Dedicated to promoting quality patient care and satisfaction and offering experience in nursing and healthcare administration. Possesses proven track record assisting in developing and implementing comprehensive nursing policies, providing excellent leadership and mentoring, and maintaining compliance with regulatory standards.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Director of Nursing/IP
BAY PATH REHABILITATION AND NURSING CENTER
01.2021 - Current
Participates in management team meetings to discuss resident status, census changes, and resident complaints or concerns.
Assists in establishing and monitoring infection control programs to provide safe, sanitary environment to prevent transmission of disease and infection.
Collaborates with staff, management, and external groups to coordinate patient care.
Prepares and reviews infection control surveillance reports to identify trends and develop effective actions to control and prevent infections.
Develops positive employee relations, incentives, and recognition programs to promote teamwork and mutual respect.
Works closely with IDT to develop and implement best practices to improve patient outcomes.
Assistant Director of Nursing/Staff Development Coordinator
HANCOCK PARK REHABILITATION AND NURSING CENTER
01.2020 - 01.2021
Ensured smooth and efficient operation of nursing staff, which ranges from planning and evaluating nursing systems and methods to ensure that individual residents are receiving optimal care
Ensured complete and prompt reporting on incidents with follow up and thorough investigation as necessary
Runs new staff orientation and ongoing competencies, Dementia Training, Fit testing.
Assessed at risk residents daily to provide prompt intervention in order to reduce re-hospitalization
Monitored investigated, and tracked falls, skin, and infection incidents in order to reduce occurrences
Serves as the Infection Preventionist (Completed required 24 hour CDC course for LTC)
Trained staff on appropriate PPE use
Tracked infections and monitored for trends.
Collaborated with unit managers and directors on floor orientation scheduling, establishing and strategizing on departmental staffing needs.
Assistant Director of Nursing
COLONIAL REHABILITATION AND NURSING CENTER
10.2017 - 01.2020
Ensured smooth and efficient operation of the nursing staff, which ranges from planning and evaluating nursing systems and methods ensuring that individual residents are receiving optimal care
Oversaw resident care and followed up with staff for completion
Ensured complete and prompt reporting on incidents with follow up and thorough investigation as necessary
Assessed at risk residents daily to provide prompt intervention in order to reduce re-hospitalization
Monitored, investigated, and tracked falls, skin, and infection incidents in order to reduce occurrences
Participated in management team meetings to discuss resident status, census changes, and resident complaints or concerns.
Assistant Director of Nursing
GOLDEN LIVING CENTER OF PLYMOUTH
07.2016 - 10.2017
Rounded weekly with wound physician
Supervised resident care and followed up with staff for completion
Provided complete and prompt reporting on incidents with follow up as necessary
Provided ongoing education to staff, assisted with new employee orientation
Assessed at risk residents daily to provide prompt intervention in order to reduce re-hospitalization
Monitored, investigated, and tracked falls, skin, and infection incidents in order to reduce re-occurrences
Assisted with MMQs
Assisted in effective transition of computer systems.
Short-term Rehabilitation Unit Nurse Manager
GOLDEN LIVING CENTER OF PLYMOUTH
03.2013 - 07.2016
Effectively oversaw a busy, 60 bed short term/long term unit in a 5 star building
Reduced re-hospitalizations with efficient assessment and prompt intervention
Worked closely with ancillary staff and physicians to reduce length of stay
Assisted with discharge planning with interdisciplinary team
Established a positive work environment by providing emotional, psychological, and spiritual support to patients, friends, and families.
Supervised, directed, and motivated high-quality performance from nursing staff.
Registered Nurse
GOLDEN LIVING CENTER OF PLYMOUTH
09.2010 - 03.2013
Assessment: assess, care plan, evaluate and coordinate a resident's care in cooperation with the interdisciplinary team
Document residents condition in the medical record concisely and accurately
Communication: communicate between shifts any changes in resident condition
Medication and Treatment Administration
Supervision of CNA, and other specialized support staff
Wound vacs, Feeding tubes, IV and TPN administration, Trach care.
Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Certified Nursing Assistant
GOLDEN LIVING CENTER OF PLYMOUTH
11.2008 - 09.2010
Delivered efficient and effective nursing care while achieving positive clinical outcomes and patient/family satisfaction under the direction of a licensed nurse
Functioned within the standards of practice within certification
Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
Education
High School Diploma -
Barnstable High School
Hyannis, MA
Bachelor of Science - RN To BSN
Capella University
Minneapolis, MN
08.2024
Associate Degree of Nursing -
Bunker Hill Community College
Boston, MA
05.2010
Skills
Compassionate
Motivated
Organized
Strong critical thinking skills
Regulatory and Statutory Compliance
Certified to teach BLS for Healthcare Providers
Proficient with Wound vacs, IV medication administration, TPN, G-tubes/J-tubes
Timeline
Assistant Director of Nursing/IP
BAY PATH REHABILITATION AND NURSING CENTER
01.2021 - Current
Assistant Director of Nursing/Staff Development Coordinator
HANCOCK PARK REHABILITATION AND NURSING CENTER
01.2020 - 01.2021
Assistant Director of Nursing
COLONIAL REHABILITATION AND NURSING CENTER
10.2017 - 01.2020
Assistant Director of Nursing
GOLDEN LIVING CENTER OF PLYMOUTH
07.2016 - 10.2017
Short-term Rehabilitation Unit Nurse Manager
GOLDEN LIVING CENTER OF PLYMOUTH
03.2013 - 07.2016
Registered Nurse
GOLDEN LIVING CENTER OF PLYMOUTH
09.2010 - 03.2013
Certified Nursing Assistant
GOLDEN LIVING CENTER OF PLYMOUTH
11.2008 - 09.2010
High School Diploma -
Barnstable High School
Bachelor of Science - RN To BSN
Capella University
Associate Degree of Nursing -
Bunker Hill Community College
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