Barbara Montgomery
Oceanside,CA
Summary
Compassionate and accomplished RN Supervisor recognized for high productivity and efficient task completion. Over 30 years of experience in Acute and subacute hospitals and including skilled nursing and Home health care. With background in high-pressure healthcare environments.
Skilled in patient care management, staff leadership, and compliance with healthcare regulations. Excel at communication, problem-solving, and adaptability, ensuring optimal team performance and patient satisfaction.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN Supervisor
La Fuente Post Acute
Vista, CA
09.2018 - Current
- Coordinate admissions and discharges by communicating with colleagues, physicians, as well as patients and family members.
- Manage patients with a diagnosis of schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, dementia, CHF, hypertension, diabetes, cancer, respiratory distress, and more.
- Assess patient conditions, monitor behaviors, and update supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams for individualized patient care plans.
- Provide patient care plans in accordance with physician orders, and established nursing protocols.
- Management of post-acute patients, including wound care, administration of IV, IM, SQ, PO medications, and G-Tube feeding. Midline, PICC line, peripheral line care.
Home Health Nurse
Maxim Healthcare
Carlsbad, CA
01.2018 - 12.2018
- Provided comprehensive care for a young adult with cerebral palsy
- Supported patient well-being through family partnerships
- Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
- Provided home health care services such as wound care, medication administration, and IV therapy.
RN Supervisor
Vista Knoll Specialized Care
Vista, CA
01.2017 - 12.2017
- Led nursing staff in skilled nursing facility operations,
- Designed training programs to improve performance and safety
- Responded promptly to inquiries from physicians or other healthcare providers regarding changes in medication orders or treatments.
- Advocated for patient rights during difficult situations such as end-of-life decisions.
- Ensured that all documentation met legal requirements before submission.
- Administer medications, IV, IM, PO, SQ, Feeding tubes,
Charge Nurse
Charlwell House
Norwood, MA
01.2015 - 12.2016
- Oversaw night operations, maintaining care standards and resolving issues
- Demonstrated excellent time management skills while providing quality compassionate care.
- Monitored vital signs, lab results, and other relevant clinical data.
- Provided comprehensive patient education on health promotion and disease prevention.
- Identified potential risk factors or changes in condition that may require physician notification.
Charge Nurse
UNI Registry
San Diego, CA
01.2010 - 12.2015
- Delivered acute and sub-acute care at VA Medical Center and Edgemoor Skilled Nursing Facility
- Monitored complex cases with timely interventions
- Ensured compliance with all regulatory agency policies governing safe delivery of healthcare services.
- Administered prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with approved nursing techniques.
- Specialized in nursing care for patients requiring continuous and comprehensive observation and acute trauma patients with multitudes of injuries.
- Monitored, recorded, and reported symptoms and changes in patients' conditions.
- Performed physical examinations, diagnostic tests, and other procedures to assist physicians during treatment of illness or injury.
- Oversaw night operations, maintaining care standards and resolving issues
Education
Associate Degree - Nursing
New England Baptist Hospital
Boston, MA01.1992
Skills
- Clinical Leadership
- Regulatory Compliance
- PCC Proficiency
- Clinical documentation
- Compassionate
- Patient-focused
- Problem-solving
- Strong leadership
- Organizational capabilities
Certification
- Registered Nurse (RN) License, California, Active
- CPR & BLS Certification, Certified
Awards
- Certificate of Acknowledgment, Excellence in Documentation, 2017
- Employee of the Month, La Fuente Post Acute
Timeline
RN Supervisor
La Fuente Post Acute
09.2018 - Current
Home Health Nurse
Maxim Healthcare
01.2018 - 12.2018
RN Supervisor
Vista Knoll Specialized Care
01.2017 - 12.2017
Charge Nurse
Charlwell House
01.2015 - 12.2016
Charge Nurse
UNI Registry
01.2010 - 12.2015
Associate Degree - Nursing
New England Baptist Hospital