Andrea Gordon
Summary
Dynamic nursing leader with extensive experience at Windsor Quail Valley Post-Acute Healthcare, excelling in nursing management and quality improvement. Proven track record in enhancing staff performance and developing efficient care strategies. Committed to patient education and multidisciplinary collaboration, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous learning in clinical practice.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Director of Nursing
Windsor Quail Valley PostAcute Healthcare
Missouri City, TX
08.2015 - 02.2025
- 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. Daily quality monitoring of systemic systems.
- Managed nursing schedules and budgets, streamlining processes for cost savings while maintaining high-quality patient care.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop efficient care strategies tailored to individual patient needs.
- Contributed to the accreditation process by maintaining compliance with state and federal regulations for nursing standards.
- Mentored new nurses in clinical practice and procedures, fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Arranged nursing schedules and budgets, streamlining processes for cost savings while maintaining high-quality patient care.
Assistant Director of Nursing
Paramount Rehabilitation Center
Houston, TX
07.2005 - 08.2015
- Performed rounds to observe care and interview staff, residents, and families.
- Assisted in developing policies and procedures for safe medication administration, minimizing errors within the department.
- Served as a role model for nursing staff by demonstrating exceptional clinical skills, ethical behavior, and commitment to continuous learning.
- Enhanced staff performance through regular training sessions and professional development opportunities.
- Coordinated with physicians on complex cases, ensuring seamless communication among healthcare professionals involved in patient care.
Education
License Vocational Nurse - Nursing Leadership And Management
Houston Community College
Houston, TX12-1997
High School Diploma -
Jessie Jones High School
Houston, TX05-1988
Skills
- Nursing management
- Case management
- Clinical leadership
- Patient education
- Staff evaluation
- Recruiting and hiring
- Professional development
- Quality control
- Quality improvement
- Multidisciplinary team collaboration
Timeline
Assistant Director of Nursing
Windsor Quail Valley PostAcute Healthcare
08.2015 - 02.2025
Assistant Director of Nursing
Paramount Rehabilitation Center
07.2005 - 08.2015
License Vocational Nurse - Nursing Leadership And Management
Houston Community College
High School Diploma -
Jessie Jones High School