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Jenia Denny
Hensley,AR
Summary
Experienced with managing nursing teams and overseeing patient care. Utilizes leadership and clinical expertise to ensure efficient and effective healthcare delivery. Track record of maintaining high standards in patient safety and quality care.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Weekend Charge Nurse
Woodland Heights Assisted Living
07.2022 - Current
- Optimized patient satisfaction through timely response to concerns and effective communication among staff members.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to provide quality patient care.
- Streamlined nursing workflows for increased efficiency and improved patient outcomes.
- Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
Director of Nursing
Woodland Heights Assisted Living
08.2021 - 06.2022
- Participated in management team meetings to discuss resident status, census changes, and resident complaints or concerns.
- Oversaw and approved recruitment, hiring and orientation of new nursing staff.
- Ensured regulatory compliance by staying current on industry standards and updating policies accordingly.
- 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.
- Performed rounds to observe care and interview staff, residents, and families.
- Streamlined nursing operations by optimizing staffing schedules, resource allocation, and workflow processes.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans for patients with complex needs.
- Collaborated with staff, management, and external groups to coordinate patient care.
- Worked closely administration to develop and implement best practices to improve patient outcomes.
- Identified department issues to recommend corrective actions.
- Established and monitored infection control programs to provide safe, sanitary environment to prevent transmission of disease and infection.
- Mentored new nurses through orientation programs, facilitating their integration into the team and fostering their professional growth.
- Conducted regular risk assessments within the department to identify areas of potential vulnerability and implement corrective actions where necessary.
- Recruited, hired and trained all staff, providing direct supervision, ongoing staff development and continuing education to employees.
- Planned and assigned workload to 30-person nursing staff to direct patient care.
Director of Nursing
Allay Health and Rehab
03.2019 - 07.2021
- Participated in management team meetings to discuss resident status, census changes, and resident complaints or concerns.
- Oversaw and approved recruitment, hiring and orientation of new nursing staff.
- 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.
- Performed rounds to observe care and interview staff, residents, and families.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans for patients with complex needs.
- 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.
- Planned and assigned workload to 20-person nursing staff to direct patient care.
- Mentored new nurses through orientation programs, facilitating their integration into the team and fostering their professional growth.
- Increased patient satisfaction scores by fostering a compassionate and supportive environment within the nursing department.
- Recruited, hired and trained all staff, providing direct supervision, ongoing staff development and continuing education to employees.
Assistant Director of Nursing
Premier Health and Rehab
02.2012 - 03.2019
- Participated in management team meetings to discuss resident status, census changes, and resident complaints or concerns.
- Collaborated with staff, management, and external groups to coordinate patient care.
- Performed rounds to observe care and interview staff, residents, and families.
- Managed nursing schedules and budgets, streamlining processes for cost savings while maintaining high-quality patient care.
- Mentored new nurses in clinical practice and procedures, fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Coordinated with physicians on complex cases, ensuring seamless communication among healthcare professionals involved in patient care.
- Served as a role model for nursing staff by demonstrating exceptional clinical skills, ethical behavior, and commitment to continuous learning.
- Optimized staffing levels to maintain an appropriate nurse-to-patient ratio, promoting quality of care without exceeding budget constraints.
- Implemented infection control measures, reducing hospital-acquired infections significantly over time.
- Ensured adherence to safety guidelines for both patients and staff members during all aspects of clinical operations.
- Improved patient care by implementing evidence-based nursing practices and protocols.
- Evaluated work performance 18+ nursing personnel to determine wage increases and implement discipline.
- Created customized care plans, working with hospital staff and families to assess and meet individual needs.
- Discussed medical histories with patients in effort to provide most effective medical advice.
- Ordered all pharmacy supplies and kept check on inventory levels.
- Developed policies and procedures for effective pharmacy management.
- Conducted routine facility inspections, identifying areas needing improvement and eliminating hazards posed to staff and residents for continued compliance with associated regulations.
- Recruited, hired and trained all staff, providing direct supervision, ongoing staff development and continuing education to employees.
Charge Nurse
Cornerstone Specialty Hospital
11.2005 - 02.2019
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
- Conducted daily shift briefs to inform staff of changes in patient care assignments.
- Mentored and supervised junior nurses, fostering a supportive and professional work environment.
- Promoted a safe working environment by adhering to infection control policies and regularly reviewing safety protocols.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to provide quality patient care.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient information, enabling informed decision-making among the healthcare team members.
- Served as a liaison between nursing staff, physicians, and management, fostering open communication channels among all parties involved in patient care.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives, contributing to the development of best practices within the department.
- Coordinated discharge planning, collaborating with patients, families, and healthcare providers to ensure seamless transitions of care.
- Maintained high standards of patient care during high-volume shifts, managing patient assignments to optimize nurse workload.
- Facilitated cross-departmental communication, enhancing efficiency of patient care coordination.
- Enhanced emergency response times by organizing and leading drills, preparing team for actual emergencies.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
University of Arkansas At Little Rock
Little Rock, AR05-1998
Skills
- Decision-making
- Clinical leadership
- Care coordination
- Team leadership
- Patient care
- Medication administration
- Compassionate and patient
- Calm and composed
- Staff supervision
- Patient assessment
- Staff management
- Duty delegation
- Patient care standards
- Licensed RN
- Heavy lifting
- Mentoring and coaching
- HIPAA compliance
- Patient advocacy
- Staff education
- Ethical practice
- Chronic disease management
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of [Number] staff members.
Interests
Timeline
Weekend Charge Nurse
Woodland Heights Assisted Living
07.2022 - Current
Director of Nursing
Woodland Heights Assisted Living
08.2021 - 06.2022
Director of Nursing
Allay Health and Rehab
03.2019 - 07.2021
Assistant Director of Nursing
Premier Health and Rehab
02.2012 - 03.2019
Charge Nurse
Cornerstone Specialty Hospital
11.2005 - 02.2019
Associate of Science - Nursing
University of Arkansas At Little Rock
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