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DIRECTOR OF NURSING
Summary

Mature Registered Nurse with 20 years of nursing supervisory experience. Exhibits strong knowledge base in federal, state and local guidelines. Proven communication skills and ability to collaborate with team to increase engagement and improve productivity.

Skills
  • Multidisciplinary team collaboration
  • Accreditation coordination
  • Recruiting and hiring
  • Profitability strategies
  • Records management
  • Patient relations
  • Healthcare delivery
  • Personnel management
  • Schedule management
  • Staff supervision
  • Employee retention strategies
  • Patient safety
  • Health information systems
Experience
Company Name | City, StateDirector of Nursing10/2019 - 05/2021
  • Budgeted, managed and scheduled staff of 5 nurses, fostering environment supportive of both Staff and Residents.
  • Monitored development, implementation and updates of individualized care plans.
  • Implemented changes needed to correct deficiencies found during government inspections.
  • Coordinated medical and health services in compliance with government regulations and policies set by board of trustees.
  • Oversaw new nursing employee orientation process, including explanation of personnel policies and individual duties.
  • Assessed competency of clinical staff to promote quality, continuity and safety.
  • Administered executive supervision, exercising independent judgment to select proper course of action in policies and procedures.
  • Reviewed incident reports within 24 hours for accuracy and proper notification to family, physicians and other agencies as required by regulations.
  • Led and motivated 30 employees through supervision, training and coaching on duties and daily operational activities.
  • Participated in daily meetings with department heads to discuss census information, admissions and discharges for residents.
Company Name | City, StateResident Care Director12/2018 - 10/2019
  • Assessed new and readmitted patients for medical concerns and risks.
  • Helped develop and implement promotional strategies to bring in new residents.
  • Established and maintained systems that safely met residents' needs.
  • Completed monthly audits of charts and medication to assess compliance with facility standards and legal guidelines.
  • Directed and guided Resident Care Nurses and Resident care managers (CNAs and HHAs) in effective patient care strategies and compliance requirements.
  • Managed schedules, assignments and performance of nursing staff.
  • Worked with outside agencies to improve care for residents.
  • Collaborated with multi-disciplinary staff to improve overall patient care and response times.
  • Headed clinical oversight to devise and establish policies, procedures and best practices in alignment with regulatory requirements.
  • Participated in daily meetings with department heads to discuss census information, admissions and discharges for residents.
Company Name | City, StateRegistered Nurse, Emergency Department01/2010 - 02/2017
  • Triaged incoming patients and communicated with doctors to encourage timely attention to urgent situations.
  • Conducted patient assessments and diagnostic tests to provide physician with important patient health information.
  • Developed and adapted individualized treatment plans according to patient recovery goals.
  • Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
  • Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
  • Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care to deliver comprehensive services.
  • Improved patient outcomes and quality of care by determining and suggesting changes to processes.
  • Answered patient questions and provided take-home materials for further information.
  • Facilitated patient flow during emergency situations, directing evacuations, admissions and transfers.
  • Participated in hospital-wide initiatives and committees to improve patient care, satisfaction and safety.
  • Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
  • Monitored delivery of patient care for entire unit, including implementation of care plans.
  • Maintained comprehensive patient care plans and monitored staffs' implementation of physician's orders.
  • Collaborated with physicians and nursing staff to deliver quality care.
  • Used facility EMR system to update patient records, transmit prescriptions and transfer files.
  • Organized and delegated tasks during rapid response and high-pressure code situations.
  • Coordinated and performed patient admissions, transfers and discharges.
Education and Training
New Hampshire Community Technical College - Manche | CityAssociate of Science in Nursing05/2001
Hesser College | CityBachelor of Arts in Business Administration, Paralegal Studies05/1994
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Resume Overview

School Attended

  • New Hampshire Community Technical College - Manche
  • Hesser College

Job Titles Held:

  • Director of Nursing
  • Resident Care Director
  • Registered Nurse, Emergency Department

Degrees

  • Associate of Science in Nursing
    Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration, Paralegal Studies

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