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Deb Armus

Medford

Summary

Clinical professional with proven record of managing clinical operations and improving patient outcomes. Advanced knowledge in healthcare protocols complemented by a collaborative approach to team management. Demonstrated leadership and organizational skills in overseeing daily operations and ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Clinical Manager – Home Health Aide Department

Samaritan Life Enhancing Care
12.2024 - Current
  • Oversight of 90+ employee department including hiring, training, and staff retention
  • Ensure service excellence to our patients and partner facilities
  • Collaborate with other organizational leaders to facilitate change, structure, and accountability
  • Manager on call responsibilities for the organization

Clinical Manager – Hospice

Samaritan Life Enhancing Care
09.2020 - 12.2024
  • Oversight of two high-functioning interdisciplinary teams caring for 140+ patients
  • Recognized for exceptional organizational and leadership skills
  • Ensure quality care and regulatory compliance
  • Manager-on-call responsibilities for the organization

Team Manager – Inpatient Unit

VITAS Healthcare, Inc.
01.2019 - 09.2020
  • 24/7 management responsibility for 10-bed inpatient hospice unit
  • Supervise interdisciplinary team of healthcare professionals
  • Ensure quality patient care and regulatory compliance
  • Provide education to patients, families and community partners regarding hospice care and benefits


Admissions Nurse

VITAS Healthcare, Inc.
01.2016 - 01.2019
  • Educate families and patients about Hospice services
  • Assess patients for Hospice eligibility
  • Collaborate with local hospitals to develop a smooth transition and discharge process.
  • Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary care team to facilitate smooth admission into Hospice care.

Clinical Manager – Adult Skilled Nursing and Assistive Care

Bayada Home Health Care
01.2014 - 01.2016
  • Client assessment and development of treatment plans
  • Clinical oversight and client case management.
  • Management and supervision of team of RNs, LPNs and HHAs.


RN Case manager – Adult Home Health

Bayada Home Health Care
01.2013 - 01.2014
  • Case management of large, rapidly changing case load with focus on client-centered goals and outcomes.
  • Visiting nurse services to a diverse adult patient population.
  • Complete OASIS assessments and documentation

RN Unit Manager / Adult Unit

Hampton Behavioral Health Center
01.2011 - 01.2013
  • Responsible for overall operations of 41-bed Adult Psychiatric Unit.
  • Manage a staff of 30 full time, part time and per-diem employees.

Registered Nurse

Virtua Health
01.2008 - 01.2011
  • Emergency Department
  • Orthopedic/Stroke Unit

Education Instructor / Training Center Faculty

Virtua Health
01.2005 - 01.2023
  • Provide CPR, AED and First Aid instruction to Virtua employees and community members
  • Monitor and train other instructors to ensure best practices

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

American Sentinel University
Aurora, CO

Associate of Applied Science - Nursing

Burlington County College
Pemberton, NJ

Master of Public Administration - Health Care Administration

Long Island University
Greenvale, NY

Bachelor of Science - Music Therapy

SUNY at Fredonia
Fredonia, NY

Skills

  • Healthcare leadership
  • Team management
  • Effective communication
  • Case management
  • Staff supervision
  • Training and mentoring
  • Clinical operations
  • Compliance with regulatory guidelines

Certification

  • Registered Nurse, State of New Jersey
  • Basic Life Support (BLS)


Timeline

Clinical Manager – Home Health Aide Department

Samaritan Life Enhancing Care
12.2024 - Current

Clinical Manager – Hospice

Samaritan Life Enhancing Care
09.2020 - 12.2024

Team Manager – Inpatient Unit

VITAS Healthcare, Inc.
01.2019 - 09.2020

Admissions Nurse

VITAS Healthcare, Inc.
01.2016 - 01.2019

Clinical Manager – Adult Skilled Nursing and Assistive Care

Bayada Home Health Care
01.2014 - 01.2016

RN Case manager – Adult Home Health

Bayada Home Health Care
01.2013 - 01.2014

RN Unit Manager / Adult Unit

Hampton Behavioral Health Center
01.2011 - 01.2013

Registered Nurse

Virtua Health
01.2008 - 01.2011

Education Instructor / Training Center Faculty

Virtua Health
01.2005 - 01.2023

Associate of Applied Science - Nursing

Burlington County College

Master of Public Administration - Health Care Administration

Long Island University

Bachelor of Science - Music Therapy

SUNY at Fredonia

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

American Sentinel University

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