Brande Michaud
Gilmer
Summary
Director of Nursing at Gilmer Nursing and Rehab, adept in HIPAA regulations and fostering multidisciplinary team collaboration. Proven track record in enhancing patient outcomes through strategic leadership and effective risk management. Skilled in nurse education and building strong relationships, significantly improving staff performance and patient care standards. Dedicated to promoting quality patient care and satisfaction and offering experience in nursing and healthcare administration. Possesses proven track record of developing and implementing comprehensive nursing policies, providing excellent leadership and mentoring, and maintaining compliance with regulatory standards.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Nursing
Gilmer Nursing and Rehab
04.2022 - Current
- Prepared and reviewed infection control surveillance reports to identify trends and develop effective actions to control and prevent infections.
- Planned and assigned workload person nursing staff to direct patient care.
- Collaborated with staff, management, and external groups to coordinate patient care.
- Performed rounds to observe care and interview staff, residents, and families.
- Evaluated work performance of nursing personnel to determine wage increases and implement discipline.
- Identified department issues to recommend corrective actions.
- Developed positive employee relations, incentives, and recognition programs to promote teamwork and mutual respect.
- 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.
- Monitored and evaluated nursing staff performance, providing feedback and guidance to support standards of care.
- Monitored and inspected staff processes to eliminate hazards posed for both residents and staff while ensuring continuous compliance with regulations.
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Titus Regional Medical Center
05.2023 - 10.2023
- Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds, and thoracic trauma.
- Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
- Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis, and treatment.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Cared for patients each day, quickly identifying concerns, controlling symptoms, and providing expert emergency care.
Assistant Director of Nursing
Focus Care of Gilmer
04.2017 - 04.2022
- Participated in management team meetings to discuss resident status, census changes, and resident complaints or concerns.
- Established and monitored infection control programs to provide safe, sanitary environment to prevent transmission of disease and infection.
- Prepared and reviewed infection control surveillance reports to identify trends and develop effective actions to control and prevent infections.
- Collaborated with staff, management, and external groups to coordinate patient care.
- Performed rounds to observe care and interview staff, residents, and families.
- Planned and assigned workload to person nursing staff to direct patient care.
- Developed positive employee relations, incentives, and recognition programs to promote teamwork and mutual respect.
- Identified department issues to recommend corrective actions.
- Worked closely administration to develop and implement best practices to improve patient outcomes.
- Oversaw and approved recruitment, hiring and orientation of new nursing staff.
- Facilitated continuing education and training programs to drive staff competency and professional development.
- Built and maintained positive working relationships with physicians and staff to support seamless healthcare operations.
- Monitored and evaluated nursing staff performance, providing feedback and guidance to support standards of care.
Charge Nurse
Mineola Healthcare
02.2015 - 04.2017
- Supervised and managed daily scheduling, tasking, and administration.
- 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.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to provide quality patient care.
Charge Nurse
Clairmont Nursing Home
08.2013 - 02.2015
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to provide quality patient care.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Northeast Texas Community College
Mount Pleasant, TX05.2023
LVN - Nursing
Kilgore College
Kilgore, TX08.2013
Skills
- Relationship Building
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- HIPAA Regulations
- Expenditure Monitoring
- Recruiting and Hiring
- Multidisciplinary team collaboration
- Nurse Education and Training
- Family Support
- Leadership and Guidance
- Risk Management
- Nursing Staff Supervision
- Long-Term Care
wound care
1.5 years experience as a wound nurse.
Timeline
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Titus Regional Medical Center
05.2023 - 10.2023
Director of Nursing
Gilmer Nursing and Rehab
04.2022 - Current
Assistant Director of Nursing
Focus Care of Gilmer
04.2017 - 04.2022
Charge Nurse
Mineola Healthcare
02.2015 - 04.2017
Charge Nurse
Clairmont Nursing Home
08.2013 - 02.2015
Associate of Science - Nursing
Northeast Texas Community College
LVN - Nursing
Kilgore College
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