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Jocasta Pugh-Burton, RN

Roscoe,IL

Summary

Highly motivated, experienced healthcare professional with a desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic with demonstrated clinical expertise, leadership skills, and technical knowledge. Proficient in working with multidisciplinary teams to optimize resident care. Quality-driven and efficient with strong interpersonal skills.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Director of Nursing

Heritage Woods of Rockford
Rockford, IL
10.2022 - Current
  • Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare providers to coordinate patient care plans.
  • Conducted performance evaluations for all nursing staff members and made recommendations for improvement when necessary.
  • Provided clinical guidance and direction to nursing staff to ensure quality care was provided in a timely manner.

Nurse Unit Manager

River Crossing of Rockford
Rockford, IL
05.2021 - 10.2022
  • Applied clinical judgment and comprehensive knowledge of facility policies to assist floor nurses with patient care decisions.
  • Trained other nurses on patient care and daily tasks, supporting growth and professional development. Provided support to nurses during stressful situations and emergencies on the floor
  • Monitored staff performance to ensure adherence to policies and procedures.

Clinical Nursing Supervisor

Huntington Place Senior Living
Janesville, WI
10.2019 - 05.2021
  • Educated nursing staff about current evidence-based best practices related to resident care delivery.
  • Provided strong leadership and guidance to nursing staff.
  • Assisted in the development of individualized plans of care for patients based on assessment data and physician orders.

Staff Nurse

Alden Skilled Nursing and Rehab
Rockford, IL
10.2016 - 10.2019
  • Understood and followed oral and written directions.
  • Provided direct patient care under the direction and supervision of the physician and Registered Nurse
  • Performed skilled nursing care, including medication management, wound care, and other ordered treatments

Education

Master of Science - Health Care Administration

University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ
12-2023

Associate of Science - Nursing

Rasmussen University
Rockford, IL
06-2022

Vocational Nursing

Maric College of Medical Career
San Diego, CA
07-1999

Skills

  • Recruitment, Hiring, and Relationship Building
  • Nurse Education, Training, Documentation and Reporting
  • Critical Thinking, Leadership, and Guidance
  • Policies Compliance, Education, and Enforcement
  • Over 15 years of Ambulatory Nursing
  • Over six years of providing care to homebound patients

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Director of Nursing

Heritage Woods of Rockford
10.2022 - Current

Nurse Unit Manager

River Crossing of Rockford
05.2021 - 10.2022

Clinical Nursing Supervisor

Huntington Place Senior Living
10.2019 - 05.2021

Staff Nurse

Alden Skilled Nursing and Rehab
10.2016 - 10.2019

Master of Science - Health Care Administration

University of Phoenix

Associate of Science - Nursing

Rasmussen University

Vocational Nursing

Maric College of Medical Career

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