Patient-oriented Nurse with six years of diverse experience in direct patient care, staff supervision and department operations. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments. Offering expertise with Skilled Nursing, as well dialysis specialty.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Coordinator RN
Davita Kidney Care
10.2021 - Current
Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
Worked with healthcare team to develop new dialysis treatment flow sheet and other log forms, improving clinical documentation and accountability.
Director of Nursing
Rancho Manor Skilled Nursing And Rehab
10.2019 - 10.2021
Monitored and evaluated nursing staff performance, providing feedback and guidance to support standards of care.
Built and maintained positive working relationships with physicians and staff to support seamless healthcare operations.
Oversaw and approved recruitment, hiring and orientation of new nursing staff.
Participated in management team meetings to discuss resident status, census changes, and resident complaints or concerns.
Worked closely administration to develop and implement best practices to improve patient outcomes.
Facilitated continuing education and training programs to drive staff competency and professional development.
Performed rounds to observe care and interview staff, residents, and families.
Collaborated with staff, management, and external groups to coordinate patient care.
Identified department issues to recommend corrective actions.
Developed positive employee relations, incentives, and recognition programs to promote teamwork and mutual respect.
Prepared and reviewed infection control surveillance reports to identify trends and develop effective actions to control and prevent infections.
Recruited, hired and trained all staff, providing direct supervision, ongoing staff development and continuing education to employees.
Implemented successful healthcare program through professionalism, quality of care, medical teaching and patient satisfaction.
Discussed medical histories with patients in effort to provide most effective medical advice.
Director of Nursing
Autumn Meadows Of Cahokia
04.2017 - 10.2019
Monitored and evaluated nursing staff performance, providing feedback and guidance to support standards of care.
Built and maintained positive working relationships with physicians and staff to support seamless healthcare operations.
Oversaw and approved recruitment, hiring and orientation of new nursing staff.
Participated in management team meetings to discuss resident status, census changes, and resident complaints or concerns.
Worked closely administration to develop and implement best practices to improve patient outcomes.
Facilitated continuing education and training programs to drive staff competency and professional development.
Performed rounds to observe care and interview staff, residents, and families.
Collaborated with staff, management, and external groups to coordinate patient care.
Established and monitored infection control programs to provide safe, sanitary environment to prevent transmission of disease and infection.
Identified department issues to recommend corrective actions.
Prepared and reviewed infection control surveillance reports to identify trends and develop effective actions to control and prevent infections.
Established and maintained effective communication with staff, physicians and community organizations to promote high quality patient care.
Recruited, hired and trained all staff, providing direct supervision, ongoing staff development and continuing education to employees.
Assistant Director of Nursing
Hillside Manor
10.2015 - 04.2017
Participated in management team meetings to discuss resident status, census changes, and resident complaints or concerns.
Established and monitored infection control programs to provide safe, sanitary environment to prevent transmission of disease and infection.
Performed rounds to observe care and interview staff, residents, and families.
Prepared and reviewed infection control surveillance reports to identify trends and develop effective actions to control and prevent infections.
Collaborated with staff, management, and external groups to coordinate patient care.
Monitored and evaluated nursing staff performance, providing feedback and guidance to support standards of care.
Built and maintained positive working relationships with physicians and staff to support seamless healthcare operations.
Developed positive employee relations, incentives, and recognition programs to promote teamwork and mutual respect.
Established new policies and updated existing policies to improve standard of care for patients.
Facilitated continuing education and training programs to drive staff competency and professional development.
Oversaw and approved recruitment, hiring and orientation of new nursing staff.
Conducted routine facility inspections, identifying areas needing improvement and eliminating hazards posed to staff and residents for continued compliance with associated regulations.
Established and maintained effective communication with staff, physicians and community organizations to promote high quality patient care.
Discussed medical histories with patients in effort to provide most effective medical advice.
Recruited, hired and trained all staff, providing direct supervision, ongoing staff development and continuing education to employees.
Patient Care Technician/ Vascular Access Manager at DaVita Kidney Care (Dialysis Center)Patient Care Technician/ Vascular Access Manager at DaVita Kidney Care (Dialysis Center)