A seasoned Director of Nursing at MHMR Authority of Brazos Valley, I excel in clinical operations management and fostering multidisciplinary team collaboration. My leadership has significantly improved patient care standards and outcomes, while my strategic planning skills have streamlined processes, enhancing both staff performance and patient satisfaction.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Nursing
MHMR Authority of Brazos Valley
01.1986 - 01.2011
Performed rounds to observe care and interview staff, residents, and families.
Participated in management team meetings to discuss resident status, census changes, and resident complaints or concerns.
Prepared and reviewed infection control surveillance reports to identify trends and develop effective actions to control and prevent infections.
Developed positive employee relations, incentives, and recognition programs to promote teamwork and mutual respect.
Evaluated work performance of Number nursing personnel to determine wage increases and implement discipline.
Collaborated with staff, management, and external groups to coordinate patient care.
Established and monitored infection control programs to provide safe, sanitary environment to prevent transmission of disease and infection.
Established new policies and updated existing policies to improve standard of care for patients.
Identified department issues to recommend corrective actions.
Planned and assigned workload to Number-person nursing staff to direct patient care.
Monitored and evaluated nursing staff performance, providing feedback and guidance to support standards of care.
Facilitated continuing education and training programs to drive staff competency and professional development.
Built and maintained positive working relationships with physicians and staff to support seamless healthcare operations.
Oversaw and approved recruitment, hiring and orientation of new nursing staff.
Worked closely administration to develop and implement best practices to improve patient outcomes.
Conducted routine facility inspections, identifying areas needing improvement and eliminating hazards posed to staff and residents for continued compliance with associated regulations.
Implemented successful healthcare program through professionalism, quality of care, medical teaching and patient satisfaction.
Communicated with patients, ensuring that medical information was kept private.
Created customized care plans, working with hospital staff and families to assess and meet individual needs.
Developed and updated policies and procedures, maintaining compliance with guidelines relating to HIPAA, benefits administration and general liability.
Ordered all pharmacy supplies and kept check on inventory levels.
Designed and introduced leadership development, coaching and team management model, resulting in promotion of employees into increased levels of responsibility.
Recruited, hired and trained all staff, providing direct supervision, ongoing staff development and continuing education to employees.
Discussed medical histories with patients in effort to provide most effective medical advice.
Monitored and inspected staff processes to eliminate hazards posed for both residents and staff while ensuring continuous compliance with regulations.
Liaised with other healthcare professionals to develop comprehensive patient care plans and provide highest quality of care.
Defined testing protocols, quality assurance initiatives and clinic policies and procedures.
Established and maintained effective communication with staff, physicians and community organizations to promote high quality patient care.
Education
BSN, Psychology, Social Work - Nursing Administration
Texas Woman's University
Denton, TX
05.1966
Skills
Clinical staffing
Multidisciplinary team collaboration
Accreditation management
Nursing ethics
Public relations
Staff scheduling
Behavioral health
Capital budget management
Budget management
Critical thinking
Interdepartmental collaboration
Standards of practice
Clinical operations management
Wellness services
Process improvement
Quality improvement
Case management
HIPAA regulations
Quality assurance
First aid and CPR
Clinical documentation
Verbal and written communication
Discharge and transfer procedures
Family support
Multidisciplinary collaboration
Personnel evaluations
Budget administration
Direct patient care
Policies compliance enforcement
Documentation and reporting
Relationship building
Hospital admissions
Quality control
Issue resolution
Nurse education and training
Medical equipment services
Process improvements
Clinical care oversight
Recruiting and hiring
Disease control
Risk management
Policy development
Supply monitoring
Clinical system monitoring
Team supervision
Leadership and guidance
Performance evaluations
Patient education
Budget planning
Public speaking
Effective multitasking
Chronic disease management
Patient care management
Strong work ethic
Clinical leadership
Strategic planning
Budget control
Emergency response
Schedule preparation
Shift scheduling
Nursing staff supervision
Quality improvement initiatives
Employee coaching
Professional development
Work Planning and Prioritization
Goal planning
Timeline
Director of Nursing
MHMR Authority of Brazos Valley
01.1986 - 01.2011
BSN, Psychology, Social Work - Nursing Administration
Texas Woman's University
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