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Diana O'Connor

Diana O'Connor

Oxford,MA

Summary

I'm a Registered Nurse, with B. S. N. degree in nursing earned in 2018. I have been a nurse in total for 37+ Years. Included in these roles I have 25 Years supervisor, leadership, and management experience. My current positions are full-time Nursing Manager Employee Occupational Health for the last 4 years as well as a hospital Nursing Supervisor Administrator after hours per diem. Prior positions held: Director of Health Services for 10 years, Head Nurse of ENT Allergy Practice responsible for 5 separate office locations for 9 years, was a Radiological Clinical Nurse Coordinator for 4 years. In my current roles I provide supportive leadership in employee occupational health and safety. Chair and co-chair multiple prevention programs such as Ergonomics, Slips, Trips and Falls, Joint Workplace Violence and Safety Task Force, The Wellness Subcommittee and the Respiratory novel viruses sub-committee. I advocate and promote educational activities for a healthier workforce improving a healthy, safer workplace culture. I have a strong background in overseeing nursing staff and ensuring high-quality patient care. Successfully managed diverse healthcare teams and implemented effective protocols to improve workflow and patient outcomes. Demonstrated excellence in team leadership and critical decision-making under pressure. I am a nursing professional with a comprehensive background in managing nursing teams and enhancing patient care standards. Proven ability to lead collaborative efforts and adapt to dynamic healthcare environments. Known for effective communication and problem-solving skills that drive superior patient care and team performance. Nursing professional with a comprehensive background in managing nursing teams and enhancing patient care standards. Proven ability to lead collaborative efforts and adapt to dynamic healthcare environments. Known for effective communication and problem-solving skills that drive superior patient care and team performance. Professional healthcare leader with a diverse background in nursing and team management. Skilled in patient care coordination, staff training, and implementing healthcare protocols. Strong focus on teamwork and adaptability to evolving healthcare needs. Known for reliability, effective communication, and fostering a collaborative environment to achieve optimal outcomes. Experienced with managing nursing teams and optimizing patient care processes. Utilizes advanced clinical knowledge and leadership abilities to foster an effective, supportive, and efficient work environment. Track record of successfully implementing care strategies and improving patient outcomes through collaborative teamwork and strategic planning. Diligent nursing professional with demonstrated success in emergency patient care. Agile and responsive to dynamic patient needs and environmental conditions. Team-oriented and reliable with expert healthcare knowledge, clear verbal and written communication skills with sound clinical judgment. I am a forward-thinker. I enjoy, problem-solving, to produce positive outcomes. I have 25 years of supervisory, management, leadership experience. I'm able to advocate on behalf of highly skilled nurses and patients. Proven history in leading teams and achieving high-quality patient care, outcomes quality measures. Works productively with healthcare leaders and facility management to achieve program success. I am a nursing professional with a comprehensive background in managing nursing teams and enhancing patient care standards. Proven ability to lead collaborative efforts and adapt to dynamic healthcare environments. Known for effective communication and problem-solving skills that drive superior patient care and team performance. I am a diligent, motivated and self-directed to lead in obtaining positive outcomes for goals set. I have an extensive background in overseeing nursing staff and ensuring high-quality patient care. Successfully managed diverse healthcare teams and implemented effective protocols to improve workflow and patient outcomes. Demonstrated excellence in team leadership and critical decision-making under pressure.

Overview

237
237
years of professional experience

Work History

Night Shift ICU/Charge Nurse

Harrington Memorial Hospital
  • P to 7am Weekends on a 6-bed unit.

Weekend Concurrent Review Nurse

Genesee
Utica, NY
06.2002 - 10.2002

Registered Nurse Per-Diem

100 South, St Elizabeth's Hospital
Southbridge, MA
09.1999 - 10.2002

Nursing Supervisor Administrator, Evening Shift

Day Kimball Healthcare
Putnam, CT
11.2023 - Current
  • Is the administrative representative in charge assigned shift for DKH.
  • Patient Care Services Administration
  • Provides administrative and complex clinical leadership
  • Utilizes clinical and administrative expertise to lead, support, and supervise all personnel to ensure that standards are met.
  • Delegated tasks and provided leadership for ED, ICU, Med-Surg, Inpatient Psychiatric and Maternal Child Health Units
  • Supervises staffing ratios nursing activities, admissions and to appropriate acuity level of care for patient bed assignments providing comprehensive nursing guidance and maintaining outstanding patient satisfaction and care standards.
  • Worked at least 24 to 32 hours per month to maintain clinical proficiency.

