Lead Legal Secretary Resume Example Sisters Of St. Joseph

LEAD LEGAL SECRETARY

Professional Summary

Compassionate and personable, enthusiastic, hardworking professional with exceptional people relations. Patient-focused and highly motivated professional offering 20+ year background driving quality improvements and coaching nursing staff to reach full potential. Strong organizational, communication and multitasking abilities. Expertise in managing medical records, evaluating staff performance and developing continued care plans. Problem solver and excellent communicator. Recognized for staff development and leadership skills.

Skills

Multidisciplinary team collaboration
Wellness services
Drug inventory management
Patient education and counseling
Hiring and recruitment
Inventory and restocking
Training and development

Seasoned in medical clinical procedures
Medication dispensing
Documentation and control reporting
Team leadership
Workflow planning
Proficient in Microsoft Office
Staff management

Work History

06/2010 to CurrentDirector of NursingSisters Of St. Joseph | Brentwood, NY

Planned and assigned workload to 65 person nursing staff to direct patient care.
Established and monitored infection control programs to provide safe, sanitary environment to prevent transmission of disease and infection.
Prepared and reviewed infection control surveillance reports to identify trends and develop effective actions to control and prevent infections.
Evaluated work performance of 65 nursing personnel to determine wage increases and implement discipline.
Participated in bi—weekly management team meetings to discuss resident status, census changes and resident complaints or concerns.
Recruited and developed over 30 quality individuals to develop accountable top quality staff.
Developed positive employee relations, incentives and recognition programs to promote teamwork and mutual respect.
Established new policies and updated existing policies to improve standard of care for patients.
Identified department issues to recommend corrective actions.
Performed rounds to observe care and interview staff, residents and families.
Created customized care plans, working with hospital staff and families to assess and meet individual needs.
Developed policies and procedures for effective pharmacy management.
Recruited, hired and trained all staff, providing direct supervision, ongoing staff development and continuing education to employees.
Monitored and inspected staff processes to eliminate hazards posed for both residents and staff while ensuring continuous compliance with regulations.
Generated and reviewed incident reports, including employee write-ups, actualizing appropriate corrective action plans to mitigate ongoing and potential situations.

01/2014 to 06/2016Nursing SupervisorSisters Of St. Joseph | Brentwood, NY

Maximized staff and patient protections by enforcing optimal disease prevention protocols.
Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to catch and address new concerns.
Developed and implemented new nursing protocols designed to improve patient outcomes while minimizing medical errors.
Kept optimal supply levels in treatment rooms, triage and other areas to meet typical patient loads.
Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety.
Discussed patient care and treatment with care team members to optimize intervention plans and care delivery.
Interviewed, hired, instructed and mentored employees and promoted high level of care quality to patients.
Investigated and reported all incidents per hospital policies.
Followed all HIPAA rules and regulations regarding patient confidentiality.
Provided direct nursing care to patients when personnel was short-staffed.

02/1994 to 01/2008Lead Legal SecretaryState Farm | Manhasset, NY

Managed and archived quality legal documentation, trial preparation and file audits to manage attorney case load.
Managed day-to-day legal activities such as subpoena services for Law office with 65 attorneys.
Strictly adhered to privacy laws to avert possible information breaches and protect client data.
Implemented diary of Legal Document and procedures to save time and spearhead specific legal projects.
Created highly researched and articulate legal paperwork such as pleadings, contracts and briefs.
Wrote and filed pleadings with Supreme court on schedule to maximize case success.
Trained and managed 30+ employees in best practices and protocols to ensure maximum productivity.
Developed polished legal documents, including motions and briefs, to support litigation processes and court proceedings.
Coordinated trial exhibits by organizing materials, writing documentation and preparing medical arguments for trial attorney regarding personal injury cases.

Education

06/1989Associate of Science | NursingKingsborough Community College of The City University of New York, Brooklyn, NY

Associate of Science | Business Administration And ManagementKingsborough Community College of The City University of New York, Brooklyn, NY

Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

Sisters Of St. Joseph
State Farm

School Attended

Kingsborough Community College of The City University of New York

Job Titles Held:

Director of Nursing
Nursing Supervisor
Lead Legal Secretary

Degrees

06/1989 Associate of Science | Nursing
Associate of Science | Business Administration And Management

Lead Legal Secretary Resume Example

Resume Score: 80%

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