Seasoned Charge Nurse and Director of Nursing with a proven track record of fostering patient care standards and staff development at Countryside Village Retirement Community Inc. Skilled in care coordination and compassionate leadership, I've successfully mentored teams for quality improvement, achieving a significant increase in patient satisfaction. Expert in clinical leadership and patient advocacy, I excel in high-pressure environments, ensuring optimal care and efficiency. Adaptable medical professional demonstrating expertise and knowledge through numerous years in healthcare roles. Committed to leading highly effective teams to delivering exceptional patient care.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Charge Nurse
Manna Health And Rehab
10.2014 - Current
Provided direct patient care to up to 28 residents
Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
Conducted daily shift briefs to inform staff of changes in patient care assignments.
Mentored and supervised junior nurses, fostering a supportive and professional work environment.
Developed and maintained close relationships with patients and families to facilitate smooth communications, provide encouragement and build trust.
Optimized patient satisfaction through timely response to concerns and effective communication among staff members.
Developed and implemented specific nursing care plans to cater to individual patient needs.
Worked with patients diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), asthma, congestive heart failure (CHF), cerebrovascular accidents (CVA), diabetes or sepsis to asses needs and determine best options for care.
Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
Director of Inpatient Rehab and Patient Advocates
Bon Secours St Francis
09.2008 - Current
Developed high-performing teams by providing mentorship, guidance, and opportunities for professional growth.
Enhanced team collaboration through regular communication, goal setting, and performance evaluations.
Worked closely with organizational leadership and board of directors to guide operational strategy.
Established a culture of continuous improvement by fostering open communication channels and empowering employees to voice their ideas.
Cultivated a positive work environment that fostered employee engagement, increased retention rates, and boosted overall team morale.
Managed budgets effectively to ensure optimal use of resources while maintaining financial stability.
Strengthened internal controls by reviewing existing policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
Monitored office workflow and administrative processes to keep operations running smoothly.
Monitored and coordinated workflows to optimize resources.
Established departmental performance goals and provided feedback for underperforming areas.
Managed daily operations while overseeing multiple locations to foster increased productivity.
Facilitated cross-functional collaboration for improved decision-making processes within the organization.
Oversaw operations and provided corrective feedback to achieve daily and long-term goals.
Successful CARF accreditations
Charge Nurse
Prisma Health Greenville
01.1997 - 10.2010
Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
Conducted daily shift briefs to inform staff of changes in patient care assignments.
Mentored and supervised junior nurses, fostering a supportive and professional work environment.
Developed and maintained close relationships with patients and families to facilitate smooth communications, provide encouragement and build trust.
Optimized patient satisfaction through timely response to concerns and effective communication among staff members.
Promoted a safe working environment by adhering to infection control policies and regularly reviewing safety protocols.
Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
Administered medications and treatments to patients as ordered by physician, maintaining accountability for accurate narcotic count at end of each shift.
Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to provide quality patient care.
Monitored nursing care, patient assessment processes, and treatment implementations.
Served as a liaison between nursing staff, physicians, and management, fostering open communication channels among all parties involved in patient care.
Championed a positive work culture by recognizing exemplary performance from team members and addressing conflicts promptly when they arose.
Maintained accurate documentation of patient information, enabling informed decision-making among the healthcare team members.
Managed staffing schedules, ensuring adequate coverage while minimizing overtime expenses.
Cared for patients' wounds and changed dressings.
Implemented quality patient care techniques to align with safety, health, and organizational regulations.
Coordinated discharge planning, collaborating with patients, families, and healthcare providers to ensure seamless transitions of care.
Charge Nurse and Moved Into Director of Nursing
Countryside Village Retirement Community Inc.
08.1994 - 12.1996
Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
Conducted daily shift briefs to inform staff of changes in patient care assignments.
Mentored and supervised junior nurses, fostering a supportive and professional work environment.
Developed and maintained close relationships with patients and families to facilitate smooth communications, provide encouragement and build trust.
Optimized patient satisfaction through timely response to concerns and effective communication among staff members.
Promoted a safe working environment by adhering to infection control policies and regularly reviewing safety protocols.
Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
Administered medications and treatments to patients as ordered by physician, maintaining accountability for accurate narcotic count at end of each shift.
Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to provide quality patient care.
Monitored nursing care, patient assessment processes, and treatment implementations.
Served as a liaison between nursing staff, physicians, and management, fostering open communication channels among all parties involved in patient care.
Championed a positive work culture by recognizing exemplary performance from team members and addressing conflicts promptly when they arose.
Streamlined nursing workflows for increased efficiency and improved patient outcomes.
Supervised and managed daily scheduling, tasking, and administration.
Maintained accurate documentation of patient information, enabling informed decision-making among the healthcare team members.
Managed staffing schedules, ensuring adequate coverage while minimizing overtime expenses.
Cared for patients' wounds and changed dressings.
Implemented quality patient care techniques to align with safety, health, and organizational regulations.
Coordinated discharge planning, collaborating with patients, families, and healthcare providers to ensure seamless transitions of care.
Supervised patient admissions and discharges from hospital to home care, rehabilitative facility, or self-care.
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