Manager

Day Kimball Healthcare
04.1788 - Current
  • Ensures the Employee Health Department compliance per legal and regulatory occupational health requirements including, but not limited to OSHA, The Joint Commission, DPH, ADA, FMLA, Intermittent FMLA
  • Performed Inspections to evaluate workplace environments, practices for compliance with Day Kimball Healthcare’s Policies, Procedures
  • Protocols, Guidelines, aligned with regulatory health and safety standards
  • Reviewed and revised outdated policies, procedures, guidelines to follow to align with the daily, operations of Employee Health
  • Performs research per reliable resources to meet regulatory standard requirements, and CT state's laws to maintain compliance
  • Identifies processes and procedures to mitigate, reduce severity, and/or eliminate potential hazards
  • Performs “Root Cause Analysis Investigations,” following a reported employee incident, accident, or known exposure.
  • Monitors infection control strategies to prevent illness and reduce secondary transmission of illness to our patients
  • Provides services aligned with the Respirator Protection Program, trains staff as Fit Testers
  • Trains employees on appropriate use of personal protective (PPE) as well as N-95 NIOSH approved respirator and or PAPR
  • Devices
  • Review OSHA Respirator Medical Clearance and Tuberculosis Screening Symptoms Questionnaire pertained HCW’s safety to wear either an N-95 NIOSH approved mask, PAPR. other respirator device for protection
  • Identifies contraindications for Respirator Medical Clearance if further evaluation is needed to ensure HCW's safety based on medical/physical. mental health concerning conditions.
  • Administers respirator fit tests, monitors respirator inventory
  • Provides PPE donning and doffing training
  • Maintains strict compliance regulations for storage and handling of vaccines per CDC regulations
  • Coordinates vaccination clinics, roving cart during flu season campaign
  • Monitors employees when due for vaccinations serial vaccinations per compliance
  • Performs pre-screening health appointments new hired or rehired staff, reviews vaccine records or orders lab blood test titers in determining immunity status
  • Ensures HCW workforce compliance per CT DPH, OSHA CDC, Bureau of Labor Statistics, NHSN, for occupational health standards, local, state, Federal Regulations policies, procedures
  • Reviews vaccination records, enters data electronic health record (EHR), for new hires, temporary contracted traveler staff, Medical Affairs Staff, clinical students, observer students, shadow visitors, volunteer ensuring proof of vaccination and/or vaccine titer to determine immunity
  • Performs phlebotomy vena punctures to obtain labs to assess for vaccine immunity and well as Tuberculosis Screening with Quantiferon Gold Blood Test.
  • Participates in TB risk assessments and conducts TB Surveillance time of new hire and annual questionnaire review
  • Administers and reads P.P.D Inter-dermal Skin Testing for Summer Junior Volunteer’s Program
  • Delivers health education programs on various health and safety topics to employees
  • Creative educational bulletin board displays near cafeteria related to Workplace Safety & Health Committee and its 4 sub-group committees: Ergonomics, Slips, Trips and fall, Workplace Violence, The Wellness Connection Sub-group committees
  • Counsels staff after a Bloodborne Pathogen Exposure and ensures strict HIPPA Compliance following BBP Exposure
  • Protocols per best evidence-based practices from reliable, current sources to mitigate harm to an employee who has a determined BBP/Body Fluid exposure.
  • Performs ergonomic assessments and provides documentation of evaluation, recommendations to employee and their supervisor
  • Educates employees and their supervisor on how to achieve, then maintain good ergonomics especially sedentary or repetitive motion work duties to prevent musculoskeletal work-related injuries
  • Provides resources for ergonomic products that may be recommended to improve employee’s work station per budget allowance
  • Trains staff for (DOT) Regulatory Federal Chain of Custody Urine Drug Screen collection of specimen protocols are followed appropriately to remain in compliance
  • Reports directly to the V. P. Human Resources for reported positive drug test lab results after confirmation with MRO.
  • Educates employees on good body mechanics to prevent sprain/strain over-reaching injuries
  • Review accommodation requests
  • Collaborate with employee manager(s), and Human Resources to ensure compliance goals met for ADA requirements and/or modified-restricted duty restrictions after an injury
  • Oversee Return-to-Work from STD, FMLA, LOA.
  • Liaison and Case Manager for employees who have sustained a work-related injury or BBP Exposure
  • Collaborated with Workers’ Compensation Carrier for filing First Report of Injury (FRI) categorizing cause of injury group per OSHA Definitions for work-related injuries, illnesses, or exposures.
  • Requests and obtains prior authorization from Worker’s Compensation then communicates to the healthcare provider to coordinate care.
  • Works with Worker’s Compensation Carrier MEMIC and their Risk Control Consultants to evaluate trends to make impactful effective changes to reduce and/or decrease the severity of work-related injury claims
  • Performs research to remain up to date with current health, vaccine, safety regulations, and new legislation.
  • Manages budgets, reports variances, completes capital budget requests per policies outlined
  • Monitors compliance regulatory standards
  • Provides guidance and conducts performance appraisals
  • Holds regular staff meetings to enhance communications
  • Reviews timecards, prepares then approves all payroll transactions
  • Prepares schedule for departments day to day operations for appropriately needed staffing and books appointments accordingly
  • Initiates disciplinary or corrective action plans as indicated
  • Serves as a health consultant, educating employees on occupational health safety and wellness to employees, volunteers, Travelers, Medical Staff, contracted staff
  • Serves on regulatory, accreditation committees teams and task forces
  • Works closely with Human Resources to develop processes and procedures to provide appropriate, efficient pre-employment screening in support of the Onboarding Process of newly hired or rehired staff
  • Works with (CMO) Chief Medical Officer to develop, implementing, clinical protocols for nursing and appointed employee health physician services
  • Oversees ordering and maintenance of supplies
  • Develop clear, appropriate employee health-related employee communications for supportive Employee Health Staff to follow
  • Works in conjunction with the (CMO) Chief Medical Officer and Infectious Diseases to respond to infectious disease exposure outbreaks and epidemics
  • Coordinates appropriate electronic and manual recordkeeping- in compliance with statutory standards
  • Compiles and utilizes surveillance data to monitor quality performance improvement standards in which goals have been set
  • Maintains clinical expertise, attends educational seminars Webex’s, performs own research related to practice
  • Participates as a multi-disciplinary team member to meet the medical needs of all DKH and non-DKH employees for evaluation, treatment of work-related injuries, disease prevention, health promotion.
  • Collaborates with treating providers to assist employees to obtain appropriate care ensuring optimal treatment for more timely outcomes in an attempt to reduce “Lost Time Claims.”
  • Advocate for employees for urgency, ownership in case management to resolve employee issues, prioritize a more positive, supportive experience for the employee, and the employee’s supervisor(s)
  • Strong assessment skills to determine an employee’s ability to function safely in their job role/duties for the safety and well-being of the patient(s) the employee may serve
  • Excellent verbal, written, and email communication skills
  • Able to organize information accurately for reporting
  • Able to ask appropriate questions to facilitate treatment with other healthcare providers, the employee, and internal stakeholders for obtaining appropriate treatment goals
  • Strongly skilled at problem-solving for opportunities employee return to work modified, transitional duty in own or alternate department while in the recovery phase of WRI.
  • Strongly skilled at obtaining, reviewing, assessment of an employee’s subjective complaint and objective medical evidence to determine the impact of injury or medical conditions and function
  • Able to interpret medical reports, evaluate, work restrictions to assess current and ongoing, level of impairment.
  • Able to utilize current medical knowledge regarding diagnosis, treatment, prognosis, and impairment
  • Participate proactively through early assessment of reported medical issues, provides case management, followup on seriousness of injury related to employee’s work capacity for return to work clearance opportunities
  • Evaluate treatment plan and collaborate with health care providers and follow-up with employee to promote accountability, appropriateness of treatment plan, length of work restriction or lost time anticipated disability
  • Evaluate, treat, and manage cases of workers’ compensation injury and illness for Day Kimball Healthcare (Hospital), Day
  • Kimball Medical Group Offices, ancillary support services, Day Kimball at Home and Hospice Care
  • Provide clinical services in Employee Health to triage employee injury/illness
