Jessica Brown
Dry Fork
Summary
Accomplished Director of Nursing at Piney Forest Health and Rehabilitation, adept in healthcare regulations compliance and staff leadership. Spearheaded quality improvement initiatives, enhancing patient outcomes. Excelled in nurse education, fostering professional development and teamwork. Proven track record in clinical operations management and staff retention, ensuring high standards of care.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Nursing
Piney Forest Health and Rehabilitation
06.2021 - Current
- 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.
- Developed positive employee relations, incentives, and recognition programs to promote teamwork and mutual respect.
- 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.
Registered Nurse
Sovah Health
08.2012 - 05.2021
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
Education
Registered Nurse - Nursing
Danville Regional School Of Health Professions
Danville, VA05-2012
Skills
- Nurse education and training
- Leadership and guidance
- Quality improvement
- Strong work ethic
- Professional development
- Process improvements
- Policies compliance enforcement
- Clinical resources management
- Staff recruitment and retention
- Staff scheduling
- Healthcare regulations compliance
- Clinical operations management
Timeline
Director of Nursing
Piney Forest Health and Rehabilitation
06.2021 - Current
Registered Nurse
Sovah Health
08.2012 - 05.2021
Registered Nurse - Nursing
Danville Regional School Of Health Professions
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