Carol Blackwell
Oakland,CA.
Summary
Director of Nursing with proven to deliver exemplary level of healthcare service delivery to patients. Coordinate admission and discharge of patients. Plan and implement strategies for developing improved health care management. Proven problem solver and excellent communicator. Strong organizational skills, superb understanding of data collection and performance metrics. Recognized for staff development leading to high performing teams.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director of Assisted Living and Memory Care Unit
The Sequoias San Francisco
San Francisco, CA
05.2018 - Current
- Provides supervision of and performs nursing assessment & treatment to residents; Assisted Living & Memory Care apartment visits; responsible for assessing physical, mental and emotional needs of Assisted living and memory care residents.
- Interviews, hires, supervises, trains, motivates, and evaluates performance of staff.
- Accountable for supporting the attainment of performance goals as measured by specific indicators in Financial, Marketing, Productivity, Risk Prevention and Resident satisfaction segments of the business unit.
- Responds to emergency situations and expedites indicated treatment; secures follow-up assistance, as appropriate.
- Oversees and administers, as necessary, medications and treatments according to physicians' orders.
- Assesses the need for additional help or services for residents; coordinates with residents, their responsible party and /or family members and with the departments, as necessary, to meet needs.
- Coordinates monthly Resident Review.
- Develops, reviews and updates service plans and all other DSS required reporting.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Secured controlled narcotics and distributed medication on schedule to meet patient needs and minimize misuse opportunities.
- Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Oversaw delivery of care for patients, providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments, and supervising team comprised of RN's, LVNs, CNA's
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Ensures the development of Memory Care programming that is based on person centered care appropriate for residents with cognitive impairment.
- Represents the Assisted Living and Memory Care services in the Quality Assurance Performance Improvement(QAPI), by ensuring program and nursing domains are monitored and remedial activities and explored. This includes recording QAPI activities and reporting to the QAPI committee as necessary
- Manages all risk management duties pertaining to the MC/AL units including investigating, reporting and communicating incidents.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
Director of Assisted Living
Rosewood Gardens
Livermoore, CA
09.2016 - 04.2018
- Responsible and accountable for managing the nursing care of all the residents in the facility.
- Oversees the delivery of services and staffing in the community.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Led successful team comprised of RNs, LPNs and ancillary staff.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
- Sustained quality standards by performing routine medication audits and upholding internal and industry best practices.
- Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Leveraged feedback and process improvement opportunities to create safer and healthier environment and increase patient satisfaction.
- Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
- Maintained highest levels of patient satisfaction, generating referrals to maintain productivity levels for Assisted Living residents rehabilitation unit.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
Charge Nurse
Driftwood Health Care Skilled Nursing
09.2011 - 05.2012
Medical Records
Huntington Valley Health Care Center Skilled Nursing
Huntington Beach, CA
01.2008 - 12.2009
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Journalism
University of The Philippines
Manila, Philippines06.1998
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
De Ocampo Memorial College
Manila, Philippines06.2004
Nursing - undefined
Skills
- In-service Programs
- Decision Making
- Critical Thinking
- Employee Supervision
- Operating Plans Development
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Employee Recruitment and Hiring
- Employee Performance Evaluations
- Risk Management
- Employee Training Program
Additional Information
- California RN License- License # 800206
Certification
- Certified Dementia Care Practitioner
Timeline
Director of Assisted Living and Memory Care Unit
The Sequoias San Francisco
05.2018 - Current
Director of Assisted Living
Rosewood Gardens
09.2016 - 04.2018
Charge Nurse
Driftwood Health Care Skilled Nursing
09.2011 - 05.2012
Medical Records
Huntington Valley Health Care Center Skilled Nursing
01.2008 - 12.2009
Bachelor of Arts - Journalism
University of The Philippines
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
De Ocampo Memorial College
Nursing - undefined
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