Deborah Fauci

Skilled, dedicated, and compassionate nurse with 28 years of healthcare experience. Demonstrates dedication, hard work, and adaptability in various work environments and schedules. Possesses exceptional interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills. Proven team player with a positive attitude, strong leadership abilities, and effective problem-solving skills. Utilizes strong critical thinking to assess conditions and implement appropriate interventions. Widely recognized for providing excellent care and advocating for patients.

• MA Registered Nurse
• Basic Life Support (BLS)

• Record of success with significant growth of several accounts.
• Consistently meets and exceeds expected monthly goals/admissions.

• Nursing Director, Legacy Care Group Nursing Agency, Everett, MA, 01/01/20, 12/31/24, Managed and Operated Covid Hotel in Everett and Stoughton (2020-2022), Provided Nursing Care, assessments for those in Isolation, and provided discharge planning upon discharge., Admission assessments for placement into the Homeless Shelter from Mass & Cass for those struggling with Dual Dx SUD and Mental Illness., Responsible for Medication administration, hourly rounds for safety, and managing transportation to doctor's appointments.
• Business Owner, Ponce De Leon Med Spa, 01/01/17, present
• Nurse Liaison, Sheehan Health Group, 01/01/16, 12/31/18
• Clinical Nurse Liaison, Kindred Healthcare, Brighton, MA, 01/01/08, 12/31/16, Identifies, manages, and develops lead sources for multiple Kindred LTAC Hospitals., Establish and maintain strong working relationships with Attending Physicians, Case Managers, and all other potential referral sources in area Boston Hospitals., Conducts on-site clinical assessments of potential patients and determines appropriateness for admission and continuum of care., Obtain the necessary information (medical and financial) to qualify a patient for admission., Facilitates all aspects of a smooth transfer/admission process., Routinely serves as a conduit of information between case managers, physicians, and others of the health care team., Conduct regular visits to referring Boston hospitals to promote skilled services., Routinely coordinates functions, conferences, and in-services for sales presentations.
• Case Manager, Kindred Healthcare, 01/01/04, 12/31/08, Daily utilization review, using Interqual criteria of LTAC patients with multi-system illnesses., Lead the weekly interdisciplinary patient care rounds., Managed discharge planning and placement of patients from long-term acute care to skilled nursing facilities, long-term care facilities, home with home health services, hospice, and psychiatric facilities., Communicated and coordinated with managed care companies, physicians, families, and patients for the best possible outcomes transitioning from acute care stays to discharge., Assisted physicians, charge nurses, patient care nurses, and all disciplines of the health care team with appropriate utilization of care.
• Staff Nurse, Kindred Healthcare, 01/01/98, 12/31/04, ACLS Certified Staff Nurse., Responsible for providing quality patient care to a wide range of medically complex patients., Performed medication administration, treatments, assessments/reassessments of patient conditions, and response to interventions., Cardiac monitoring, establishing IV access, and administering titrated medications, provided care to ventilator-dependent patients., Coordinated admissions and discharges, and provided patient and family teaching., Member of rapid response and code team., Member of LVAD team attended weekly rounds at Tufts Medical Center with CCU, Cardiomyopathy Clinic, and heart transplant team., Medical-Behavioral training and experience., Clinical preceptor: involved with an orientation program and assisting with clinical education., Member of Nursing Council, Wound Care, and Infection Control Team, Quality Assurance Program, and Patient Safety Committee., Trained in Employee Health, performed new hire screens, and certified in and performed new hire drug testing., Maintained employee health records and ensured up-to-date employee vaccinations and titers., Contributed substantially to successful Joint Commission and Department of Public Health Surveys.
• Clinical Nurse Liaison, Healthbridge, Allston, MA, 01/01/06, 12/31/07, Developed and achieved a successful weekend program to increase the volume of referrals and admissions.
• Staff Nurse, Diversified Staffing, Andover, MA, 01/01/97, 12/31/00, Fulfilled assignments and provided shift coverage for multiple hospitals as well as in-home care.