Results-oriented Director of Nursing with extensive clinical expertise and leadership experience. Skilled in auditing medical records, monitoring medications, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient care. Committed to quality improvement and operational efficiency.
Work History
Director of Nurses
1 Year 10 Months
Redwood Grove Post Acute | 10.2024 - Current
Led nursing staff in delivering high-quality patient care while ensuring strict adherence to established healthcare protocols.
Reviewed and refined operational processes, establishing policies that optimized workflows and elevated patient satisfaction levels.
Designed and executed patient-centered care strategies in conjunction with healthcare professionals to optimize recovery outcomes.
Created and delivered targeted training initiatives for nursing staff, focusing on skill enhancement and team advancement.
Mentored nursing staff, fostering professional development and enhancing clinical skills across the team.
Analyzed performance metrics to identify areas for improvement and implement corrective actions effectively.
Interim Director of Nursing
2 Months
Santa Cruz Post Acute | 07.2024 - 09.2024
Created and applied comprehensive nursing protocols to elevate operational effectiveness and improve overall patient care.
Led nursing staff to deliver high-quality patient care and meet regulatory compliance standards.
Conducted assessments of clinical performance metrics, pinpointing areas for enhancement and cultivating best practices within the staff.
Coordinated interdisciplinary teams to ensure continuity of care and effective communication across departments.
Interim Director of Nursing
2 Months
Herman Health Care Center | 04.2024 - 06.2024
Transitioned community from 98% agency reliance to full staffing within two months
Re-established daily staff stand-up and stand-down meetings to enhance team communication
Boosted staff morale by clarifying procedures and expectations and recognizing contributions
Director of Nurses/ MDS Coordinator
7 Months
Rockport | 08.2023 - 03.2024
Led young leadership team to achieve operational success
Boosted PDPM rate to improve financial performance
Eliminated registry usage to streamline operations
Obtained Joint Commission Accreditation following survey
Obtained Kaiser contract following Kaiser survey
Secured a 5-star rating through exceptional service delivery
San Jose Healthcare & Wellness Center
Developed and implemented staff training programs to improve clinical skills and compliance.
Led nursing teams to enhance patient care quality and operational efficiency.
Director of Nursing
1 Year 3 Months
Rockport | 05.2022 - 08.2023
Eliminated Travel Nurse Usage
Developed new hire training program to enhance skills and facilitate task prioritization discussions.
Implemented changes needed to correct deficiencies identified during government inspections
Implemented Implemented point of care protocols for improved patient management.
Evaluated clinical staff competency to ensure quality, continuity, and safety in patient care.
Implemented corrective actions to address deficiencies identified during government inspections.
Implemented POC
Cupertino Healthcare and Wellness Center
Director of Health Services
4 Years 4 Months
Silverado Memory Care | 01.2018 - 05.2022
Led community initiatives during pandemic response
Spearheaded transition to EMR, enhancing patient data accessibility and supporting clinical decision-making
Implemented clinical systems to streamline workflows and improve patient care delivery
Educated patients, caregivers, and families on diagnoses, treatment options, and disease prevention, fostering informed healthcare choices
RN Case Manager
1 Year
Sojourn Hospice | 01.2019 - 01.2020
Delivered individualized patient care to address specific needs and enhance recovery outcomes
Cultivated relationships with hospitals, SNFs, and home health and hospice agencies to ensure coordinated care and resource accessibility
Documented patient information thoroughly and in a timely manner.