Denise Cunningham
Houma,LA
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.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Director of Nursing
CenterWell Home Health
Houma, LA
09.2005 - 02.2026
- Oversaw nursing staff to ensure quality patient care and compliance standards.
- Developed and implemented nursing policies to enhance operational efficiency.
- Coordinated interdisciplinary team meetings to improve communication and collaboration.
- Evaluated patient care plans to ensure adherence to clinical guidelines and protocols.
- Managed budgets and resources for nursing departments to optimize service delivery.
- Assessed competency of clinical staff to promote quality, continuity, and safety.
- Reviewed incident reports submitted by nurses related to any adverse events that occurred during their shift.
- Oversaw the daily operations of the nursing department including staffing, scheduling, budgeting, and resource allocation.
- Assisted with recruitment efforts by interviewing potential employees and making hiring decisions when appropriate.
- Conducted performance evaluations for all nursing staff members and made recommendations for improvement when necessary.
Staff RN, NICU
Terrebonne General
Houma, AL
- Provided comprehensive nursing care to critically ill newborns in high-acuity settings.
- Assisted physicians with procedures and interventions for neonatal patients.
- Monitored vital signs and assessed patient conditions regularly for timely interventions.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Nicholls State University
Thibodaux, LA 08.1990 - 02.1992
Skills
- Patient care oversight
- Nursing policy development
- Budget management
- Clinical staff assessment
Timeline
Director of Nursing
CenterWell Home Health
09.2005 - 02.2026
Associate of Science - Nursing
Nicholls State University
08.1990 - 02.1992
Staff RN, NICU
Terrebonne General