Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Seasoned Case Manager and Registered Nurse with professional clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and communication skills. Knowledgeable about interdisciplinary collaboration recruiting, training and managing employees. Ability to work in a Unionized environment and manage Unionized employees. Experience in Shared Governess and Magnet facilities. Assisted in obtaining excellent care status as a Nursing manager in an acute care hospital. Obtained and Maintained a 5 star rating with Medicare and Medi-Cal Nursing home rating system as a Director of Nursing. Established and Organized an Outpatient discharge planning Case management program for Mercy Medical groups HMO patients which included following and managing the total groups HMO population at Mercy San Juan, Mercy Folsom, Mercy General and Methodist Hospitals.
Worked in a Unionized environment.
Obtained Magnet status for rural hospitals.
Reviewed and evaluated the performance of nursing staff as well as counseled staff according to established company personnel policy
Provided Individual Performance Improvement Plans, problem resolution, and disciplinary actions As well as a recognition program
Planned and facilitated meetings to address patient care, survey and/or standards of care issues Participated in Center meetings such as Utilization Management, and Quality Improvement