Deborah Brown
Overland Park
Summary
Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Oasis Review/Quality Assurance Nurse
Interim Home Health Care
02.2023 - 01.2026
- Conducted comprehensive patient assessments to ensure compliance with quality standards.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to optimize patient outcomes and enhance service delivery.
- Provided training and support to nursing staff on quality assurance protocols and procedures.
- Reviewed medical records for accuracy, ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements and standards.
- Advocated for a culture of transparency surrounding quality assurance findings, fostering accountability among all levels of staff members within the organization.
- Provided ongoing education and support for nursing staff in understanding and adhering to quality assurance standards, fostering a culture of excellence within the department.
- Reviewed medical records to ensure accuracy and completeness, leading to more effective care coordination among healthcare providers.
Clinical Nurse Manager
Lakeview Village Retirement
10.2019 - 11.2020
- Oversaw daily nursing operations, ensuring high-quality patient care and compliance with healthcare regulations.
- Implemented staff training programs, enhancing team performance and improving patient outcomes.
- Coordinated interdisciplinary care plans, facilitating communication among healthcare providers for optimal resident support.
- Developed quality improvement initiatives, streamlining processes to enhance efficiency in service delivery.
- Managed staffing schedules, optimizing resource allocation while maintaining adequate coverage for patient needs.
- Conducted performance evaluations, providing constructive feedback to nursing staff for professional development.
- Maximized nursing staff potential by providing ongoing coaching and support, leading to higher levels of competence and confidence in delivering quality care.
- Reviewed charts weekly to complete quality control checks.
- Collaborated with physicians and interdisciplinary teams to devise and manage individualized plans of care.
- Counseled families to improve communication.
- Improved patient satisfaction scores with continuous assessment of patient needs and prompt resolution of concerns.
Clinical Director
Continua Home Health
04.2014 - 09.2019
- Led clinical operations, ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations and standards.
- Developed and implemented patient care protocols to enhance service delivery.
- Mentored nursing staff, fostering professional growth and improving team performance.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes and care plans.
- Oversaw quality assurance programs, driving continuous improvement in patient care metrics.
- Managed budget allocations for clinical departments, optimizing resource utilization and cost-effectiveness.
- Coached and trained newly hired employees so that each understood job responsibilities and requirements of positions.
- Mentored staff members through professional development opportunities, fostering a culture of continuous learning and growth.
- Conducted regular performance evaluations for clinical staff, identifying areas for improvement and providing constructive feedback for growth.
- Cultivated a positive organizational culture that supported employee engagement, teamwork, open communication, ethical behavior, accountability.
- Developed and maintained strong interdisciplinary team collaboration to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
- Developed, implemented, revised, and evaluated policies and procedures.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Research School of Nursing
Kansas City, MOSkills
- Patient safety
- Clinical expertise
- Healthcare management
- Quality improvement
- Audit preparation
- Ethical practice
- Process improvements
- Quality improvement reports
- Agency assessment
- Dispute resolution
Timeline
Oasis Review/Quality Assurance Nurse
Interim Home Health Care
02.2023 - 01.2026
Clinical Nurse Manager
Lakeview Village Retirement
10.2019 - 11.2020
Clinical Director
Continua Home Health
04.2014 - 09.2019
Associate of Science - Nursing
Research School of Nursing