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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.
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
- Documented and resolved patient care issues which led to positive patient satisfaction.
- Recruiting and Hiring
- Profitability strategies
- Budgeting
- Staff Management
- Infection Control
- Quality Management
- Legal Compliance
- Quality Improvement
- Drug utilization review
- Profit improvements
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- Accreditation coordination
- Multidisciplinary Team Collaboration
- HIPAA Compliance
- Staff Education
- Treatment Planning
- Quality Improvement Activities
- Professional Development
- Behavioral Health
- Team Building
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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.
: Nursing, Expected in
Grand Canyon University - Phoenix, AZ
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: 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
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