Doannie Kolwyck
Dyersburg,TN
Summary
My name is Michelle Kolwyck. I am a 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
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Director of Nursing
AHC Dyersburg
Dyersburg , TN
12.2021 - Current
- Ensured proper orientation of new hires as well as ongoing training for existing staff members.
- Maintained accurate records of staffing assignments and patient data according to established guidelines.
- Investigated incidents reported by staff members or patients and families.
- Provided leadership support during times of crisis or emergency situations.
- Assessed staffing needs based on patient census and acuity levels.
- Monitored adherence to hospital policies, procedures, protocols, and accreditation standards.
- Oversaw daily operations within the department including scheduling shifts and approving time off requests.
- Coordinated the planning, implementation, evaluation, and documentation of nursing care plans.
- Resolved conflicts among staff members in a professional manner while maintaining positive working relationships.
MDS Coordinator
AHC Dyersburg
Dyersburg , TN
12.2016 - 12.2020
- Analyzed trends in data collected through the Minimum Data Set.
- Compiled reports from various systems regarding utilization review outcomes and quality indicators as requested by management staff.
- Researched new developments in Medicare and Medicaid reimbursement policies related to long-term care facilities.
- Provided training and education to nursing staff on current MDS regulations.
- Interpreted physician orders for accuracy and completeness prior to submitting them electronically into the MDS system.
Skill Nurse
AHC Dyersburg
Dyersburg, TN
12.2008 - 12.2016
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while prioritizing urgent requests from physicians or nurses.
- Maintained a safe environment for both staff and patients through adherence to safety protocols.
- Ensured that all documentation was accurate and up-to-date according to established guidelines.
- Supported families during times of illness or injury by providing emotional support and assistance with decision making processes.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
The University of Tennessee - Martin
Martin, TN05-1998
Skills
- Patient Management
- Basic Life Support
- Care Planning
- Vital signs monitoring
- Documenting vitals
- Emergency Response
- Patient Care Coordination
- Clinical Leadership
- Professional Development
- Care Coordination
- Nurse Education and Training
- Goal Planning
- HIPAA Regulations
- Documentation And Reporting
- Leadership and Guidance
- Effective Multitasking
- Strong Work Ethic
- Patient care management
- Standards of Practice
- Clinical Documentation
Certification
- RN license
- BLS certification
Timeline
Assistant Director of Nursing
AHC Dyersburg
12.2021 - Current
MDS Coordinator
AHC Dyersburg
12.2016 - 12.2020
Skill Nurse
AHC Dyersburg
12.2008 - 12.2016
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
The University of Tennessee - Martin