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Janice Chernofsky

St Albans,NY

Summary

Expert infectious and communicable disease specialist with strong background in public health. Manages rigorous monitoring, research, and education programs to empower healthcare providers and educate general public. Hardworking Nurse who is focused on completing work quickly to consistently exceed targets. Reliable team member accustomed to taking on challenging tasks. Dedicated to business success. Skilled team player with strong background in Nursing environments. Works well independently to handle assignments and always ready to go beyond basics assignments. Quick learner with good computer abilities. Patient-focus offering yearly background driving quality improvements and coaching nursing staff to reach full potential. Strong organizational, communication and multitasking abilities. Expertise in managing medical records, evaluating staff performance and developing continued care plans. Dedicated to promoting quality patient care and satisfaction and offering experience in nursing and healthcare administration. Possesses proven track record of developing and implementing comprehensive nursing policies, providing excellent leadership and mentoring, and maintaining compliance with regulatory standards. Goal-driven Healthcare Administration professional well-versed in recruiting, training and managing employees to provide exceptional resident services. Highly organized and hardworking with excellent planning and program management skills. Licensed in NY. Highly skilled and enthusiastic professional with more than 14n years of experience managing operations in patient-centric medical offices. Successfully oversee human resources, budgeting, supply management and patient services. Develop and lead productive and efficient office staff. Contribute to high-volume medical practices by providing exceptional customer service. Healthcare Administrator with proven to deliver exemplary level of healthcare service delivery to patients. Coordinate admission and discharge of patients. Plan and implement strategies for developing improved health care management. Proven problem solver and excellent communicator. Strong organizational skills, superb understanding of data collection and performance metrics. Recognized for staff development leading to high performing teams. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level Nursing Supervisors position. Ready to help team achieve company goals. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Assistant Director of Nurses

Fulton Commons Care Center
60 Merrick Avenue
10.2020 - Current
  • Participated in management team meetings to discuss resident status, census changes, and resident complaints or concerns.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Planned and assigned workload to facilitate direct patient care.
  • Evaluated work performance of nursing personnel to determine wage increases and implement discipline.
  • Enhanced staff communication by initiating regular team meetings, leading to better coordination of care and improved patient outcomes.
  • Streamlined administrative processes, reducing paperwork burden on nursing staff and allowing more time for direct patient care.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans for patients, ensuring optimal outcomes and satisfaction.
  • Developed and executed comprehensive training programs for new nurses, resulting in increased proficiency and skill development.
  • Mentored junior nurses in clinical skills, leadership development, and professional growth opportunities.
  • Reduced hospital readmission rates by establishing thorough discharge planning processes tailored to individual patient needs.
  • Implemented evidence-based practice initiatives that led to improved treatment outcomes for patients with chronic conditions.
  • Coordinated infection control measures contributing to a significant decrease in hospital-acquired infections.
  • Managed staffing schedules effectively, minimizing overtime costs while maintaining appropriate nurse-to-patient ratios.
  • Liaised with other healthcare professionals to develop comprehensive patient care plans and provide highest quality of care.
  • Conducted routine facility inspections, identifying areas needing improvement and eliminating hazards posed to staff and residents for continued compliance with associated regulations.
  • Improved patient care quality by implementing innovative nursing protocols and procedures.
  • Prepared and reviewed infection control surveillance reports to identify trends and develop effective actions to control and prevent infections.
  • Led successful accreditation efforts that resulted in high marks from regulatory agencies during audits.

