Elizabeth Montalvo
Knippa,TX
Summary
Dynamic RN Supervisor with a proven track record at Las Palmas Nursing and Rehab, excelling in clinical leadership and quality improvement. Adept at training and mentoring staff while advocating for patient needs. Skilled in clinical documentation and critical thinking, fostering a collaborative environment that enhances care delivery and staff satisfaction.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
RN Supervisor
Las Palmas Nursing and Rehab
02.2024 - Current
- Managed critical situations calmly and efficiently, providing guidance to the nursing team during emergencies.
- Served as an approachable leader who consistently addressed concerns raised by both nursing staff and families regarding patient care issues or operational challenges within the unit effectively resolving them promptly whenever possible.
- Supervised nurses and Certified Nurses Aides to ensure resident care is provided as per state standards.
- Consistently acted as a strong advocate for patients and their families, ensuring that their needs were met while navigating complex healthcare systems.
- Cultivated an atmosphere of teamwork and open communication among staff members, resulting in a more cohesive work environment and greater job satisfaction for the nursing team.
- Provided proficiency for new employees and provided ongoing staff development trainings.
- Assisted with chart audits as needed.
Director of Nursing
Uvalde Healthcare And Rehabilitation Center
08.2022 - 02.2024
- 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.
- Worked closely administration to develop and implement best practices to improve patient outcomes.
- Established and monitored infection control programs to provide safe, sanitary environment to prevent transmission of disease and infection.
- Facilitated continuing education and training programs to drive staff competency and professional development.
- Identified department issues to recommend corrective actions.
- Prepared and reviewed infection control surveillance reports to identify trends and develop effective actions to control and prevent infections.
Charge Nurse
Uvalde Memorial Hospital
05.2010 - 09.2021
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Promoted a safe working environment by adhering to infection control policies and regularly reviewing safety protocols.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to provide quality patient care.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient information, enabling informed decision-making among the healthcare team members.
- Facilitated cross-departmental communication, enhancing efficiency of patient care coordination.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Provided woundcare as ordered by Physician
- Monitored Hyperbaric treatments
- Audited nursing documentation to assure state and facility standards met
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Regents College
New York, NY01-1993
Licensed Vocational Nursing
Southwest Junior College
Uvalde08-1983
Skills
- Nursing documentation
- Clinical assessment
- Clinical leadership
- Quality improvement
- HIPAA compliance
- Clinical documentation
- Patient education
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Critical thinking
- Training and mentoring
- Employee training program
- Employee supervision
- Personnel management
- Immunizations
Timeline
RN Supervisor
Las Palmas Nursing and Rehab
02.2024 - Current
Director of Nursing
Uvalde Healthcare And Rehabilitation Center
08.2022 - 02.2024
Charge Nurse
Uvalde Memorial Hospital
05.2010 - 09.2021
Associate of Science - Nursing
Regents College
Licensed Vocational Nursing
Southwest Junior College
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