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ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF NURSING
Summary
Caring, committed, and positive Nursing Home Leader with 5 years of nursing supervisory experience and a love of geriatrics. Exhibits a strong knowledge base in federal, state, and local guidelines. Well-organized and resourceful with a proactive mindset and good communication skills. Knowledgeable about effective training and leadership strategies to maintain employee efficiency, accuracy, and quality of care.
Skills
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Experience
Assistant Director of Nursing / Bridgesmn - Savage , MN07/2016 - Current
- Directed daily operations at facility caring for more than 70 residents.
- Oversaw new nursing employee orientation process, including explanation of personnel policies and individual duties.
- Implemented changes needed to correct deficiencies found during government inspections.
- Reviewed incident reports daily for accuracy and proper notification to family, physicians and other agencies as required by regulations.
- Budgeted, managed and scheduled staff of 60 nursing employees, fostering environment supportive of both employees and residents.
- Coordinated medical and health services in compliance with government regulations and policies set by board of trustees.
- Administered executive supervision, exercising independent judgment to select proper course of action in policies and procedures.
- Assessed competency of clinical staff to promote quality, continuity and safety.
- Implemented new hire training to further develop skills and initiate discussions on task prioritization.
- Coordinated delivery of exceptional patient care by evaluating workflows and facilitating positive changes.
- Participated in weekly meetings with department heads to discuss census information, admissions and discharges for residents.
- Resolved conflicts promptly among physicians, nurses and other healthcare employees to keep workflows on task.
- Developed policies to align procedures with nursing home strategic initiatives and complied with statutory, regulatory, state and federal guidelines.
- Collaborated with multi-disciplinary staff to improve overall patient care and response times.
- Communicated with family members with compassion while keeping medical information private.
- Reviewed and assessed staff processes, reducing hazards posed for residents and staff while promoting regulatory compliance.
Licensed Practical Nurse / Yukon-Kuskokwim Health Corporation - Pilot Station , AK07/2015 - 06/2016
- Collected biological specimens such as blood, urine, wound culture, ect. and packaged for laboratory transport to complete important diagnostic tests.
- Promoted resident satisfaction by assisting with daily living needs such as bathing, dressing, toileting and exercising.
- Examined and addressed lacerations, contusions and other physical symptoms in need of further attention.
- Documented resident admission information, including medical histories, current symptoms and vitals such as height and weight.
- Cleaned and sanitized rooms and equipment to prevent infection and cross-contamination.
- Responded to resident alarms and needs-assessment requests to identify course of treatment.
- Managed wound care, gave respiratory treatments and helped with non-invasive procedures.
- Counseled co-workers, residents, and families and provided emotional and psychosocial support.
- Followed rehabilitation and treatment care plans to accelerate patient recovery, minimize pain and optimize resident outcomes.
- Collected and documented vital signs to track current resident conditions.
- Answered resident and family questions to educate on optimal treatment procedures.
- Educated residents and families on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
- Delivered high-quality direct and indirect nursing care to up to 70 residents per day.
- Communicated concerns regarding clients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors.
- Started, monitored, and managed intravenous medication.
Office Assistant / Miramed - Beaverton , OR01/2013 - 06/2015
- Produced professional and error-free letters.
- Updated financial, resident and business records with accurate information each day, preventing data loss and keeping files current.
- Managed reception and lobby area, greeted visitors and responded to requests for information.
- Received and screened high volume of internal and external communications.
- Collected payments, issued receipts and updated accounts to reflect new balances.
- Maintained business records by updating resident and family information.
- Dispersed incoming mail to correct recipients throughout facility.
- Prepared, processed, and dispensed payroll to employees throughout facility.
Education and Training
University of Oklahoma Health Science Center - City05/2016Bachelor of Science: Nursing
Cameron University - City07/2014Associate of Applied Science: Interdisciplinary Studies
Licensure
Registered Nurse State of Oklahoma License Number: R0122005
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School Attended
- University of Oklahoma Health Science Center
- Cameron University
Job Titles Held:
- Assistant Director of Nursing
- Licensed Practical Nurse
- Office Assistant
Degrees
- University of Oklahoma Health Science Center -
City
05/2016 Bachelor of Science : Nursing
Cameron University - City 07/2014 Associate of Applied Science : Interdisciplinary Studies
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