Bonita (Bonnie) Mitchell
Cabool
Summary
Clinical Program Manager with extensive experience in patient care, innovative initiatives, interdisciplinary collaboration as well as team management and development.
Strengths include adaptability, critical thinking, and data analysis leading to improved quality outcomes and high team performance. Committed to fostering a positive work environment and quality patient care.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinic Manager Home Therapies
Fresenius Medical Care
Mountain Grove, MO
08.2015 - Current
- Through the years of my tenure as Home Therapies manager, I have successfully managed from 3 to 5 programs in different clinics at any given time and served as interim manager at one of the largest Home Therapy programs in the U.S. at the time.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to ensure a cohesive and patient centered approach to patient care.
- Analyzed and reported on key performance indicators for each of my programs to identify opportunities for process improvement.
- Created and implemented clinic level action plans for improvement opportunities identified.
- Fostered a positive work environment through communication, conflict resolution strategies and corrective action in collaboration with Human Resources when necessary.
- Conducted regular performance evaluations, identifying areas for improvement and providing constructive feedback to staff.
- Hired, trained and supervised employees to maintain a strong team of high performers.
- Created opportunities for employee cross-training for employee development and to expand understanding of different aspects of a tech's or nurse's role within the organization.
- Monitored duties assigned to personnel to promote high levels of patient care and job efficiency.
- Developed and implemented team building activities to foster collaboration and improve employee morale.
- Continued to provide direct patient care including assessing, supporting, training, and monitoring our home patients.
- Educating incenter patients on Home Modality options.
- Created new tools to track and analyze data that have been adopted for use company-wide.
Staff Home Therapies Nurse
Fresenius Medical Care
Mountain Grove, MO
09.2008 - 08.2015
- Administered patient care, including assessment, patient training, patient management, and monitored home treatment records to ensure optimal health outcomes.
- Educated patients and families on treatment options, medication management, and disease prevention strategies.
- Served as preceptor for new nursing staff, training them on best practices in patient care per our policies and safety protocols.
- Performed accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in compliance with regulatory standards.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Educated patients on End Stage Renal Disease management, self-care techniques, and wellness strategies to improve long-term health outcomes.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for optimized patient treatment care plans and outcomes.
- Maintained good communication and fostered collaboration between team members as well as with other teams within the organization.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
Staff Nurse, Emergency Department
Cox Health Systems
Springfield, MO
08.2001 - 11.2002
- Administered care and triaged patients in high-pressure emergency situations.
- Provided all aspects of direct patient care in the emergency department setting including cases of trauma, cardiac events, stroke, respiratory distress, mental health crisis and more.
- Educated patients and families on treatment and post-discharge care instructions.
- Developed strong assessment skills through rapid evaluation of diverse patient populations presenting with various illnesses or injuries.
- Assessed vital signs, collected detailed patient history and noted other signs of patient health to make rapid, informed decisions regarding next steps in patient care.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
SMSU
West Plains, MO01-2001
No Degree - Emergency Medical Services- Paramedic
Twin Lakes Vo-Tech
Mountain Home, AR01-1990
No Degree - Emergency Medical Technician
Ozarks Medical Center
West Plains01-1988
Skills
- Ability to work independently or in a team setting
- Providing excellent clinical care with a patient-centered approach
- Patient education and training
- Critical thinking skills
- Proficiency with a variety of computer programs including Excel, Word and OneDrive
- Training and mentoring new staff
- I love learning and I am not afraid to take on new things
Certification
Current BLS certification
Timeline
Clinic Manager Home Therapies
Fresenius Medical Care
08.2015 - Current
Staff Home Therapies Nurse
Fresenius Medical Care
09.2008 - 08.2015
Staff Nurse, Emergency Department
Cox Health Systems
08.2001 - 11.2002
Associate of Science - Nursing
SMSU
No Degree - Emergency Medical Services- Paramedic
Twin Lakes Vo-Tech
No Degree - Emergency Medical Technician
Ozarks Medical Center