Jarvis Polvado, 1861 Sanders Rd
Henrietta,TX
Summary
Multi-talented nurse and business leader bringing 25 years of experience as a successful nurse, business owner and executive director. Strategic problem solver and change manager. Visionary executive implements plans that meet current and future needs. Key expertise in the nurse/senior living industry.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Nursing
Town Hall Estates-Keene, 207 S. Old Betsy Rd
Keene, Texas 76059
04.2023 - Current
- Developed and implemented nursing policies, procedures, and protocols to ensure patient safety.
- Provided clinical guidance and direction to nursing staff to ensure quality care was provided in a timely manner.
- Conducted performance evaluations for all nursing staff members and made recommendations for improvement when necessary.
- Ensured compliance with state regulations regarding nurse-to-patient ratios and other safety guidelines.
- Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare providers to coordinate patient care plans.
- Participated in interdisciplinary teams to discuss patient care issues or concerns and develop solutions as needed.
- Monitored changes in laws and regulations related to healthcare delivery services to ensure compliance with all applicable standards.
- Maintained accurate records of staff certifications, licensure, continuing education credits.
- Organized educational programs for nurses such as seminars, lectures, workshops.
- Resolved conflicts among staff members in a professional manner while maintaining positive working relationships.
- Reviewed incident reports submitted by nurses related to any adverse events that occurred during their shift.
- Analyzed trends in patient care activities such as medication errors or falls within the facility.
- Set and monitored achievement goals for nursing department consistent with established philosophy and standards of practice.
- Implemented changes needed to correct deficiencies found during government inspections.
- Coordinated medical and health services in compliance with government regulations and policies set by board of trustees.
- Monitored development, implementation and updates of individualized care plans.
- Collaborated with multi-disciplinary staff to improve overall patient care and response times.
Director of Nursing
Trail Lake Nursing And Rehab, 7100 Trail Lake Dr
Fort Worth, TX 76123
08.2022 - 04.2023
- Assessed competency of clinical staff to promote quality, continuity and safety.
- Administered executive supervision, exercising independent judgment to select proper course of action in policies and procedures.
- Implemented changes needed to correct deficiencies found during inspections.
- Coordinated medical and health services in compliance with regulations and policies set by state regulations.
- Reviewed documentation of dispensing of medications including controlled substances, taking immediate action on discrepancies.
- Implemented and directed clinical services and operations to deliver competent, quality care.
- Evaluated staff performance and prepared accurate reports detailing findings.
- Developed and maintained staffing schedule in accordance with contract terms, budget mandates and accreditation standards for coverage.
- Communicated with residents, their families and responsible parties with compassion while keeping medical information private.
- Collaborated with multi-disciplinary staff to improve overall patient care and response times.
- Built work schedules and staff assignments, taking workload, space and equipment availability into consideration.
- Maintained records management system(electronic medical records system) to process personnel information and produce reports.
- Monitored inpatient bed use, facilities and staff to provide optimal use of resources.
- Assessed need for additional staff, equipment and services based on historical data and seasonal trends.
Executive Director
Brookdale Senior Living, 918 Midwestern Pkwy
Wichita Falls, Texas 76302
10.2017 - 06.2022
- Demonstrate leadership skills to be responsible for the overall direction, coordination and evaluation of resident care, marketing, food service, housekeeping and maintenance of the community.
- Carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the company's policies and all applicable laws
- Oversee day-to-day operations, providing supervision, direction, motivation, leadership and coaching to community leaders and staff within the community
- Provide direct resident care as needed, filling in at various positions to maintain staffing coverage
- Pro-actively solving problems with residents and staff, and resolving issues with support from district leaders
- Execute annual operating and capital budgets in conjunction with regional operations
- Anticipate and minimize negative budget variances and deficits
- Hire, train, discipline and terminate employees in accordance with company policies
- Ensure building, grounds and property are up to company standards through the oversight of preventative maintenance systems and programs, with frequent inspections to ensure company standards are met
- Assist in developing and conducting resident service plan reviews with appropriated resident care team members and resident families.
- Oversee resident admission process, healthcare management and maintenance of resident documentation to ensure compliance with company policies, state and federal regulations
- Responsible for potential resident admission assessments to ensure company and state admission compliance.
- Responsible for educating, training, maintaining company and state compliance and delegation for medication technicians.
District RN Case Manager
Brookdale Senior Living, 918 Midwestern Pkway
, Texas 76302
04.2015 - 10.2017
- Assisted District Director of Clinical Services (DDCS) in planning, organizing, developing and directing day-to-day operations in up to 13 communities within the North/West Texas area.
- Worked with team members of all communities to ensure established care plans provided an appropriate level of care in accordance with federal, state and local standards
- Monitored, managed and provided education on Clinical Systems, programs and processes.
- Implemented Clinical Systems and programs in accordance with policies and procedures as well as the rules, regulations and guidelines that govern Assisted Living
- Monitored each communities Quality Indicators as well as survey reports and provide DDCS recommendations for Success Planning to include conducting and scheduling in-service training classes that provide instruction of clinical skills and required educational topics
- Plan, implement, evaluate and direct each communities Infection Prevention and Control Program
- Assist communities in implementation of policies and procedures in regards to optimal associate compliance, infection prevention and resident safety in accordance to OSHA regulations and infection control standards
- Assist communities in determining staffing needs in relation to: recruitment, selection and orientation of nursing/direct care associates
- Reviewed/Investigated complaints and grievances files by associates, residents and/or resident families
- Responsible for education, training and delegation of Medication Techs within the District
- Responsible for re-evaluation of all med Techs yearly within the district
- Assisted Clinical services department of each community in preparedness for state license survey's
- Assisted clinical services department of each community during state surveys and/or response post survey
PICC Nurse
Kell West Hospital, 5420 Kell W. Blvd
Wichita Falls, TX 76310
03.2011 - 03.2015
- Certified PICC line access nurse
- Successfully inserted over 150 PICC lines at Kell West Hospital using Sonogram imaging at insertion site
- Taught patients, caregivers and family members care of PICC line insertion site
- Read, analyze and interpret x-rays to determine proper placement of PICC line and identify any changes needed during insertion
- Assessed patient for possible barriers to successful placement of PICC line
- Used and maintained sterile field techniques during procedure
Home Health RN Case Manager
Angels Home Health Care, 1908 Elmwood Ave, Ste N
Wichita Falls, TX 76308
02.2013 - 02.2015
- Completed initial assessments of patients and family to determine and address individual home care needs.
