Bernadeth Palompo

Lead the department through recovery from the COVID pandemic. Revitalized and re-instated the standards of excellent care which the staff, residents and their families can benefit from.

• Managed budgetary constraints effectively, ensuring optimal resource allocation for high-quality care delivery.
• Enhanced staff retention and job satisfaction through comprehensive training programs and supportive leadership.

Directed the Nursing Department and the facility as a whole during the COVID Pandemic as the Director of Nursing and Infection Preventionist.

• Evaluated performance metrics regularly, identifying areas for improvement and implementing targeted interventions accordingly.
• Worked closely administration to develop and implement best practices to improve patient outcomes.
• Instrumental in ensuring excellent care standards are met validated by excellent AHCA survey results, Joint Commission accreditation and Governor's Gold Seal award.

• Supported the Chief Nursing Officer in all aspects.
• Participated in quality improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing overall service delivery within the facility.
• Guided the management of the COVID Pandemic operations in the facility as the Infection Preventionist.

• Lead the interdisciplinary team in management of patients in the short stay program.
• Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in better health outcomes.
• Developed strong relationships with patients'' families, providing emotional support while addressing concerns or questions about care plans.
• Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis, disease process, and management.

• Devised individualized care plans tailored to each resident suffering from Dementia.
• Maintained quality care and comfort for residents with Dementia.
• Provided emotional support to patients and their families.
• Managed a staff of 25 nurses and certified nurse's assistants.

• Administered medications accurately and safely, reducing medication errors and adverse reactions.
• Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
• Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
• Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing acute change in condition.
• Provided emotional support to patients and their families.
• Provided compassionate direct patient care to residents with Dementia.
• Utilized advanced clinical skills such as wound care management or IV therapy administration, leading to faster recovery times for patients treated under my supervision.
• Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with Dementia through end of life phase.