Amber Chisholm
Beardstown,IL
Summary
Dynamic nursing leader with extensive experience at Wesley Village Senior Living Community, excelling in nursing management and multidisciplinary collaboration. Proven track record in enhancing patient care through effective case management and staff training. Committed to quality assurance and compliance, fostering a culture of safety and excellence in long-term care settings.
Knowledgeable Assistant Director of Nursing with solid background in nursing administration and team leadership. Successfully implemented patient care protocols that improved overall patient satisfaction and safety. Demonstrated proficiency in staff training and regulatory compliance.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Director of Nursing
Wesley Village Senior Living Community
11.2010 - Current
- Assisted in coordinating nursing staff schedules, ensuring adequate coverage for patient care.
- Supported implementation of quality assurance protocols to enhance patient safety and care standards.
- Engaged in training sessions to familiarize with electronic health record systems and documentation procedures.
- Collaborated with nursing leadership to streamline communication between departments for improved workflow.
- Helped maintain compliance with regulatory requirements by conducting routine audits of nursing practices.
- Aided in onboarding new nursing personnel, facilitating orientation and integration into the team.
- Participated in management team meetings to discuss resident status, census changes, and resident complaints or concerns.
- Assisted in developing policies and procedures for safe medication administration, minimizing errors within the department decreasing errors by 75%.
- Developed comprehensive care plans for patients, ensuring optimal health outcomes and patient satisfaction.
- Developed training programs to enhance clinical skills and ensure compliance with health regulations.
- Led nursing staff in implementing best practices for resident care and safety protocols.
Wound Care Nurse
Wesley Village Senior Living Community
11.2010 - Current
- Assessed and documented wound conditions to establish effective care plans.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes and treatment strategies resulting in a 75% decrease in new/reoccurring wounds in the last 12 months.
- Educated patients and families on wound care techniques and prevention strategies.
- Implemented evidence-based practices to enhance healing processes for diverse wound types.
- Trained nursing staff on advanced wound management protocols and best practices.
- Monitored patient progress, adjusting care plans based on clinical assessments and feedback.
- Evaluated patients'' wounds and recommended appropriate treatments, expediting the healing process.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to implement interventions for wound healing and skin breakdown prevention resulting in less than 5% skin breakdown facility wide.
- Developed and implemented individualized wound care plans for diverse patient needs.
- Trained nursing staff on best practices in wound management techniques.
- Assessed and documented wounds, ensuring accurate records for interdisciplinary review.
Restorative Nurse
Wesley Village Senior Living Community
11.2010 - Current
- Administered restorative care plans to enhance patient mobility and overall well-being.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop individualized patient treatment protocols.
- Trained and mentored junior nursing staff on best practices for restorative techniques.
- Evaluated patient progress and adjusted interventions based on ongoing assessments.
- Implemented evidence-based practices to improve quality of care in rehabilitation settings.
- Conducted regular training sessions on restorative nursing principles for staff development.
- Led initiatives to streamline workflow processes, enhancing efficiency in patient care delivery.
- Evaluated patient progress regularly, adjusting treatment plans as needed to maximize therapeutic outcomes.
- Maintained accurate patient records, ensuring proper documentation of progress towards established goals and objectives.
- Administered comprehensive restorative nursing care to enhance resident mobility and overall well-being.
- Developed individualized care plans in collaboration with interdisciplinary teams to meet residents' needs.
- Implemented Restorative programs for every resident in the facility within the last 12 months resulting in a 80% overall improvement in resident participation in Activities of Daily Living
- Initiated restorative programs electronically for staff charting requirements resulting in charting accuracy and promptness by 50%
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Spoon River College
Macomb, IL05-2021
Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing
Lincoln Land Community College
Springfield, Illinois, IL05-2004
Skills
- Nursing management
- Case management
- Capital budget management
- Clinical leadership
- Patient education
- Staff evaluation
- Multidisciplinary team collaboration
- Recruiting and hiring
- Healthcare administration
- Shift scheduling
- Budget planning
- Long-term care
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of 50 staff members.
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
- assisted in implementing Point Click Care, EHR software
- assisted in implementing Onshift, electronic scheduling software for staff
- work with insurance companies to preauthorize new admissions.
- collaborated with therapy/physicians to provide optimal patient care
Timeline
Assistant Director of Nursing
Wesley Village Senior Living Community
11.2010 - Current
Wound Care Nurse
Wesley Village Senior Living Community
11.2010 - Current
Restorative Nurse
Wesley Village Senior Living Community
11.2010 - Current
Associate of Science - Nursing
Spoon River College
Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing
Lincoln Land Community College