Highly motivated and organized Nurse Manager dedicated to maintaining efficient, high-performance and quality driven healthcare units. Committed to building relationships to create a healing environment where all parties can flourish. Strong communicator and tactical planner with top skills in problem-solving and conflict management.
Provides operational oversight of Pediatric, Musculoskeletal, and Spinal Cord Injury units.
Evaluates staffing patterns, care mix, and team's talents to best optimize outcomes in the delivery of patient care.
Monitors and develops quality improvement plans based on organizational and departmental strategic plans.
Responsible for professional development of nursing personnel.
Creates and fosters a culture of safety on the nursing unit.
Educates and holds staff accountable to comply with regulations and standards of care for patient in the rehabilitation setting.
Develops and maintains viability through skillful financial management of resources.
Provided direction to Nursing Leadership Team to maintain fiscal viability, operation management, and program development for the Nursing Department and supportive services.
Managed Nursing Services delivery at all levels of care including clinic, inpatient, and skilled nursing.
Held clinical oversight over Skilled Nursing Unit and contracted services e.g. radiology, dialysis, and central lines.
Developed and implemented short and long range nursing departmental goals, objectives, and strategies that support the organization's strategic plan.
Collaborated with members of the interprofessional team to develop programs and process improvement initiatives that meet the changing needs of our patient populations.
Implemented and managed patient care policies to align with standards of care and evidenced based practices.
Monitored staffing, patient acuity, and operations to ensure appropriate allocation of resources.
Created departmental vision and mission in partnership with the Shared Leadership Team.
Registered Professional Nurse
Certified Rehabilitation Registered Nurse
Experienced leader with strong working knowledge of
regulations governed by Joint Commission, Illinois
Department of Public Health, and Commission on
Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities
Demonstrates situational leadership style through ability to adapt approach based on assessment and needs
Strong work ethic and commitment to exceptional patient
care
Personal connection to the Mission, Vision, and Values of
Northwestern Medicine Marianjoy Rehabilitation Hospital
Nominated for The Power of Nursing Leadership SAGE Award Northwestern Medicine August 2024
Completed Improvement Leadership Training Northwestern Medicine June 2024
Participated in the Kellogg School of Management Leader Development Program Northwestern Medicine April 2023
Recognized as Patient Safety Champion Northwestern Medicine March 2023
Northern Illinois Association of Rehabilitation Nurses (NIARN) President and President-Elect September 2021-August 2023