Director Of Nursing resume example with 16+ years of experience
JessicaClaire
Montgomery Street, San Francisco, CA94105(555) 432-1000, resumesample@example.com
Summary
Resourceful nursing professional with 15 years caring for patients and working closely with other healthcare staff. Well-rounded with diverse experience in caring for patients in the acute, geriatric and psychiatric areas. Talented at prioritizing tasks in busy rehabilitation settings.
Skills
Healthcare administration
Unit administration
Staff performance evaluations
Care plan development
Nursing staff leadership
Patient Satisfaction and Process Improvement
Team supervision
Experience
07/2015 to CurrentDirector of NursingCedarbrook Senior Living Management | Troy, MI,
Coordinated medical and health services in compliance with government regulations and policies set by board of trustees.
Reviewed incident reports for accuracy and proper notification to family, physicians and other agencies as required by regulations.
Administered executive supervision, exercising independent judgment to select proper course of action in policies and procedures.
Oversaw new nursing employee orientation process, including explanation of personnel policies and individual duties.
Implemented changes needed to correct deficiencies found during government inspections.
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.
Collaborated with multi-disciplinary staff to improve overall patient care and response times.
Recruited and hired intelligent clinical and administrative staff to bolster skills set of already talented team.
Reviewed and assessed staff processes, reducing hazards posed for residents and staff while promoting regulatory compliance.
Recruited well-qualified candidates to fill vacancies and offer residents unparalleled care.
Participated in meetings with department heads to discuss census information, admissions and discharges for residents.
Supervised administrative staff of professional nurses, delivering consistent coaching and mentoring to improve job efficiency.
Directed daily operations at facility caring for more than 100 individuals.
05/2013 to 06/2015Assistant Director of NursingAmerican Addiction Centers | Los Angeles, CA,
Reviewed daily documentation of dispensing of controlled substances, immediately noting any discrepancies from shift to shift.
Monitored development, implementation and updates of individualized care plans.
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.
Communicated with patients with compassion while keeping medical information private.
Implemented new hire training to further develop skills and initiate discussions on task prioritization.
Collaborated with multi-disciplinary staff to improve overall patient care and response times.
01/2011 to 05/2013Director of Health ServicesAugustana Care Corporation | Plymouth, MN,
Directed daily operations at facility caring for more than 30 individuals.
Checked the pharmacy area regularly to ensure that it was kept neat, clean and free of debris.
Recruited and hired intelligent clinical and administrative staff to bolster skills set of already talented team.
Coordinated delivery of exceptional patient care by evaluating workflows and facilitating positive changes.
Collaborated with multi-disciplinary staff to improve overall patient care and response times.
Solicited medical history information from patients to provide the best and most effective medical advice.
Communicated with patients with compassion while keeping medical information private.
Reviewed and assessed staff processes, reducing hazards posed for residents and staff while promoting regulatory compliance.
Implemented new hire training to further develop skills and initiate discussions on task prioritization.
Supervised administrative staff of professional nurses, delivering consistent coaching and mentoring to improve job efficiency.
Created and maintained facility documents and records, maintaining accuracy while managing sensitive data.
12/2004 to 04/2011Registered NurseBayhealth | Felton, DE,
Advocated for patients by identifying insurance coverage, communicating care preferences to practitioners and verifying interventions met patients' treatment goals.
Promoted healthy lifestyle choices to reduce re-emergence of painful or dangerous symptoms.
Immunized patients against diseases such as influenza and pneumonia to protect vulnerable populations from serious illnesses.
Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
Treated patients using pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment modalities to address various disorders, diseases and injuries.
Developed and adapted individualized treatment plans according to patient recovery goals.
Educated patients and families on treatment strategies and at-home care.
Coordinated with clinical staff to keep patients updated and informed on care issues, including discharge delays, equipment inaccessibility and procedure postponements.
Administered scheduled medications and therapies intravenously, rectally, orally, subcutaneously and via intramuscular injections while overseeing pain management plans.
Maintained personal and team compliance with medication administration standards and patient care best practices.
Instructed patients, caregivers and families on diagnoses, treatment options and self-management to maintain continuity of care.
Updated physicians on patient test results and assisted in developing care plans.
Participated in hospital-wide initiatives and committees to improve patient care, satisfaction and safety.
Conducted patient assessments and diagnostic tests to provide physician with important patient health information used to create focused treatment plans and manage ongoing care.
Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
Administered oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients and monitored responses.
Delivered direct patient care, including stabilizing patients and identifying treatment options.
Counseled patients and caregivers, providing emotional, psychological and spiritual support.
Maintained composure and efficiency during rapid response situation and emergency codes.
Education and Training
Expected in 05/2004Associate of Science | NursingChattahoochee Valley Community College, Phenix City, ALGPA:
Certifications
Registered Nurse in the State of Alabama, License number 1-102888
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