Infection Preventionist

Fulton Commons Care Center
East Meadow, NY
10.2019 - Current
  • I am the infection control nurse of which I am responsible for educating staff members on preventing the spread of infection
  • Educating the staff on Covid-19 prevention
  • Doing nasal pharyngeal testing for COVID-19
  • Weekly inoculating of staff members with vaccine for Covid-19
  • Administering the annual flu vaccine to the staff
  • I'm also part of the nursing administration team which assist with staffing and nursing issues
  • Communicated clearly and transparently regarding specific infection risks, debunked myths, and clarified protection measures
  • Delivered orientation and continuing education on infection prevention and control for staff members and public
  • Performed infection prevention activities, including data analysis and strategy development for improving healthcare outcomes
  • Evaluated infection prevention and control measures and developed and implemented action plans for improvement
  • Designed surveillance and analysis methods that permitted recognition and communication of infections
  • Maintained knowledge of medical regulatory and scientific procedures related to infection prevention
  • Tracked infection trends within facility and reported specific infections and clusters to appropriate agencies
  • Collaborated with health department and medical personnel to administer programs focused on improving public health
  • Monitored infectious diseases and reported mandated findings to local and state health agencies
  • Determined causes and risk factors, modes of transmission, and typical lifecycle of different diseases based on thorough investigations.

Nursing Supervisor

Fulton Commons Care Center
East Meadow, NY
10.2018 - Current
  • Interviewed, selected, and trained new hires and verified skills before releasing to independent patient care
  • Observed nurses and checked on individual patients to assess level of nursing care provided and identify skill gaps
  • Investigated and reported significant medical errors and unanticipated outcomes resulting in patient harm
  • Developed and updated computerized records management systems to effectively store, process and report on medical data.

Assistant Director of Nursing Services

Townhouse Extended Care
Uniondale, NY
06.2016 - 11.2018
  • Interviewed, hired, and oriented staff and managed ongoing staff development initiatives
  • Reduced staff vacancy rates significantly by communicating expectations and exercising flexibility in managing staff
  • Achieved highest inpatient unit scores by developing performance-oriented teams
  • Recommended renovations in unit to improve patient flow and staff circulation
  • Launched an innovative evidence-based initiative focused on patient education, medication use, and other topics
  • Monitored patient care service delivery to implement quality improvements
  • Directed and conducted recruitment, hiring, and training of personnel
  • Developed and implemented organizational policies and procedures for facility or medical unit
  • Established and enforced organizational policies to keep operations in line with the facility's standards and regulatory requirements
  • Restructured and aligned structures to incorporate current demands of changing system
  • Directed, supervised, and evaluated work activities of medical, nursing, technical, clerical, service, maintenance, and other personnel
  • Recruited, hired and trained top-quality candidates to elevate the team's performance and long-term success
  • Developed and updated computerized records management systems to effectively store, process and report on medical data
  • Inspected facilities and recommended changes to improve the facility's readiness and level of compliance.

Wound Care Nurse

Townhouse Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing
Uniondale, NY
06.2016 - 11.2018
  • Followed up with physician to report on new skin problems and obtain new orders to treat conditions
  • Worked with care teams to prevent issues such as cellulitis from arising in resident population
  • Chaired weekly skin management meetings and coordinated with interdisciplinary team to develop interventions for prevention of avoidable skin breakdown.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Chamberlain College of Nursing
Downers Grove, NY

Skills

  • Staff Evaluation
  • Shift Schedule
  • Interdisciplinary Collaboration
  • Nurse Education and Training

Accomplishments

  • Achieved [Result] through effectively helping with [Task].
  • Resolved product issue through consumer testing.
  • Collaborated with team of [Number] in the development of [Project name].
  • Achieved [Result] by completing [Task] with accuracy and efficiency.
  • Documented and resolved [Issue] which led to [Results].
  • Supervised team of [Number] staff members.
  • Achieved [Result] by introducing [Software] for [Type] tasks.
  • Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.

Timeline

Assistant Director of Nurses

Fulton Commons Care Center
10.2020 - Current

Infection Preventionist

Fulton Commons Care Center
10.2019 - Current

Nursing Supervisor

Fulton Commons Care Center
10.2018 - Current

Assistant Director of Nursing Services

Townhouse Extended Care
06.2016 - 11.2018

Wound Care Nurse

Townhouse Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing
06.2016 - 11.2018

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Chamberlain College of Nursing
Janice Chernofsky