HEATHER Huffman
Ashtabula
Summary
Accomplished Assistant Director of Nursing at Raeann Nursing Facility, adept in nursing management and clinical leadership. Spearheaded quality improvement initiatives, reducing workplace injuries by 20% at Ashtabula County Medical Center. Excelled in fostering professional development among staff, ensuring high-quality patient care through effective case and budget management.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Director of Nursing
Raeann Nursing Facility
03.2024 - Current
- Participated in management team meetings to discuss resident status, census changes, and resident complaints or concerns.
- Collaborated with staff, management, and external groups to coordinate patient care.
- Performed rounds to observe care and interview staff, residents, and families.
- Managed nursing schedules and budgets, streamlining processes for cost savings while maintaining high-quality patient care.
- Contributed to the accreditation process by maintaining compliance with state and federal regulations for nursing standards.
- Mentored new nurses in clinical practice and procedures, fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop efficient care strategies tailored to individual patient needs.
Occupational Health Nurse
Ashtabula County Medical Center
10.2022 - 03.2024
- Liaised between employees with health concerns and supervisors, maintaining medical confidentiality to communicate work status and coordinate return to work accommodations.
- Reduced workplace injuries by conducting thorough risk assessments and recommending appropriate safety measures.
- Maintained detailed records of employee health data, ensuring compliance with privacy regulations and facilitating data-driven decision making on workplace wellness initiatives.
- Enhanced employee productivity by providing prompt and effective medical care for work-related illnesses and injuries.
- Facilitated communication between employees and management regarding occupational health concerns, promoting an open dialogue around workplace safety issues.
- Developed targeted injury prevention programs through careful analysis of incident trends, leading to fewer workplace accidents.
- Developed return-to-work plans tailored to individual needs that expedited recovery time after illness or injury.
- Educated all employees on flu symptoms, illness prevention, benefits of good hygiene and smoking cessation programs.
- Coordinated with external healthcare providers to ensure seamless continuity of care for employees receiving treatment outside the workplace.
- Streamlined the workers'' compensation process, ensuring timely payments and proper medical treatment for injured employees.
- Collaborated with physicians or other licensed practitioners to arrange further medical treatment.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
TriPoint Medical Center
07.2008 - 02.2021
- Participated in management team meetings to discuss resident status, census changes, and resident complaints or concerns.
- Collaborated with staff, management, and external groups to coordinate patient care.
- Performed rounds to observe care and interview staff, residents, and families.
- Managed nursing schedules and budgets, streamlining processes for cost savings while maintaining high-quality patient care.
- Contributed to the accreditation process by maintaining compliance with state and federal regulations for nursing standards.
- Mentored new nurses in clinical practice and procedures, fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop efficient care strategies tailored to individual patient needs.
Operating Room Registered Nurse
Surgical Eye Center
02.2021 - 01.2023
- Ensured operating room cleanliness to mitigate infection risk.
- Utilized sterile techniques and infection-control guidelines to maintain clean and safe environment.
- Coordinated with surgeons and staff to deliver safe patient care during operations.
- Implemented time-out protocols before starting surgeries, verifying correct patient identification and procedural details.
Education
Associate Degree In Nursing - Nursing
Kent State University
Ashtabula, OH05.2008
Skills
- Nursing management
- Case management
- Capital budget management
- Clinical leadership
- Quality control
- Quality improvement
- Professional development
- Healthcare administration
- Shift scheduling
- Budget planning
- Long-term care
- Clinical system monitoring
- Budget management
- Profitability strategies
Accomplishments
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking
- Certified Infection Preventionist
- Utilization Review of Medicare, managed care, and other insurance companies
- Certified UDS and BAT to comply with workers' compensation
- Legal nursing consultant certification
- 13 years of Emergency Room triaging and preparedness experience
Certification
Infection Preventionist
BLS
ACLS
PALS
Timeline
Assistant Director of Nursing
Raeann Nursing Facility
03.2024 - Current
Occupational Health Nurse
Ashtabula County Medical Center
10.2022 - 03.2024
Operating Room Registered Nurse
Surgical Eye Center
02.2021 - 01.2023
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
TriPoint Medical Center
07.2008 - 02.2021
Associate Degree In Nursing - Nursing
Kent State University
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