- Conducted regular re-evaluations to address changes in needs and conditions, and introduced revisions to care plans.
- Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds and managed catheters.
- Participated in on-call rotations and delivered after-hours care.
- Collected biological samples for routine laboratory testing to assist diagnostic processes.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
- Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
- Monitored diet, physical activity, behaviors and other patient factors to assess conditions and adjust treatment plans.
- Executed appropriate steps for patient treatment following careful review of physician medical regimen.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Kell West Hospital, 5420 Kell W. Blvd
Wichita Falls, TX 76310
10.2009 - 02.2013
- Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments.
- Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
- Updated physicians on patient test results and assisted in developing care plans.
- Performed blood and blood product transfusions and intravenous infusions to address patient symptoms or underlying causes.
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
- Documented nursing intervention and patient and family responses accurately and in compliance with hospital policies.
- Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
- Performed cardiopulmonary resuscitation accurately and effectively.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
- Assisted patients with healing and recovery after surgery by closely monitoring and caring for wounds, answering questions and educating about continued care strategies.
- Promoted safe and calm environment for complex patients by keeping services, supplies and necessary equipment on hand.
- Collaborated with doctors to plan post-treatment home care and prevent return hospitalization.
Owner/Operator
Texoma Cycling Center, 502 Wichita St
Wichita Falls, TX 76306
04.2001 - 12.2012
- Owner/Operator of Texoma Cycling Center of Wichita Fall, Tx
- Owned two bicycle shops - one in Wichita Falls and one in Lawton, Ok
- Online business that grossed on average 350K per year
- In store retail sales averaging 1.1 million is gross revenue yearly
- Supervised 2 managers and 25 employees
- Opened the business as a new start up with zero sales to 1.4 million yearly in sales by year 3
- Established employee training/sales programs
- Established online presents by starting online sales with zero sales to over 350k yearly average
- Managed in store computer systems for both stores via a main server, giving live inventory access for both stores
- Maintained inventory to provide highest levels of cash flow and inventory turns
RN Case Manager
North Texas State Hospital, 6515 Kemp Blvd
Wichita Falls, TX 76308
10.1999 - 04.2001
- Collaborated in consults, patient care plans development, patient monitoring and evaluations.
- Incorporated appropriate nursing methods to create individualized care plans.
- Determined and coordinated appropriate level of care to meet individual patient needs.
- Trained, guided and mentored unit nurses and nursing staff to ensure all objectives were met.
- Trained other nurses on patient care and daily tasks, supporting growth and professional development.
- Oversaw nursing policies and procedures for the department and made change recommendations to the DON as necessary
- Created and had adopted policies and procedures
- Nursing education on policies and procedures changes and updates
- Assisted DON and ADON with Joint Commission preparedness
- Worked with community hospitals to ensure continuity between them and state hospital when a patient was admitted to their services
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Vernon College
Vernon, TX05.1997
High School Diploma -
Midway High School
Henrietta, TX05.1982
Skills
- Business Administration
- Training and Development
- Strategic Planning and Execution
- Communications Strategy
- Resident Satisfaction
- Financial Management
- Business Development
- Profit and Loss Management
- Talent Management and Staffing
- Policy Development
- Training Methods
- Leadership and People Development
- Senior Living Management
- Budget Planning
- Team Leadership, Training and Development
- Operational Analysis
- Complex Problem Solving
- Regulatory Compliance
- Quality Control
- Annual Planning
- Organizational Development
- Critical Thinking
- Student Precepting
- Compassionate and Caring
- Healthcare Personnel Supervision
- Nursing Performance Assessment
- Community Healthcare Programming
- Routine Examinations
- Group and Individual Instruction
- Treatment Plan Modification
- Infection Control Procedures
- Patient Care Oversight
- Patient Care Assessment
- Direct Patient Care
- Microsoft Office
License
- Texas Board of Nursing - Registered Nurse - Active #641424
- Infection Control Preventionists
- RUGG certified
Timeline
Director of Nursing
Town Hall Estates-Keene, 207 S. Old Betsy Rd
04.2023 - Current
Director of Nursing
Trail Lake Nursing And Rehab, 7100 Trail Lake Dr
08.2022 - 04.2023
Executive Director
Brookdale Senior Living, 918 Midwestern Pkwy
10.2017 - 06.2022
District RN Case Manager
Brookdale Senior Living, 918 Midwestern Pkway
04.2015 - 10.2017
Home Health RN Case Manager
Angels Home Health Care, 1908 Elmwood Ave, Ste N
02.2013 - 02.2015
PICC Nurse
Kell West Hospital, 5420 Kell W. Blvd
03.2011 - 03.2015
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Kell West Hospital, 5420 Kell W. Blvd
10.2009 - 02.2013
Owner/Operator
Texoma Cycling Center, 502 Wichita St
04.2001 - 12.2012
RN Case Manager
North Texas State Hospital, 6515 Kemp Blvd
10.1999 - 04.2001
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Vernon College
High School Diploma -
Midway High School
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