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Denise Grant

Deltona

Summary

A seasoned Clinical Manager at Amedisys Home Health, I excel in healthcare leadership and team development, enhancing staff performance and compliance with regulatory standards. My proactive approach and effective communication have significantly improved patient care and staff satisfaction, embodying workforce development and team leadership skills.

Overview

40
40
years of professional experience

Work History

Clinical Manager

Amedisys Home Health
10.2013 - 12.2020
  • Communicated effectively with staff members, physicians, and patients, employing active listening and interpersonal skills.
  • Regularly evaluated employee performance and provided feedback.
  • Promoted high morale and staff retention through dynamic communication, prompt problem resolution, proactive supervisory practices and facilitation of positive work environment.
  • Ensured compliance with regulatory guidelines and accreditation standards through consistent monitoring and implementation of corrective actions when needed.
  • Implemented onboarding for new employees, which enabled each to effectively learn tasks and job duties.
  • Enhanced staff performance through regular training, mentoring, and professional development opportunities.
  • Coding oasis paperwork

Director of Nursing

Amedisys Home Health
06.2006 - 09.2013
  • Participated in management team meetings to discuss resident status, census changes, and resident complaints or concerns.
  • Oversaw and approved recruitment, hiring and orientation of new nursing staff.
  • Ensured regulatory compliance by staying current on industry standards and updating policies accordingly.
  • Monitored and evaluated nursing staff performance, providing feedback and guidance to support standards of care.
  • Built and maintained positive working relationships with physicians and staff to support seamless healthcare operations.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans for patients with complex needs.
  • Coding oasis paperwork.

Field Staff Nurse

Housecall Home Health
07.1994 - 06.2006

Visit patients in their home

Perform wound care, lab work, medication. and diagnosis instructions

Reporting to referral sources

Assisting patients and family members with appointments,DME and obtaining medication

Administering IV medications,as ordered

Training new hires

Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit

Naples Community Hospital
01.1991 - 05.1994
  • Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
  • Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
  • Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
  • Worked in MICU with very critical patients
  • Assistant charge nurse,at least once every other week.
  • Handled ventilator support, feeding tubes and central lines.
  • Assisted physicians with bedside procedures, ensuring accurate treatment administration and timely patient recovery.

Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit

ST JOHN’S HOSPITAL
08.1989 - 12.1990
  • Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
  • Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
  • Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
  • Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
  • Handled ventilator support, feeding tubes and central lines.
  • Assisted physicians with bedside procedures, ensuring accurate treatment administration and timely patient recovery.

Pediatric Registered Nurse

Cedar Sinai Medical Center
06.1986 - 06.1989
  • Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
  • Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
  • Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.Administer IV medications(antibiotics, chemotherapy, blood products)
  • Educated children about their medical conditions in age-appropriate language, empowering them to take an active role in managing their health.
  • Administered vaccinations and medications accurately, ensuring optimal treatment efficacy and patient safety.

Pediatric Registered Nurse

Children’s Hospital of Los Angeles
02.1981 - 05.1988
  • Improved patient satisfaction scores by providing personalized care tailored to individual needs and preferences of each child and family.
  • Reduced medication errors by diligently verifying patient information, dosage calculations, and administration methods.
  • Educated patients and families on cancer diagnosis, treatment options, side effects, and self-care measures.
  • Maintained a safe environment for immunocompromised patients, adhering to strict infection control protocols.

Education

ICU Nursing

UCLA
08-1989

Nursing

University of West Indies
,Jamaica
09-1980

Wesley College
Belize
06-1976

Skills

  • Healthcare Leadership
  • Workforce Development
  • Team Leadership
  • Employee Scheduling

Timeline

Clinical Manager

Amedisys Home Health
10.2013 - 12.2020

Director of Nursing

Amedisys Home Health
06.2006 - 09.2013

Field Staff Nurse

Housecall Home Health
07.1994 - 06.2006

Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit

Naples Community Hospital
01.1991 - 05.1994

Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit

ST JOHN’S HOSPITAL
08.1989 - 12.1990

Pediatric Registered Nurse

Cedar Sinai Medical Center
06.1986 - 06.1989

Pediatric Registered Nurse

Children’s Hospital of Los Angeles
02.1981 - 05.1988

ICU Nursing

UCLA

Nursing

University of West Indies

Wesley College
Denise Grant