Deborah Prusak MSN, RN
Summary
Seasoned and collaborative nursing leader with a proven track record of excellence in healthcare leadership. Known for cultivating a culture of engagement and collaboration. Adept at fostering talent development through mentorship, guidance, and feedback resulting in high-performing teams and enhanced patient care outcomes. Ready to leverage expertise and passion for nursing to excel in the role of Director of Nursing, driving organizational success and advancing quality care initiatives.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Nurse Manager
Rainbow Babies And Children's Hospital
10.2013 - Current
- Manage and coordinate family-centered patient care operations on 31 bed pediatric medical-surgical unit.
- Collaborate with multiple disciplines, including physicians, social work, respiratory therapy and child life to meet the individual needs of patients and families.
- Identify and pursue resolution of system issues impacting quality, cost effective care delivery.
- Administer $4.5 million operating budget.
- Manage 34 professional and 18 non-professional FTEs.
- Selected Nurse Leader to participate in Collaborative Teams Task Force.
- Ensure positive customer relations through consistent staff, patient and family interaction, by identifying and issues in a timely manner.
- Cultivate and lead a highly engaged staff as evidenced by scoring in the top 10% on employee engagement surveys.
- Built a foundational structure for caring for behavioral patients on a medical floor including business plans to hire and develop a Behavioral Support Specialist and Mental Health Specialist Roles.
- Instill a culture of safety within the department, conducting regular risk assessments and addressing potential hazards promptly.
- Mentor and coach other nurse leaders in their roles and serve as a consultant.
- Foster open communication among my team through regular meetings, promoting collaboration and shared decision making.
- Selected and completed UH Leadership Advancement Program 2023.
- Designated as Feuer Accelerator Award Winner 2023 by UH Ventures.
- Fundraised $5K by hosting Night of 100 Dinners through Rainbow Circle of Friends.
Interim Director of Inpatient Acute Care Services
Rainbow Babies And Children's Hospital
11.2018 - 02.2019
- Enhanced team collaboration through regular communication and participation in hospital leadership meetings.
- Aligned with hospital and system-wide strategy to oversee nursing issues related to the early phases of the Angie Fowler Construction Project. Participated in weekly construction meetings and worked closely with the construction team to plan for phased shutdowns of other hospital beds.
- Led weekly nurse manager meetings and provided regular updates to VP of Nursing.
- Served as resource to experienced and novice nurse leaders.
- Worked closely with leadership and HR on compliance issues within the acute care continuum.
- Participated in RCA's and code reviews for all inpatient areas in RBC.
Advanced Clinical Nurse-NICU
Rainbow Babies And Children's Hospital
01.2001 - 10.2013
- Maintained strong working relationships with physicians and ancillary staff, fostering a collaborative approach to patient care delivery.
- Provided specialized care for critically ill infants requiring advanced monitoring and interventions.
- Educated families to increase understanding of infant's condition and best ways to cope.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for optimal patient outcomes and efficient care coordination.
- Mentored new nursing staff, fostering professional growth and team building within the unit.
- Co-chair Unit Time Council and charge nurse coordinator.
- Co chair Fundraising Event through Rainbow Circle of Friends for new NICU, raising $100K over four years with three events.
Clinical Nurse-NICU
Rainbow Babies And Children's Hospital
08.1996 - 01.2001
- Maintained strong working relationships with physicians and ancillary staff, fostering a collaborative approach to patient care delivery.
- Educated patients and families to increase understanding of condition and best ways to manage.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for optimal patient outcomes and efficient care coordination.
- Developed strong rapport with patients and families, promoting open communication channels for effective collaboration in treatment plans.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing Leadership And Management
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UTBachelor of Science - Nursing
Case Western Reserve University
Cleveland, OHBachelor of Science - Business Administration
Miami University
Oxford, OHSkills
- Strong analytical and problem solving skills
- Staff Coaching and Mentoring
- Excellent Verbal and written communication
- Project Management
- Creativity and Innovation
- Staff Development
- Budget Management
- Operations Management
- Clinical knowledge in pediatrics and neonatal nursing
Accomplishments
Clinical Nurse Excellence Nominee 1999, 2001, 2004
Rainbow Trustee Award for Clinical Excellence 2010
Top 10% Nurse Manager NDNQI RN Satisfaction Survey 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017
DAISY Team Award- Horvitz 6 2017, 2022
Leadership Clinical Nurse Excellence Award 2021
Ideator Innovation Participant- Second Place Team 2024
Affiliations
- American Organization of Nursing Leadership (AONL)
- American Nurses Association (ANA)- Ohio
- National Association of Neonatal Nurses (NANN)
- Rainbow Babies & Children's Hospital Circle of Friends
Volunteer
Ronald McDonald House Charities NEO, Greater Cleveland Community Trustee (2023 - present)
Villas of Gates Landing HOA Board Member-at-large (2019-present)
Timeline
Interim Director of Inpatient Acute Care Services
Rainbow Babies And Children's Hospital
11.2018 - 02.2019
Nurse Manager
Rainbow Babies And Children's Hospital
10.2013 - Current
Advanced Clinical Nurse-NICU
Rainbow Babies And Children's Hospital
01.2001 - 10.2013
Clinical Nurse-NICU
Rainbow Babies And Children's Hospital
08.1996 - 01.2001
Master of Science - Nursing Leadership And Management
Western Governors University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Case Western Reserve University
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Miami University
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