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DIRECTOR OF NURSING
Professional Summary
Registered Nurse with over 4 years of experience in offering comprehensive patient care in ICU, PCU, and Long Term Care environments. Work well with diverse patient population and foster trusting relationships to improve outcomes. Efficiently coordinate with healthcare professionals to advance patient care.
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Work History
Director of Nursing | 03/2019 to Current
Advantage Living - Harper Woods , MI
Advantage Living - Harper Woods , MI
- Identified department issues to recommend corrective actions.
- Performed rounds to observe care and interview staff, residents and families.
- Reviewed infection control surveillance reports to identify trends and develop effective actions to control and prevent infections.
- Established new policies and updated existing policies to improve standard of care for patients.
- Participated in daily management team meetings to discuss resident status, census changes and resident complaints or concerns.
- Evaluated work performance of 50+ nursing personnel to determine wage increases and implement discipline.
- Developed positive employee relations, incentives and recognition programs to promote teamwork and mutual respect.
- Planned and assigned workload to 50+ person nursing staff to direct patient care.
- Collaborated with staff, management and external groups to coordinate patient care.
- Coordinated and implemented in-service educational programs focusing on safety and adherence to protocols.
- Generated and reviewed incident reports, including employee write-ups, actualizing appropriate corrective action plans to mitigate ongoing and potential situations.
- Direct day-to-day administrative and operational functions for 96-bed facility, providing guidance and leadership to over 80+ employees across more than 4 departments.
- Developed and updated policies and procedures, maintaining compliance with statutory, regulatory and local, state and federal guidelines relating to HIPAA, benefits administration and general liability.
- Advertised job opportunities through attending job fairs events and posting open positions in social media platforms, Indeed job boards and social media outlets.
- Acted as staff member advocate, encouraging and supporting all staff to identify and resolve conflicts.
- Completed monthly and weekly staffing schedules for 50+ employees.
- Managed QAPI Program.
Assistant Director of Nursing | 06/2018 to 03/2019
Senior Lifestyle Corporation - Snellville , GA
Senior Lifestyle Corporation - Snellville , GA
- Collaborated with staff, management and external groups to coordinate patient care.
- Established and monitored infection control programs to provide safe, sanitary environment to prevent transmission of disease and infection.
- Identified department issues to recommend corrective actions to Administrator and DON.
- Performed rounds to observe care and interview staff, residents and families.
- Participated in daily management team meetings to discuss resident status, census changes and resident complaints or concerns.
- Generated and reviewed incident reports, including employee write-ups, actualizing appropriate corrective action plans to mitigate ongoing and potential situations.
- Developed and updated policies and procedures, maintaining compliance with statutory, regulatory and local, state and federal guidelines relating to HIPAA, benefits administration and general liability.
- Performed QA and PIPs for QAPI program.
- Initiated the of EHR with PCC.
- Complete quarterly assessments, such as AIMS, Braden Scale, Morse Fall Scale, Continence Evaluation, Smoking, Pain, and Wandering.
ICU Staff Nurse | 06/2017 to 01/2019
Bjc Healthcare - Maryville , IL
Bjc Healthcare - Maryville , IL
- Monitored patients' respiratory status and ventilator operation and made adjustments to promote stabilization.
- Observed patients' vital signs and administered physician-prescribed medications and treatments.
- Recorded patients' medical status and treatment details in electronic charts to accurately document medical care.
- Developed and implemented patient care plans based on physicians' instructions and generally accepted nursing practices.
- Oversaw various aspects of telemetry by administering vasoactive drugs, titration, thrombolytic therapy, dysrhythmia interpretation and chest tubes monitoring.
- Assessed and managed various patient treatments for numerous patient diagnoses from sepsis to acute respiratory distress.
- Provided targeted care and treatment to 1-3 patients.
- Obtained certifications for BLS and ACLS. Took various courses, such as Basic Arrythmia, Hemodynamics, CRRT, and more.
- Performed neurological assessment in relation to different stroke diagnosis.
Registered Nurse, Progressive Care Unit | 01/2017 to 06/2017
Advocate Aurora Health - Lincolnshire , IL
Advocate Aurora Health - Lincolnshire , IL
- Monitored patient condition, including interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Performed ongoing assessments to evaluate mental health needs, working with multidisciplinary team to develop, initiate, manage and modify individualized plans of care.
- Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Secured controlled narcotics and distributed medication on schedule to meet patient needs and minimize misuse opportunities.
- Managed care for post-operative patients from initial recovery through discharge.
- Participated in education activities, including evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
- Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to address new concerns.
- Treated patients with chronic and acute health problems such as MI, arrhythmias, asthma, COPD and pneumonia.
- Managed care from admission to discharge, including patient assessments, care planning, health educations and discharging support to provide comprehensive care to over 1-5 patients daily.
- Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, including treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
- Coordinated and implemented in-service educational programs focusing on safety and adherence to protocols.
Certified Nursing Assistant | 06/2015 to 12/2016
Caromont Health - Mcadenville , NC
Caromont Health - Mcadenville , NC
- Gathered dietary information, assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives and support wellness goals.
- Assisted patients with mobility needs, including moving to and from beds, organizing wheelchairs and preparing assistive devices.
- Conferred with multidisciplinary healthcare team to help effectively manage patient conditions with testing and vitals assessments.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, including personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding [Type] patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Cared for average of 1-30 patients per 12 hours in hospital facility, delivering high-quality, efficient support to meet all needs.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar to stay on top of symptoms and keep nurses informed of changes.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
Housekeeper | 06/2014 to 07/2015
Riverview Health And Rehab - Savannah , GA
Riverview Health And Rehab - Savannah , GA
- Verified cleanliness and organization of storage areas and carts.
- Cleaned elevators, glass and planters in public areas such as lobb and public restrooms.
- Kept building entryway glass clean and polished for professional presentation.
- Arranged for provision of extra room bedding, linens, towels and furniture to satisfy guests with special needs.
- Disposed of trash and recyclables each day to avoid waste buildup.
- Transported cleaning products and equipment to and from utility rooms.
- Moved chairs, desks and beds around rooms to clean behind and underneath furniture.
- Vacuumed rugs and carpeted areas in offices, lobbies and corridors.
- Swept and washed all hard surface floors.
- Polished glass surfaces and windows.
- Changed bed linens and collected soiled linens for cleaning.
- Cleaned several locations every 8hrs with consistently high customer satisfaction ratings.
- Disinfected and mopped bathrooms to keep facilities sanitary and clean.
- Adhered to professional house cleaning checklist.
- Used Virex and other chemicals safely to disinfect floors, counters and furniture.
Education
Oklahoma City Community College - City, State | Associate of Applied ScienceNursing, 12/2016
Oklahoma City Community College - City, State | Associate of ScienceDiversified Studies , 12/2016
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School Attended
- Oklahoma City Community College
Job Titles Held:
- Director of Nursing
- Assistant Director of Nursing
- ICU Staff Nurse
- Registered Nurse, Progressive Care Unit
- Certified Nursing Assistant
- Housekeeper
Degrees
- Oklahoma City Community College - City , State | Associate of Applied Science
Oklahoma City Community College - City , State | Associate of Science
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