Amy Davis
Syracuse Oh,OH
Summary
Patient-focused Registered Nurse offering 11 years background driving quality improvements and coaching nursing staff to reach full potential. Strong organizational, communication and multitasking abilities. Expertise in managing medical records, evaluating staff performance and developing continued care plans.
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.
To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Dynamic individual with hands-on experience in Infection Control, certification in wound care, dementia as well as long term psychiatric and behavioral health and talent for navigating challenges. Brings strong problem-solving skills and proactive approach to new tasks. Known for adaptability, creativity, and results-oriented mindset. Committed to making meaningful contributions and advancing organizational goals.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Nursing/Infection Preventionist/SWOC
Arbors At Pomeroy
09.2021 - 10.2023
- Collaborated with staff, management and external groups to coordinate patient care.
- Performed rounds to observe care and interview staff, residents and families.
- 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.
- Evaluated work performance of nursing personnel to determine wage increases and implement discipline.
- Participated in management team meetings to discuss resident status, census changes and resident complaints or concerns.
- Established and monitored infection control programs to provide safe, sanitary environment to prevent transmission of disease and infection.
- Planned and assigned workload to 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.
- Identified department issues to recommend corrective actions.
- Fostered excellence by example by "setting pace" and being hands on mentor to clinical staff.
- Conducted routine facility inspections, identifying areas needing improvement and eliminating hazards posed to staff and residents for continued compliance with associated regulations.
- Direct day-to-day administrative and operational functions for 97 bed facility, providing guidance and leadership employees across more than 5 departments.
- Implemented successful healthcare program through professionalism, quality of care, medical teaching and patient satisfaction.
- Introduced and implemented new testing and interpretation procedures to maintain standards of care and meet quality assurance benchmarks.
- Reviewed and evaluated test results to suggest care and treatment options.
- Monitored and evaluated nursing staff performance, providing feedback and guidance to support standards of care.
- Participated in management team meetings to discuss resident status, census changes, and resident complaints or concerns.
- Worked closely administration to develop and implement best practices to improve patient outcomes.
- Built and maintained positive working relationships with physicians and staff to support seamless healthcare operations.
- Performed rounds to observe care and interview staff, residents, and families.
- Collaborated with staff, management, and external groups to coordinate patient care.
- Oversaw and approved recruitment, hiring and orientation of new nursing staff.
- Facilitated continuing education and training programs to drive staff competency and professional development.
- Evaluated work performance of Number nursing personnel to determine wage increases and implement discipline.
- Established and maintained effective communication with staff, physicians and community organizations to promote high quality patient care.
- Communicated with patients, ensuring that medical information was kept private.
- Liaised with other healthcare professionals to develop comprehensive patient care plans and provide highest quality of care.
- Developed and updated policies and procedures, maintaining compliance with guidelines relating to HIPAA, benefits administration and general liability.
- Defined testing protocols, quality assurance initiatives and clinic policies and procedures.
- Ordered all pharmacy supplies and kept check on inventory levels.
MDS Coordinator/Infection Preventionist
StoneRise Belmont
04.2019 - 09.2021
- Set schedules for staff to start and complete MDS assessments and care plan meetings.
- Assessed electronic medical record for required documentation to support MDS coding.
- Verified prompt and accurate completion of MDS activities for billing.
- Trained staff in correct techniques for completing and signing MDS assessments.
- Complied with federal and state regulations for completion and coordination of RAI process.
- Reviewed missing assessment reports and analyzed issues for leadership team.
- Completed assessments for residents admitted under assessments requiring day books.
- Followed up on outstanding clinical items within established timelines for optimal care delivery.
- Completed minimum data set assessments with strong collaboration across business, provider and clinical disciplines.
Assistant Director of Nursing/infection Prevention
Willowhaven
02.2019 - 04.2019
- Performed rounds to observe care and interview staff, residents and families.
- Collaborated with staff, management and external groups to coordinate patient care.
- Planned and assigned workload to nursing staff to direct patient care.
- Developed positive employee relations, incentives and recognition programs to promote teamwork and mutual respect.
- Established and monitored infection control programs to provide safe, sanitary environment to prevent transmission of disease and infection.
- Participated in management team meetings to discuss resident status, census changes and resident complaints or concerns.
- Identified department issues to recommend corrective actions.
- Recruited, hired and trained all staff, providing direct supervision, ongoing staff development and continuing education to employees.
- Communicated with patients, ensuring that medical information was kept private.
- Fostered excellence by example by "setting pace" and being hands on mentor to clinical staff.
- Conducted routine facility inspections, identifying areas needing improvement and eliminating hazards posed to staff and residents for continued compliance with associated regulations.
- Monitored and inspected staff processes to eliminate hazards posed for both residents and staff while ensuring continuous compliance with regulations.
Staff Development Educator/ADON
Marietta Center
08.2016 - 02.2019
- Performed rounds to observe care and interview staff, residents and families.
- Collaborated with staff, management and external groups to coordinate patient care.
- Planned and assigned workload nursing staff to direct patient care.
- Established new policies and updated existing policies to improve standard of care for patients.
