Brenda Gregory
Bethune,CO
Summary
Accomplished Director of Nursing at Grace Manor Care Center, renowned for elevating care standards through leadership, nurse education, and staff development. Spearheaded quality improvement initiatives, achieving significant enhancements in patient outcomes and staff performance. Expert in emergency response and clinical documentation, blending a strong work ethic with effective multitasking to drive healthcare excellence.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Nursing
Grace Manor Care Center
Burlington, CO
04.2021 - Current
- Participated in management team meetings to discuss resident status, census changes, and resident complaints or concerns.
- Oversaw and approved recruitment, hiring and orientation of new nursing staff.
- Ensured regulatory compliance by staying current on industry standards and updating policies accordingly.
- Monitored and evaluated nursing staff performance, providing feedback and guidance to support standards of care.
- Built and maintained positive working relationships with physicians and staff to support seamless healthcare operations.
- Performed rounds to observe care and interview staff, residents, and families.
- Streamlined nursing operations by optimizing staffing schedules, resource allocation, and workflow processes.
- Facilitated continuing education and training programs to drive staff competency and professional development.
- Enhanced staff performance by conducting regular evaluations, providing constructive feedback, and offering tailored professional development opportunities.
- Established new policies and updated existing policies to improve standard of care for patients.
- Mentored new nurses through orientation programs, facilitating their integration into the team and fostering their professional growth.
- Conducted regular risk assessments within the department to identify areas of potential vulnerability and implement corrective actions where necessary.
- Evaluated emerging technologies in healthcare, recommending appropriate innovations for adoption within the department to improve efficiency and patient outcomes.
- Implemented successful healthcare program through professionalism, quality of care, medical teaching and patient satisfaction.
Registered Nurse
Grace Manor Care Center
Burlington, CO
04.2020 - Current
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
- Contributed to interdisciplinary team meetings by presenting relevant clinical data about patients'' progress toward reaching established goals of care.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Colby Community College
Colby, KS05-1987
Skills
- Nurse Education and Training
- Leadership and Guidance
- Quality Improvement
- Strong Work Ethic
- Professional Development
- Staff recruitment and retention
- Staff Scheduling
- Long-Term Care
- Emergency Response
- Clinical Documentation
- Nursing Staff Supervision
- Effective Multitasking
Accomplishments
I am the infection preventionist at Grace Manor.
I am a CPR instructor.
Timeline
Director of Nursing
Grace Manor Care Center
04.2021 - Current
Registered Nurse
Grace Manor Care Center
04.2020 - Current
Associate of Science - Nursing
Colby Community College