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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
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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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