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Director Of Nursing resume example with 11+ years of experience

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Jessica Claire
Montgomery Street, San Francisco, CA 94105 (555) 432-1000, resumesample@example.com
Summary

Fully credentialed RN with experience providing care in a hospital environment, as well as long-term care, and clinic setting. I have been in the nursing filed since early adulthood. I was an LPN for 20 plus years and went back to school an obtain my associate degree in nursing in 2013. Since school I have been working as a Director of Nursing in the long term care setting. I have had hospice in my buildings and I firmly believe that Valir is the best hospice that I have had the privilege of working with. 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
  • Geriatric treatment knowledge
  • Medical clinical procedures comprehension
  • Colostomy care familiarity
  • IV drug therapy management
  • Flow sheet charting
  • Skilled in conducting physical examinations
  • Medication administration expert
  • Enthusiastic caregiver
  • File/records maintenance
  • Time management skills
  • Facility oversight
  • Healthcare delivery
  • Census goals
  • Records management
  • Schedule management
  • Records maintenance
  • Multidisciplinary team collaboration
  • Patient safety
  • Regulatory requirements
  • Acute and rehabilitative care
  • Staff supervision
  • Performance metrics
  • Quality assurance controls
  • Hospital coordination
  • Patient relations
  • Personnel management
Experience
08/2018 to Current Director of Nursing Brightspring Health Services | Kingston Springs, TN,

See previous job description

  • Coordinated medical and health services in compliance with government regulations and policies set by board of trustees.
  • Reviewed incident reports 24* 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.
  • 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.
  • Implemented changes needed to correct deficiencies found during government inspections.
  • Assessed competency of clinical staff to promote quality, continuity and safety.
  • Developed policies to align procedures with nursing home strategic initiatives and complied with statutory, regulatory, state and federal guidelines.
  • Created and implemented policies and procedures for effective pharmacy management.
  • Checked the pharmacy area regularly to ensure that it was kept neat, clean and free of debris.
  • Solicited medical history information from patients to provide best and most effective medical advice.
  • Supervised administrative staff of 12 RN, LPNs, delivering consistent coaching and mentoring to improve job efficiency.
  • Collaborated with multi-disciplinary staff to improve overall patient care and response times.
  • Directed daily operations at facility caring for more than [Number] individuals.
  • Created and maintained facility documents and records, maintaining accuracy while managing sensitive data.
  • Recruited well-qualified candidates to fill vacancies and offer residents unparalleled care.
  • Participated in 30 meetings with department heads to discuss census information, admissions and discharges for residents.
  • 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.
07/2017 to 08/2018 Director of Nursing Brightspring Health Services | La Vergne, TN,

Some of my responsibilities of my position are care planning, assessments, scheduling, infection control track and trending, incident reports track and trending. Education of staff is on ongoing development as needed.

Provide quality care to the residents and support the families as much as possible. Working closely with other entities that the resident my require and or desire.

Assessments as needed and ensure the accuracy of.

  • Reviewed and provided comments on the adequacy of documents and took necessary steps to cure any deficiencies.

Try to provide a quality level of service to each resident by listening to concerns and answering any of their questions

  • Coordinated medical and health services in compliance with government regulations and policies set by board of trustees.
  • Administered executive supervision, exercising independent judgment to select proper course of action in policies and procedures.
  • 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.
  • Implemented changes needed to correct deficiencies found during government inspections.
  • Assessed competency of clinical staff to promote quality, continuity and safety.
  • Created and implemented policies and procedures for effective pharmacy management.
  • Checked the pharmacy area regularly to ensure that it was kept neat, clean and free of debris.
  • Solicited medical history information from patients to provide best and most effective medical advice.
  • Collaborated with multi-disciplinary staff to improve overall patient care and response times.
  • Created and maintained facility documents and records, maintaining accuracy while managing sensitive data.
  • 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.
  • Reviewed incident reports 24* for accuracy and proper notification to family, physicians and other agencies as required by regulations.
08/2014 to 07/2016 Director of Nursing Brightspring Health Services | Lafayette, IN,

See current job description please

03/2011 to 06/2016 Clinic Lead Nurse Amita Health | Broken Arrow, OK,
  • Answered patient questions and provided take-home materials for further information.
  • Maintained adequate unit supplies to meet expected patient demands.
  • Immunized patients against influenza and pneumonia to protect vulnerable populations from serious illnesses.
  • Imparted medical, operational and patient care knowledge to junior nurses to maximize performance and quality of team operations.
  • Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
  • Followed protocols regarding quality assurance, biohazards, infection control, charting and emergencies.
  • Solicited medical history information from patients to provide best and most effective medical advice.
  • Conducted patient assessments and diagnostic tests to provide physician with important patient health information.
  • Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
  • Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
  • Delivered information regarding care and medications to patients and caregivers in comprehendible terminology.
  • Stocked clinical workstations and procedure rooms with necessary supplies.
  • Executed appropriate steps for patient treatment following careful review of physician medical regimen.
  • Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
  • Communicated with primary care physicians or emergency care providers to relay patient needs.
  • Reached out to patients to convey lab results and provide care instructions.
01/2009 to 01/2011 Travel Nurse PRN | City, STATE,
  • Updated patient charts to reflect changes to care plans, interventions and observations.
  • Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
  • Administered oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients and monitored responses.
  • Treated patients using pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment modalities to address various disorders, diseases and injuries.
  • Used facility EMR system to update patient records, transmit prescriptions and transfer files.
  • Immunized patients against influenza and pneumonia to protect vulnerable populations from serious illnesses.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary personnel to create, implement and manage patient care plans suiting individual needs and preferences.
  • Counseled caregivers and families on end-of-life planning and educated on patient care options.
  • Delivered quality care and comfort to patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, pulmonary embolisms and end-stage renal disease.
  • Reached out to patients to convey lab results and provide care instructions.
  • Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
  • Answered patient questions and provided take-home materials for further information.
  • Monitored post-op vitals, set up PCA, fluids, reviewed post-op orders and assimilated patients to unit.
  • Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
  • Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
  • Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
  • Administered scheduled medications and therapies intravenously, rectally, orally, subcutaneously and via intramuscular injections while overseeing pain management plans.
  • Delivered quality patient care from admission to discharge through direct supervision of all nursing and ancillary staff.
Education and Training
Expected in Associate of Science | nursing Northern Oklahoma College, Tonkawa, OK GPA:
Activities and Honors
Certifications

CPR certified through American Heart Association

Associate of Nursing from Northern Oklahoma College

Oklahoma license 

Kansas license

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School Attended

  • Northern Oklahoma College

Job Titles Held:

  • Director of Nursing
  • Director of Nursing
  • Director of Nursing
  • Clinic Lead Nurse
  • Travel Nurse

Degrees

  • Associate of Science

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