  • Ensures medical surveillance programs are compliant with Federal requirements and company guidelines
  • Maintains all medical information in accordance, OSHA, legal, HIPAA, and ethical guidelines
  • Provides guidance related to injury and illness prevention
  • Provides and monitors process is followed for final medical review for Authorization for Medical Clearance for new hire or rehire to start work
  • Maintains department monthly budget reporting monthly, annual capital budget requests
  • Interviews new hire candidates for Employee Health Department orientation and training
  • Conducts performance review evaluations for staff.
  • Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
  • Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
  • Maintains a professional, organized, and safe environment for employees and patrons.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by resolving disputes promptly, maintaining open lines of communication, and ensuring high-quality service delivery.
  • Resolved staff member conflicts, actively listening to concerns and finding appropriate middle ground.
  • Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.
  • Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.
  • Controlled costs to keep operating expenses within budget.
  • Developed and maintained relationships with customers and suppliers
  • Developed a strong culture focused on employee engagement, collaboration, and continuous learning opportunities.
  • Improved safety procedures to create safe working conditions for workers.
  • Achieved departmental goals by developing and executing strategic plans and performance metrics.
  • Built high-performing teams through effective recruitment, onboarding, and talent development initiatives.
  • Reduced operational costs through comprehensive process improvement initiatives and resource management.
  • Streamlined workflows by identifying bottlenecks in existing systems and implementing appropriate solutions.
  • Oversaw inventory management, optimizing stock levels, and reducing waste.
  • Implemented customer feedback mechanisms to gather insights, using this information to guide strategic planning and decision-making.
  • Negotiated favorable terms with suppliers, cutting operational costs while maintaining quality of service.
  • Achieved significant cost savings by renegotiating contracts with key vendors, without compromising service quality.
  • Led cross-functional teams to achieve project goals, fostering collaboration and innovation.
  • Organized professional development programs for staff, leading to improved performance and skill sets.
  • Enhanced team productivity by implementing agile methodologies, leading to more efficient project completion.
  • Facilitated team brainstorming sessions that led to innovative solutions for long-standing operational challenges.
  • Managed budget allocations to prioritize spending on high-impact projects, optimizing resource utilization.
  • Maintained positive customer relations by addressing problems head-on and implementing successful corrective actions.
  • Established team priorities, maintained schedules, monitoring performance.
  • Evaluated employee performance and conveyed constructive feedback to improve skills.
  • Maintains a professional demeanor by staying calm when addressing unhappy or angry customers.
  • Defined clear targets and objectives and communicated to other team members.
  • Improved staffing during busy periods by creating employee schedules and monitoring call-outs.
  • Used industry expertise, customer service skills and analytical nature to resolve customer concerns and promote loyalty.
  • Established performance goals for employees and provided feedback on methods for reaching those milestones.
  • Assisted in organizing and overseeing assignments to drive operational excellence.
  • Cultivated positive rapport with fellow employees to boost company morale and promote employee retention.
  • Set aggressive targets for employees to drive company success and strengthen motivation.
  • Developed detailed plans based on broad guidance and direction.
  • Leveraged data and analytics to make informed decisions and drive business improvements.
  • Controlled resources and assets for department activities to comply with industry standards and government regulations.
  • Maintained professional, organized, and safe environment for employees and patrons.
  • Developed and maintained relationships with customers and suppliers through account development.
  • Developed a strong company culture focused on employee engagement, collaboration, and continuous learning opportunities.
  • Controlled costs to keep business operating within budget and increase profits.
  • Managed budgets effectively, ensuring optimal financial performance while investing in necessary resources for business growth.

