DEBORAH A. GERACE

Manage neurology/trauma unit in a 656-bed Thrombectomy-Capable level two trauma center.

• Leads and promotes evidence-based practice and research among unit leaders and staff.
• Built and maintained working relationships with physicians and staff to support seamless healthcare operations.
• Develop positive employee relations, incentives, and recognition programs to promote teamwork and mutual respect.
• Ensured regulatory compliance by staying current on industry standards and updating policies accordingly.
• Served as a liaison between nursing leadership, hospital administration, medical staff, allied health professionals, patients, families, and other stakeholders to ensure effective communication and collaboration.
• Reduced hospital readmission rates through effective discharge planning and patient education

• Assist staff in meeting compliance with the NYS Department of Health
• Interpret, implement, and comply with EMTALA, DNV, HIPPA, and patient rights
• Swiftly implement a plan of action in emergencies
• Manage bed board census and patient acuity.
• Communicate corporate objectives to various divisions to meet deadlines and adhere to company budgets.

• Ensuring nursing standards are met
• Staff scheduling and evaluation of care effectiveness
• Registered Nurse Case Manager
• Review and audit all utilization functions and peer-to-peer reviews of the facility.
• Implement knowledge of CMS and commercial payers for patient discharges
• Perform PRI, screening, and utilization using Navi, Care Port/Allscripts, and InterQual.

• Implements established strategic plans based on the mission and vision of the hospital
• Coordinates daily operations and monitors performance goals against desired outcomes
• Collaborates with the administrative team in preparing operational budgets to ensure adequate resources and implement the six domains associated with healthcare quality.

• Educating registered nursing students on the implications of nursing in drug therapy
• Facilitate students’ critical thinking development through explanation, demonstration, and observation while ensuring student and patient safety
• Using evidence-based practices to assist students in applying theoretical content.
• Maintained compliance with accreditation standards by updating curriculum materials in accordance with industry best practices.
• Utilized data-driven strategies to identify areas of improvement within the nursing department''s educational offerings.
• Established a supportive learning environment by providing guidance and mentorship to nursing staff.

• Initiate administrative responsibilities such as staying current with policies and procedures.
• Measures KPI by motivating, supporting, and auditing staff to improve performance.
• Interviewed, hired, instructed and mentored employees and promoted high level of care quality to patients.
• Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
• Assessed patients to determine individual needs and develop care plans in coordination with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals.

• Management of comprehensive care plans by a team of case managers for patients in home settings
• Implement knowledge of CMS and commercial payers for patient discharges.
• Updated reports, managed accounts, and generated reports for company database.
• Established workflow processes, monitored daily productivity, and implemented modifications to improve overall performance of personnel.
• Delivered performance reviews, recommending additional training or advancements.

• Developed and implemented policies and procedures to ensure safety and compliance
• Served as a key point of contact between nursing staff, physicians, administration, and other healthcare professionals.
• Fostered improvement in staff development, personnel training, and standards of patient care.
• Conducted performance evaluations and provided constructive feedback to support professional growth of nursing staff members.

• Utilize professional and supervisory discretion to attain the 160-bed healthcare and hospice facilities policies and goals
• Design and manage quality improvements (CQI) initiatives.
• Established workflow processes, monitored daily productivity, and implemented modifications to improve personnel's overall performance.
• Delivered performance reviews, recommending additional training or advancements.

• Provided high-quality care to patients in a sub-acute 42-bed rehabilitation center
• Demonstrated being a leader and working well with others and independently.
• Educated patients on self-care management, empowering them to actively participate in their overall health and wellbeing.

• Developed and built a 10-year successful business from start-up
• Successfully implemented business acumen
• Managed and employed staff from various backgrounds with various work experience.