Experienced Director of Nursing with over 9 years of experience in The nursing field. Excellent reputation for resolving problems, improving customer satisfaction, and driving overall operational improvements. Consistently saved costs while increasing profits.
Accomplishments
Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
Documented and resolved patient care issues which led to positive patient satisfaction.
Skills
Recruiting and Hiring
Profitability strategies
Budgeting
Staff Management
Infection Control
Quality Management
Legal Compliance
Quality Improvement
Drug utilization review
Profit improvements
Accreditation coordination
Multidisciplinary Team Collaboration
HIPAA Compliance
Staff Education
Treatment Planning
Quality Improvement Activities
Professional Development
Behavioral Health
Team Building
Work History
Director of Nursing, 01/2019 to Current Countryside Health Center – Buchanan, GA,
Performed rounds to observe care and interview staff, residents and families.
Evaluated work performance of nursing personnel to determine wage increases and implement discipline.
Prepared and reviewed infection control surveillance reports to identify trends and develop effective actions to control and prevent infections.
Collaborated with staff, management and external groups to coordinate patient care.
Developed positive employee relations, incentives and recognition programs to promote teamwork and mutual respect.
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.
Participated in daily management team meetings to discuss resident status, census changes and resident complaints or concerns.
Conducted routine facility inspections, identifying areas needing improvement and eliminating hazards posed to staff and residents for continued compliance with associated regulations.
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.
Organized and facilitated department head meetings daily, discussing current census, admissions and discharges and patients'.
Monitored and inspected staff processes to eliminate hazards posed for both residents and staff while ensuring continuous compliance with regulations.
Discussed medical histories with patients in effort to provide most effective medical advice.
Direct day-to-day administrative and operational functions for 15-bed facility, providing guidance and leadership to over 12 nurses.
Recruited, hired and trained all staff, providing direct supervision, ongoing staff development and continuing education to employees.
Generated and reviewed incident reports, including employee write-ups, actualizing appropriate corrective action plans to mitigate ongoing and potential situations.
Communicated with patients, ensuring that medical information was kept private.
Identified department issues to recommend corrective actions, including Clinical and Operational department issues.
Assistant Director of Nursing, 07/2018 to 01/2019 Benchmark Senior Living – 25 Cobb Street, MA,
Developed positive employee relations, incentives and recognition programs to promote teamwork and mutual respect.
Collaborated with staff, management and external groups to coordinate patient care.
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.
Prepared and reviewed infection control surveillance reports to identify trends and develop effective actions to control and prevent infections.
Established and monitored infection control programs to provide safe, sanitary environment to prevent transmission of disease and infection.
Conducted routine facility inspections, identifying areas needing improvement and eliminating hazards posed to staff and residents for continued compliance with associated regulations.
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.
Offered patients and patrons information on various immunizations including flu, DTaP and HPV vaccines.
Communicated with patients, ensuring that medical information was kept private.
Designed and introduced leadership development, coaching and team management model, resulting in promotion of employees into increased levels of responsibility.
Director of Nursing, 12/2017 to 07/2018 Countryside Health Center – Buchanan, GA,
Performed rounds to observe care and interview staff, residents and families.
Established new policies and updated existing policies to improve standard of care for patients.
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.
Discussed medical histories with patients in effort to provide most effective medical advice.
Communicated with patients, ensuring that medical information was kept private.
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.
Direct day-to-day administrative and operational functions for 120-bed facility, providing guidance and leadership to over 50 employees across more than 2 departments.
Recruited, hired and coached employees to offer high-quality, cost-effective care to all residents.
Ordered all pharmacy supplies and kept check on inventory levels.
Scheduled surgeries, managed pre-certifications and verified insurance coverage.
Telemetry Registered Nurse, 01/2017 to 12/2017 Adventist Health System – Grove City, OH,
Utilized specialized equipment to track and monitor patients' vital signs.
Provided patients with information on such subjects as side effects from medications and benefits of proper nutrition to help promote better outcomes.
Observed patient health and side effects from treatments and medications, noting all details in patient chart.
Performed hourly rounds on 25-bed floor to monitor equipment function and lead placement.
Secured controlled narcotics and distributed medication on schedule to meet patient needs and minimize misuse opportunities.
Administered heart and blood pressure medication to cardiac patients as prescribed by physicians.
Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
Kept optimal supply levels in treatment rooms, triage and other areas to meet typical patient loads.
Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
Reported patients' status and delegated nurse assignments to achieve optimal outcomes.
Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
Sustained quality standards by performing routine medication audits and upholding internal and industry best practices.
Partnered with physicians, social workers, activity therapists, nutritionists and case managers to develop and implement individualized care plans and documented all patient interactions and interventions in electronic charting systems.
Participated in education activities, including evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit to achieve optimal outcomes.
Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures, including facilitating wound care, ostomy care, pressure ulcer prevention and pain management.
Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to address new concerns.
Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety.
Vaccinated patients to protect individuals from measles, pneumonia, influenza and other illnesses of concern.
Observed and reported patient condition, progress and medication side effects to accurately document updates.
Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
Education
: Nursing, Expected in Grand Canyon University - Phoenix, AZ GPA:
Dean's List 2017
: Nursing, Expected in Chamberlain University - Downers Grove, IL GPA:
Dean's List 2019
Member of Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society
Associate of Science: Nursing, Expected in 05/2016 Jersey College - Teterboro, NJ GPA:
: Licensed Practical Nurse, Expected in 06/2011 Southern Westchester BOCES - Elmsford, NY GPA:
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