Amy Boren RN
RN
Colorado Springs,CO
Summary
Dedicated to promoting quality patient care and satisfaction and offering experience in nursing and healthcare administration. Possesses proven track record of developing and implementing comprehensive nursing policies, providing excellent leadership and mentoring, and maintaining compliance with regulatory standards.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Nursing Services
The Center at Centennial
07.2007 - Current
- Focused professional with experience in customer service, maintenance scheduling, and documentation
- Frequently praised as efficient by peers, I can be relied upon to help any team achieve its goals
- Accomplished leader accustomed to managing daily healthcare operations
- Excels in developing and implementing operational strategies while enforcing compliance with safety regulations and medical policies
- Proven track record of establishing cost-effective, efficient services and producing outstanding patient care outcomes
- Exceptional interpersonal, organizational and problem-solving skills
- Operational Procedures, Patient Health Information Access, State Regulations and Compliance, Staff Evaluations, Nursing Protocols, Recruiting and Hiring, Risk Management, Best Practices and Standards, Case Management, Team Meeting Management, Multidisciplinary Team Collaboration, Critical Thinking, Long-Term Care, Quality Assurance, Prepared activity reports to inform management of status and implementation plans of programs, services, and quality initiatives
- Established standards of practice for nurses; evaluated performance of staff members against established criteria
- Monitored budgeting activities for the department such as payroll expenses and supply costs.
- Increased compliance with regulatory standards through regular audits and ongoing process improvements.
- Promoted a culture of safety by enforcing strict infection control measures and addressing potential hazards proactively.
- Led quality improvement initiatives resulting in higher patient satisfaction scores and reduced readmission rates.
- Evaluated performance metrics regularly, identifying areas for improvement and implementing targeted interventions accordingly.
- Participated in management team meetings to discuss resident status, census changes, and resident complaints or concerns.
- Established new policies and updated existing policies to improve standard of care for patients.
RN Charge Nurse/Unit Manager
Sava Senior Care
05.1993 - 07.2007
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and implementing evidence-based practices.
- Administered medications accurately and safely, reducing medication errors and adverse reactions.
- Managed complex cases of critically ill patients, ensuring optimal treatment plans were executed effectively.
- Mentored new nursing staff, contributing to a supportive work environment and improved retention rates.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, and other conditions.
Education
Associate in Science (A.S.) in Nursing -
Pikes Peak State College
Colorado Springs, CO05.1999
Skills
- Operational Procedures
- Patient Health Information Access
- State Regulations and Compliance
- Staff Evaluations
- Nursing Protocols
- Recruiting and Hiring
- Risk Management
- Best Practices and Standards
- Case Management
- Team Meeting Management
- Multidisciplinary Team Collaboration
- Critical Thinking
- Long-Term Care
- Quality Assurance
- Regulatory Compliance
Personal Information
Title: Registered Nurse
References
References available upon request
NHA License 2013-Present
Received Nursing Home Administrator License in 2013. Acted as NHA of record for approximately six months while current NHA covering a sister building.
Timeline
Director of Nursing Services
The Center at Centennial
07.2007 - Current
RN Charge Nurse/Unit Manager
Sava Senior Care
05.1993 - 07.2007
Associate in Science (A.S.) in Nursing -
Pikes Peak State College
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