Amanda Brown
Alexandria,IN
Summary
Dynamic nursing leader with a proven track record at Alexandria Health and Rehabilitation, enhancing patient care quality and operational efficiency. Skilled in nurse education and training, I foster multidisciplinary collaboration and drive quality improvement initiatives, resulting in increased satisfaction scores and streamlined processes. Committed to mentoring staff and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director of Nursing
Alexandria Health and Rehabilitation
05.2015 - Current
- Led nursing staff in delivering exceptional patient care and improving overall health outcomes.
- Developed and implemented strategic initiatives to enhance quality of care and operational efficiency.
- Mentored nursing leadership team, fostering professional development and adherence to best practices.
- Streamlined patient admission processes, resulting in reduced wait times and increased satisfaction scores.
- Oversaw compliance with regulatory standards, maintaining accreditation status and minimizing deficiencies.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive care plans for diverse patient populations.
- Analyzed patient data trends, driving informed decision-making for resource allocation and staffing needs.
- Participated in management team meetings to discuss resident status, census changes, and resident complaints or concerns.
- Oversaw and approved recruitment, hiring and orientation of new nursing staff.
- Performed rounds to observe care and interview staff, residents, and families.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans for patients with complex needs.
- Promoted a culture of safety by enforcing compliance with infection control policies and procedures.
- Planned and assigned workload to [Number]-person nursing staff to direct patient care.
- Prepared and reviewed infection control surveillance reports to identify trends and develop effective actions to control and prevent infections.
Meat Cutter
Cox's Super Market
06.2012 - 12.2014
- Operated meat cutting equipment to ensure precision and quality in product preparation.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of workstations, adhering to food safety standards.
- Monitored inventory levels, assisting in stock replenishment for optimal operations.
- Trained junior staff on proper meat cutting techniques and safety protocols.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana
Kokomo12-2014
Skills
- Nurse education and training
- Leadership and guidance
- Quality improvement
- Strong work ethic
- Long-term care
- Clinical documentation
- Documentation and reporting
- Multidisciplinary team collaboration
- Nursing staff supervision
- Issue resolution
- Behavioral health
- Quality assurance
Certification
Nursing home Infection Control Preventionist through the CDC 05/10/2025
TB certified through Keystone Nursing Academy 11/18/2024
Timeline
Director of Nursing
Alexandria Health and Rehabilitation
05.2015 - Current
Meat Cutter
Cox's Super Market
06.2012 - 12.2014
Associate of Science - Nursing
Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana