Beth Munga
Waco,TX
Summary
Compassionate and dedicated Registered Nurse with over 10 years' experience in skilled and long-term care setting. Well-educated Director of Nursing offering excellent skills in physician collaboration, regulatory compliance, outstanding nursing care and commitment to quality assurance. Seeking a position where to utilize skills, knowledge and experience to provide highest quality nursing care to all patients.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Agency Registered Nurse
Shiftkey
03.2021 - Current
- Administered injections, prescribed medications and enemas and cleaned and dressed wounds to assist with basic medical care.
- Arranged transportation to admit, transfer or discharge patients.
- Collected samples for lab testing to diagnose conditions.
- Observed patients under treatment to identify progress or side effects of medications.
- Reviewed care plans to verify patient's diagnosis, treatment goals and specific nursing orders.
- Informed nursing personnel of new admissions, expected time of arrival, room assignment and other information to prepare for patient arrival.
- Communicated with patient's family or friends to provide advice, comfort and release instructions.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
Director of Nursing
Willow Park Rehabilitation and Care Center
09.2023 - 04.2024
- Participated in management team meetings to discuss resident status, census changes, and resident complaints or concerns.
- Oversaw and approved recruitment, hiring and orientation of new nursing staff.
- Ensured regulatory compliance by staying current on industry standards and updating policies accordingly.
- Monitored and evaluated nursing staff performance, providing feedback and guidance to support standards of care.
- Built and maintained positive working relationships with physicians and staff to support seamless healthcare operations.
- Performed rounds to observe care and interview staff, residents, and families.
Interim Director of Nursing
Fundamental LTC
04.2022 - 05.2023
- Monitored and evaluated nursing staff performance, providing feedback and guidance to support standards of care.
- Participated in management team meetings to discuss resident status, census changes, and resident complaints or concerns.
- Worked closely administration to develop and implement best practices to improve patient outcomes.
- Built and maintained positive working relationships with physicians and staff to support seamless healthcare operations.
- Performed rounds to observe care and interview staff, residents, and families.
- Collaborated with staff, management, and external groups to coordinate patient care.
- Identified department issues to recommend corrective actions.
- Oversaw and approved recruitment, hiring and orientation of new nursing staff.
- Established and monitored infection control programs to provide safe, sanitary environment to prevent transmission of disease and infection.
- Facilitated continuing education and training programs to drive staff competency and professional development.
- Prepared and reviewed infection control surveillance reports to identify trends and develop effective actions to control and prevent infections.
- Developed positive employee relations, incentives, and recognition programs to promote teamwork and mutual respect.
- Established and maintained effective communication with staff, physicians and community organizations to promote high quality patient care.
- Conducted routine facility inspections, identifying areas needing improvement and eliminating hazards posed to staff and residents for continued compliance with associated regulations.
Assistant Director of Nursing
St. Anthony's Care Center
10.2019 - 02.2021
- Prepared and reviewed infection control surveillance reports to identify trends and develop effective actions to control and prevent infections.
- Planned and assigned workload to 50 - person nursing staff to direct patient care.
- Collaborated with staff, management and external groups to coordinate patient care.
- Participated in daily morning management team meetings to discuss resident status, census changes and resident complaints or concerns.
- Performed rounds to observe care and interview staff, residents and families.
- Offered patients and patrons information on various immunizations including flu, Pneumonia and COVID vaccines.
- Established and monitored infection control programs to provide safe, sanitary environment to prevent transmission of disease and infection.
Director Of Nursing
Creekside Terrace Rehabilitation
09.2018 - 07.2019
- Ran nursing day to day clinical activities ensuring that patients receive quality care.
- Promote professional development opportunities to encourage nurses to pursue continuous training.
- Promote core measures in patient safety and satisfaction.
- Assess patients to determine individual needs and develop care plans in coordination with interdisciplinary team including physicians, case managers and social workers.
- Developed recognition programs for nursing department in an effort to boost morale and improve team collaboration.
- Agreed to take on additional shifts and extra hours during busy periods and holidays to maintain proper staffing and floor coverage.
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
Director Of Nursing
Regal Healthcare Residence
09.2017 - 05.2018
- Interviewed, hired, instructed and mentored employees and promoted a high level of care quality to patients.
- Maintained the proper number of staffers within budget parameters to ensure that patients received high levels of care.
- Participated in facility surveys and inspections made by authorized governmental agencies.
- Provided DHS (Department of Health Services) with corrective action plans.
- Evaluated patient care needs, prioritized treatment, and maintained patient flow.
- Participated in facility's Quality Assurance Program.
- Identified and implemented Performance Improvement Projects in the day-to-day functioning of the department.
- Oversaw and managed clinical and support staff in patient care activities while maintaining a high level of staff morale and professionalism.
Assistant Director Of Nursing
Regent Care Center of Kingwood
02.2015 - 08.2017
- Assisted the Director of Nursing with daily nursing operations.
- Collaborated with Medical Director, Physicians, Supervisors, Managers, and Therapy Department.
- Assisted with hiring process and staff orientation for new employees.
- Assessed new admissions and initiated the plan of care.
- Effectively supervised nurses, certified nursing assistants and non clinical staff.
- Maintained and updated staff health records.
- Responded to patient and family complains in a timely manner.
- Enforced infection control protocols maintained infection control log.
- Prepared the facility to have a successful annual State survey.
- Maintained tracking tool for psychotropic medication gradual dose reduction.
- Ensured patients and staff immunization record is up to date.
Charge Nurse
Regent Care Center of Kingwood
01.2014 - 01.2015
- Performed and documented admission assessments.
- Started and maintained intravenous lines.
- Supervised direct care nursing staffs and provided necessary guidelines.
- Coordinated nursing activities in the unit.
- Performed rounds with physicians and followed the physician orders.
- Assessed need for, ordered, obtained and interpreted appropriate lab tests.
Floor Nurse
Regent Care Center of Kingwood
10.2010 - 01.2014
- Assessed patient's conditions and addressed needs in timely manner.
- Addressed direct care needs and supervised non-licensed nursing personnel.
- Administered medications including G-tubes and treatments to patients.
- Assessed need for, ordered, obtained and interpreted appropriate lab tests.
Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA)
The Concierge
01.2008 - 08.2010
- Assisted patients residents with ADLs.
- Reported patients' change of condition to the nurse in timely manner.
- Bathing and repositioning patients to maintain skin integrity.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
The University of Texas At Arlington
Arlington, TX08.2017
Associate Degree - Nursing
Houston Community College
Houston, TX08.2010
Associate Degree - Science
Houston Community College
Houston, TX05.2007
Skills
- Strong clinical judgment
- Intravenous therapy
- Thorough physical assessments
- Patient and family advocacy
- Culturally competent care
- Staff direction and support
- Tracheotomy care
- Palliative care awareness
- Multidisciplinary team collaboration
- Recruiting and Hiring
- Quality Improvement
- Long-term Care
- Budget Management
- Clinical System Monitoring
- Staff Evaluation
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of 100 staff members.
References
- References Available on request.
Certification
HHSC RUG Training For Nursing Facilities, current through September 2018
BLS, American Heart Association, current through May 2018
Timeline
Director of Nursing
Willow Park Rehabilitation and Care Center
09.2023 - 04.2024
Interim Director of Nursing
Fundamental LTC
04.2022 - 05.2023
Agency Registered Nurse
Shiftkey
03.2021 - Current
Assistant Director of Nursing
St. Anthony's Care Center
10.2019 - 02.2021
Director Of Nursing
Creekside Terrace Rehabilitation
09.2018 - 07.2019
Director Of Nursing
Regal Healthcare Residence
09.2017 - 05.2018
Assistant Director Of Nursing
Regent Care Center of Kingwood
02.2015 - 08.2017
Charge Nurse
Regent Care Center of Kingwood
01.2014 - 01.2015
Floor Nurse
Regent Care Center of Kingwood
10.2010 - 01.2014
Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA)
The Concierge
01.2008 - 08.2010
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
The University of Texas At Arlington
Associate Degree - Nursing
Houston Community College
Associate Degree - Science
Houston Community College
HHSC RUG Training For Nursing Facilities, current through September 2018
BLS, American Heart Association, current through May 2018
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