Deborah L. Bird
Redding,CA
Summary
Accomplished in developing and actualizing strategies and programs to enhance patient care and coordinate interdisciplinary support teams.
Compassionate Nurse Director with a history of effective collaboration with physicians, care teams and patients to deliver comprehensive patient care. Strengths include critical thinking, leadership and strong clinical judgment in fast-paced environments. Demonstrated ability to develop personalized care plans, coordinate services and resources, and educate patients on disease management. Proven impact in optimizing quality of care while reducing healthcare costs.
Overview
2
2
Certifications
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Nurse Case Manager
Francine's Case Management Services
Redding, California
01.2021 - Current
- Monitored treatment progress and adjusted service plans for Francine's Case Management Services.
Interim Nurse Manager (Then perm FT Position)
Dignity Health Hospice
Redding, CA
01.2018 - 01.2021
- Supervised interdisciplinary hospice staff and coordinated daily workloads.
- Managed hospice care operations for Dignity Health patients and families.
- Tracked documentation in hospice records and maintained accurate case files.
- Led staff meetings and reinforced Dignity Health hospice procedures.
- Enforced customer service standards and resolved customer problems to uphold quality service.
- Coached, mentored and trained team members in order to improve their job performance.
Online and Clinical Instructor Nursing for Hospice
Independence University-Utah
Salt Lake City, Utah
01.2012 - 01.2021
- Collaborated closely with team members to achieve project objectives and meet deadlines.
- Worked with cross-functional teams to achieve goals.
- Utilized advanced technical skills and expertise to troubleshoot complex problems and implement solutions.
- Evaluated student performance using clinical competencies and course rubrics.
- Coordinated with clinical sites to support student placement and scheduling.
National Nurse Consultant
INTERIM C SUITE CONTRACTOR - Corridor Group
01.2016 - 01.2018
- Advised Interim C-Suite Contractor leadership on nursing operations and care standards.
- Assessed Corridor Group clinical workflows and identified practice improvement opportunities.
- Supported quality reviews and regulatory readiness across Corridor Group facilities.
Associate Dean of Nursing
National American University
, SD
01.2014 - 01.2016
- Reviewed curriculum plans to align courses with university and accreditation standards.
- Monitored course quality and addressed instructional issues with department leaders.
- Analyzed data related to retention rates, enrollment trends, course offerings, curriculum changes in order to identify areas for improvement or growth opportunities.
Regional Director of Quality Services
Plum Healthcare
San Marcos, CA
01.2012 - 01.2014
- Facilitated strategic alignments at Plum to improve operational efficiency.
- Contributed innovative ideas and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes.
- Collaborated effectively with coworkers to meet project goals. with a diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
- Oversaw compliance with state and federal healthcare regulations.
Administrator of Nursing Programs
Brown Mackie College
Tucson, AZ
01.2012 - 07.2013
- Managed student records and confidential files for Brown Mackie College campus operations.
- Scheduled classes, meetings, and academic appointments across college departments.
- Processed enrollment paperwork and maintained accurate registration documents.
- Trained new staff on college office procedures and policies.
Asst Director then Director of Nursing Programs
Kaplan College
San Diego & Vista, CA
01.2006 - 01.2009
- Trained staff on campus policies and service standards.
- Communicated with students, faculty, and department leaders.
- Monitored compliance with college policies and accreditation requirements.
Education
Doctorate - Nursing
University of San Diego
CAMaster of Science - Nursing
University of Phoenix
San Diego, CABachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Phoenix
San Diego, CAAssociate of Applied Science - Nursing
William Rainy Harper College
Palatine, Ill.Skills
- Care coordination
- Regulatory compliance
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Care planning
- Clear communication
- Conflict resolution
- Clinical assessment
- Patient care and education
Certification
California RN 379125
ADDITIONAL SKILLS:
Moderate Spanish
Timeline
Nurse Case Manager
Francine's Case Management Services
01.2021 - Current
Interim Nurse Manager (Then perm FT Position)
Dignity Health Hospice
01.2018 - 01.2021
National Nurse Consultant
INTERIM C SUITE CONTRACTOR - Corridor Group
01.2016 - 01.2018
Associate Dean of Nursing
National American University
01.2014 - 01.2016
Online and Clinical Instructor Nursing for Hospice
Independence University-Utah
01.2012 - 01.2021
Regional Director of Quality Services
Plum Healthcare
01.2012 - 01.2014
Administrator of Nursing Programs
Brown Mackie College
01.2012 - 07.2013
Asst Director then Director of Nursing Programs
Kaplan College
01.2006 - 01.2009
Doctorate - Nursing
University of San Diego
Master of Science - Nursing
University of Phoenix
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Phoenix
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
William Rainy Harper College