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Jessica Claire
  • Montgomery Street, San Francisco, CA 94105 609 Johnson Ave., 49204, Tulsa, OK
  • Home: (555) 432-1000
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Professional Experience
Medical-Surgical RN, 07/2021 to 09/2021
Allina Health SystemsShakopee, MN,
  • Role as director of nurses started 10/2019 to current
  • Improved quality measures rating from 1 star to 4
  • Implemented measures to clear IJ from previous leadership.
  • Had 6 complaints surveys with 2 priority 1 with no deficiencies cited.
  • Hired and trained, and manage member nursing staff Worked in concert with social work, rehabilitation, dietary, activities departments.
  • Tracked and trended hospital discharges, fall/incidents to identify areas to impact.
  • Implemented weekly Thursday sweep system to prevent residents from going to hospital over weekend.
  • Manage weight, pressure ulcers and incident and accident systems
    Prepared statistical data regarding infections Monitored safety, medication errors resented in-services orientation programs for all new hires with regards to infection control confidentiality, residents rights, sexual harassment, and accident prevention.
  • Assessing resident care needs and implementing appropriate action, develop and enforce nursing policies and procedures, supervise nursing staff and monitor quality of nursing policies and procedures, supervise nursing staff and monitor quality of nursing care to all residents.
  • Make daily resident rounds to ensure maximum care and ascertain need for additional modified services.
  • Had covid -19 unit twice this year during pandemic with with many state surveyor visits but no deficiencies cited.
  • Completed self reports to state as needed .
Director of Nurses, 10/2018 to 04/2019
Texas Tech UniversityDallas, TX,
  • Hired, trained, and manage member nursing staff at skilled nursing Achieved and maintained average census of 118 in 30's bed.
  • Successfully implemented systems and maintained those systems which led to reduced deficiencies from 12 to 3 during 2019 survey all in about 4 months with assistance of one ADON
  • Address staffing issues and monitor PPD Worked in concert with social work, rehabilitation, dietary, activities departments.
  • Tracked and Trended hospital discharges, fall/incidents to identify areas to impact.
  • Management weight, pressure ulcers and incident and accident systems
    Prepared statistical data regarding infections Monitored safety, medication errors resented in-services orientation programs for all new hires with regards to infection control confidentiality, residents rights, sexual harassment, and accident prevention
  • Assessing resident care needs and implementing appropriate action, develop and enforce nursing policies and procedures, supervise nursing staff and monitor quality of nursing policies and procedures, supervise nursing staff and monitor quality of nursing care to all residents.
MEDSURG/TELE NUSE, 04/2016 to 04/2017
Kindred HealthcareHazard, KY,
  • Total nursing care through nursing process while communicating effectively with family members and patients.
  • Evaluated patient's response to treatment and progress toward goals.
  • Acted as patient advocate; interacted in timely manner between multidisciplinary staff to minimize delays and optimize patient care and efficiency.
  • Administered and executed therapeutic physician and nurse-initiated interventions. Assessed, diagnosed and managed care for up to eight patients per section. Readied patients for stress testing, echo cardiograms, peripheral diagnostic studies, cardiac cauterization procedures and operation room.
  • Administered blood and blood product transfusions and monitored patients for adverse reactions
  • Monitored chest tubes, JP drains, catheters, nephrostomy tubes and pacer wires.
  • Prepared and administered meds
  • Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
  • Informed patients and families of effective treatment options and at-home care strategies, enhancing long-term outcomes.
  • Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities to prevent further disability.
Assistant Director of Nursing , 03/2003 to 09/2015
HCR Manorcare DallasCity, STATE,
  • Oversaw new nursing employee orientation process, including explanation of personnel policies and individual duties.
  • Monitored development, implementation and updates of individualized care plans.
  • Assist in carrying out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with organizational policies .
  • Assisted with staffing and scheduling.
  • Monitor and track incidents and accidents.
  • Manage pressure ulcers system and was responsible for weekly wound rounds and documentation and care plans.
  • Prepared and reviewed infection control surveillance reports to identify trends and develop effective actions to control and prevent infections.
Education and Training
Associate of Science: Nursing , Expected in 04/2008 to PLATT COLLEGE - Oklamacity , Oklahoma,
GPA:
  • Graduated with 3.5 GPA
  • Awarded: Exellence clinical Skills
Associate of Science: , Expected in 2004 to ELCENTRO COLLEGE - Dallas , Texas ,
GPA: GPA: 3.5
Highlights
  • Professional Development
  • Staff Evaluation
  • Long-term Care
  • Shift Scheduling
  • Quality Improvement
  • Clinical System Monitoring
  • Behavioral Health
  • Good with inserting IVS
  • Wound Care certified.
Summary

Highly skilled and enthusiastic Registered nurse with more than 10 years of

experience managing operations in long term care facilities. Actively seeking a Director of Nurses job. Successfully oversee , budgeting, supply management and patient services. Survey, Systems and detailed oriented. Very persuasive when it comes to communicating with surveyors regarding concerns or issues. Very familiar with the nursing home regulations and self report process.

Enthusiastic nurse eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail . Motivated to learn, grow and excel .

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Resume Overview

School Attended

  • PLATT COLLEGE
  • ELCENTRO COLLEGE

Job Titles Held:

  • Medical-Surgical RN
  • Director of Nurses
  • MEDSURG/TELE NUSE
  • Assistant Director of Nursing

Degrees

  • Associate of Science
  • Associate of Science

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