Acute Care Specialty Nurse

UMASS Memorial Medical Center University Campus
Worcester, MA
03.2019 - 11.2023

Director of Health Services

Marianapolis Preparatory School, O, Chase
Thompson, CT
11.2011 - 05.2021

Hours Staff Nurse

Academy Health Center
Woodstock, CT
12.2017 - 01.2019

Hours Staff Nurse

Hyde School Health Center of Woodstock, Boarding School
Woodstock, CT
05.2015 - 12.2017
  • School closed due to Woodstock Academy purchasing property).CT

Head Allergy Nurse

ENT Associates of Worcester
10.2003 - 11.2011
  • Oversee 5 offices located in Clinton, Worcester, Webster and Southbridge).

Registered Nurse ICU Unit

Harrington Memorial Hospital
Putnam, CT
11.2002 - 02.2003
  • 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.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
  • Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
  • Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
  • Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
  • Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
  • Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
  • Promoted a culture of safety within the healthcare facility by participating in quality improvement initiatives, identifying potential hazards, and advocating for best practices in nursing care delivery.
  • Provided support for patients'' families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as a liaison between the healthcare team and loved ones.
  • Contributed to interdisciplinary team meetings by presenting relevant clinical data about patients'' progress toward reaching established goals of care.
  • Implemented evidence-based fall prevention strategies, resulting in a significant decrease in patient falls within the unit.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans for complex cases.
  • Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
  • Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
  • Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
  • Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
  • Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
  • Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
  • Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
  • Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.

Administrative Nursing Supervisor (RN)

Albany Medical Center South Clinical Campus formerly Child's Hospital
Albany, NY
06.1998 - 10.2000
  • Performs duties for other hospital departments when they are closed such as obtaining equipment, supplies of pharmaceutical medications
  • Performs the functions of administrative supervisor for Evening, Night, or Weekend staff in all departments
  • Ensures patients are admitted to units as per policies and at a correct placement based on acuity level of care
  • Serves as a clinical resource person for staff members, providing leadership and supporting staff development
  • Serves as a patient advocate, challenging patient care when care is deemed actually or potentially harmful
  • Initiates measures to contain costs, especially manpower, while maintaining adequate staffing levels to meet state guidelines
  • Approves and assigns Constant Attendant (1:1) sitters for safety as deemed necessary
  • Determines new admission from emergency department, direct admits and transferred patient bed assignments
  • Determines if outside direct admit transfer patient can be accepted at level of acuity needed and adequate staffing is present
  • Retrieves supplies from Materials Management Stock Room for nursing units when closed after hours
  • Responds to Crisis Team, Code Stroke, and Resusi-team and other codes
  • Contributes to the cohesiveness of the hospital
  • Facilitates inter-unit, intra-unit functioning and behavior by acting as a liaison in the discussion and resolution of inter-unit and intra-unit issues
  • Acts as liaison to de-escalate patient or visitor complaints, requests for approval
  • Completes performance reviews on assigned employees and contributes to performance evaluations of other employees as requested
  • Ensures a safe environment for employees, patients, and visitors
  • Performs Bloodborne Pathogen Exposure assessment work-up for the Source Patient and the Healthcare Worker as well as counseling when Employee Health Office is closed
  • Places IV’s for nursing staff when patient is identified as a difficult stick or nursing unit is short on resources., Ambulatory Care Center: Position rotated units from pre-admission testing nurse, pre-op, post-op unit, MAC anesthesia unit
  • PACU (Recovery Room) and Extended Care Unit
  • Surgeries included not limited to ophthalmic, orthopedic, ENT, breast reconstruction for pediatric, adult and geriatric patients.

Registered Nurse

Mohawk Valley Physicians Health Plan
Utica, NY
05.1998 - 10.1999

Med/Surg

ELLIS HOSPITAL
05.1990 - 04.1998
  • Staff & Charge Nurse/ICU & Open-Heart Nurse/Radiological Clinical Nurse Coordinator for multiple diagnostic radiology departments covering MRI, Cat Scan, Nuclear Medicine, Ultrasound, Special Procedures Interventional Radiology, Graduated from nursing school, worked on a Med/Surg/Chronic Vent/Diabetic floor for 8 months
  • Charge nurse 32 bed unit, medication/IV administration, care plans, dressing changes, respiratory care (vents) and generalized nursing care & assessment
  • Overseen LPN and Nurses’ Aide assignments
  • Admissions & triaging of patients
  • Bed assignment lists
  • Shadow/Mentor for newly hired staff
  • Documentation in EMR AS400 for shift to shift hand off and in person report
  • Knowledge of Empower Emergency Department software
  • Applied for ICU nurse position
  • Informed by the interviewing ICU Nursing Director that I was the youngest nurse to ever have been hired for the Intensive Care Unit
  • Worked 1 year as an ICU staff nurse, became a mentor for newly hired staff for the unit after my orientation was done 2 months later
  • Approximately one year later trained for new Open-Heart Post CABG Surgery Unit
  • This unit was going into its 2nd year of operation
  • I worked in Open Heart for 3 years, trained new staff to CABG Unit Nursing
  • On Code Blue/
  • Trauma Team
  • BLS and ACLS certified
  • Certified in Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump at that time...Obtained Clinical Ladder I, and II
  • Applied in same hospital for Radiological Clinical Nurse Coordinator Position
  • Worked 4 years
  • (Management position)
  • This was a newly created position to meet JCAHO standards of care
  • I was one of 17 nurses that applied in house for this position
  • I was not actively looking but was told by one of the radiologists in the department I should apply for the position
  • I worked for 13 radiologists in multiple departments from Diagnostic X-ray, CAT SCAN, MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging)
  • Ultrasound, Nuclear Medicine and Interventional Radiology
  • Left position due to husband’s promotion, ability financially to work part-time and raise our two young children.

