nurse manager resume example with 13+ years of experience
Jessica
Claire
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Professional Summary
Dedicated nursing leader with excellent unit management skills. Proficient in quality, cost and care standards focused on maximizing resources and patient satisfaction. Registered Nurse in state of Arkansas. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Skilled at improving processes, maximizing team productivity and reducing costs to achieve sustainable nursing home operations. Familiar with employee motivation and retention strategies, resident relations and accreditation requirements.
Skills
Policy and Program Development
Employee Recruitment and Hiring
Employee Supervision
Time Management
Employee Performance Evaluations
Process Implementation
Interdepartmental Functions Coordination
Decision Making
In-service Programs
Employee Work Scheduling
Verbal and Written Communication
Employee Training Program
Critical Thinking
Risk Management
Performance Monitoring
Patient Care Assessment
Medicare Compliance
Patient Advocacy
Problem Resolution
Diagnostic Services Monitoring
Education
University At Little Rock Little Rock, AR, Expected in 08/1998 ā āAssociate of Science:Nursing Practice - GPA:
Bryant High SchoolBryant, ARExpected in 08/1984 ā āHigh School Diploma: - GPA:
Work History
Capri Communities - Nurse Manager Grafton, WI, 07/2021 - Current
Managed 15 nurses and nursing activities in 60-bed hospital by providing comprehensive nursing guidance and maintaining outstanding patient satisfaction and care standards.
Investigated and independently resolved complaints from staff, physicians and patients by leveraging clinical judgment and unit management expertise.
Assessed patients to determine individual needs and develop care plans in coordination with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals, including physicians, case managers and social workers.
Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
Engaged and participated in consults, patient care plan development and patient monitoring.
Worked at least 12 hours per month as floor nurse to maintain clinical proficiency.
Vaccinated patients to protect individuals from measles, pneumonia, influenza and other illnesses of concern.
Established and continuously optimized unit schedules and individual work assignments.
Delivered expert case management, milieu management, medication administration and emergency intervention.
Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
Coordinated and implemented in-service educational programs focusing on safety and adherence to protocols.
Supervised, directed and motivated high-quality performance from nursing staff.
Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
Frontline Resource Management - Interim Director of Nursing Chandler, AZ, 09/2020 - 07/2021
Direct day-to-day administrative and operational functions for 60-bed facility, providing guidance and leadership to over 50 employees across more than 4 departments.
Fostered excellence by example by "setting pace" and being hands on mentor to clinical staff.
Established new policies and updated existing policies to improve standard of care for patients.
Collaborated with staff, management and external groups to coordinate patient care.
Developed positive employee relations, incentives and recognition programs to promote teamwork and mutual respect.
Recruited and developed over 20 quality individuals to develop accountable top quality staff.
Prepared and reviewed infection control surveillance reports to identify trends and develop effective actions to control and prevent infections.
Performed rounds to observe care and interview staff, residents and families.
Planned and assigned workload to 15-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.
Discussed medical histories with patients in effort to provide most effective medical advice.
Conducted routine facility inspections, identifying areas needing improvement and eliminating hazards posed to staff and residents for continued compliance with associated regulations.
Collaborated with national and international organizations to leverage industry connections.
Offered patients and patrons information on various immunizations including flu, DTaP and HPV vaccines.
Communicated with patients, ensuring that medical information was kept private.
Brookdale Senior Living - Assistant Director of Nursing Bennington, VT, 06/2015 - 07/2020
Direct day-to-day administrative and operational functions for 130-bed facility, providing guidance and leadership to over 60 employees across more than 4 departments.
Recruited, hired and coached employees to offer high-quality, cost-effective care to all residents.
Implemented successful healthcare program through professionalism, quality of care, medical teaching and patient satisfaction.
Performed rounds to observe care and interview staff, residents and families.
Evaluated work performance of 40 nursing personnel to determine wage increases and implement discipline.
Recruited and developed over 15quality individuals to develop accountable top quality staff.
Planned and assigned workload to 20-person nursing staff to direct patient care.
Collaborated with staff, management and external groups to coordinate patient care.
Established and monitored infection control programs to provide safe, sanitary environment to prevent transmission of disease and infection.
Established new policies and updated existing policies to improve standard of care for patients.
Developed positive employee relations, incentives and recognition programs to promote teamwork and mutual respect.
Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
Maximized team performance by monitoring nursing care, including patient assessment processes and treatment implementations.
Implemented quality patient care techniques to align with safety, health and organizational regulations.
Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
Performed patient assessments and adjusted care plans accordingly.
Built rapport with patients and family members to deliver exceptional care.
Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis and treatment.
Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
Documented information in patients' electronic medical record, relaying information to clinicians and care providers to facilitate continuity of care.
Supervised patient admissions and discharges from hospital to various settings, including home care, rehabilitative facility or self-care.
Administered medications and treatments to patients as ordered by physician, maintaining accountability for accurate narcotic count at end of each shift.
Managed JP drains and chest, nasogastric, G and peg tubes.
Cared for patients' wounds and changed dressings.
Managed various medications and treatments such as peritoneal dialysis, IV push, oral, subcutaneous, IV infusion and and intramuscular injections.
Collaborated with various healthcare professionals to determine specific and individualized care plan based on goals and long-term health.
Interacted smoothly with patients and loved ones, updated on care plans and advocated for needs.
Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders and communicating with ancillary departments.
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