Assistant Director Of Nursing Resume Example Fountain Blue Rehab And Nursing

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF NURSING

Professional Summary

Driven nursing professional experienced in primary care and licensed in Georgia]. Compassionate, caring and comfortable working with people of all backgrounds.

Work well with diverse patient population and foster trusting relationships to improve outcomes. Efficiently coordinate with healthcare professionals to advance patient care. Proven history of leveraging critical thinking, analysis and medical knowledge to deliver superior care in high-pressure environments. Expert multi-tasker capable of prioritizing clinical and operational tasks in fast-paced emergency medicine settings.

Work History

Fountain Blue Rehab And Nursing - Assistant Director of NursingMacon, GA05/2020 - Current

Prepared and reviewed infection control surveillance reports to identify trends and develop effective actions to control and prevent infections.
Developed positive employee relations, incentives and recognition programs to promote teamwork and mutual respect.
Participated in management team meetings to discuss resident status, census changes and resident complaints or concerns.
Established and monitored infection control programs to provide safe, sanitary environment to prevent transmission of disease and infection.
Established new policies and updated existing policies to improve standard of care for patients.
Performed rounds to observe care and interview staff, residents and families.
Communicated with patients, ensuring that medical information was kept private.
Recruited, hired and coached employees to offer high-quality, cost-effective care to all residents.
Generated and reviewed incident reports, including employee write-ups, actualizing appropriate corrective action plans to mitigate ongoing and potential situations.
Recruited, hired and trained all staff, providing direct supervision, ongoing staff development and continuing education to employees.
Monitored and inspected staff processes to eliminate hazards posed for both residents and staff while ensuring continuous compliance with regulations.
Conducted routine facility inspections, identifying areas needing improvement and eliminating hazards posed to staff and residents for continued compliance with associated regulations.

Primary Pediatrics - Registered NurseMacon, GA09/2019 - Current

Explained course of care and medications, including side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
Vaccinated patients to protect individuals from measles, pneumonia, influenza and other illnesses of concern.
Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.

Navicent Health - Registered Nurse Supervisor Recovery UnitMacon, GA10/2015 - 08/2019

Updated patient charts using cerner with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures, including facilitating wound care, ostomy care, pressure ulcer prevention and pain management.
Reported patients' status and delegated nurse assignments to achieve optimal outcomes.
Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures, including Cardiac Catherization and Vascular procedures.
Cared for patients in 30-bed unit, supporting fellow nurses in delivering outstanding treatment to patients.
Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
Leveraged feedback and process improvement opportunities to create safer and healthier environment and increase patient satisfaction.
Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Oversaw delivery of care for all patients on 30-bed medical-surgical unit, providing direct care to up to 30 patients, delegating nursing assignments and supervising team comprised of nurses, LPNs, technicians and unit clerks.
Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis, and treatment.
Performed hourly rounds on 30-bed floor to ensure all patients safety.
Administered heart and blood pressure medication to cardiac patients as prescribed by physicians.
Utilized specialized equipment to track and monitor patients' vital signs in cardiac and medical surgical unit.
Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
Performed ongoing assessments to evaluate mental health needs, working with multidisciplinary team to develop, initiate, manage and modify individualized plans of care.
Addressed disruptions in patient care, including delays in discharge, postponed procedures and discharge equipment unavailability.
Managed infection control and critical incidents and made procedural changes and improvements.
Administered nursing care to cardiac patients undergoing diagnostic, therapeutic or emergency services.
Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
Managed care from admission to discharge, including patient assessments, care planning, health educations and discharging support to provide comprehensive care to over 30 patients daily.

Skills

Acute care expertise
Strong clinical judgment
Intravenous therapy
Chronic disease management
Nursing staff management
Patient and family advocacy

Infection control measures
Patient Education
Medication and IV administration
Wound care
Multidisciplinary team collaboration
Immunizations

Education

12/2014Abraham Baldwin Agricultural CollegeTifton, GAAssociate of Science: Nursing

Certifications

BLS certified
PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
ACLS certified
RN certified

Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

Fountain Blue Rehab And Nursing
Primary Pediatrics
Navicent Health

School Attended

Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College

Job Titles Held:

Assistant Director of Nursing
Registered Nurse
Registered Nurse Supervisor Recovery Unit

Degrees

Associate of Science : Nursing

Assistant Director of Nursing Resume Example

Resume Score: 80%

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