Christie Inting
Trenton,NJ
Summary
Experienced Assistant Director of Nursing with background in providing quality patient care and managing nursing teams. Possess strong leadership skills, adept at coordinating with medical professionals to deliver efficient healthcare services. Known for fostering staff development, implementing innovative patient care programs, and maintaining high standards of nursing practices. Demonstrated impact in previous role through improved patient satisfaction rates and enhanced team performance.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Director of Nursing
Trenton Gardens Rehabilitation Center
Trenton, NJ
06.2021 - Current
- Developed and implemented strategies to promote patient safety and quality care outcomes.
- Coordinated the planning, implementation, evaluation, and documentation of nursing care plans.
- Provided guidance to department supervisors regarding clinical practice standards.
- Conducted performance evaluations for all nursing personnel.
- Monitored adherence to hospital policies, procedures, protocols, and accreditation standards.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop best practices for patient care delivery.
- Facilitated professional development opportunities for nurses through continuing education programs.
- Investigated incidents reported by staff members or patients and families.
- Oversaw daily operations within the department including scheduling shifts and approving time off requests.
- Ensured proper orientation of new hires as well as ongoing training for existing staff members.
- Responded promptly to inquiries from physicians, families, staff members, and other healthcare professionals.
- Provided leadership support during times of crisis or emergency situations.
- Assessed competency of clinical staff to promote quality, continuity and safety.
- Monitored development, implementation and updates of individualized care plans.
- Implemented changes needed to correct deficiencies found during government inspections.
- Reviewed daily documentation of dispensing of controlled substances, immediately noting discrepancies from shift to shift.
- Implemented and directed clinical services and operations to deliver competent, quality care.
- Collaborated with multi-disciplinary staff to improve overall patient care and response times.
- Communicated with patients with compassion while keeping medical information private.
- Built work schedules and staff assignments, taking workload, space and equipment availability into consideration.
- Directed, supervised and evaluated medical, clerical or maintenance personnel.
- Explained policies, procedures and services to patients.
- Managed changes in integrated health care delivery systems and technological innovations while keeping focus on quality of care.
Daytime Nursing Supervisor
Watersedge Health Care & Rehab
01.2016 - 01.2021
- Monitored patient progress to ensure compliance with established standards of care.
- Monitored inpatient bed use, facilities and staff to provide optimal use of resources.
- Collaborated with multi-disciplinary staff to improve overall patient care and response times.
- Explained policies, procedures and services to patients.
- Communicated with patients with compassion while keeping medical information private.
- Improved patient outcomes through peer groups and facilitating continuing education.
- Performed personnel interviewing, hiring, disciplinary actions and dismissals.
- Applied clinical judgment and comprehensive knowledge of facility policies to assist floor nurses with patient care decisions.
- Received and investigated complaints from families, patients and clinical staff, devising solutions to multifaceted challenges.
- Monitored staff performance and provided coaching and formal counseling to staff.
- Answered questions and addressed concerns from employees promptly through email, phone and in person.
- Managed cases and oversaw nursing care with strong commitment to offering patients optimal treatments, resources and quality care.
- Provided patients with direct nursing care during periods of department short-staffing.
- Trained other nurses on patient care and daily tasks, supporting growth and professional development.
- Oversaw implementation of infection control protocols within the unit or facility.
- Performed regular rounds throughout the facility to observe performance of assigned staff members.
- Facilitated communication between physicians, nurses, and other healthcare providers regarding patient care issues.
- Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss treatment plans for patients.
Clinical Nurse Manager
Watersedge Healthcare & Rehab
01.2004 - 01.2016
- Implemented strategies for improving quality of care, patient safety, and satisfaction levels.
- Established and maintained positive relationships with residents, physicians, hospital staff, patients and families.
- Provided strong leadership and guidance to nurses.
- Conferred with physicians during rounds, advised each on condition of patients and coordinated necessary diagnostic assessments to accomplish patient care goals.
- Led team in delivering care services promoting optimal resident health.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
- Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact and evaluate patient care plans.
Registered Nurse Clinical Manager
Tandem Healthcare
, New Jersey
01.2002 - 01.2004
- Developed policies and procedures for nursing staff to ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
- Directed and supervised a team of staff members in daily operations of a 50-bed long-term dementia unit.
- Coordinated with interdisciplinary healthcare team to devise, execute and review patient treatment strategies.
- Provided direct nursing care to patients during department short staffing
Long-Term Care Registered Nurse/Clinical Manager
Watersedge Healthcare & Rehab
02.1998 - 01.2002
- Provided direct nursing care to long-term care residents including medication administration, wound dressing changes, and patient education.
- Conducted resident assessments and developed appropriate treatment plans in collaboration with physicians.
- Performed daily rounds on assigned patients to assess their overall health status and well-being.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Mercer County Community College
Trenton, NJ06-1997
Skills
- Care Coordination
- Multidisciplinary team collaboration
- Clinical Leadership
- Compliance Monitoring
- Staff Scheduling
- Performance Improvement
Timeline
Assistant Director of Nursing
Trenton Gardens Rehabilitation Center
06.2021 - Current
Daytime Nursing Supervisor
Watersedge Health Care & Rehab
01.2016 - 01.2021
Clinical Nurse Manager
Watersedge Healthcare & Rehab
01.2004 - 01.2016
Registered Nurse Clinical Manager
Tandem Healthcare
01.2002 - 01.2004
Long-Term Care Registered Nurse/Clinical Manager
Watersedge Healthcare & Rehab
02.1998 - 01.2002
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Mercer County Community College
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