Judy D Mitchell BSN, RN, CNOR
Townsend
Summary
Dynamic nursing leader with extensive experience at Bayhealth Medical Center, excelling in clinical evaluation and staff supervision. Proven track record of maintaining high standards of care and achieving departmental goals. Adept at problem resolution and fostering teamwork, driving quality assurance initiatives to enhance patient outcomes and operational efficiency.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Interim Senior Nurse Manager
Bayhealth Medical Center
Dover
06.2025 - Current
- Maintain FCOTS at 92% and Turnover Times at 28 minutes.
- Supervised nursing staff to ensure quality patient care and compliance with protocols.
- Mentored new staff to improve clinical skills and promote professional development.
- Managed departmental budgets, resource allocation, and staffing schedules effectively.
- Conducted performance evaluations to assess staff competencies and identify training needs.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient treatment plans and outcomes.
- Ensured adherence to regulatory standards in all nursing practices within the organization.
- Assisted with recruiting efforts by interviewing potential candidates for open positions in the nursing department.
- Conducted performance evaluations for nursing staff members in order to measure individual progress and provide feedback.
- Provided leadership, guidance, and mentorship to staff nurses, ensuring professional development and collaboration.
- Performed regular rounds throughout hospital units to observe care being delivered by nurses.
- Analyzed data from surveys or other sources to identify areas of improvement within the department.
- Coordinated with physicians, other health professionals, and administrators to ensure the best possible care for patients.
- Responded promptly to any complaints or concerns reported by patients or their families.
- Maintained current knowledge of relevant laws and regulations pertaining to healthcare operations.
- Ensured that all nurses adhere to established protocols when providing direct patient care.
- Evaluated clinical processes for efficacy and efficiency; identified opportunities for process improvement initiatives.
- Participated in interdisciplinary meetings to discuss patient care plans, coordinate activities between departments.
- Facilitated communication between nursing staff members on a daily basis regarding changes in policy or procedure.
- Monitored staff performance and provided coaching and formal counseling to staff.
- Performed personnel interviewing, hiring, disciplinary actions and dismissals.
- Built work schedules and staff assignments, taking workload, space and equipment availability into consideration.
- Assessed need for additional staff, equipment and services based on historical data and seasonal trends.
Clinical Coordinator
Bayhealth Medical Center
Dover
11.2002 - 06.2025
- Maintain FCOTS at 92% and Turnover Times at 28 minutes.
- Managed clinical and support staff for an 11-bed surgical suite, ensuring high morale and professionalism.
- Led and motivated healthcare teams to achieve optimal performance.
- Demonstrated self-direction with strong critical thinking skills.
- Ensured high levels of personal accountability across all tasks.
- Processed monthly departmental performance reports to evaluate outcomes.
- Coordinated Quality Improvement Activities to identify and address performance gaps.
- Collaborated with leadership across PeriOperative Services and other departments to enhance operations.
- Contributed to successful department JCAHO accreditation through diligent preparation.
- Collaborated with physicians to streamline clinical workflows and communication.
- Provided guidance and support to team members regarding clinical best practices.
- Assessed staffing needs on an ongoing basis to ensure adequate coverage of clinical services.
- Participated in the recruitment process for new employees by conducting interviews and making hiring decisions.
- Monitored quality assurance program to improve performance and maintain high standards of care.
- Partnered with nurse manager to raise standards of practice by monitoring, analyzing, and correcting staff performance.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to ensure effective delivery of services.
- Managed scheduling and logistics for clinical staff and patient appointments.
- Coordinated weekly work schedules for department employees.
- Coordinated with nurse manager to develop programs targeting nurse education, overall departmental competencies, individual performance, patient safety, and service-related issues.
- Performed regular audits of medical records for accuracy and completeness.
- Monitored clinical staff work hours, sick days and vacation time.
- Monitored proper clinical area appearance, sterilization and restocking by creating daily, weekly and monthly assistant tasks lists.
- Assisted with budget preparation and monitoring expenses associated with providing care services.
- Implemented quality control measures to improve clinical operations and patient outcomes.
- Assisted in the accreditation process and compliance with healthcare standards and regulations.
- Collaborated with other departments to coordinate patient care services.
Staff Nurse
Bayhealth Medical Center
Dover
03.1997 - 11.2002
- Perform in the charge nurse capacity on a regular basis.
- Adept at managing multiple tasks simultaneously and working under pressure.
- Function as a preceptor to new nursing staff.
- Maintain accurate biological tissue implant log.
- Dedicated to providing excellence in patient care.
- Provide skilled, professional care to patients while in the Operating Room, based on AORN standards.
- Use assessment skills to identify further care needs and evaluate patients' health status.
- Use equipment effectively to assess patient needs and provide appropriate care in the Operating Room.
- Proficient in scrubbing general/cardiovascular cases.
Staff Nurse-Med Surg/Oncology
Bayhealth Medical Center
Dover
09.1995 - 03.1997
- Developed patient care plans, including assessments, evaluations and nursing diagnoses.
- Accurately documented patient information obtained from interviews.
- Effectively collaborated with physicians to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
- Ensured efficacy of treatments through monitoring of treatment regimens.
- Trained new staff on quality control procedures.
- Followed infection control procedures.
- Assisted patients with daily functions.
- Monitored fluid intake and output levels.
- Acute/chronic patient care in med-surg unit, adeptly handling all aspects of treatment including medication, wound care, monitoring for multiple patients per shift.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Delaware State University
Dover, DE01.1994
Skills
- Strong clinical judgement
- Effectively directs staff meetings
- Problem resolution capability
- Adept at prioritizing/managing deadlines
- Highly motivated
- Team Player
- Delegation/supervision of assignments
- Computer literate
- Patient and family advocate
- Patient management
- Clinical evaluation
- Quality assurance
- Regulatory compliance
- Performance assessment
- Staff supervision
Affiliations
Association of Periop Registered Nurses
Certification
- Current license in the State of Delaware as a Registered Nurse
- Current Certification for Professional Achievement in Perioperative Nursing Practice (CNOR)
- BLS/ACLS Certification
Accomplishments
- Named Employee Of The Quarter 2003
- Employee Of The Year 2003
- Above and Beyond Award 2024 & 2025
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Interim Senior Nurse Manager
Bayhealth Medical Center
06.2025 - Current
Clinical Coordinator
Bayhealth Medical Center
11.2002 - 06.2025
Staff Nurse
Bayhealth Medical Center
03.1997 - 11.2002
Staff Nurse-Med Surg/Oncology
Bayhealth Medical Center
09.1995 - 03.1997
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Delaware State University
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