Binny Singh
Summary
Nurse leader with extensive experience in behavioral health, specializing in adolescent and geriatric care. Proven track record of improving patient outcomes through innovative curriculum design and effective team collaboration. Recognized for strong communication skills and dedication to patient and student advocacy.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Lecturer
Iona University
New Rochelle, NY
10.2021 - Current
- Course Coordinator for Behavior Health
- Managed behavioral health clinical groups, facilitating sessions and coordinating activities to enhance student engagement and learning outcomes.
- Taught A Care of Individuals and Populations with Behavioral/Mental health Challenges
- Taught Pathophysiology
- Taught Leadership Development in Transitions to Professional Nursing.
- Supervised clinical instructors, ensuring educational standards were upheld and fostering an environment of effective student learning.
- Precepted MSN students in education.
- Interviewed and hired clinical instructors.
- Updated teaching information with the latest relevant course content.
- Advised students on academic matters, providing guidance to support their academic success and professional development.
- Chaired the Academic Standards Committee.
Adjunct Clinical Instructor
Cochran S. of N.
Yonkers, NY
09.2021 - Current
- Delivered clinical instruction to two groups of students, enhancing their practical skills and understanding.
- Monitored student progress and enforced accountability for coursework completion, fostering a culture of responsibility.
- Inspired student participation through interactive discussions.
- Facilitated discussions addressing student learning challenges, promoting engagement and critical thinking.
- Taught process recording and care plans.
- Providing feedback in a timely manner.
- Providing timely updates to the course instructors.
Field Nurse Supervisor
Platinum Home Care.
Brooklyn, NY
09.2021 - Current
- Oversaw field registered nurses, ensuring high-quality patient care and adherence to protocols.
- Acted as liaison between patient and Platinum Home Care.
- Coordinated referrals to appropriate healthcare services, streamlining access to necessary resources for patients.
- Delivered health education to patients in home settings, enhancing their understanding of care plans.
- Supervised home health aides.
- Completed a plan of care for home health aides.
Director of Nursing Behavior Health
MidHudson Regional Hosp
Poughkeepsie, NY
11.2019 - 07.2021
- Directed behavior health team to deliver superior quality treatment, ensuring alignment with best practices and patient needs.
- Established policies and procedures for mental health and substance abuse units, enhancing compliance and care standards.
- Developed and implemented behavior health orientation program for new employees.
- Instrumental in developing educational requirements for Behavior Health.
- Contributed to quality improvement projects, advancing service delivery and patient outcomes.
- Helped prepare behavior health for implementation of New EMR.
- Nursing oversite for Mental Health and Substance Abuse units.
Adjunct Clinical Instructor
CNR
New Rochelle, NY
06.2019 - 09.2019
- Delivered clinical instruction to seven students, fostering critical thinking and practical skills.
- Evaluated student performance to gauge comprehension of course material, guiding instructional adjustments.
- Offered timely feedback to students, facilitating their learning and promoting academic growth.
- Held students accountable for their coursework.
- Updated course instructors in a timely manner.
- Discuss with students their problems and concerns regarding learning process.
Nurse Manager
Horizon Health
Nyack, NY
07.2018 - 06.2019
- Nurse Manager for substance abuse and behavior health units.
- Collaborated with program director to ensure recovery and behavior health units passed OASAS and joint commission survey.
- Helped established core competencies for substance abuse and behavior health staff in collaboration with program director.
- Helped Establish Recovery and behavior health SBAR to decrease admission time.
- Participated in quality initiatives to enhance patient care standards.
- Provide ongoing education to Recovery and behavior health staff.
- Helped develop a substance abuse and behavior health specific Look- Alike-Sound-Alike medication list.
- Perform regular chart and unit audits.
Patient Care Director/RN
St. Vincent Hospital
Harrison, NY
01.2014 - 07.2018
- Manage an Adolescent and Geriatric Behavior Health units.
- Provided compassionate care for adults with mental health issues, addressing conditions such as depression, personality disorder, and suicidality to enhance patient well-being.
- Demonstrated commitment to patient care by consistently delivering high-quality support tailored to individual needs.
- Developed and updated nursing policies and procedures to align with best practices and ensure compliance.
- Created a supportive and understanding atmosphere for patients and their families.
- Maintain safe and clean working environment by designing and implementing procedures, rules and regulations.
- Provided frequent medication and treatment education to both patient and family.
- Manage daily schedule as a Charge Nurse.
Education
Masters - Nursing
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT01-2018
BSN -
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT01-2017
Associate - Nursing, RN
Helene Fuld College of Nursing
New York, NY01-2011
Bachelors - Biology, Pre -Med
Iona College
New Rochelle, NY01-2004
Skills
- Curriculum development
- Curriculum assessment
- Clinical teaching methods
- Educational program design
- Quality improvement
- Health assessment skills
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Faculty mentorship
- Team building and collaboration
- Conflict resolution
- Communication skills
- Family education
References
Available upon Request
Publications
Cultivating Resilience: Integrating self-care, Meditation, and Creative Practices in Teaching Strategies for Undergraduate Nurses. (Dr. Adele Stanley, Prof. Binny Singh)
Qualifications Summary
- Dedicated and patient-focused Nurse Leader with proven expertise in adolescent and geriatrics care with Substance abuse history, Mental Health Disorders and Medical issues, staff development and family advocacy.
- Exceptional Capacity to multi-task: manage competing priorities with ease while fostering delivery of superior patient care.
- Solid referral experience includes admissions, assessment, treatment, referral and education for a broad range of patients.
- Widely recognized as an excellent care provider and Patient advocate.
- Demonstrated ability to forge, lead and motivate outstanding healthcare teams that provide top-quality patient care.
- Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills; superior accuracy in patient history, charting and other documentations.
Timeline
Clinical Lecturer
Iona University
10.2021 - Current
Adjunct Clinical Instructor
Cochran S. of N.
09.2021 - Current
Field Nurse Supervisor
Platinum Home Care.
09.2021 - Current
Director of Nursing Behavior Health
MidHudson Regional Hosp
11.2019 - 07.2021
Adjunct Clinical Instructor
CNR
06.2019 - 09.2019
Nurse Manager
Horizon Health
07.2018 - 06.2019
Patient Care Director/RN
St. Vincent Hospital
01.2014 - 07.2018
Masters - Nursing
Western Governors University
BSN -
Western Governors University
Associate - Nursing, RN
Helene Fuld College of Nursing
Bachelors - Biology, Pre -Med
Iona College