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Brandy Basey

Elizabethtown ,KY

Summary

Executive Director with extensive experience at Intrepid, specializing in budget development and talent acquisition. Achievements include implementing strategic initiatives that improved operational efficiency and cultivated a collaborative workplace, leading to decreased turnover and increased profitability. Strong communication and leadership skills drive commitment to high-quality results.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Executive Director

Intrepid
07.2022 - Current
  • Worked closely with organizational leadership and board of directors to strategically affect operational direction.
  • Exercised appropriate cost control to meet budget restrictions and maximize profitability.
  • Drove strategic improvements to enhance operational and organizational efficiencies.
  • Fostered work culture of collaboration and inclusion to increase morale and reduce turnover.
  • Aligned department vision, goals and objectives with company strategy to achieve consistently high results.
  • Spearheaded successful business development initiatives aligned with company's strategy and core competencies.
  • Recruited new members by networking at community events and distributing promotional materials to attendees.
  • Monitored sales forecasts and projected financial planning for organization to achieve revenue goals.
  • Negotiated new annual contracts and service agreements with vendors to achieve prime pricing.
  • Interviewed, supervised and motivated 100 staff members to achieve optimal productivity.
  • Collected and interpreted key metrics to determine which programs met desired outcomes or required further streamlining for success.

Chief Nursing Officer

Vibra
01.2021 - 06.2022
  • Maintained proper staff levels within budget parameters to deliver high levels of care to every patient
  • Developed and implemented new nursing protocols to improve patient outcomes while minimizing medical errors
  • Discussed patient care and treatment with care team members to optimize intervention plans and care delivery
  • Assisted with preparation of budget and expense reports
  • Interviewed, hired, instructed and mentored employees and promoted high level of care quality to patients
  • Designed and implemented standards of care for nursing and patient care
  • Provided direct nursing care to patients when personnel was short-staffed
  • Maximized staff and patient protections by enforcing optimal disease prevention protocols
  • Investigated and reported all incidents per hospital policies
  • Devised and introduced initiatives and projects to maintain or improve existing facilities, allowing for maximization of capital component of Medicaid's per diem rate
  • Generated and reviewed incident reports, including employee write-ups, actualizing appropriate corrective action plans to mitigate ongoing and potential situations
  • Risk Management
  • Employee Work Scheduling
  • Compliance Advisory
  • Performance Monitoring
  • Clinical Quality Program
  • Standards
  • Problem Resolution
  • Health Information Systems
  • Emergency Readiness
  • Nursing Operations
  • Management
  • Software
  • EPIC
  • Point Click Care
  • MyUnity
  • Medhost
  • Cognos
  • Developed and updated policies and procedures, maintaining compliance with statutory, regulatory and local, state and federal guidelines relating to
  • HIPAA, benefits administration and general liability
  • Defined testing protocols, quality assurance initiatives and clinic policies and procedures
  • Produced monthly financial reports like income statements, balance sheets and cash flow statements for presentation to board of directors
  • Conducted routine facility inspections, identifying areas needing improvement and eliminating hazards posed to staff and residents for continued compliance with associated regulations.

Director of Nursing

Kindred
03.2018 - 01.2021
  • Collaborated with staff, management and external groups to coordinate patient care
  • Developed positive employee relations, incentives and recognition programs to promote teamwork and mutual respect
  • Performed rounds to observe care and interview staff, residents and families
  • Participated in weekly management team meetings to discuss resident status, census changes and resident complaints or concerns
  • Identified department issues to recommend corrective actions
  • Evaluated work performance of 80 nursing personnel to determine wage increases and implement discipline
  • Prepared and reviewed infection control surveillance reports to identify trends and develop effective actions to control and prevent infections
  • Established and monitored infection control programs to provide safe, sanitary environment to prevent transmission of disease and infection
  • Defined testing protocols, quality assurance initiatives and clinic policies and procedures
  • Generated and reviewed incident reports, including employee write-ups, actualizing appropriate corrective action plans to mitigate ongoing and potential situations
  • Developed and updated policies and procedures, maintaining compliance with statutory, regulatory and local, state and federal guidelines relating to
  • HIPAA, benefits administration and general liability
  • Conducted routine facility inspections, identifying areas needing improvement and eliminating hazards posed to staff and residents for continued compliance with associated regulations
  • Spearheaded and implemented new projects to expand scope of engagement
  • Fostered excellence by example by "setting pace" and being hands on mentor to clinical staff
  • Recruited, hired and coached employees to offer high-quality, cost-effective care to all residents
  • Created customized care plans, working with hospital staff and families to assess and meet individual needs
  • Produced monthly financial reports like income statements, balance sheets and cash flow statements for presentation to board of directors.

Assistant Director of Nursing

Kindred
04.2016 - 03.2018
  • Collaborated with staff, management and external groups to coordinate patient care
  • Developed positive employee relations, incentives and recognition programs to promote teamwork and mutual respect
  • Participated in weekly 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
  • Evaluated work performance of 80 nursing personnel to determine wage increases and implement discipline
  • Planned and assigned workload to nursing staff to direct patient care
  • Recruited, hired and trained all staff, providing direct supervision, ongoing staff development and continuing education to employees
  • Created customized care plans, working with hospital staff and families to assess and meet individual needs
  • Spearheaded and implemented new projects to expand scope of engagement.

