Alethea Watts

Aligned Emory Decatur Surgical Services clinics with TEC policies and procedures, ensuring adherence to National Patient Safety Goals, OSHA, and The Joint Commission requirements. Oversaw both clinical and administrative operations, evaluating staff performance and collaborating with leaders to align with the annual operating plan and budget. Implemented the Daily Readiness Management Model to enh

Partnered with the school of nursing to teach courses as needed. Contributed to academic instruction within the nursing program, supporting student learning and development.

Assessed patients and established individualized plans of care, offering crucial support to patients and their family members. Provided education on terminal illnesses and symptom management. Collaborated with the interdisciplinary team to ensure comprehensive and holistic patient care.

Assessed patients and provided direct nursing care, including medication administration, electronic medical record charting, and managing cardiac, anti-thrombus, and insulin drips. Maintained PICC and central lines, performed telemetry monitoring, and managed surgical wounds. Responded effectively to medical emergencies on the floor.

Performed patient assessments, administered medications, and managed various cardiac, heparin, and insulin drips, along with chest tubes, PICC, and central lines. Provided support and assistance to staff, making daily patient assignments based on acuity. Assisted with medical emergency responses on the floor.

Provided day-to-day oversight to clinical staff across multiple general surgery and palliative care locations. Collaborated with physician leads and administrative partners to ensure patient and departmental needs were met. Facilitated staff training to maintain competency and evaluated staffing needs to optimize models.

Served as a key resource to clinical and clinical support staff, also acting as the Safety Captain for the unit. Trained new staff to ensure competency in daily job duties and collaborated with senior management for adequate staffing. Established daily staffing plans and responded to medical emergencies throughout the clinic building.

Assessed patients and established comprehensive plans of care, providing essential support to both patients and their family members. Educated patients and families on terminal illnesses and symptom management. Collaborated with the interdisciplinary team to ensure holistic patient care.

Studied foundational nursing principles and clinical practices. Gained essential skills for patient care and healthcare operations.

Focused on business management, leadership, and strategic planning. Developed skills in organizational operations and financial oversight.

Advanced studies in nursing, focusing on specialized clinical knowledge and leadership roles. Enhanced expertise in evidence-based practice and patient outcomes.

Completed doctoral-level studies in nursing practice, emphasizing advanced clinical leadership and healthcare system improvement. Focused on translating research into practice for optimal patient care.