AMY WELLS
Aurora,USA
Summary
Dedicated professional with demonstrated track record of success. Team builder able to effectively direct, develop and motivate staff to achieve well-respected industry goals with excellent communication and teaching skills.
Professional nursing leader prepared for advanced responsibilities in healthcare management. Proven ability to drive patient care excellence and improve operational efficiency. Strong focus on collaborative team leadership and adaptable to changing environments. Skilled in strategic planning, staff development, and regulatory compliance, consistently delivering impactful results. Director of Nursing past 10 years
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
DIRECTOR OF NURSING
BRIARWOOD HEALTH CARE CENTER
04.2015 - 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 informing staff of Best Practices
- 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.
- Streamlined nursing operations by optimizing staffing schedules, resource allocation, and workflow processes.
- Developed positive employee relations, incentives, and recognition programs to promote teamwork and mutual respect.
- Collaborated with staff, management, and external groups to coordinate patient care.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans for patients with complex needs.
- Worked closely administration to develop and implement best practices to improve patient outcomes.
- Established and monitored infection control programs to provide safe, sanitary environment to prevent transmission of disease and infection.
- Facilitated continuing education and training programs to drive staff competency and professional development.
- Enhanced staff performance by conducting regular evaluations, providing constructive feedback, and offering tailored professional development opportunities.
- Promoted a culture of safety by enforcing compliance with infection control policies and procedures.
- Managed budgets effectively, identifying cost-saving measures while maintaining high-quality patient care standards.
- Developed strong relationships with community partners to facilitate continuity of care for patients transitioning between healthcare settings.
- Mentored new nurses through orientation programs, facilitating their integration into the team and fostering their professional growth.
- Served as a liaison between nursing leadership, hospital administration, medical staff, allied health professionals, patients, families, and other stakeholders to ensure effective communication and collaboration.
- Prepared and reviewed infection control surveillance reports to identify trends and develop effective actions to control and prevent infections.
- Conducted regular risk assessments within the department to identify areas of potential vulnerability and implement corrective actions where necessary.
- Engaged with local educational institutions to support the recruitment and retention of highly skilled nurses, contributing to a robust pipeline of qualified professionals entering the workforce.
- Recruited, hired and trained all staff, providing direct supervision, ongoing staff development and continuing education to employees.
RN,BS Nurse Case Manager
Life Care of Aurora
05.2013 - 04.2015
- Started as LPN promoted to RN Casemanager
- Educated patients and caregivers on healthcare protocols and processes.
- Served as a liaison between patients and various support services such as financial assistance programs, community resources, and mental health counseling to ensure holistic care was provided.
- Increased referral rates by providing excellent service and building meaningful relationships with patients and caregivers.
- Educated patients on disease management techniques, empowering them to take control of their health and reduce complications.
- Promoted continuity of care by coordinating with healthcare providers, social workers, and family members in the development of discharge plans.
- Facilitated smooth transitions between healthcare settings by effectively communicating pertinent information to receiving facilities or home health agencies.
- Reduced hospital readmissions through vigilant monitoring and prompt intervention for at-risk patients.
Clinical Liaison
Select Specialty Hospital
08.2008 - 07.2013
- Promoted from floor LPN to Clinical Liaison in 2008
- Analyzed marketing opportunities to evaluate the effectiveness of marketing strategies
- Coordinated monthly and quarterly marketing and community events, such as lunch and learn for case managers/ICU nurses
- Identified, developed and evaluated marketing strategies based on knowledge of company objectives and market trends
- Analyzed performance of all marketing programs to identify the best opportunities for optimization
LPN
Life Care of Aurora
07.2004 - 03.2013
- Recorded patients' medical history, vital statistics and test results in medical records
- Sound, ethical and independent decision-making ability consistent with medical protocols
- Disciplined, energetic employee who quickly established rapport with patients and colleagues
- Performed all tasks with a patient-centered focus while seeking opportunities for improvement of processes and treatments
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Phoenix
Lonetree, CO01.2012
LPN - PN
Concord Career Institute
Denver, CO01.1998
Skills
- Strategic Planning
- Strong Team Motivator
- Responsible Decision-Making
- Cold Calling
- Facilitated protocol for quick decision for admissions
- Enthusiastic caregiver
- Medical clinical procedures comprehension
- Diagnostic tools experience
- Effective policy and program development
- Employee coaching
- First aid and CPR
- Training and mentoring
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Colorado CPR/FIRST AIDE/AED Instructor
- Medication dispensing
- Drug utilization review
- Risk analysis
- Immunizations
- POINT CLICK CARE EHR
- Problem identification
- Teamwork
- Customer service
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking
- Effective communication
- Team building
- Self motivation
- Conflict Resolution
- Time management abilities
- Professionalism
- Adaptability
- Crisis Management
- Performance Evaluation
- Professional networking
- Business Development
- Regulatory Compliance
- Employee work scheduling
- Quality Assurance
Certification
- Colorado RN License
- ACLS
- BLS
CHCA Nurse Administration Professional of the Year Finalist 2023
Nominated by peers
Timeline
DIRECTOR OF NURSING
BRIARWOOD HEALTH CARE CENTER
04.2015 - Current
RN,BS Nurse Case Manager
Life Care of Aurora
05.2013 - 04.2015
Clinical Liaison
Select Specialty Hospital
08.2008 - 07.2013
LPN
Life Care of Aurora
07.2004 - 03.2013
LPN - PN
Concord Career Institute
- Colorado RN License
- ACLS
- BLS
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Phoenix
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