Director Of Nursing Resume Example Smart Health Care

DIRECTOR OF NURSING

Summary

Compassionate Director of Nursing dedicated to maintaining highest standards of nursing practices and policies. Excellent leader, mentor and recruiter, supporting staff and local community. Demonstrates strong working knowledge of regulatory compliance along with proven results in managerial role.

Skills

Multidisciplinary team collaboration
Recruiting and Hiring
Policies and procedures
Records maintenance
Employee retention strategies
Oral and written communication
Personnel management

Acute and rehabilitative care
Schedule management
Patient relations
Regulatory requirements
Records management
Healthcare delivery
Quality assurance controls

Experience

Smart Health Care | Shreveport, LADirector of Nursing10/1995 - Current

Coordinated medical and health services in compliance with government regulations and policies set by board of trustees.
Assessed competency of clinical staff to promote quality, continuity and safety.
Reviewed daily documentation of dispensing of controlled substances, immediately noting any discrepancies from shift to shift.
Oversaw new nursing employee orientation process, including explanation of personnel policies and individual duties.
Monitored development, implementation and updates of individualized care plans.
Implemented changes needed to correct deficiencies found during government inspections.
Created and maintained facility documents and records, maintaining accuracy while managing sensitive data.

Summit Institute Of Pulmonary Medicine And Rehab | Bossier City, LACase Manager05/1992 - 11/1995

Coordinated support services and optimized communication between healthcare workers and patients.
Developed appropriate care plans for at-risk individuals and high-risk families.
Reviewed and recorded progress of patients.
Reviewed effectiveness of treatment for individual and family situations.
Collaborated with various healthcare providers to facilitate delivery of services.
Communicated with legal services providers, social services agencies and local judicial systems regarding cases.
Determined and coordinated appropriate level of care to meet individual patient needs.
Informed patients and families of treatment options and at-home care strategies to reduce unnecessary burden on hospital resources.
Collaborated with different disciplines to provide cohesive care to patients.
Coordinated between various entities to manage cases.
Documented plans, findings and results and submitted to employers and insurance carriers.

Sincere Health Care Services | Shreveport, LAAssistant Director of Nursing03/1991 - 09/1994

Monitored development, implementation and updates of individualized care plans.
Reviewed daily documentation of dispensing of controlled substances, immediately noting any discrepancies from shift to shift.
Coordinated medical and health services in compliance with government regulations and policies set by board of trustees.
Assessed competency of clinical staff to promote quality, continuity and safety.
Solicited medical history information from patients to provide the best and most effective medical advice.
Implemented new hire training to further develop skills and initiate discussions on task prioritization.
Reviewed and assessed staff processes, reducing hazards posed for residents and staff while promoting regulatory compliance.
Communicated with patients with compassion while keeping medical information private.

Louisiana State University Medical Center | Shreveport, LACharge/Staff Nurse, Medical Unit06/1987 - 09/1991

Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
Educated patients and families on treatment strategies and at-home care.
Treated patients by administering various types of medications and therapies.
Administered oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients and monitored responses.
Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
Developed and adapted individualized treatment plans according to patient recovery goals.
Answered patient questions and provided take-home materials for further information.
Addressed rapid response and code situations by strategically organizing and delegating tasks.
Organized and delegated tasks during rapid response and high-pressure code situations.
Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care to deliver comprehensive services.
Developed care plans complete with effective nursing measures to improve patients' mental and physical health.

Education and Training

Northwestern State University of Louisiana | Natchitoches, LABachelor of Science in Nursing12/1991

Northwestern State University of Louisiana | Natchitoches, LAAssociate of Science in Nursing05/1987

University of Louisiana At Monroe | Monroe, LABachelor of Arts in Communications05/1982

Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

Smart Health Care
Summit Institute Of Pulmonary Medicine And Rehab
Sincere Health Care Services
Louisiana State University Medical Center

School Attended

Northwestern State University of Louisiana
University of Louisiana At Monroe

Job Titles Held:

Director of Nursing
Case Manager
Assistant Director of Nursing
Charge/Staff Nurse, Medical Unit

Degrees

Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Associate of Science in Nursing
Bachelor of Arts in Communications

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