, and creating personalized development plans that nurtured growth.

• Played a key role in the hospital receiving CARF, 5th Magnet, TJC, IDP, FH, and CMS accreditations

through continuous quality improvement and commitment to regulatory compliance.

• Acted as the Chair of the Unit-Based Recognition and Education Committee as well as participated on

the Fall Prevention Committe

• Provided direct nursing care to patients with acute, chronic, and complex conditions.
• Delivered skilled nursing care in patients’ homes.
• Provided direct patient care in home health settings.
• Developed and maintained individualized care plans to enhance patient outcomes.
• Completed comprehensive patient assessments.
• Educated patients and caregivers on medications and disease management to promote adherence and understanding.
• Implemented safety measures in patient homes to reduce risks.
• Collaborated with physicians and interdisciplinary healthcare teams.
• Utilized electronic health record systems for accurate documentation.
• Managed patient care independently while prioritizing multiple daily visits to ensure timely and effective healthcare delivery.