IRIOWEN IDAHOSA
Brooklyn
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.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Director of Nursing, Hospital wide coverage
Woodhull Medical hospital
06.2022 - Current
- Budget Preparation & Implementation Policies & Procedures
- Development and Implementation /Documentation review for compliance
- Program Assessment & Management
- Client & Community Relations
- Administration & Supervision
- Hiring
- Patient satisfaction Experience and scores
- Joint commission regulations/IPRO REVIEWS
- Ensuring of all staff compliance
- Oversight of all patient care services and meeting CMS and Joint commission standards
- Staffing and schedules
- Quality measures and matrix
- P/I Projects
- Safety Rounds
- FTE updates
- Payroll
- Direct Clinical Management
- Educational Program Development
- Emergency & Contingency Planning
- Written & Oral Communication
- Formal Training & Individual Instruction
- ICS/NIMS
- EMTALA
- CPOE Implementation Meditech and Allscripts EMR building and training, Healthmatics, Epic, Empower, Hmed, Epic, Case trekker, Care compass
- NDNQI
- Project Management
RN Care Manager, Managed Long Term Care-Medicaid/Medicare
Molina Health Care
Brooklyn
10.2022 - 03.2026
- Responsible for developing and implementing policies and procedures for less than 220 members for MLTC and Senior Programs
- Adhere to clinical standards of care through collaboration with providers to ensure appropriate patient outcomes
- Utilize knowledge of mental health system and engagement skills to link members being safely discharged from inpatient facilities to ongoing outpatient care with Hospice services.
- Identifies patient care requirements and assures quality of care all with the goal of promoting and restoring patient health
- Collaborate patients' care with doctors, supervisors, PT, OT, SW, and HHA.
- Exchanged information with physicians, administrators, and other health care workers for more effective care of the patient.
- Ensure compliance with Medicaid Managed care personal services
- Oversight of members in Adult day care services program
- Oversight of member in custodial care.
- Monthly quality calls and follow ups.
- Review of members' hours and UM authorizations.
- Spt for UM shells
- PCSP creation and review
- Educate patients on their disease process and management.
- Provide support to members and their friends and families
- Identify developmental, physical, psychosocial, and psychological needs to assess and coordinate appropriate services.
- Practice and adhere to departmental and state guidelines to protect self, members and the organization
- Manage electronic files in order to document patient records, treatments and progress
Assistant Director of Nursing, Med - Surg (3Units)
Woodhull Medical hospital
06.2013 - 06.2022
- Budget Preparation & Implementation Policies & Procedures
- Development and Implementation /Documentation review for compliance
- Program Assessment & Management
- Client & Community Relations
- Administration & Supervision
- Hiring
- Patient satisfaction Experience and scores
- Joint commission regulations/IPRO REVIEWS
- Ensuring of all staff compliance
- Oversight of all patient care services and meeting CMS and Joint commission standards
- Staffing and schedules
- Quality measures and matrix
- P/I Projects
- Safety Rounds
- FTE updates
- Payroll
- Direct Clinical Management
- Educational Program Development
- Emergency & Contingency Planning
- Written & Oral Communication
- Formal Training & Individual Instruction
- ICS/NIMS
- EMTALA
- CPOE Implementation Meditech and Allscripts EMR building and training, Healthmatics, Epic, Empower, Hmed, Epic, Case trekker
- NDNQI
- Project Management
Nurse Director, ICU/ ER Units
Wyckoff Medical center
Brooklyn
11.2013 - 03.2013
- Education strategy and leadership
- ICU and ED clinical education design
- Simulation lab program development and debriefing
- Competency-based assessment and credentialing
- Interprofessional education and team training
- Patient safety, quality improvement, and evidence-based practice
- Regulatory compliance (Joint Commission, CMS) and accreditation readiness
- Faculty development and mentorship
- Coordinated ICU/ED education offerings, including onboarding, mandatory training, skills labs, and simulation sessions.
- Implemented a blended learning program combining e-learning modules, hands-on labs, and simulation-based assessments; improved knowledge retention and skill proficiency.
- Supported accreditation readiness activities and monitored regulatory compliance across critical care services.
- Mentored staff educators and charge nurses, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and professional growth.
- Budget, contract negotiation, and resource management
- Change management and stakeholder engagement
- Data analytics, performance metrics, and reporting
- EHR training coordination (Epic, Cerner, etc.)
