Cassandra Brooks
Springfield,IL
Summary
Highly accomplished nursing director with 25 years of nursing experience, including 3 years of leadership. Adept at managing nursing services, ensuring high quality care, and monitoring compliance with regulations (3 straight years of perfect yearly State surveys). Proven track record in initiatives to improve patient outcomes and resident and family satisfaction. Skilled in staff development, quality improvement, and interpersonal communication.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Nursing
Carriage Crossing
06.2022 - 01.2025
- Ensured adherence to state and federal regulations by conducting regular compliance training for nursing staff. (3 year straight, perfect yearly survey)
- Implemented policy changes based on updated best practices, promoting a culture of safety and accountability.
- Developed tailored professional development plans for nursing staff to enhance skills and career growth.
- Oversaw and approved recruitment, hiring and orientation of new nursing staff.
- Conducted comprehensive audits of nursing practices to identify areas for improvement and implement corrective actions.
- Participated in management team meetings to discuss resident status, census changes, and resident complaints or concerns.
- Optimized departmental budgets by analyzing expenditures and reallocating resources for maximum impact.
- Built and maintained positive working relationships with physicians and staff to support seamless healthcare operations.
- Mentored new nurses through orientation programs, facilitating their integration into the team and fostering their professional growth.
Education
Nursing
Capital Area Career Center
Springfield, IL04-2000
Associate of Science - Medical Adminstrative Assistance
Robert Morris College
Carthage , IL03-1990
Skills
- Nurse education and training
- Leadership and guidance
- Quality improvement
- Strong work ethic
- Policies compliance enforcement
- Employee coaching
- Critical thinking
- Nursing staff supervision
- Documentation and reporting
- Team supervision
- Shift scheduling
Timeline
Director of Nursing
Carriage Crossing
06.2022 - 01.2025
Nursing
Capital Area Career Center
Associate of Science - Medical Adminstrative Assistance
Robert Morris College
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