IMELDA NAVARRETE
Las Vegas,NV
Summary
Compassionate Director of Nursing dedicated to maintaining highest standards of nursing practices and policies. Excellent leader, mentor and recruiter, supporting staff and local community. Demonstrates strong working knowledge of regulatory compliance along with proven results in managerial role. Mature [Registered Nurse ] with [32 ] years of nursing supervisory experience. Exhibits strong knowledge base in federal, state and local guidelines. Proven communication skills and collaborates with team to increase engagement and improve productivity. Experienced nursing professional bringing demonstrated clinical expertise, leadership skills and technical knowledge. Proficient in updating charts, monitoring medications and working with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care. Quality-driven and efficient with strong interpersonal abilities. Patient-focused Registered Nurse equipped with administrative and customer service expertise. Helps keep healthcare services proceeding smoothly by coordinating communications, referrals and policy enforcement. Talented in finding balanced solutions and resolving conflicts. Knowledgeable patient representative offers demonstrated skills in case management and service coordination. Expertly handles complaints, inquiries and service questions to meet patients' access needs and correct problems related to care. Well-versed in policies, procedures and standards. Detail-oriented Medical and Health Services Manager passionate about facilitating excellent patient care. Adept at designing and implementing policies and procedures. Motivated team builder and supervisor focused on driving team collaboration. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Hardworking employee with customer service, multitasking and time management abilities. Devoted to giving every customer a positive and memorable experience. Hardworking and reliable Registered Nurse with strong ability in [Task]. . Highly organized, proactive and punctual with team-oriented mentality. Diligent College Student focused on Nursing care and dedication to prompt project completion and continual adaptation. Team-oriented collaborator with reliability and focus on equitable task distribution through group projects and motivation to accomplish mutually held goals.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Director of Nursing
Torrey Pines Rehabilitation Hospital
Las Vegas, NV
08.2018 - Current
- Developed and implemented strategies to promote patient safety and quality care outcomes.
- Coordinated the planning, implementation, evaluation, and documentation of nursing care plans.
- Assessed staffing needs based on patient census and acuity levels.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop best practices for patient care delivery.
- Attended meetings with key stakeholders to discuss issues affecting the Nursing Department.
- Investigated incidents reported by staff members or patients and families.
- Oversaw daily operations within the department including scheduling shifts and approving time off requests.
- Ensured proper orientation of new hires as well as ongoing training for existing staff members.
- Responded promptly to inquiries from physicians, families, staff members, and other healthcare professionals.
- Provided leadership support during times of crisis or emergency situations.
- Assessed competency of clinical staff to promote quality, continuity and safety.
- Reviewed daily documentation of dispensing of controlled substances, immediately noting discrepancies from shift to shift.
- Evaluated staff performance and prepared accurate reports detailing findings.
- Set and monitored achievement goals for nursing department consistent with established philosophy and standards of practice.
- Implemented and directed clinical services and operations to deliver competent, quality care.
- Collaborated with multi-disciplinary staff to improve overall patient care and response times.
- Updated procedures necessary for compounding, mixing, packaging and labeling medications.
- Coordinated work activities and scheduling of medical, nursing and physical plant staff.
Licensed Practical Nurse
kindred skilled hospital
Las Vegas, NV
03.2008 - 03.2013
- Provided patient care in accordance with physicians' orders and nursing standards of practice.
- Assisted patients with personal hygiene activities such as bathing, dressing, eating, grooming, and toileting needs.
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols.
- Observed changes in patient's condition and reported any significant changes to the registered nurse or physician.
- Monitored vital signs, fluid intake and output levels, glucose levels, and other medical tests results.
- Ensured that all clinical documentation is accurate and up-to-date in the electronic medical record system.
- Maintained a safe environment by following infection control policies and procedures.
- Communicated effectively with patients, family members, healthcare team members, and other stakeholders regarding patient care plans or concerns.
- Assisted with admissions and discharges of patients from hospital units or long-term care facilities.
- Coordinated scheduling of follow-up appointments with primary care providers.
- Conducted regular rounds to assess the status of assigned patients.
- Managed emergency situations promptly according to established protocols.
- Looked for physical, emotional and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
Certified Nursing Assistant
las Ventanas skilled facility
Las Vegas, NV
04.2006 - 04.2010
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
- Provided basic patient care by taking vital signs, measuring height and weight, and recording intake and output.
- Reported changes in patient condition to registered nurse or physician.
- Transported patients to treatment units, using wheelchair or strher.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient needs accordingly.
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients on a regular schedule to prevent bedsores.
- Observed patients for any changes in their physical or mental condition.
- Served meals to patients in their rooms and assisted with feeding when needed.
- Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress, or problems for review by medical staff.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Registered Nurse
De Ocampo Memorial College
Philippines03-1991
Skills
- Clinical Leadership
- Patient Education
- Quality Control
- Case Management
- Behavioral Health
- Multidisciplinary team collaboration
- Care Coordination
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Nurse Education and Training
- Direct Patient Care
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- Nursing Staff Supervision
- Critical Thinking
- Acute Care
- Public Speaking
- Clinical Documentation
- Hospital Admissions
- Standards of Practice
- Leadership and Guidance
- Interdepartmental Collaboration
- Quality Assurance
- Team Supervision
- Emergency Response
- Patient care management
- Disease Control
Accomplishments
IV Certified
Certification
- IV CERTIFIED
Timeline
Assistant Director of Nursing
Torrey Pines Rehabilitation Hospital
08.2018 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
kindred skilled hospital
03.2008 - 03.2013
Certified Nursing Assistant
las Ventanas skilled facility
04.2006 - 04.2010
Bachelor of Science - Registered Nurse
De Ocampo Memorial College
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