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Dorothy Davis
RN Director Of Nursing Home Health
Santa Fe,NM
Summary
Dynamic RN with extensive experience as Home Health Director of Nursing at Health Wise Home Health. Proven track record in enhancing patient satisfaction through compassionate care and quality improvement initiatives. Skilled in clinical judgment and health promotion, successfully mentoring staff and reducing hospital readmissions by implementing effective care plans.
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
40
40
years of professional experience
1
1
Language
Work History
RN Home Health Director of Nursing
Health Wise Home Health
05.2020 - 11.2020
- Mentored new nursing staff, contributing to a supportive work environment and improved retention rates.
- Educated patients on disease management and self-care techniques, promoting lifestyle changes for improved health.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Served as a liaison between physicians and patients'' families to facilitate clear communication regarding treatment options and progress updates.
Medical Leave for Injury
Health Wise Home Health Care
03.2019 - 04.2020
RN Case Manager
Saint Agnes Home Health and Hospice
02.2017 - 03.2019
- Streamlined case management processes, reducing time for care plan development and implementation.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments of patient needs to inform effective care planning.
- Coordinated with healthcare providers for enhanced patient care, ensuring all treatments aligned with prescribed care plans.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction with empathetic communication and timely updates on care progress.
- Developed strong relationships with patients and their families, providing support and education on health management.
- Conducted thorough assessments of patients'' needs, enabling more accurate diagnoses and targeted interventions.
RN Supervisor
Healthy Living At Home
10.2018 - 10.2018
- Developed effective care plans tailored to individual patient needs, ensuring comprehensive treatment approaches.
- Established strong relationships with interdisciplinary teams for seamless coordination of patient care services.
- Streamlined nurse scheduling, ensuring adequate coverage and minimizing overtime expenses.
- Promoted a culture of continuous improvement within the nursing department by regularly soliciting feedback from staff members and incorporating suggestions into practice when appropriate.
- Decreased hospital readmission rates through diligent monitoring of high-risk patients and proactive interventions as needed.
Clinical Nurse Manager
Guardian Angel Home Healthcare
03.2018 - 09.2018
- Fostered improvement in staff development, personnel training, and standards of patient care.
- Administered performance evaluations and probationary reviews to assess nursing personnel.
- Directed day-to-day nursing and operational functions for [Number]-bed nursing rehabilitative facility, ensuring exceptional delivery of care when developing well-rounded nursing teams.
- Improved patient satisfaction scores with continuous assessment of patient needs and prompt resolution of concerns.
- Ensured compliance with regulatory requirements by maintaining accurate documentation and adhering to established policies and procedures.
- Facilitated team-building activities to promote collaboration among nursing staff, resulting in improved morale and job satisfaction levels.
Assistant Director of Nursing
Dignity Health Home Care Trinity Care
09.2016 - 04.2017
- Planned and assigned workload to [Number]-person nursing staff to direct patient care.
- Developed positive employee relations, incentives, and recognition programs to promote teamwork and mutual respect.
- Prepared and reviewed infection control surveillance reports to identify trends and develop effective actions to control and prevent infections.
- Established new policies and updated existing policies to improve standard of care for patients.
- Collaborated with staff, management, and external groups to coordinate patient care.
- Identified department issues to recommend corrective actions.
- Established and monitored infection control programs to provide safe, sanitary environment to prevent transmission of disease and infection.
Assistant Director of Nursing
Maxim Home Health Care
10.2010 - 09.2015
- Participated in management team meetings to discuss resident status, census changes, and resident complaints or concerns.
- Assisted in developing policies and procedures for safe medication administration, minimizing errors within the department.
- Improved patient care by implementing evidence-based nursing practices and protocols.
- Planned and assigned workload to [Number]-person nursing staff to direct patient care.
- Prepared and reviewed infection control surveillance reports to identify trends and develop effective actions to control and prevent infections.
- Established new policies and updated existing policies to improve standard of care for patients.