- Disaster preparedness and emergency management
- Oversee all QI projects and documentations
Staff RN, Emergency Department
Winthrop University Hospital
Mineola
09.2007 - 01.2011
- Provide emergency care to adults, pediatrics and geriatric community
- Trained and certified in MI and Stroke Protocols including admin of TPA/Activase
- Proficient in triage
- Trauma room nurse
- Set up and monitor TPN/PPN and NG blood transfusions, IM, IV
- Monitor Cardiac pts
- Monitor and record on conscious sedated patients
- Assess the immediate and continuing needs of patients and establish priorities for providing care
Nurse Manager, ICU / Interventional Radiology Manager
Beth Israel Medical Center
Brooklyn
07.2008 - 10.2010
- Oversee all QI projects and documentations
- Responsible for monthly unit reporting
- Pressure Ulcer prevention program
- Fall prevention Program
- Q/I prevention Clabsi, Cauti, Vap Bundle
- Knowledgeable and educated all critical care nurses on Hypothermia protocol (CODE ICE)
- Achieve FEMA certificates for ICS 100, 200, 700, 800
- Responsible for establishing and maintaining standards of practice and performance.
- Work with nursing staff, Patients, families to facilitate an atmosphere of teaching, learning productivity and growth.
- Participates in activities that impact patient/family and service outcomes based on professional practice standards.
- Trained nurses in CPOE (PRISM)
- Hires, trains, disciplines and supervises nursing staff.
- Evaluates performance and ensures appraisals are completed in a timely basis.
- Ensures adequate staffing and adjusts schedule to meet patient's needs.
- Prepares Budget for department.
- Ensures clinical competency of nursing staff.
Assistant Nurse Manager, Emergency Department
Beth Israel Medical Center
Brooklyn
07.2006 - 07.2008
- Oversee all areas of the emergency department and fast track. 55,000 visits per year
- Manage staff in the ED consisting of 35 employees at any time
- Facilitate patient care throughout in the ED.
- Assure constant client movement through the Ed
- Coordinate staff to facilitate pt. movement to the floors
- Manage and control staffing par on a daily basis including staffing request
- Problem solve for any issues that may arise
- Involved with the transitioning to Healthmatics.
- Involve in the decision making of the department
- Budget control and maintenance
- Coordinate preparation for JCAHO and health agencies
Staff RN, Emergency Department
Mount Sinai Hospital of Queens
LIC
09.2006 - 01.2008
- Provide emergency care to adults, pediatrics and geriatric community
- Trained and certified in MI and Stroke Protocols including admin of TPA/Activase
- Proficient in triage
- Set up and monitor TPN/PPN and NG blood transfusions, IM, IV Foley Cath. Wound care
- Monitor Cardiac pts
- Monitor and record on conscious sedated patients
- Assess the immediate and continuing needs of patients and establish priorities for providing care
Staff RN, Emergency Department
Richmond University Medical Center
Staten Island
01.2007 - 07.2007
Staff RN, Emergency Department
Jamaica Medical Center
Queens
08.2005 - 12.2006
Education
DBA - Healthcare administration
SOUTH UNIVERSITY
MBA - Healthcare Administration
SOUTH UNIVERSITY
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
ADELPHI UNIVERSITY
Skills
- Project management
References
Available upon request
Licensure Certification
- New York State License, 571848
- Basic Life Support
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support
Timeline
RN Care Manager, Managed Long Term Care-Medicaid/Medicare
Molina Health Care
10.2022 - 03.2026
Assistant Director of Nursing, Hospital wide coverage
Woodhull Medical hospital
06.2022 - Current
Nurse Director, ICU/ ER Units
Wyckoff Medical center
11.2013 - 03.2013
Assistant Director of Nursing, Med - Surg (3Units)
Woodhull Medical hospital
06.2013 - 06.2022
Nurse Manager, ICU / Interventional Radiology Manager
Beth Israel Medical Center
07.2008 - 10.2010
Staff RN, Emergency Department
Winthrop University Hospital
09.2007 - 01.2011
Staff RN, Emergency Department
Richmond University Medical Center
01.2007 - 07.2007
Staff RN, Emergency Department
Mount Sinai Hospital of Queens
09.2006 - 01.2008
Assistant Nurse Manager, Emergency Department
Beth Israel Medical Center
07.2006 - 07.2008
Staff RN, Emergency Department
Jamaica Medical Center
08.2005 - 12.2006
DBA - Healthcare administration
SOUTH UNIVERSITY
MBA - Healthcare Administration
SOUTH UNIVERSITY
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
ADELPHI UNIVERSITY