Daniel Williams
Registered Nurse - Clinical Director
Kawkawlin,MI
Summary
Dynamic leader with a proven track record in long term care and home health care over the past 34 years excelling in clinical leadership and team coordination. Expert in fostering professional growth, ensuring regulatory compliance, and enhancing quality of care. Skilled in decision-making, care coordination, and clinical software implementation significantly improving patient satisfaction, staff efficiency, and clinical outcomes.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
Work History
Charge Nurse
Huron Woods Nursing Center
01.2024 - Current
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring resident orders, and communicating with other departments.
- Conducted daily shift briefs to inform staff of changes in resident care assignments.
- Fostered a supportive and professional work environment.
- Optimized resident satisfaction through timely response to concerns and effective communication among staff members.
- Promoted a safe working environment by adhering to infection control policies.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to provide quality resident care.
- Served as a liaison between nursing staff, physicians, and management, fostering open communication channels among all parties involved in resident care.
- Supervised and managed plans of care, tasking, and ordered interventions.
- Maintained accurate documentation of resident information, enabling informed decision-making among the healthcare team members.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to develop and implement individualized care plans for residents.
- Implemented stress-reduction techniques among staff, leading to improved job satisfaction and reduced absenteeism.
- Advocated for resident needs, resulting in improved outcomes and satisfaction.
- Coordinated daily nursing activities to ensure compliance with healthcare regulations, significantly reducing risk of non-compliance.
- Utilized PointClickCare software to document medication administration, assessments, interventions, and care planning of residents.
Clinical Director
Active Community Nursing, LLC
07.2003 - 09.2024
- Coached and trained newly hired employees so that each understood job responsibilities and requirements of positions.
- Cultivated a positive organizational culture that supported employee engagement, teamwork, open communication, ethical behavior, accountability.
- Conducted regular performance evaluations for clinical staff, identifying areas for improvement and providing constructive feedback for growth.
- Planned, organized, directed, and evaluated the effectiveness of the agency's home health care operations to ensure the provision of quality care and services.
- Maintained Medicare certification by ensuring compliance with the Conditions of Participation for home health agencies since the agency's inception in 2003.
- Developed the agency's home health care product in conjunction with its Governing Body to achieve excellence in its orthopedic, med-surg, and wound care programs.
- Used data from the agency's electronic health records to improve the safety and quality of care provided to its patients.
- Trained clinical staff in the proper use of the electronic health record, healthcare applications, and data reporting tools.
- Initiated use of InterQual guidelines as part of the agency's Quality Assurance Performance Improvement program
- Maintained compliance with the Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health Act (HITECH) by preventing breaches in security of persona health information, by ensuring proper execution of business partner contracts, and preventing the sale or marketing of personal health information to unauthorized individuals.
- Ensured the accurate and timely filing of the agency's annual Medicare cost report and quarterly Credit Balance reports.
- Improved clinical documentation in the home health care record via weekly chart audits and feedback and coaching to registered nurses, physical therapists, and occupational therapists.
- Managed patient experience, service, and outcomes which resulted in consistent 5-star patient satisfaction ratings.
- Utilized strong clinical skills while providing direct patient care to the agency's homebound patients in the mid-Michigan region.
- Managed the growth of the agency's wound care, orthopedic after care, and med-surg programs.
- Maintained good working relationships with hospital discharge planners and continuously sought to understand needs and develop appropriate goals to align with those needs.
Department Coordinator
Davenport University
01.2005 - 08.2006
- Recruited and provided support to 20-25 adjunct faculty teaching in the Allied Health fields of study.
- Taught undergraduate students in the Allied Health fields of study.
- Applied problem-solving interventions during student-faculty disagreements.
- Coordinated and supervised the placement of interns in the Allied Health program.
- Coordinated groundwork for new programs, courses, and accreditation in the Allied Health program.
- Led initiative for development, completion, and state approval of the University's certified nursing assistant program.
- Led initiative for accreditation of the University's medical assisting program and the Caro, MI campus.
Adjunct Faculty Member
Davenport University
08.2003 - 01.2005
- Utilized various techniques to accommodate different learning styles within the classroom setting.
- Taught undergraduate students in the areas of phlebotomy, medical assisting, and business management.
- Served in consultative role in the absence of the Department Coordinator.
Clinical Director
The Chameleons, Inc.
04.1997 - 04.2004
- Coached and trained newly hired employees so that each understood job responsibilities and requirements of positions.
- Negotiated all contractual arrangements with client organizations.
- Provided academic services to nursing students in both lecture and clinical format.
- Provided direct care to patients in their homes and supervised the care that was rendered by other registered nurses and home health aides.
- Negotiated all contractual arrangements with client organizations.
- Developed skilled nursing and home health aide plans of care.
Program Services Supervisor for Home Care
Visiting Nurse Association
06.1994 - 04.1997
- Oversaw daily operations of the department, ensuring smooth workflow and timely completion of skilled nursing visits.
- Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
- Improved customer satisfaction with timely response to patient needs, addressing concerns, and finding effective solutions.
- Increased team productivity by implementing efficient workflows and setting clear expectations for staff members.
Staff Nurse
Bay Medical Center
01.1990 - 11.1994
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound care, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Developed strong rapport with patients and families, fostering trust and open communication during challenging times.
- Collaborated with physicians, pharmacists and therapists to deliver quality, evidence-based care.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Demonstrated time management skills while juggling multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Directed patient care by initiating and following through with plan of care, continuing care, and discharge instructions.
- Assisted physicians with diagnostic procedures, ensuring accurate results for optimal treatment planning.
- Reduced medication errors through meticulous charting and double-checking dosages.
- Developed and implemented individualized patient care plans for optimal outcomes.
- Promoted a culture of safety by strictly adhering to infection control measures and reporting any potential hazards or concerns.
- Provided exceptional pre-and post-operative care, reducing recovery times and complications for surgical patients.
Staff Nurse
Visiting Nurse Association
09.1993 - 06.1994
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound care, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Developed strong rapport with patients and families, fostering trust and open communication.
- Collaborated with physicians, pharmacists and therapists to deliver quality care.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Demonstrated excellent time management skills while juggling multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Educated patients on self-care management, empowering them to take an active role in their overall health and wellbeing.
Chief Nurse, Senior Care
Saginaw Community Hospital
08.1991 - 09.1993
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients.
- Promoted a culture of open communication among staff members which resulted in better teamwork across units.
- Developed and delivered training programs for nursing staff to enhance their skills and knowledge.
- Advocated for patients and their families, ensuring their needs were met and concerns addressed promptly.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Saginaw Valley State University
University Center, MI12-1989
MBA -
Saginaw Valley State University
University Center, MI12-2001
Wound, Ostomy, And Continence Nursing
RB Turnbull, Jr., MD WOC Nursing Education Program
Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH05-2014
Skills
- Decision-Making
- Care Coordination
- Clinical Leadership
- Team Leadership
- Direct Patient Care
Timeline
Charge Nurse
Huron Woods Nursing Center
01.2024 - Current
Department Coordinator
Davenport University
01.2005 - 08.2006
Adjunct Faculty Member
Davenport University
08.2003 - 01.2005
Clinical Director
Active Community Nursing, LLC
07.2003 - 09.2024
Clinical Director
The Chameleons, Inc.
04.1997 - 04.2004
Program Services Supervisor for Home Care
Visiting Nurse Association
06.1994 - 04.1997
Staff Nurse
Visiting Nurse Association
09.1993 - 06.1994
Chief Nurse, Senior Care
Saginaw Community Hospital
08.1991 - 09.1993
Staff Nurse
Bay Medical Center
01.1990 - 11.1994
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Saginaw Valley State University
MBA -
Saginaw Valley State University
Wound, Ostomy, And Continence Nursing
RB Turnbull, Jr., MD WOC Nursing Education Program
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