LPN/RN

Correct Care Solutions
01.2016 - 11.2016
  • Managed care from admission to discharge, including patient assessments, care planning, health educations and discharge support
  • Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses
  • Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action
  • Minimized hospital stays with recovery-centered approaches, reducing average in-patient stay length
  • Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans
  • Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments
  • Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit
  • Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures
  • Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing
  • Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions
  • Oversaw delivery of care for patients on medical- surgical unit, providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments, and supervising team comprised of nurses, LPNs, technicians and unit clerks
  • Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings
  • Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options
  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols
  • Monitored patient condition, including interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.

LPN/RN Staff Nurse

AMS Temporaries
12.2014 - 04.2016
  • Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches
  • Worked within interdisciplinary health care team to develop, implement and make adjustments to patient care plans, individualizing strategies and methods to improve health and meet recovery goals
  • Gathered patient health data through interviews and observation, documenting all data in electronic records
  • Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring and specimen collection
  • Effectively prioritized assignments, executing care based on each patient's relative condition and delegating tasks to available personnel deliver safe and efficient care
  • Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses
  • Verified patients had information necessary for ongoing care, providing guidance on diagnoses, management of medications and prevention methods
  • Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments
  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols
  • Informed patients and families of effective treatment options and at-home care strategies, enhancing long-term outcomes
  • Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing
  • Directed patient care by initiating and following through with plan of care, continuing care and discharge instructions
  • Precepted student nurses and oriented new hires, providing guidance and mentorship when teaching on hospital policies, emergency procedures and nursing best practices
  • Coordinated with physicians to perform bedside procedures such as intravenous injections, vascular line insertions and bronchoscopies
  • Implemented interventions, including medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.

Unit Manager

Signature
12.2014 - 03.2015
  • Handled complaints from patients and families and immediately took steps for quick resolution and to prevent reoccurrence
  • Oversaw RNs, LPNs, nursing aides, medical clerks and support staff and performed staffing scheduling duties
  • Coordinated nursing with other services to promote continuity of total regimen of care
  • Maintained adequate stock of medications, supplies and equipment to meet patient needs
  • Assisted in development and implementation of policies, procedures and regulations for unit operations
  • Met with nursing staff and support personnel to plan services, programs and activities
  • Promoted patient independence by establishing patient care goals and taught and counseled patients, friends, and family about medications and self-care skills
  • Generated and reviewed incident reports, including employee write-ups, actualizing appropriate corrective action plans to mitigate ongoing and potential situations
  • Implemented successful healthcare program through professionalism, quality of care, medical teaching and patient satisfaction
  • Created customized care plans, working with hospital staff and families to assess and meet individual needs.

LPN

Norton Healthcare
01.2013 - 03.2014
  • Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels
  • Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures
  • Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery
  • Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes
  • Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport
  • Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers and discharges
  • Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications
  • Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning
  • Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing and interpreted results to diagnose patients
  • Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording all changes in medical records
  • Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments
  • Performed functional assessments for admission and discharge
  • Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs and performed catheterizations
  • Supported physicians during examinations and scans to assist with diagnostic procedures
  • Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self- management and wound management.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Walden University

Associate of Science - Nursing

Jefferson Community College
Louisville, KY

Associate of Applied Science -

LPN Jefferson Community College
Louisville, KY

Bachelor of General Studies - Psychology

Indiana University
New Albany, IN

Skills

  • Employee Recruitment and
  • Hiring
  • Decision Making
  • Policy and Program
  • Development
  • Budget Development
  • Process Implementation
  • Verbal and Written
  • Communication
  • Budget Planning
  • Data Analysis
  • Time Management
  • Employee Supervision
  • Employee Performance
  • Evaluations
  • Employee Training Program
  • Critical Thinking
  • Efficient Chief Nursing Officer recognized for implementing effective
  • Standards of nursing care in accordance with federal and state
  • Guidelines Talented at preparing patient assessments, budget reports,
  • And expense reports Specialties include process development and
  • Infection Control Superb interpersonal and oral and written
  • Communication skills
  • Team Leadership

Accomplishments

  • Deficiency Free Infection Control Survey's
  • Deficiency Free State Survey
  • Overall Best Quality Outcomes Award 2020
  • Mange multiple buildings hitting operational budgets, increasing census, revenue and EBITA.

Certification

Infection Control Prevention Certification Long-Term Care NHSN ACLS Director of Nursing Certification .

Affiliations

National Association of Directors of Nursing Administration American Nurses Association Kentucky Nurses Association AADNS Association of Rehabilitation Nurses

Timeline

Executive Director

Intrepid
07.2022 - Current

Chief Nursing Officer

Vibra
01.2021 - 06.2022

Director of Nursing

Kindred
03.2018 - 01.2021

Assistant Director of Nursing

Kindred
04.2016 - 03.2018

LPN/RN

Correct Care Solutions
01.2016 - 11.2016

LPN/RN Staff Nurse

AMS Temporaries
12.2014 - 04.2016

Unit Manager

Signature
12.2014 - 03.2015

LPN

Norton Healthcare
01.2013 - 03.2014

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Walden University

Associate of Science - Nursing

Jefferson Community College

Associate of Applied Science -

LPN Jefferson Community College

Bachelor of General Studies - Psychology

Indiana University

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