Cinda Bryant
Bragg City,MO
Summary
Resourceful hospice administrator with extensive experience at VNA of Southeast Missouri, excelling in staff recruitment and regulatory compliance. Proven track record in strategic planning and quality assurance, enhancing patient care through effective team collaboration. Adept at policy development, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and delivering exceptional healthcare outcomes.
Overview
40
40
years of professional experience
Work History
Hospice Administrator
VNA of Southeast Missouri
Kennett, MO
04.2009 - Current
- Oversee and manage the hospice program to meet regulatory requirements and deliver quality end-of-life care.
- Recruit qualified candidates to fill vacancies, and provide quality care.
- Participate in management meetings with program directors to discuss and develop program targets and budgets.
- Establish policies, procedures, and best practices in alignment with regulatory requirements.
- Collaborate with multi-disciplinary staff to improve overall patient care and response times.
- Ensure that initial training and education are accessible for staff.
- Collaborate with the QAPI Team to develop Performance Improvement Projects.
- Served as a board member for 8 years on the MO Hospice and Palliative Care Association, contributing to strategic decision-making.
- Managed administrative on-call schedule while providing on-call support for clinical staff during weekends.
Private Duty Director
VNA of Southeast Missouri
Kennett , MO
07.2005 - 07.2016
- Addressed staffing concerns, including staffing ratios, and hired qualified staff to meet patient needs.
- Managed and provided clinical supervision to private duty staff delivering direct patient care, including daily scheduling and training.
InHome Clinical Director
VNA of Southeast Missouri
Kennett , MO
06.2004 - 03.2006
- Managed and provided clinical supervision to InHome Nursing staff delivering direct patient care, including education.
- Addressed staffing concerns, including staffing ratios, and hired qualified staff to meet patient needs.
Education Director
VNA of Southeast Missouri
Kennett, MO
03.1997 - 08.2005
- Facilitated initial orientation and ongoing training educational activities for new and current staff.
- Collaborated with managers and completed the annual 'needs assessment' to identify areas of additional staff training needs.
- Planned education programs, as identified from assessments and surveys.
- Offered annual Learning Labs to complete staff competency check-offs.
- Executed completion of annual MONA application for CEU offerings.
Home Health Patient Care Coordinator/Staff Nurse
VNA of Southeast Missouri
Caruthersville , MO
07.1989 - 03.1997
- Completed initial assessments of patients and families to determine and address individual home care needs.
- Made home visits and addressed patient care needs.
- Participated in on-call rotations, and delivered after-hours care.
- Managed the Caruthersville branch office and supervised staffing, scheduling, and patient care.
- I participated in the QI committee, Clinical Record Review, and staff educational activities.
Obstetrics Nurse- Labor & Delivery/Prenatal Care
TRRMC & Dr Levine
Kennett , MO
05.1985 - 07.1989
- Provided nursing care as a PRN staff nurse in the OB department at TRRMC from October 2003 to September 2005. Job assignments were the same as those of a full-time RN in L/D nursing.
- Served as office nurse for Dr. Myron Levine in OB/Gyn practice from August 1988 to March 1989. Job duties included prenatal care, postpartum exams, and assisting with the plan of care for infertility patients.
- Functioned as a full-time RN staff nurse in the OB department at TRRMC from May 1985 to July 1989. I worked as a labor and delivery nurse, and I worked in postpartum, NICU, and the nursery as needed.
- Instructor for prenatal and labor/delivery sessions targeting OB patients.
Education
Associate of Arts - Nursing
MCCC
Blytheville, AR01-1985
Skills
- Staff supervision
- Staff recruitment, orientation, and training
- Team building, collaboration, and leadership
- Quality assurance and performance improvement
- Patient education programs
- Policy development and implementation
- Regulatory compliance
- Strategic planning
- Healthcare delivery
- Relationship and business development
Timeline
Hospice Administrator
VNA of Southeast Missouri
04.2009 - Current
Private Duty Director
VNA of Southeast Missouri
07.2005 - 07.2016
InHome Clinical Director
VNA of Southeast Missouri
06.2004 - 03.2006
Education Director
VNA of Southeast Missouri
03.1997 - 08.2005
Home Health Patient Care Coordinator/Staff Nurse
VNA of Southeast Missouri
07.1989 - 03.1997
Obstetrics Nurse- Labor & Delivery/Prenatal Care
TRRMC & Dr Levine
05.1985 - 07.1989
Associate of Arts - Nursing
MCCC
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