Licensed Practical Nurse

New Medico Rehabilitation Center
01.1989 - 07.1990
  • I took my LPN boards after completing three semesters of nursing school and obtained my LPN license
  • I worked on a young adult head trauma/injury unit.

Nurse’s Aide

RN School
Niskayuna, Schenectady, NY
10.1988 - 01.1990

Education

Registered Nurse -

Capella University
3.2018

Diploma -

Ellis Hospital School of Nursing Accelerated R.N
1990

Associates in Applied Science Degree - Medical, Assistant

1988

Associates Degree - Medical Assistant

Cazenovia College

High School Diploma -

Linton High School
1986

Skills

  • Skills & Abilities:
  • Knowledgeable in the specialized field of employee occupational health general nursing practices, accurate assessment and
  • Triaging of medical, physical, mental, health conditions, reporting illnesses per current procedures, protocol and, guidelines
  • Actively reviews policies, procedures, guidelines, and ensures protocols are up to date and current for best evidence-based practice
  • Review of reliable peer-reviewed and regulatory resources
  • Effective communicator with strong interpersonal skills to interact with employees at all levels to offer support at times of
  • Injury and illness as well as promote a culture of safety and better health
  • Provides presentations, mentoring, training for employees and managers
  • Chairperson, co-chairperson, member of several interdepartmental, multidisciplinary teams and committees
  • Able to multitask, prioritize tasks extremely organized creating Excel Spreadsheets for easier tracking of data
  • Detail-oriented, accurately documenting, data entry into electronic health record, in-person, phone, virtual and
  • Email communications
  • Strong problem-solving, skills to address complex employee medical/physical/mental health or ethical
  • Complex Issues
  • Strong clinical assessment skills
  • Proficient in multiple computer skills; Excel, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Google Doc Surveys, (OHM)
  • Occupational Health Management Software, MS4 Clinical Suites, Axiom Financial Reporting for budget
  • Able to effectively use numerous remote, virtual platforms such as; “Web-ex,” “Teams,” and Zoom
  • Proficient Knowledge of EAP, OSHA, NHSN, FMLA, ADA, and HIPAA
  • Strong clinical assessment skills and ability to work autonomously
  • Clinical leadership
  • HIPAA compliance
  • Patient treatment planning
  • HIPAA requirements
  • Privacy and confidentiality
  • Patient assessments
  • Electronic medical records
  • Disease prevention education
  • Care planning
  • Quality improvement
  • Medication administration
  • Ethical practice
  • Staff orientation
  • Policy enforcement
  • Staff scheduling
  • Records review
  • Clinical quality improvement
  • Staff development
  • Medical records management
  • Ward management
  • Regulatory compliance
  • Patient care oversight
  • Service optimization
  • Needs assessment
  • Patient care management
  • Healthcare technology
  • Staff mentoring and coaching
  • Multi-unit oversight
  • Job performance evaluations
  • Patient services coordination
  • Cultural history
  • Multitasking and organization
  • Patient education and advocacy
  • Patient care
  • Staff coaching and mentoring
  • Critical thinking
  • Strong clinical judgment
  • Direct patient care
  • Clinical expertise
  • Staff assignments
  • Work Planning and Prioritization
  • Electronic charting expertise
  • Staff leadership
  • Deadline management
  • Workload management
  • Care monitoring
  • Task delegation
  • Crisis intervention
  • Compliance oversight
  • Staff supervision
  • Quality assurance
  • Patient counseling
  • Conflict management
  • Cardiopulmonary resuscitation CPR
  • Performance improvement
  • Budget planning
  • Emergency response
  • Delegation
  • Quality controls
  • Case management
  • Clinical supervision
  • Hiring and terminations
  • Medical administration
  • Department management
  • Utilization review
  • Corrective action implementation
  • Budget management
  • Care delivery
  • Policy development
  • Utilization management
  • Case review
  • Multidisciplinary care coordination
  • Nursing team oversight
  • Student nurse management
  • Electronic charting skills
  • Coverage planning
  • Teamwork
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Medication tracking
  • Customer service
  • Problem-solving
  • Time management
  • Attention to detail

