Dedicated medical professional with 20 years of hands-on expertise in healthcare. Experienced in providing a wide range of care. Professionally trained Registered Nurse ensuring high standards of culturally competent care for a diverse patient population. Compassionate Case Manager with extensive experience in providing direct in-home care to long-term patients.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director of Nursing
Rochester Regional Health - St. Mary's Campus
09.2023 - 09.2024
Performed rounds to observe care and interview staff, residents, and families.
Evaluated work performance of 150 nursing personnel to determine wage increases and implement discipline.
Planned and assigned workload to person nursing staff to direct patient care in a 120-bed facility.
Identified department issues to recommend corrective actions.
Built and maintained positive working relationships with physicians and staff to support seamless healthcare operations.
Collaborated with staff, management, and external groups to coordinate patient care.
Oversaw and approved recruitment, hiring and orientation of new nursing staff.
Monitored and evaluated nursing staff performance, providing feedback and guidance to support standards of care.
Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans for patients with complex needs.
Travel Registered Nurse
Supplemental Health Care
09.2010 - 09.2024
Company Overview: Rochester Regional Health, stroke, pediatrics, pulmonary/ventilator, units
Erie County Medical Center, medical surgical units
SUNY Upstate Community Hospital, orthopedic, float pool, gastric bypass, and inpatient rehab units
Rochester Regional Health, stroke, pediatrics, pulmonary/ventilator, units
Erie County Medical Center, medical surgical units
SUNY Upstate Community Hospital, orthopedic, float pool, gastric bypass, and inpatient rehab units
Wynn Hospital Mohawk Valley Health System, ICU step down, insulin drip, cardiac drips
Nurse Case Manager
Lifetime Care
02.2012 - 03.2020
Managed care for 25-30 patients based on healthcare needs
Developed individual schedules and plans for routine care
Developed a plan of care with physical therapy, social work for safe transition from rehab or hospital to home
Assessed wounds to develop plan of care for would healing
Wound vac care
Picc line care with routine antibiotics and laboratory collection
Education for long term disease management
Coordinated primary care appointments and follow up
Medication management and monitoring for concerns related to new medications or dose changes
Supervised licensed practical nurses and home health aides
Analyzed patient and family feedback to identify opportunities for staff recognition as well as areas for improvement
Administered and adhered to case management protocols, including patient follow-up, data collection, clinical monitoring and liaison with primary health care providers
Oasis certified
Registered Nurse
Rochester Regional Health
05.2016 - 02.2020
Instructed patients and family members on proper discharge care, ostomy and drain care
Managed care for post-operative patients through discharge
Closely monitored acute conditions
Collaborate with wound ostomy nurse
Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
Clinical Nurse Leader
Highland Hospital
01.2010 - 08.2013
Education trainer for graduate nurses, charge nurse for supervision, off-shift manager
Performed basic physical assessments of post-operative patients
Gastric bypass education
Trained new staff on quality control procedures
Assisted doctors with surgeries and non-invasive procedures
Implemented necessary changes based on evaluation of staffing requirements and floor assignments
Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO preparedness
Provided patient education for long-term disease management
Implemented new floor assignments based on evaluation of staffing requirements
Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, treatments, medications, discharge instructions, and follow up care
Ensured safety and well-being of patients accomplishments
Charting experience by developing and organizing care plans for all new and current patients, routinely updating information for physical reference
Provided support to families through education on procedures, regimens, prevention and care
Supervision of the on-board process for new nursing staff
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
The College at Brockport
Brockport, NY
01.2018
Associate of Science - Nursing
Monroe Community College
Rochester, NY
01.2009
Licensed Nurse Practioner - undefined
Rochester Educational Opportunity Center
Rochester, NY
01.1999
Skills
Acute care
Critical care
Case management
Long term Care
ED step down
Stroke care
Pulmonary
Pediatrics
Chemotherapy / Oncology
Colorectal
Multidisciplinary team collaboration
Clinical care oversight
Clinical staffing
Accreditation management
Patient care management
Nursing recruitment
Performance Evaluation
Quality improvement initiatives
Staff recruitment and retention
Business operation management
Budget Management
Performance monitoring
Patient education and counseling
Training and mentoring
Strategic Planning
Operational Efficiency
Certification
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification, 01/2008, current
Registered Nurse in New York, 01/2008
BLS
Personal Information
Title: RN, BSN
Timeline
Director of Nursing
Rochester Regional Health - St. Mary's Campus
09.2023 - 09.2024
Registered Nurse
Rochester Regional Health
05.2016 - 02.2020
Nurse Case Manager
Lifetime Care
02.2012 - 03.2020
Travel Registered Nurse
Supplemental Health Care
09.2010 - 09.2024
Clinical Nurse Leader
Highland Hospital
01.2010 - 08.2013
Associate of Science - Nursing
Monroe Community College
Licensed Nurse Practioner - undefined
Rochester Educational Opportunity Center
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification, 01/2008, current
Registered Nurse in New York, 01/2008
BLS
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
The College at Brockport
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