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Carey Connor

Wells,Maine

Summary

Dedicated healthcare professional with 10+ years of experience and expertise with Geriatrics and Dementia, with goal to maintain health, safety, and development and implementation of care plans for patients with complex care needs with consistency and organization.

Knowledgeable Desired Position with solid history in nursing leadership and program development. Expertise in managing nursing staff, enhancing patient care protocols, and implementing quality improvement initiatives. Demonstrated ability in strategic planning and fostering team collaboration.

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

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Director of Nursing

Durgin Pines
07.2023 - Current
  • Oversight of 81 bed skilled nursing facility
  • Leader and resource to nursing team, and overall nursing operations
  • Implementation of nursing policies and procedures to ensure optimal patient care
  • Ensure compliance with state and federal regulations
  • Establish goals for nursing department
  • Hire, develop, and manage nursing staff to optimize quality, productivity, efficiency, compliance and patient and family satisfaction
  • Develop and maintain a positive and productive work environment
  • Utilization Review, Quality Assurance Performance Improvement, Falls and Safety Committee, Infection Control

Wellness Nurse

Huntington Common
07.2021 - 07.2023
  • Managed Assisted Living Building with 60 residents
  • Wellness visits and assessments for current residents and pre-admission
  • Collaborated with healthcare professionals to develop and revise treatment plans based on identified needs
  • Nurse leadership and training new employees

RN Training and Oversight Specialist

New Communities
04.2019 - 07.2021
  • Oversight on resident care and chart reviews at 10 Assisted Living Homes
  • Assist with Medication Administration Policies
  • Clinical assessment and review of treatment plans including memory care, nutrition, therapy, medications, and pain management

Nurse Manager

Durgin Pines
06.2015 - 03.2019
  • Managed care of Long Term Care Unit with 55 residents
  • Maintained facility protocol and regulation compliance
  • Interdisciplinary Team Meetings
  • Ensured delivery of exceptional nursing care
  • Educated residents and families on goals of care and treatment plans
  • Developed individualized care plans based on residents needs

Staff Nurse

Durgin Pines
01.2013 - 06.2015
  • Medication administration and wound care
  • Clinical management of residents and communication with healthcare providers
  • Implemented new management system of Schedule II narcotics
  • Maintain resident and family satisfaction

Education

ADN - undefined

Southern Maine Community College
01.2012

Skills

  • Nurse education and training
  • Leadership and guidance
  • Quality improvement
  • Professional development
  • Process improvements
  • Policies compliance enforcement
  • Healthcare regulations compliance
  • Clinical operations management
  • Long-term care
  • Critical thinking
  • Policy development
  • Clinical documentation
  • Multidisciplinary team collaboration
  • Effective multitasking
  • Clinical leadership
  • Case management
  • Patient safety protocols
  • Patient education
  • Chronic disease management
  • EMR software
  • Risk management
  • Discharge and transfer procedures
  • Goal planning
  • First aid and CPR
  • Patient care assessment
  • Utilization management

Timeline

Director of Nursing

Durgin Pines
07.2023 - Current

Wellness Nurse

Huntington Common
07.2021 - 07.2023

RN Training and Oversight Specialist

New Communities
04.2019 - 07.2021

Nurse Manager

Durgin Pines
06.2015 - 03.2019

Staff Nurse

Durgin Pines
01.2013 - 06.2015

ADN - undefined

Southern Maine Community College

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