Accomplishments

  • BLS/CPR/AED 2/2025
  • ACLS 4/2025
  • Previous PALS Certification expired 2/2021
  • Previous Certification in the State of CT (CVP) Vaccine Program
  • Previous Certification in the State of CT Latent TB Program
  • Current Professional Committees at Day Kimball Healthcare:, Health Education Provider for LEAP Week for course of Health, Well Mind and Body covering; Vital signs what do they mean?, allergy education, prevention strategies, heat exhaustion/heat stroke signs, symptoms, how to treat, how to eat, hydrate for athletic focus, CPR, health in wellness, nutrition, and increasing physical exercise
  • Involved students in process, demonstrated how to make healthy snacks for class to make and share
  • Former Member of Facilities Committee and Enhancement of Infrastructure of Marianapolis-Secretarial Position
  • Camp Stone Wall Summer Camp Nurse 2012, 2013, 2014 and 2015
  • Nursing Consultant, educator, mentor for new camp nurses and counselors annually each summer season; 2016, 2017
  • 2018 and 2019
  • Dorm Parent for Marianapolis Preparatory School 2014, 2015
  • School Chaperone for 2-week trip to China
  • On Health and Safety Committee for Accreditation of School 2015

Affiliations

Chairperson Workplace and Safety Health Committee Chairperson, “The Wellness Connection Sub-committee.” Co-Chairperson Ergonomics Sub-committee Ergonomics Evaluator Co-Chairperson Slips, Trips and Falls Committee Chairperson Respiratory Novel Viruses Sub-committee Member Infection Prevention Committee Member of Joint Workplace Violence and Safety Committee Member of Directors/Managers Monthly Administrative Meetings Member Hospital Safety Network Member Performance Improvement Departmental Quality Member MEMIC Lost Claims Summary and Review Bi-monthly meeting with Worker’s Compensation Carrier, AJ Gallagher Risk Consultants, Director of Facilities and Safety, Quality Risk Management Director and Human Resources. Member Association of Occupational Health Professionals AOHP Proud Member of the Day Kimball Hospital Woman’s Board Previous Professional Membership Affiliations Ellis Hospital: Ellis Hospital Volunteers Award as Student Nurse May 1990. Former Member Nurse’s Union in NY State. NYSNA 1990 to 2002. Achieved Clinical Ladder 1 1992 and 1993. Achieved Clinical Ladder 2 in 1994. Former Radiological Nurse’s Association Member. Former Member Peripheral Vascular Pathway Committee Ellis Hospital, NY Former Member Angio Club. Albany Medical Center, NY Former Radiological Clinical Nurse Coordinator and Supervisor. Radiology Quality Assurance Team Member, Ellis Hospital, NY Problem Case Conference Member in Radiology, Ellis Hospital, NY Evaluation of Products and Supplies Committee, Radiology Ellis Hospital, NY Attended: SCVIR Conference (Society of Cardiovascular Interventional Radiology in March 1995 in Florida Core Team Member for JCAOH accreditation of Ellis Hospital Radiology Department in 1998. to 2017. Member of the National School Nurses Association (NASN). Member of the Connecticut Residential School Nurses Association (CRSNA). Member of Sub-Committee on (CRSNA) for reopening of schools infection control cleaning, supplies and education from April 5 to present. Health Education Provider Web-Ex teaching platform with a PowerPoint and video for our matriculated Olympia School in Vietnam for a Spring Semester health topic, cultural awareness program focusing on the importance of hygiene, handwashing, information about the Coronavirus CoVid 19 and prevention strategies per the CDC March, 2020. Marianapolis Task Force, CoVid 19 School Pandemic Response Committee.