- Planned and assigned workload nursing staff to direct patient care.
- Participated in management team meetings to discuss resident status, census changes and resident complaints or concerns.
- Prepared and reviewed infection control surveillance reports to identify trends and develop effective actions to control and prevent infections.
- Identified department issues to recommend corrective actions.
- Recruited and developed quality individuals to develop accountable top quality staff.
- Recruited, hired and trained all staff, providing direct supervision, ongoing staff development and continuing education to employees.
- Developed and updated policies and procedures, maintaining compliance with statutory, regulatory and local, state and federal guidelines relating to HIPAA, benefits administration and general liability.
- Implemented successful healthcare program through professionalism, quality of care, medical teaching and patient satisfaction.
- Monitored and inspected staff processes to eliminate hazards posed for both residents and staff while ensuring continuous compliance with regulations.
Registered Nurse
Taylors Staffing
03.2014 - 02.2024
- 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.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
RN Assistant Director of Nursing, SWOC,IP
Legacy Marietta
02.2024 - Current
- Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and implementing evidence-based practices.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in better health outcomes.
- Administered medications accurately and safely, reducing medication errors and adverse reactions.
- Educated patients on disease management and self-care techniques, promoting lifestyle changes for improved health.
- 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.
- Developed strong relationships with patients'' families, providing emotional support while addressing concerns or questions about care plans.
- Streamlined documentation processes to ensure accurate record-keeping and compliance with regulatory standards.
- Implemented infection control measures within the unit, maintaining a safe environment for both patients and staff members.
- Assessed patient conditions promptly upon admission to determine appropriate interventions and prioritize care needs.
- Devised individualized care plans tailored to each patient''s unique situation, optimizing clinical outcomes.
- Aligned nursing goals with department objectives to enhance overall performance metrics within the healthcare facility.
- Participated in professional development opportunities regularly to stay current on best practices in the field of nursing.
- Served as a liaison between physicians and patients'' families to facilitate clear communication regarding treatment options and progress updates.
- Coordinated discharge planning efforts with social workers, case managers, and other multidisciplinary team members for smooth transitions posthospitalization.
- Utilized advanced clinical skills such as wound care management or IV therapy administration, leading to faster recovery times for patients treated under my supervision.
- Provided emotional support to patients during challenging times, fostering a sense of trust and rapport that contributed to better overall wellbeing.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Assistant Director of Nursing
Legacy Healthcare Services
02.2024 - 08.2024
- Participated in management team meetings to discuss resident status, census changes, and resident complaints or concerns.
- Collaborated with staff, management, and external groups to coordinate patient care.
- Performed rounds to observe care and interview staff, residents, and families.
- Managed nursing schedules and budgets, streamlining processes for cost savings while maintaining high-quality patient care.
Director of Nursing
Legacy Healthcare Services
08.2024 - Current
- 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.
- Ensured regulatory compliance by staying current on industry standards and updating policies accordingly.
- Monitored and evaluated nursing staff performance, providing feedback and guidance to support standards of care.
Education
Associate Degree In Nursing - Nursing
Hocking College
Nelsonville, OH05.2016
Skills
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- Nursing Protocols
- Financial Operations Oversight
- Clinical Operations Management
- Nurse Education and Training
- Service Utilization Improvements
- Process Improvement
- Recruiting and Hiring
- Strategic Planning
- Regulatory and Statutory Compliance
- Budget Controls
- Quality Improvement Activities
- Critical Thinking
- Multidisciplinary Collaboration
- Risk Management
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Policies Compliance Enforcement
- Team Meetings
- HIPAA Regulations
- Long-Term Care
- Goal Planning
- Personnel Evaluations
- Direct Patient Care
- Nursing Staff Management
- Employee Performance Evaluations
- Quality Assurance
- Staff Scheduling
- Discharge and Transfer Procedures
- Time Management
- Administrative Staff Supervision
- Disease Control
- Team Supervision
- Patient Care Assessment
- Family Support
- Clinical Quality Program Standards
- Facility Inspections
- Documentation
- Problem Identification
- Program Development
- Practice Standards
- Leadership and Guidance
- Chronic Disease Management
- Health Information Systems (HIS)
- Policy Development
- Interdepartmental Functions Coordination
- Financial Reporting Coordination
Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimeTimeline
Director of Nursing
Legacy Healthcare Services
08.2024 - Current
RN Assistant Director of Nursing, SWOC,IP
Legacy Marietta
02.2024 - Current
Assistant Director of Nursing
Legacy Healthcare Services
02.2024 - 08.2024
Director of Nursing/Infection Preventionist/SWOC
Arbors At Pomeroy
09.2021 - 10.2023
MDS Coordinator/Infection Preventionist
StoneRise Belmont
04.2019 - 09.2021
Assistant Director of Nursing/infection Prevention
Willowhaven
02.2019 - 04.2019
Staff Development Educator/ADON
Marietta Center
08.2016 - 02.2019
Registered Nurse
Taylors Staffing
03.2014 - 02.2024
Associate Degree In Nursing - Nursing
Hocking College
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