RN Labor and Delivery
Riverside Community Hospital
05.2009 - 04.2010
- Managed complex cases of critically ill patients, ensuring optimal treatment plans were executed effectively.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Managed patient caseloads effectively, ensuring timely interventions and thorough follow-ups to mitigate potential complications.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
- Devised individualized care plans tailored to each patient''s unique situation, optimizing clinical outcomes.
- Anticipated potential complications early in the labor process through vigilant assessment of both mother and fetus vital signs data.
- Provided emotional support and guidance to new mothers and families during labor, delivery and postpartum.
- Reduced complications during childbirth by closely monitoring patients and providing timely interventions.
- Conducted comprehensive physical assessments and assisted with pain management.
- Provided emotional support to patients experiencing difficult births or pregnancy complications.
- Assessed infant health directly after birth using APGAR and monitored health for specified amount of time for any changes in status.
- Actively participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss complex cases, leading to more effective treatment plans.
- Responded to emergency situations such as pre-eclampsia, early labor, and fetal distress.
- Assisted physician during delivery, examination and surgical procedures by anticipating needs, encouraging patient, and attending to baby after birth.
- Performed vital signs checks and administered vaccinations to infants following birth.
- Worked closely with doctors and midwives in coaching pregnant women through childbirth and post-natal recovery.
- Assisted obstetricians and midwives with deliveries and cared for newborns directly after birth.
- Coached new mothers with breastfeeding techniques, postpartum self-care and infant care to promote easier transition into motherhood.
- Developed and implemented strategies to improve labor and delivery processes and patient outcomes.
- Supported physicians in both planned and emergency Cesarean section procedures.
- Coordinated care of low and high-risk laboring women of childbearing age and immediate stabilization of newborn following delivery.
- Aided with induction of labor for women suffering from complications such as preeclampsia.
- Managed epidural analgesia infusions and monitored vital signs during labor and delivery.
- Facilitated smooth transitions between prenatal care, labor, delivery, postpartum care, ensuring continuity of care for patients.
- Participated in regular departmental meetings, providing valuable insight and suggestions for improvement.
- Administered medications accurately and safely under physician guidance during labor induction or augmentation processes.
- Assisted physicians in performing complex medical procedures, including cesarean sections and forceps deliveries.
- Educated expectant mothers on available pain management options during the birthing process while respecting individual preferences.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University Of Southern Mississippi
Hattiesburg, MS 05.2001 -
High School Diploma -
Biloxi High School
Biloxi, MS 05.2001 -
Skills
Basic life support
Accomplishments
- Human Resources - Assisted in new hire process by calling and scheduling appointments with candidates, filling out required paperwork and preparing new hire manuals.
- Patient Transfer - Safely lifted up to 80 pounds and pushed 300 pounds on wheels.
- Documentation - Ensured charting accuracy through precise documentation.
- Research - Completed group study focused on patient comfort, costs and test results, which resulted in increased patient satisfaction.
- Quality Assurance - Ensured and enforced medical office compliance with HIPAA, OSHA and CLIA regulations for maximum quality and control.
Interests
Timeline
RN Home Health Director of Nursing
Health Wise Home Health
05.2020 - 11.2020
Medical Leave for Injury
Health Wise Home Health Care
03.2019 - 04.2020
RN Supervisor
Healthy Living At Home
10.2018 - 10.2018
Clinical Nurse Manager
Guardian Angel Home Healthcare
03.2018 - 09.2018
RN Case Manager
Saint Agnes Home Health and Hospice
02.2017 - 03.2019
Assistant Director of Nursing
Dignity Health Home Care Trinity Care
09.2016 - 04.2017
Assistant Director of Nursing
Maxim Home Health Care
10.2010 - 09.2015
RN Labor and Delivery
Riverside Community Hospital
05.2009 - 04.2010
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University Of Southern Mississippi
05.2001 -
High School Diploma -
Biloxi High School
05.2001 -
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