Charlene Clarke
Coconut Creek,Florida
Summary
Hardworking nursing professional bringing 16+ years of experience delivering exceptional care to patients. Knowledgeable about Nursing requirements and skilled at maximizing patient comfort and safety while meeting strict cost control standards. Well-organized and forward-thinking in managing patient needs.
Healthcare professional committed to nursing leadership with track record of improving patient outcomes and staff performance. Known for enhancing operational efficiencies and implementing best practices. Reliable team collaborator focused on achieving results and adapting to evolving healthcare needs.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director of Nursing
Deerfield Beach Health and Rehabilitation Center
Deerfield Beach, FL
04.2022 - Current
- Directed nursing staff to ensure compliance with regulatory standards and best practice protocols.
- Implemented quality improvement initiatives, enhancing patient care and operational efficiency.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and execute patient-centered care plans.
- Mentored nursing personnel, fostering professional development and improving team performance.
Infection Preventionist
Darcy Hall Of Life Care
Royal Palm Beach, FL
10.2021 - 06.2022
- Recognized areas for improved performance to protect employees, patients and visitors from infectious and communicable conditions.
- Conducted renovation inspections to comply with health requirements and assessed infection control and safety issues.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to control specific disease entities and support quality initiatives.
- Trained staff on strategies for preventing outbreaks and procedural complications.
- Maintained continuous and stringent safety levels and took preventive measures to avoid spread of disease and infection.
- Investigated clusters and outbreaks to identify source of infection, educating healthcare personnel regarding short and long term control measures.
- Implemented CDC and DOH driven infection prevention and control policies to guide hospital departments.
MDS Coordinator
Plantation Health and Rehabilitation
Plantation, FL
10.2019 - 10.2021
- Verified quality of assessments in accurately reflecting physical, mental and psychosocial status of each resident.
- Managed comprehensive, interdisciplinary assessments for patient admissions and annual reviews.
- Coordinated completion of resident assessments in accordance with current federal and state regulations.
- Trained and supervised health care workers conducting resident assessments.
- Helped develop comprehensive resident assessment and care plans.
Case Manager
Royal Palm Beach Health And Rehabilitation
Royal Palm Beach, FL
01.2018 - 01.2020
- Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
- Managed support services and fostered communication among social workers, therapists, hospital staff and patients.
- Addressed disruptions in patient care, including delays in discharge, postponed procedures and discharge equipment unavailability.
- Reduced care costs without sacrificing quality through effective service coordination and multidisciplinary collaboration.
- Identified care needs of individual patients and coordinated responses based on physician advice, insurance limitations and procedural costs.
MDS Coordinator/Staff Developer
Village On High Ridge
Lake Worth, FL
01.2015 - 12.2018
- Explained course of care and medications, including side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Partnered with physicians, social workers, activity therapists, nutritionists and case managers to develop and implement individualized care plans and documented all patient interactions and interventions in electronic charting systems.
- Managed care from admission to discharge, including patient assessments, care planning, health educations and discharging support to provide comprehensive care to patients daily.
- Performed ongoing assessments to evaluate mental health needs, working with multidisciplinary team to develop, initiate, manage and modify individualized plans of care.
- Strengthened training and nursing knowledge by taking part in continuing education programs and Medicare workshops.
Unit Manager
John Knox Village Of Florida Inc.
Pompano Beach, Florida
06.2011 - 12.2014
- Investigated and independently resolved complaints from staff, physicians and patients by leveraging clinical judgment and unit management expertise.
- Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to catch and address new concerns.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety.
- Supervised, directed and motivated high-quality performance from nursing staff.
- Conducted patient assessments and developed treatment plans.
- Updated patient charts using PCC with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing Practice
Broward College
Fort Lauderdale, FL04-2019
No Degree - Practical Nursing
Atlantic Technical College
Coconut Creek, FL06-2006
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Jacksonville University
Jacksonville, FL05-2027
Skills
- Documentation proficiency
- Chronic disease management
- Patient management
- Case management
- Patient assessments
- Treatment planning
- Direct patient care
- Charting and clinical documentation
- Staff education and training
- Indirect patient care
- Regulatory compliance
- Overseeing Isolation Procedures
- Outbreak Case Definition
Certification
ICP Certification
Certified Resident Assessment Coordinator
Timeline
Director of Nursing
Deerfield Beach Health and Rehabilitation Center
04.2022 - Current
Infection Preventionist
Darcy Hall Of Life Care
10.2021 - 06.2022
MDS Coordinator
Plantation Health and Rehabilitation
10.2019 - 10.2021
Case Manager
Royal Palm Beach Health And Rehabilitation
01.2018 - 01.2020
MDS Coordinator/Staff Developer
Village On High Ridge
01.2015 - 12.2018
Unit Manager
John Knox Village Of Florida Inc.
06.2011 - 12.2014
Associate of Science - Nursing Practice
Broward College
No Degree - Practical Nursing
Atlantic Technical College
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Jacksonville University