Goal-driven Healthcare Administration professional well-versed in recruiting, training and managing employees to provide exceptional resident services. Highly organized and hardworking with excellent planning and program management skills. Licensed in New York. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Nursing Program Coordinator/Instructor
Schuyler Hospital Seneca View
01.2008 - 10.2020
Restorative Nursing Program Coordinator
Staff Education and development Coordinator
Certified Nurse Aide Training Program Coordinator/ Instructor
MDS Resident Assessment Coordinator
Supervisor, RN Team leader, Charge Nurse
Staff recruitment and management of new hires.
Trained new employees by explaining rules, procedures and job responsibilities
Attended faculty meetings and participated in student outcome assessments with departmental members
Created lesson plans and compiled materials for use in lessons
Worked with students one-on-one to boost skills in weak areas and help grasp new concepts
Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact and evaluate patient care plans
Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns
Provided training and supervision to multiple CNA, RN's and LPN's on all units.
Telehealth Nurse
Arnot Ogden Medical Center
10.2012 - 03.2017
Responsible for unlicensed staff that assisted in screening calls from provider offices
Chronic Disease management educating patient/families in collaboration with the Hospital Readmission Reduction Program
Trained through the American Academy of Ambulatory Nurse courses in the art of telephone triage
Responsible for triage with community health in emergent and non-emergent calls for care
Provided pre and post-op care instructions and follow up discharge calls to all in-patients
Facilitated Hospital to Hospital transfers
Processed facility consumer complaint concerns to the appropriate department
Monitored compliance and evaluated effectiveness of home treatment instructions.
Community health screening follow up plan for continuity of care.
Medical Surgical Staff Registered Nurse
Cayuga Medical Center, Post Medical Rehab Unit
05.2011 - 01.2012
Administered medications and therapies in accordance with physicians orders
Communicated effectively with patients and loved ones to explain diagnoses, treatment options and procedures
Administered prescribed medications and started intravenous fluids to address patient symptoms and underlying etiologies
Assisted patients with daily tasks, such as dressing, hygiene upkeep and movement throughout facility
Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare team plan and implement effective treatment plans
Educated patients and families on treatment strategies and at-home care.
Provided inpatient care to diverse population of adult medical and surgical patients.
Managed patients' pain by implementing pharmacological and non-pharmacological pain management interventions.
Wound care, dressing changes to maintain stable patient conditions.
Charge Nurse
Guthrie Health Care At Elderwood
08.2006 - 02.2011
Educated patients, caregivers, and families on diagnoses, treatment and disease prevention
Administered oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients and monitored responses.
Prepared patients for self-management and decision-making responsibilities
Monitored and assisted both occupational and physical therapists during treatments
Took part in establishing long and short-term goals for therapeutic services to encourage patient progress.
Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
Collaborated with healthcare team to implement interventions for wound healing and skin breakdown prevention.
Direct Support Professional
ARC Of Schuyler County
02.2004 - 08.2006
Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
Administered medication as directed by physician.
Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
Assisted with crisis intervention to de-escalate challenging behavior and maintain peaceful encounters.
Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
Transported clients to medical and dental appointments to provide support.
CNA/Home Health Aide
Schuyler/Chemung, Home Health Care
03.1992 - 02.2004
Exhibited compassionate care and communication to client and family regarding issues surrounding death and dying
Facilitated activities of daily living, including personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation
Ran errands for clients and transported to appointments to maintain wellness and support daily living needs
Organized and administered medications on clear schedules to help alleviate symptoms and optimize quality of life
Delivered high level of assistance in general household duties, which included cooking, meal prep and food shopping
Assisted patients with transitioning between beds, wheelchair and automobiles, providing consistent and safe mobility support.
Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.