Evaluated patient care procedural changes for effectiveness.
Actively maintained up-to-date knowledge of applicable state and Federal laws and regulations.
Provided thorough supervision for day-to-day operations of facility in accordance with set policies and guidelines.
Jumped in to fill gaps for on call rotation when necessary.
Regularly evaluated employee performance, provided feedback and assisted, coached and disciplined staff as needed.
Monitored the nursing and operation of support departments to ensure that resident needs were met and facility was properly maintained. Diligently monitored the QA (Quality Assurance) program to improve performance and maintain high standards of care.
Actively served on Utilization Review Committee by reviewing policies, patterns of providers and sanction processes.
Provided administrative and clinical leadership to the nursing staff.
Completed daily walking rounds to investigate the overall resident care within the facility and diligently enforced high standards.
Completed daily rounds of the nursing department to verify that all nursing service personnel were performing their work assignments in accordance with acceptable nursing standards.
Evaluated nursing notes to confirm that they accurately and completely described care provided and patient responses.
Monitored infection control procedures to ensure facility-wide health and safety.
Developed patient care plans, including assessments, evaluations, and nursing diagnoses.
Ensured efficacy of treatments through monitoring of treatment regimens and weekly updating of wound measurements and charting.
Completed rounds with physician weekly and implemented new orders as needed.
