Donna Carducci
SAYLORSBUR,PA - Pennsylvania
Summary
Accomplished Director of Nursing with a proven track record at Genesis Health Care, enhancing clinical outcomes through quality improvement projects and effective leadership. Expert in nurse education and training, demonstrating a strong work ethic. Achieved significant advancements in patient care standards and staff performance through innovative strategies and interdisciplinary collaboration.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Nursing
Complete Care Brakeley Park
290 Red School Lane Phillipsburg NJ 08865
04.2022 - Current
- 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.
- Performed rounds to observe care and interview staff, residents, and families.
- Led quality improvement projects aimed at enhancing clinical outcomes through data-driven analysis and targeted interventions.
- Managed budgets effectively, identifying cost-saving measures while maintaining high-quality patient care standards.
Director of Nursing
Genesis Health Care
290 Red School Lane Phillipsburg NJ 08865
07.2019 - 04.2022
- 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.
- Performed rounds to observe care and interview staff, residents, and families.
- Streamlined nursing operations by optimizing staffing schedules, resource allocation, and workflow processes.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans for patients with complex needs.
Director of Nursing
Genesis Health Care
Phillipsburg Center
03.2017 - 07.2019
- 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.
- Performed rounds to observe care and interview staff, residents, and families.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans for patients with complex needs.
- Collaborated with staff, management, and external groups to coordinate patient care.
Nurse Educator/Infection Preventionist
Genesis HealthCare Brakeley Park
290 Red School Lane
02.2007 - 03.2017
- Assessed competency levels among nursing staff, identifying areas of improvement for targeted interventions.
- Promoted professional growth among nursing staff through continuous education opportunities, conferences, and workshops.
- Organized short-term educational programs such as lectures and workshops to address specific clinical topics.
- Established a supportive learning environment by providing guidance and mentorship to nursing staff.
- Assisted in the management of infectious disease emergencies by providing guidance on isolation precautions, containment measures, and appropriate response actions.
- Conducted thorough investigations into reported outbreaks, identifying sources, and recommending corrective actions to prevent future occurrences.
- Educated staff about importance of using measures to prevent spread of flu and gastroenteritis.
- Gathered, analyzed and reported on infection data.
Education
RN - Nursing
The Allentown Hospital School Of Nursing
03.1989
Skills
- Nurse Education and Training
- Leadership and Guidance
- Quality Improvement
- Strong Work Ethic
Timeline
Director of Nursing
Complete Care Brakeley Park
04.2022 - Current
Director of Nursing
Genesis Health Care
07.2019 - 04.2022
Director of Nursing
Genesis Health Care
03.2017 - 07.2019
Nurse Educator/Infection Preventionist
Genesis HealthCare Brakeley Park
02.2007 - 03.2017
RN - Nursing
The Allentown Hospital School Of Nursing