Ensure compliance with regulations of health care settings and undertaking staffing responsibilities
Assist with budgeting and expense monitoring and maintain event scheduling
Oversaw explanation of personnel policies and job descriptions as part of the nursing employee orientation process.
Set and monitored achievement goals for the nursing department consistent with established philosophy and standards of practice.
Developed and maintained staffing schedule by contract terms, budget mandates, and accreditation standards for nursing coverage.
Collaborated with multi-disciplinary staff to improve overall patient care and response times.
Participated in patient and family planning processes, provided instructions, and addressed questions and/or concerns.
Managed a team of registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, and certified nursing assistants.
Per Diem Nursing Supervisor
Elizabeth Seton Childrens Hospital
Yonkers , NY
07.2022 - Current
Completed daily rounds of nursing department to verify nursing service personnel performance alignment acceptable nursing standards.
Provided patients with direct nursing care during periods of department short-staffing.
Enforced disease prevention protocols among staff members, patients, and visitors.
Observed nurse administration of oral, intramuscular, and IV medications to patients as prescribed, monitoring responses for adverse reactions.
Participated in patient and family planning processes, provided instructions, and addressed questions and concerns.
Managed team of registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, and certified nursing assistants.
Assistant Director Nursing ER
Nassau County Medical Center(NUMC| East Meadow NY
01.2024 - 01.2024
Hiring new nurses and overseeing the onboarding process by training them or assigning them to a trainer.
Creating schedules to ensure that departments have adequate nursing coverage for every shift.
Coaching nurses to improve performance and handle discipline issues.
Monitoring expenses to ensure that the facility operates within budgetary constraints.
Holding staff meetings to discuss patient status.
Conducting employee evaluations that identify nurses' strengths and areas of improvement.
Making rounds to assess patient status and observe nurses.
Checking patient records to ensure that they are accurate and up to date.
Home Care Coordinator Liaison
Montefiore Hospital
Bronx, NY
07.2016 - 12.2022
Communicates telephonically and facilitates client/SO participation in planned interventions.
Conduct telephonic triage with clients on a daily basis regarding disability, related changes in health status, and incorporating medication reconciliation and current treatments.
Education gave concerning Plan of Care, including prevention or management of illness, functional.
Recommends coordinated, interdisciplinary health services to ensure a unified plan of care.
Acts as an advocate for client/SO within the health and human services systems.
Evaluates the results of clinical interventions provided in the designated care setting as relevant to the home care plan.
Recommends alternate services for patients who are ineligible for home care and utilizes the resources of the interdisciplinary health team to evaluate care.
Participates in ongoing quality assessment and improvement activities to optimize patient care processes.
Registered Nurse
Northwell Health System
, NY
12.2020 - 10.2021
Administered COVID vaccinations at various locations.
Provided FIT test as per PPE protocols.
Administered medications, tracked dosages, and documented patient conditions.
Provided patient and family health education focusing on self-management, prevention, and wellness.
Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate a safe, clean patient environment.
Nursing Supervisor
Cold Spring Hills Nursing Rehab
Woodbury, NY
03.2009 - 08.2020
Oversee the planning, implementation, and evaluation of the delivery of care to 200 beds.
Supervise RNs, LPNs, and CNAs in ensuring that the facility policy and procedure are maintained.
Managed the daily staffing responsibilities of the nursing department.
Managed all patient, family and, employee issues on the shift; eg Accident/incident, elopement, investigations, and disciplines.
Maintains the quality of resident care and services through an ongoing process of assessment and interdepartmental collaboration.
Patient Service Manager
Montefiore Hospital, Montefiore Home Care
12.2015 - 07.2016
Review staff assigned admissions, ROC, and continuing visits for the day.
Review scheduling screens for patient view to see when visits are being made.
Review nursing productivity daily.
Unverified services query to keep staff in compliance with 48-hour policy for handing in paperwork.
Work with the scheduler to catch visits moved throughout the week and decide whether these visits need to be made or not.
Chronic Care Nursing Manager
Montefiore Hospital
03.2011 - 12.2015
Manage and assess patients telephonically and in the office with their chronic diseases, and ensure that the transition of care meets all their needs.
Manage, triage, and monitor patients with Diabetes, Hypertension, CHF, Anticoagulation, and Asthma after hospital discharge.
Provide teaching and instructions to patients with chronic diseases telephonically and in the office.
Manage staff consisting of LPNs and medical assistants to provide adequate care to patients.
RN
Montefiore Hospital, Medical Surgery
11.2009 - 03.2011
Managed care for patients on mechanical ventilators.
Completed physical assessment of patients.
Accurately documented patient care and diagnosis and collaborate with physicians and/or healthcare providers.
Cared for and monitored geriatric population on the medical/surgical floor.
Registered Nurse
Winthrop-University Hospital
Mineola, NY
06.2000 - 05.2009
Conduct initial assessment of newly admitted patients.
5 years as a Senior Nurse working with High Risk Ante Partum & Maternal Child.
Monitor patients and report adverse reactions to medications or treatments.
Monitor and triage high-risk patients in L&D.
Received promotions from original hire title as RN med/surg position.
Education
Master’s of Science - Nursing Administration/Informatics
Molloy College Rockville Center
01.2008
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Pace University
05.2000
Skills
14 years experience as a manager, LTC and Homecare, per diem, Vent Unit
22 years clinical experience
Proven ability to use time and resources effectively
Efficient and able to hold staff accountable while maintaining high morale
Well developed skills combining patience, determination, and persistence to troubleshoot issues
Highly developed computer skills including, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Visio, Project, Epic, Ambulatory Care, Siemens and Horizon Home Care systems
Certification
Masters of Science in Nursing Administration/Informatics
CPR, BCLS,ACLS certified, RN, LPN, CPR, BCLS, ACLS
ASSOCIATIONS: MEMBER OF NYSNA, HIMSS AND ANIA
Timeline
Assistant Director Nursing ER
Nassau County Medical Center(NUMC| East Meadow NY
01.2024 - 01.2024
Assistant Director of Nursing Rehab
Northwell LIJ
04.2023 - Current
Per Diem Nursing Supervisor
Elizabeth Seton Childrens Hospital
07.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse
Northwell Health System
12.2020 - 10.2021
Home Care Coordinator Liaison
Montefiore Hospital
07.2016 - 12.2022
Patient Service Manager
Montefiore Hospital, Montefiore Home Care
12.2015 - 07.2016
Chronic Care Nursing Manager
Montefiore Hospital
03.2011 - 12.2015
RN
Montefiore Hospital, Medical Surgery
11.2009 - 03.2011
Nursing Supervisor
Cold Spring Hills Nursing Rehab
03.2009 - 08.2020
Registered Nurse
Winthrop-University Hospital
06.2000 - 05.2009
Master’s of Science - Nursing Administration/Informatics
Molloy College Rockville Center
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Pace University
Masters of Science in Nursing Administration/Informatics
CPR, BCLS,ACLS certified, RN, LPN, CPR, BCLS, ACLS
ASSOCIATIONS: MEMBER OF NYSNA, HIMSS AND ANIA