Interests

Personal Community Affiliations: , Former Member of Oxford Youth Soccer Board Served 3 years Former Massachusetts Youth Soccer Coach (E-License) Coached U6, U8, U10 and U12 Developed and ran a peewees soccer foot-skills winter clinic for Oxford Community Center for 4 to 5-yr-olds Parent Chaperone for numerous field trips and student council dances for Oxford Middle School 7 years Camp nurse for day summer soccer camp for European Soccer Academy 2009 Member of MOM’s of Marianapolis Preparatory School 2010 to 2016 Network Family for International Students from China and Kazakhstan 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015 and 2016 INTEREST/HOBBIES: Outdoor activities, hiking, working out at gym, taking group exercise classes, silk floral arranging, crafting, painting, photography, scrapbooking, crochet, needlepoint and gardening p to 7am at Harrington Memorial Hospital in Southbridge, MA One year later I took a position with ENT Associates of Worcester day shift hours and was promoted to Allergy Charge Nurse to oversee 5 other ENT/Allergy Offices in the practice for 9 year I then had an opportunity to work for Marianapolis Preparatory School in Thompson, CT in which our son was attending school and was promoted to Director of Health Services Marianapolis is a private international/domestic/commuter college preparatory Catholic high school in which both of our children were able to be educated there I worked for a neighboring boarding school (Hyde School) in Woodstock, CT part-time in which specialized in students with behavioral, mental health, trauma and drug addictions I worked for Shield’s MRI as an Acute Care MRI Specialty Nurse at University Medical Center in Worcester, MA My current roles at Day Kimball Healthcare as Manager of Employee Health Services has opened another field of nursing in which I had to self-educate and explore resources for Occupational Health Professional I worked in Employee Health for almost 4 years now and have gained much knowledge and experiences I took on a secondary per-diem position as a Nursing Supervisor Administrator evening shift The combination of these two roles and my previous nursing experiences has developed a passion in me for being an avid educator for Workplace Safety and Health Prevention activities for our employees I developed 4 additional sub-group committees under the umbrella of then Workplace Safety and Health Committee in which a survey was sent to all employees as to what they would like to see for education topics related to Health and Safety The data of the survey revealed 4 common education topics in which were Workplace Violence, Ergonomics and Mental Health, Stress and Wellness in which later was renamed to “The Wellness Connection” We then added the 4th sub-group committee as “Slips, Trips and fall,” due to the frequency and trend for these type of work-related injuries The members on these committees all were volunteers and we held our meetings via Web-ex We came up with great Bulletin Board Educational Presentations, added a link to our hospital’s website to our committee and a group email for each committee in which employee could reach out to us It has been quite successful and impactful as we are seeing a decrease in work-related injuries

Timeline

Nursing Supervisor Administrator, Evening Shift

Day Kimball Healthcare
11.2023 - Current

Acute Care Specialty Nurse

UMASS Memorial Medical Center University Campus
03.2019 - 11.2023

Hours Staff Nurse

Academy Health Center
12.2017 - 01.2019

Hours Staff Nurse

Hyde School Health Center of Woodstock, Boarding School
05.2015 - 12.2017

Director of Health Services

Marianapolis Preparatory School, O, Chase
11.2011 - 05.2021

Head Allergy Nurse

ENT Associates of Worcester
10.2003 - 11.2011

Registered Nurse ICU Unit

Harrington Memorial Hospital
11.2002 - 02.2003

Weekend Concurrent Review Nurse

Genesee
06.2002 - 10.2002

Registered Nurse Per-Diem

100 South, St Elizabeth's Hospital
09.1999 - 10.2002

Administrative Nursing Supervisor (RN)

Albany Medical Center South Clinical Campus formerly Child's Hospital
06.1998 - 10.2000

Registered Nurse

Mohawk Valley Physicians Health Plan
05.1998 - 10.1999

Med/Surg

ELLIS HOSPITAL
05.1990 - 04.1998

Licensed Practical Nurse

New Medico Rehabilitation Center
01.1989 - 07.1990

Nurse’s Aide

RN School
10.1988 - 01.1990

Registered Nurse -

Capella University

Diploma -

Ellis Hospital School of Nursing Accelerated R.N

Associates in Applied Science Degree - Medical, Assistant

Associates Degree - Medical Assistant

Cazenovia College

High School Diploma -

Linton High School

Night Shift ICU/Charge Nurse

Harrington Memorial Hospital

Manager

Day Kimball Healthcare
04.1788 - Current

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