Clinically managing multiple facilities, preparing them for survey, IDT meetings, weekly audits, staffing help, infection control education and guidance, CASPER review, QASP review with the team, monthly data collection, weekly reports, QAPI preparations, Quality measures review with the buildings
Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development.
Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
Director of Nursing
Kingsburg Healthcare Center
01.2016 - 07.2019
Manage and lead all nursing personnel operations.
Develop short and long-term goals for the entire nursing department.
Establish new policies and update existing policies to improve the standard of care for patients.
Planned, organized, developed and managed the overall operation of the Nursing Services Department in accordance with current Federal, State and Local standards, guidelines and regulations.
Developed, maintained and periodically updated written policies and procedures.
Provided leadership in the absence of an Administrator, Admissions, and Social Services, in order to meet the goals of the Health Bridge organization and the individual center
Empowered staff to provide higher standards and level of care, e.g.
PICC, IV and advanced care planning through specialized training and certification programs.
Knowledge on cultural diversity, creating a positive work environment, conflict resolution, accepting change, utilizing policies and procedures as guides, and staff coaching.
Director of Nursing
Manning Gardens Care Center
07.2012 - 12.2015
Collaborated with staff, management, and external groups to coordinate patient care.
Championed a culture of continuous learning by promoting professional development opportunities for nursing staff, including in-house training programs, conferences, workshops, and online resources.
Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans for patients with complex needs.
Floor Nurse
Manning Garden Care Center Inc.
12.2011 - 06.2012
Collaborated with healthcare team members to assess, implement and evaluate nursing care plans.
Mentored new nursing staff, fostering a supportive environment for professional growth and development.
Responded quickly to emergency situations, providing critical interventions under high-pressure circumstances.
Communicated effectively with patients and family members to convey important instructions and discuss treatments.
Education
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner - Psychiatric Nursing
Purdue University
West Lafayette, IN
10-2025
Master of Science - Nursing
Purdue University
West Lafayette, IN
03-2023
Bachelors in Science Degree -
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ
11.2015
Associate of Science Degree - Registered Nursing
Fresno City College
Fresno, CA
05.2011
Medical Assistant -
Heald College
Fresno, CA
04.2009
Skills
Treatment Plan Development
Patient Education
Preventive Care
Medication Administration
Healthcare management
Direct Patient Care / Therapeutic Intervention
Diagnosis and treatment
Trilingual (English, Punjabi, Hindi)
Timeline
Consultant
Rockport Health Care
08.2019 - Current
Director of Nursing
Kingsburg Healthcare Center
01.2016 - 07.2019
Director of Nursing
Manning Gardens Care Center
07.2012 - 12.2015
Floor Nurse
Manning Garden Care Center Inc.
12.2011 - 06.2012
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner - Psychiatric Nursing
Purdue University
Master of Science - Nursing
Purdue University
Bachelors in Science Degree -
Grand Canyon University
Associate of Science Degree - Registered Nursing
Fresno City College
Medical Assistant -
Heald College
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