JAMIE Bellucci
Pantego,NC
Summary
Multistate licensed nurse with over 40 yrs. experience in Critical Care and Hemodialysis settings. Demonstrated success in team development, critical thinking, and collaboration with multidisciplinary team members. Independent and motivated leader dedicated to providing leadership and support to facility managers and staff to ensure a safe and efficient work environment and the delivery of quality care to patients.
Clinical professional with proven record of managing clinical operations and improving patient outcomes. Experienced in adapting to dynamic healthcare environments and dedicated to achieving optimal results through strategic planning and execution, focusing on enhancing patient care and operational efficiency. Utilizes strategic planning and leadership to drive team performance and compliance with healthcare standards. Track record of implementing process improvements and fostering collaborative work environment.
Overview
1
1
Certification
43
43
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Manager
Fresenius Medical Care
Plymouth, NC
12.2023 - 04.2026
- Oversight of approx. 50 ESRD patients and 10 staff
- Provide clinical oversight and leadership to team
- Manage and direct all clinic patient care staff
- Support staff and patients with educational needs
- Anemia management
- Assisting patients with post hospitalization follow up appointments, medication review
- Monitors compliance with company policies and procedures. and State and Federal guidelines.
- Manage labor and supply utilization.
- Serves as member of CQI Committee, Anemia Manager, Infection Prevention monitor, Transplant Designee
- Collaborates with all disciplines to provide optimum patient care.
- Facility Administrator for Crown Web and NHSN and DOPPS reporting.
- Led clinical operations to enhance patient care delivery and operational efficiency.
- Mentored nursing staff, fostering professional development and improving care standards.
- Regularly evaluated employee performance and provided feedback.
- Reviewed operational policies and recommended solutions and change to medical director.
- Selected, promoted and terminated staff members.
- Implemented quality improvement initiatives that led to measurable improvements in patient satisfaction scores.
ATL
Fresenius Medical Care- SOA Division (previously Acquisitions)
11.2021 - 12.2023
- Partner with local Operational Team to Support business goals through:
- Training, Mentorship, Support of clinic leadership, and facility culture
- Support with processes and systems application
- Assist with facility survey preparation.
- Talent Acquisition / Retention and Hiring processes.
- Work with HT manager to identify barriers to growth.
- Identify facility needs and coordinate extra services (Float Staff, additional educations)
- Work with clinic leader to meet fiscal objectives
- Resolved problems, improved operations, and provided exceptional service.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness, and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
Area Team Lead
Fresenius Medical Care
03.2021 - 11.2021
- Oversight of 5 dialysis facilities
- Ensures the delivery of quality dialysis care through efficient facility operations while adhering to regulatory and company requirements
- Collaborates with local Director of Operations to disseminate and implement policies and strategies developed to meet company goals
- Establish and maintain appropriate communications and relationships with Medical Directors, physicians, and other healthcare agencies/providers
- Manages payroll and oversees facility expenses and revenue growth and commercial payer mix
- Provides leadership, support and guidance to facility management assisting with appropriate hiring, and disciplinary action, performance reviews, staffing schedules and patient grievance.
- Performs facility audits and provides reports and action plans to ensure policy compliance and efficiency of operations and patient safety.
- Support to recent acquisition clinics as they transition new company processes, policies and EMR system
- Trained new team members by relaying information on company procedures and safety requirements.
- Monitored key performance indicators to drive accountability and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Served as a role model for the team by demonstrating commitment to excellence, professionalism, and adherence to company values at all times.
- Oversaw daily operations to ensure compliance with safety and quality standards.
- Trained and mentored team members on best practices in patient care processes.
Clinical Area Manager
Physicians Dialysis
New Jersey
05.2017 - 03.2021
- In the position of Clinical Area Manager responsibilities, duties and accomplishments included:
- Oversight of 5 dialysis centers
- Mentoring new managers
- Coaching clinic managers on supervisory issues and disciplinary practices
- Foster open communication with all clinical disciplines.
- Provide training, clarification, and monitoring of adherence on company Policy & Procedures to ensure Regulatory Compliance and Quality Assurance
- Prepared Plan of Correction statements for CMS facility survey response and developed tools for audits.
- Infection Prevention facility compliance and policy revisions
- Worked with corporate team to establish company performance goals
- Collaborated with Business Analytics to revise QAPI template
- Participated in multidisciplinary group to develop CKD program
- Integrated Patient handbooks to establish new shared product
- Collaborated with IT, Director of Information Technology to transition to new EMR while working to revise and develop new templates and documentation forms
- Monitor facilities for meeting financial objectives by assessing staffing schedules, labor hours, supply utilization, lost treatments
- Assist facilities with submission compliance to NHSN and Crown Web
- Participate in monthly QAPI/ Governing Body meetings
- Assist facilities in identifying and addressing quality indicator problems.
