Accomplished Director of Quality Management at Regency Hospital Company LLC, I leveraged analytical thinking and quality assurance expertise to enhance compliance, achieving significant improvements in customer satisfaction and healthcare delivery. Excelled in teamwork and collaboration, driving process enhancements and fostering a culture of excellence.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Quality Management
Regency Hospital Company LLC
03.2021 - 08.2024
Developed and maintained records of policies, procedures and best practices to support continuous improvement for the healthcare industry.
Ensured adherence to company policies and procedures through regular quality management system reviews and updates.
Worked with the Joint Commission accreditation body to discover areas of need and promptly implemented improvements.
Drove the successful completion of multiple internal and external audits, maintaining compliance with industry standards and regulations.
Aligned Quality Management objectives with corporate goals, fostering a culture of excellence throughout the organization.
Executed quality assurance initiatives to increase provider job satisfaction in the healthcare facility.
Directed quality assurance teams, shortened validation turnaround times and reduced customer complaints.
Night House Supervisor
Regency Hospital Company LLC
04.2019 - 03.2021
Promoted interdisciplinary collaboration by fostering strong relationships with physicians, therapists, and other healthcare professionals.
Mentored new nursing staff members to promote adherence to established best practices and foster professional growth.
Followed all HIPAA rules and regulations regarding patient confidentiality.
Delegated tasks and provided leadership for 10+ nurses and support personnel.
Discussed patient care and treatment with care team members to optimize intervention plans and care delivery.
Provided direct nursing care to patients when personnel was short-staffed.
Ensured compliance with regulatory standards through regular audits of documentation, policies, and procedures.
Maintained a safe environment for patients, visitors, and staff by enforcing infection control measures and risk management strategies consistently across the unit.
Communicated with patients, ensuring that medical information was kept private.
Created customized care plans, working with hospital staff and families to assess and meet individual needs.
Registered Nurse
Regency Hospital Company LLC
10.2017 - 04.2019
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.
Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
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.
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.
Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
Registered Nurse
UPMC Shadyside Hospital
07.2013 - 09.2017
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.
Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
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.
Contributed to interdisciplinary team meetings by presenting relevant clinical data about patients'' progress toward reaching established goals of care.
Demonstrated expertise in wound management techniques resulting in accelerated healing times for patients with complex wounds or pressure injuries.
Streamlined medication administration processes for increased safety and accuracy during busy shifts.
Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
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.
Education
Diploma - Nursing
Shadyside School of Nursing
Pittsburgh, PA
06.2013
Skills
Customer Satisfaction Focus
Quality assurance expertise
Analytical thinking abilities
Decision-Making Competence
Process improvement strategies
Conflict resolution techniques
Risk Management
Procedure Implementation
Compliance
Accreditation processes
Quality improvement prioritization
Teamwork and Collaboration
Timeline
Director of Quality Management
Regency Hospital Company LLC
03.2021 - 08.2024
Night House Supervisor
Regency Hospital Company LLC
04.2019 - 03.2021
Registered Nurse
Regency Hospital Company LLC
10.2017 - 04.2019
Registered Nurse
UPMC Shadyside Hospital
07.2013 - 09.2017
Diploma - Nursing
Shadyside School of Nursing
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