assistant director of nursing resume example with 12+ years of experience
Jessica Claire
- 609 Johnson Ave.49204TulsaOK 100 Montgomery St. 10th Floor
- (555) 432-1000
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Summary
Experienced nursing professional bringing demonstrated clinical expertise, leadership skills and technical knowledge. Proficient in updating charts, monitoring medications and working with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care. Quality-driven and efficient with strong interpersonal abilities.
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Experience
Assistant Director of Nursing, 03/2020 - 02/2023
Lake Country Health Services – Oconomowoc, WI
Lake Country Health Services – Oconomowoc, WI
- Assessed competency of clinical staff to promote quality, continuity, and safety.
- Implemented changes needed to correct deficiencies found during government inspections.
- Collaborated with physicians and other staff to maintain continuum of care.
- Assessed effectiveness of patient interventions to maintain quality care.
- Administered disciplinary action for employ performance deficiencies, infractions and conduct issues after consulting with employees and HR staff.
- Cared for patients directly with various nursing tasks such as administering medication.
- Recruited, hired, and evaluated staff to take corrective action and met departmental goals.
- Monitored and documented patient care to oversee employee and patient safety, hygiene, and protection.
- Monitored staff performance and provided coaching and formal counseling to staff.
- Received and investigated complaints from families, patients, and clinical staff, devising solutions to multifaceted challenges.
- Applied clinical judgment and comprehensive knowledge of facility policies to assist floor nurses with patient care decisions.
- Performed personnel interviewing, hiring, disciplinary actions and dismissals.
- Trained other nurses on patient care and daily tasks, supporting growth and professional development.
- Evaluated patient needs and preferences to build and update tailored treatment plans.
- Managed schedules by completing work accurately and on time.
- Cultivated and maintained relationships to promote positive work culture.
- Handled incoming and outgoing mail, email and faxes.
- Coached and guided direct reports on day-to-day operations and company policies and procedures.
- Supported work-life balance to improve staff morale.
- Oversaw recordkeeping and reporting efforts to satisfy document processing guidelines.
Wellness Nurse, 05/2018 - 02/2020
Brookdale Senior Living – Edina, MN
Brookdale Senior Living – Edina, MN
- Talked with patients about lifestyle changes and proper diet to promote better overall health.
- Documented medications administered to patients, following instructions from physicians and healthcare providers.
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Monitored diet, physical activity, behaviors and other patient factors to assess conditions and adjust treatment plans.
- Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
- Stocked clinical workstations and procedure rooms with necessary supplies.
- Prepared medical equipment and tools to aid physician during examination and treatment of patients.
- Conducted specified laboratory tests to help detect conditions and determine diagnosis.
- Accurately documented and coded all activity.
- Administer vaccinations and immunizations, including flu shots and pneumonia vaccines.
- Collected data on patient conditions and their progress and communicated with the physician.
Assistant Director of Nursing, 05/2016 - 04/2018
Lake Country Health Services – Oconomowoc, WI
Lake Country Health Services – Oconomowoc, WI
- Coordinated work activities and scheduling of medical, nursing and physical plant staff.
- Updated procedures necessary for compounding, mixing, packaging and labeling medications.
- Reviewed daily documentation of dispensing of controlled substances, immediately noting discrepancies from shift to shift.
- Oversaw explanation of personnel policies and job descriptions as part of nursing employee orientation process.
- Assessed competency of clinical staff to promote quality, continuity and safety.
- Monitored development, implementation and updates of individualized care plans.
- Implemented changes needed to correct deficiencies found during government inspections.
- Administered executive supervision, exercising independent judgment to select proper course of action in policies and procedures.
- Evaluated staff performance and prepared accurate reports detailing findings.
- Set and monitored achievement goals for nursing department consistent with established philosophy and standards of practice.
- Communicated with patients with compassion while keeping medical information private.
- Built work schedules and staff assignments, taking workload, space and equipment availability into consideration.
- Recruited, hired and trained new medical and facility staff.
CNA/Transport Driver, 03/2010 - 11/2015
Madisonville Care Center – City, STATE
Madisonville Care Center – City, STATE
- Answered signal lights, bells or intercom systems to determine resident needs.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
- Assisted residents with bathing and dressing to promote personal hygiene.
- Helped residents walk with or without self-help devices.
- Used mobility devices to transport patients.
- Conducted routine checks on patient vitals, blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
- Assisted residents in preparing for activities and social programs.
- Fostered relationships with patients, caregivers and healthcare teams to achieve individual care plan targets.
- Rendered hands-on nursing care under direct RN supervision, adhering to medical center policies and procedures.
- Exhibited compassionate care and communication regarding issues surrounding death and dying.
- Collected specimens, monitored vitals and maximized patient comfort to maintain optimal environment.
Education and Training
Bachelor of Science: Business Administration, Expected in 05/2024
University of Phoenix - Houston, TX
University of Phoenix - Houston, TX
LVN: Nursing Education, Expected in 12/2015
Joe G Davis School of Nursing - Huntsville, TX
Joe G Davis School of Nursing - Huntsville, TX
Certifications
- CPR/BLS: American Heart Association
- Licensed Vocational Nurse
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School Attended
- University of Phoenix
- Joe G Davis School of Nursing
Job Titles Held:
- Assistant Director of Nursing
- Wellness Nurse
- Assistant Director of Nursing
- CNA/Transport Driver
Degrees
- Bachelor of Science
- LVN
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