Johanne Augustin
Malden,MA
Summary
Compassionate Director of Nursing with 11 years of experience dedicated to maintaining highest standards of nursing practices and policies. Excellent leader, mentor and recruiter, supporting staff and local community. Demonstrates strong working knowledge of regulatory compliance along with proven results in managerial role.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Correctional Nurse-PRN
CPS
Boston, MA
04.2024 - Current
- Provide direct nursing care, including administering medications, performing assessments, and providing health education, to detainees with a wide range of mental and substance abuse history.
- Partner with correctional officers to ensure safety, security, and the well-being of the detainees.
- Manage acute and chronic health conditions.
- Liaise with other healthcare providers to ensure continuity of care.
- Respond to medical emergencies and crisis situations in a prompt and efficient manner to ensure patient safety and well-being.
- Evaluated inmates for suicidal ideation or other mental health concerns; referred to appropriate healthcare professionals when indicated.
Director of Nursing
Houseworks
Woburn, Massachusetts
12.2021 - Current
- Provide collaborative, strategic, and clinical leadership to Manage a team of approximately 45 FTE Clinicians (RNs, LPNs, Clinician support staff) and other administrative staff across multi-state offices throughout the organization.
- Assist in the development of clinical policies and procedures to ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.
- Ensure high quality patient care by providing guidance, direction, and oversight to clinicians.
- Assist Clinical VP in the development of the nursing department budget, monitored and controlled expenditures in order to achieve cost savings of 10% through strategic planning and resource allocation.
- Collaborate with the Compliance and QI Director to measure metrics and develop processes that will ensure the delivery of optimal quality, safety, satisfaction, and infection control.
- Acted as a liaison between the nursing department and senior management, other departments, and various ASAPs throughout multiple states.
- Conducted staff training and performance evaluations to promote professional development and maintain high standards of care.
Nurse Manager & COVID Lead
Boston Healthcare For The Homeless Program
Boston, MA
04.2021 - 01.2022
- Managed a team of 15 nurses in a critical care unit during the COVID-19 pandemic that served the homeless population and patients with diverse mental health issues.
- Spearheaded patient care initiatives in response to COVID-19, such as daily COVID testing, vaccinations, and providing care to COVID-19 positive/quarantine patients from admission to discharge.
- Implemented innovative protocols to ensure the safety of patients and staff.
- Contact tracing of infected persons.
- Monitored daily staffing levels to ensure adequate coverage.
- Utilized data to identify trends and areas of improvement. Conducted COVID-19 training sessions for nursing staff on the latest guidelines, best practices, and use of personal protective equipment.
- Collaborated with the infection control team to monitor and assess COVID-19 trends and update department protocols as needed.
RN Infection Control Specialist-COVID Contract
Nurse Core Home Health
Boston, Massachusetts
04.2021 - 11.2021
- Provided COVID management of movie sets for Amazon, Netflix, and HBO projects.
- Developed and implemented COVID-19 testing protocols in accordance with state and federal regulations.
- Coordinated and collaborated with other staff members to ensure proper infection control practices, such as hand hygiene, use of PPE, and physical distancing.
- Educated staff and actors on proper COVID-19 safety protocols and symptoms.
- Conducted weekly audits of infection control policies and procedures.
- Assisted in the development of a COVID-19 contact tracing protocol.
- Monitored and tracked the number of positive COVID-19 cases within the set to ensure the safety of staff and actors.
Director of Nursing-Contract
West Newton Healthcare
West Newton, Massachusetts
03.2020 - 04.2021
- Served as an Infection Control Preventionist for the facility.
- Performed Occupational Health nurse duties.
- Restructured and implemented the wound rounds program, COVID-19 protocols, staff education, etc.
- Managed all clinical operations and ensured that all residents received care in a manner and in an environment that maintains or enhances their quality of life, without abridging the safety and rights of other residents.
- Plan, develop, organize, implement, evaluate, and direct the nursing department and its programs in accordance with federal, state, OSHA, JCAHO standards, and local regulations.
- Served as a member of the Quality & Compliance Team and actively participated in QAPI initiatives.
- