Director of Nursing with a commitment to upholding exceptional nursing standards and policies. Proven leadership in mentoring and recruiting staff while fostering community relationships. Expertise in regulatory compliance with a track record of successful management outcomes.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Nursing
Sienna Skilled Nursing And Rehabilitation
Winterville
10.2021 - Current
Supervised nursing staff to uphold high patient care standards.
Developed and implemented nursing policies and procedures to ensure compliance and operational efficiency.
Senior Director of Nursing: Traveled to surrounding CHS buildings to mentor and train all new Directors of Nursing. Participated in mock surveys to help prepare for surveys.
Went to different buildings to conduct surveys, complaints, and/or annual surveys.
Work alongside the administrator to provide the best care possible.
Able to run the day-to-day activities as needed in the absence of the administrator.
I have had a desk review for all surveys, with no revisits.
Monitored changes in laws and regulations related to healthcare delivery services to ensure compliance with all applicable standards.
Participated in interdisciplinary teams to discuss patient care issues or concerns and develop solutions as needed.
Budgeted, managed, and scheduled nursing staff, fostering environment supportive to patients.
Director of Nursing
Lancia Nursing Facility
Steubenville
01.2014 - 10.2021
Supervised nursing staff to ensure high-quality patient care standards.
Assisted as two different sister facilities with complaint and annual surveys.
I was able to bring the star rating up from 1 star to 4 stars with the help of my IDT team.
I have never had an IJ during my time as a DON. Able to identify a harm tag and win that ruling.
Help develop EMAR evaluations with PointClickCare.
Write policies and procedures, and update them as needed.
Conducted performance evaluations for all nursing staff members and made recommendations for improvement when necessary.
Assisted with recruitment efforts by interviewing potential employees and making hiring decisions when appropriate.
Admission Director
Valley Hospice Of Arizona
Rayland
03.2007 - 01.2014
Oversaw compliance with healthcare regulations and standards in admissions procedures.
Coordinated with community organizations to raise awareness of hospice services available.
Worked as an SNF/ALF liaison, as well as providing education to the local SNF.e local SNF.
Recruited, hired and oriented departmental staff.
Evaluated potential candidates based on academic performance, extracurricular activities, letters of recommendation and other criteria.
Certified Nursing Assistant at Tuscany Village Skilled Nursing and RehabilitationCertified Nursing Assistant at Tuscany Village Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation