Demetra Beard
MAPLE HEIGHTS,OH
Summary
Compassionate Director of Nursing dedicated to maintaining highest standards of nursing practices and policies. Excellent leader, mentor and recruiter, supporting staff and local community. Demonstrates strong working knowledge of regulatory compliance along with proven results in managerial role. Experienced nursing professional bringing demonstrated clinical expertise, leadership skills and technical knowledge. Proficient in updating charts, monitoring medications and working with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care. Quality-driven and efficient with strong interpersonal abilities.
Well-trained CPR Instructor dedicated to building knowledge and abilities for students to handle stressful emergency situations. Talented in leading classes and hands-on activities with class participants of diverse backgrounds. Decisive in identifying and correcting students' knowledge gaps.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
BLS/CPR Instructor
Positive Pulse CPR
Maple Heights , OH
06.2020 - Current
- Instructed students in proper CPR techniques, including chest compressions and rescue breathing.
- Demonstrated lifesaving skills such as the Heimlich maneuver and automated external defibrillator use.
- Developed instructional materials, including handouts and visual aids, to supplement classroom instruction.
- Monitored safety standards during class activities and field trips.
- Maintained records of student attendance, grades, and other pertinent information.
Director of Nursing
Legacy North Royalton
Parma , OH
04.1995 - Current
- Developed and implemented nursing policies, procedures, and protocols to ensure patient safety.
- Provided clinical guidance and direction to nursing staff to ensure quality care was provided in a timely manner.
- Oversaw the daily operations of the nursing department including staffing, scheduling, budgeting, and resource allocation.
- Ensured compliance with state regulations regarding nurse-to-patient ratios and other safety guidelines.
- Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare providers to coordinate patient care plans.
- Implemented strategies for improving patient satisfaction scores in the nursing department on an ongoing basis.
- Participated in interdisciplinary teams to discuss patient care issues or concerns and develop solutions as needed.
- Resolved conflicts among staff members in a professional manner while maintaining positive working relationships.
- Conducted performance evaluations for all nursing staff members and made recommendations for improvement when necessary.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Breckinridge School of Nursing
Warrensville Heights, OH09-2010
License Practical Nursing - Nursing
Central School of Practical Nursing
Independence, OH01-1995
Skills
- Emergency medical response
- Classroom Instruction
- Anatomy and physiology
- Advanced Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
- First Aid Training
- Pediatric Life Support
- Automated External Defibrillator
- Airway Management
- Safety Protocols
- Relationship Building
- Clinical Operations Management
- Direct Patient Care
- Process Improvements
- Nurse Education and Training
- Chronic Disease Management
- Family Support
Certification
Wound Certification
Infection control certification
Timeline
BLS/CPR Instructor
Positive Pulse CPR
06.2020 - Current
Director of Nursing
Legacy North Royalton
04.1995 - Current
Associate of Science - Nursing
Breckinridge School of Nursing
License Practical Nursing - Nursing
Central School of Practical Nursing