- Participated in preview of PSR
- Visit facility managers on regular basis to review all aspects of operations.
- Coordinating clinic and corporate needs through effective communication to promote cohesive achievement of common goals and objectives
- Develop and present staff in-service /development programs on Teamwork and Professionalism.
- Conducted presentation on understanding QIP scores
- Revision and completion of shared policy and procedures for Physicians Dialysis
- Collaborate with team to develop and /or revise policies as needed
- Performed mock surveys to ensure facility compliance with state & federal regulations
- Oversight of new facility opening making sure all required documents are obtained to meet CMS survey.
- Work with Medical Directors and physician to assure safe and efficient patient care
- Resolved conflicts promptly to promote positive environment for customers.
- Assisted in organizing and overseeing assignments to drive operational excellence.
- Optimized staffing levels by closely monitoring workload demands and adjusting schedules accordingly.
- Mentored junior staff members, providing guidance on best practices and professional development opportunities.
Area Coordinator
Renal Ventures Management (Lakewood CO.)
Newton/Passaic/Morristown, NJ
04.2013 - 05.2017
- Responsibilities of the Area Coordinator (Newton/Passaic/Morristown NJ facilities) included:
- Responsible for overseeing the clinical operations of two chronic HD clinics along with their PD and acute programs (one averaging 250-300 treatments a month)
- Coordinates the scheduling and payroll, along with On Call scheduling, for >40 employees.
- Hiring and disciplinary practices.
- Coordinates HD services for hospitalized patients- assisting with communication and integration of the hemodialysis unit with various hospital departments to ensure safe and efficient patient care.
- Oversees staff hiring/payroll/monitors center financials (budgetary goals, supply costs)
- Mentors CC/DON while overseeing clinical operations and providing guidance and leadership.
- Provides clinical guidance and acts as a resource to staff.
- Manages directs and monitors all aspects of clinics' operations to assure Federal and State regulatory compliance and Joint Commission Requirements.
- Perform audits, survey readiness reviews, compose Plan of Corrections and implementation
- Attends QAIP, Infection Control, Governing Body and Managerial Meetings.
- Assisted in implementing quality assurance protocols to ensure compliance with healthcare standards.
- Coordinated patient care activities to enhance service delivery and operational efficiency.
- Conducted routine inspections to check quality and compliance with established specifications.
- Streamlined communication between departments for better collaboration and productivity.
Clinical Coordinator
Renal Ventures Management, LLC
Newton, NJ
01.2011 - 04.2013
- Responsible for the Clinic operations of an 80 patient chronic HD and PD unit and an acute program.
- Provide clinical oversight and leadership to team
- Manage and direct all clinic patient care staff
- Support staff and patients with educational needs
- Monitors compliance with company policies and procedures. and State and Federal guidelines.
- Manage labor and supply utilization.
- Serves as member of CQI Committee, Anemia Manager, Infection Prevention monitor, Transplant Designee
- Collaborates with all disciplines to provide optimum patient care.
- Facility Administrator for Crown Web and NHSN and DOPPS reporting.
- Assisted in developing care plans tailored to individual patient needs and preferences.
Charge Nurse/DON
Renal Ventures Management, LLC
Lincoln Park, NJ
11.2007 - 11.2011
- Responsible for directing and managing the daily care of the dialysis patient
- Managing and act as resource to unit staff.
- Staff Scheduling and approving payroll.
- Anemia manager, Transplant Designee
- Monitoring staff compliance to all company and State/Federal guidelines
- Monitoring and ensuring the Quality measures are met.
- Supervised nursing staff to ensure adherence to care protocols and patient safety standards.
- Coordinated patient care plans with interdisciplinary teams to optimize treatment outcomes.
- Supervised and managed daily scheduling, tasking, and administration.
- Managed staffing schedules, ensuring adequate coverage while minimizing overtime expenses.
- Monitored vital signs and assessed patient conditions to identify changes in health status.
- Implemented infection control measures, enhancing overall safety within the facility.
Charge Nurse
DaVita Renal Healthcare, Inc.
East Orange, NJ
05.2006 - 11.2007
- Charge Nurse (East Orange NJ unit)
- Responsible for the safe and effective delivery of patient care while providing clinical oversight and leadership to staff.
- Provide direction, delegate tasks and monitor compliance to company policies that are consistent with state and federal guidelines.
- Supervised nursing staff to ensure compliance with treatment protocols and best practices.
Hemodialysis Staff Nurse
East Orange General Hospital
East Orange, NJ
01.2001 - 04.2006
- Full-Time Position Hemodialysis Staff Nurse (Per Diem 2006)
- Responsible for providing dialysis treatments to Outpatient Department patients and acute hospitalized patients.
- Responsible for the anemia management of the Outpatient Department (2002-2003) and (2005-2006).
- Alternate charge nurse Outpatient Department evening shift.
- Responsible for the delivering of treatment to patients. Respond to actual or potential problems using nursing diagnoses and system approach. Capable of functioning independently in coordinating patient care and working as a team member with interdisciplinary care.
- Responsible for coordination of monthly staff scheduling for the night shift (1993-1996).
- Monitored patient vital signs and responded promptly to any changes in condition during procedures.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient records, ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations and standards.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices for nephrology nursing and maintain licensure requirements.
- Expedited patient care during emergencies by swiftly recognizing complications, initiating appropriate interventions, and collaborating with the healthcare team.
- Administered hemodialysis treatments to patients, ensuring adherence to protocols and safety standards.
Staff Nurse
Critical Care Nurse positions FT & per diem
East Orange, NJ
09.1983 - 01.2001
- East Orange General, East Orange NJ Staff Nurse in Med/Surg Telemetry (1983-1984)
- East Orange General Hospital, East Orange NJ (1984-1987)(11/1992-12/2001)
- Columbus Hospital, Newark NJ (1/1988-3/1989)
- Contracted Practice (2/1988-1/1991)
- Supplemental ER Staff Member (6/1999-11/2002)
Staff Nurse
Ambulatory Surgical Center
Bloomfield, NJ
01.1989 - 1990
- Provided comprehensive pre and post-operative support to facilitate recovery and enhance patient outcomes.
- Conducted follow-up calls to support client inquiries. Assisted in maintaining communication with leads through follow-up calls. Facilitated follow-up calls to enhance customer engagement.
- Administered pre-operative assessments to ensure patient readiness for procedures.
- Monitored vital signs and managed post-anesthesia recovery for optimal patient outcomes.
- Educated patients on post-operative care and recovery protocols to promote healing.
- Collaborated with surgical teams to streamline operations and enhance procedural efficiency.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing Leadership and Management
Western Governors University
Utah10-2018
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Seton Hall University, College of Nursing
South Orange, NJ05-1983
No Degree - Diploma
Bloomfield Senior High School
Bloomfield, NJ09-1978
Skills
- Professional
- Dedicated
- Accountable
- Effective Leadership
- Communicates Effectively
- Dedicated to Excellence
- Strong clinical judgement
- Problem Solver
- Fiscal compliance
- Training and mentoring
- Staff supervision
- Team management
- Patient flow
Affiliations
- Member of American Nephrology Nurses’ Association-National
- NC State Nurses Association
- A.N.N.A. Chapter 126 -Jersey North Health Policy Representative
- NCNA
Certification
- North Carolina- Multistate Registered Nursing License 26NO08116200
- CNN Certification
- Nephrology Hemodialysis Nurse Training Course, Bergen Community College
- Transplant Surgeon Designee Certification Program
- Northeastern Basic Course- Principles of Infection Prevention (APIC)
- BLS-C 2028
- Mental Health First Aid USA
- Peripheral and Central Line infusion Therapy
- Critical Care Course
- IV Certification
- EKG Interpretation
Timeline
Clinical Manager
Fresenius Medical Care
12.2023 - 04.2026
ATL
Fresenius Medical Care- SOA Division (previously Acquisitions)
11.2021 - 12.2023
Area Team Lead
Fresenius Medical Care
03.2021 - 11.2021
Clinical Area Manager
Physicians Dialysis
05.2017 - 03.2021
Area Coordinator
Renal Ventures Management (Lakewood CO.)
04.2013 - 05.2017
Clinical Coordinator
Renal Ventures Management, LLC
01.2011 - 04.2013
Charge Nurse/DON
Renal Ventures Management, LLC
11.2007 - 11.2011
Charge Nurse
DaVita Renal Healthcare, Inc.
05.2006 - 11.2007
Hemodialysis Staff Nurse
East Orange General Hospital
01.2001 - 04.2006
Staff Nurse
Ambulatory Surgical Center
01.1989 - 1990
Staff Nurse
Critical Care Nurse positions FT & per diem
09.1983 - 01.2001
Master of Science - Nursing Leadership and Management
Western Governors University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Seton Hall University, College of Nursing
No Degree - Diploma
Bloomfield Senior High School