Debroah Franklin
Monroe,LA
Summary
I am an energetic and motivated Registered Nurse who is dedicated to driving top-quality patient/client care. I have success in introducing changes to increase regulatory compliance. I am interested in working for a facility that is committed to innovative processes. I strive to gain success in a facility through direct supervision, outstanding nursing care and quality assurance as a Director of Nursing/Chief Nursing Officer/Interim Administrator.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Chief Nursing Officer/Director of Nursing/Interim
New Day Recovery
West Monroe, LA
10.2012 - Current
- Train staff to provide top-quality patient care
- Provide quality nursing care in accordance with client care policies and procedures
- Evaluate work performance of nursing personnel to determine wage increases and implement discipline
- Direct day-to-day administrative and operational functions for a ninety bed facility, providing guidance and leadership to over fifty employees
- Prepare for HIPAA and CARF reviews
- Order all pharmacy supplies and keep check on inventory levels
- Discuss medical histories with clients in an effort to provide the most effective medical advice
- Assess clients in active withdrawal and provide interventions to manage physical and psychological withdrawal symptoms
- Scheduling
- Review/screen new admits
- Recruit new professional staff members and implement comprehensive training programs
- Investigate and report all incidents per hospital policies
- Answer questions and address concerns from employees within a reasonable timeframe via email, phone, and in person.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to develop innovative approaches to deliver evidence-based care.
- Established a system of communication between nurses, physicians and administrators to ensure effective delivery of services.
- Oversaw the budgeting process for all nursing departments within the organization.
- Conducted regular meetings with team members to discuss challenges and opportunities related to patient care.
- Assessed current staffing levels against projected needs based on census data and made recommendations accordingly.
- Facilitated interdisciplinary collaboration among teams across the health system.
- Promoted an environment that values diversity, inclusion and respect for all individuals.
- Engaged in local community outreach activities aimed at increasing public awareness about health topics relevant to the organization's mission.
- Provided patients with direct nursing care during periods of department short-staffing.
- Communicated with patients with compassion while keeping medical information private.
- Explained policies, procedures and services to patients.
Registered Nurse (Field Nurse)
United Home Care
West Monroe, LA
08.2010 - 10.2015
- Recorded patient's medical history, vital statistics and test results in medical records
- Provided necessary health education training for patients
- Coordinated with doctors and registered nurses to develop care plans for patients
- Managed caseload of thirty patients per week, provided education, treatments, IV therapy, venipuncture, and wound care
- Assisted/educated patients with multiple chronic diagnoses.
Director of Nursing
Alpha and Omega Health Care
Monroe, LA
05.2010 - 10.2011
- Performed rounds to observe care and interview staff, residents and families
- Trained staff to provide top-quality patient care
- Provided quality nursing care in accordance with client care policies and procedures.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Louisiana At Lafayette
12.2019
Associate of Science - Nursing
Northwestern State University
05.2010
Some College (No Degree) - Nursing Science
Louisiana Delta Community College
Skills
- Acute and rehabilitative care
- Behavioral health care proficiency
- Infection control standards
- EHR proficient
- Substance abuse care proficiency
- Behavioral health
- Therapy
- Discharge planning
- Health education
- Hiring
- Infection control
- Managing nurses
- Scheduling
- Long-term and acute rehabilitation
- Nursing Staff Supervision
- Treatment plan creation
- Patient treatment planning
- Quality Improvement
- Job performance evaluations
- Patient Safety
- Staff Management
- Disease Prevention Education
Certification
- CPR certified through American Heart Association
- Registered Nurse
- CPI certified through Crisis Prevention Institute
Timeline
Chief Nursing Officer/Director of Nursing/Interim
New Day Recovery
10.2012 - Current
Registered Nurse (Field Nurse)
United Home Care
08.2010 - 10.2015
Director of Nursing
Alpha and Omega Health Care
05.2010 - 10.2011
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Louisiana At Lafayette
Associate of Science - Nursing
Northwestern State University
Some College (No Degree) - Nursing Science
Louisiana Delta Community College
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