Type Of Business:
Veterans Affairs medical center
Expertise:
Hospice and end-of-life care; Patient and family support
Major Product/SVS:
Health care for U.S. military veterans
Hobbies/Sports:
Swimming and water sports; Participating in church activities; Taking care of her mother
Education Degrees:
Bachelor of Science in Nursing, University of Phoenix (2008); Nursing Diploma (1984); Registered Nurse, Lake City Community College (Now Florida Gateway College)
Affiliations Awards:
Local and National Chapters, National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization
Charity:
Various Activities, Local Church
Number Of Years In Profession:
27
Number Of Years In Current Position:
27
What Does He/She Attribute Success To:
She attributes her success to the nurse manager who took her under her wing when she first started at the medical center. The nurse manager recognized her potential and taught her everything she knows about leadership and management; this helped her immensely.
Why did you become involved in your profession or industry?:
She became involved in her profession after graduating from high school. Her cousin was going to nursing school, so she decided to go with her.
Extended Bio Profile:
Ms. Timmons has worked as a nurse manager for the last 21 years and has achieved outstanding performance ratings during 22 years of her extensive career.
Position Responsibilities and Duties:
Meeting with the supervisory staff; Receiving reports; Ensuring that staffing assignments are allocated appropriately; Collaborating with other nurse managers; Managing patient situations and family communications; Overseeing all operations in the extended care area; Providing hospice and end-of-life care; Working on various committees; Participating in board-approved research projects
Awards/Honors:
Secretary's Award for Excellence in Nursing, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Where Will You Be In 5 Years:
In five years, Ms. Timmons hopes to earn a master's degree in nursing and become a chief nurse at her facility.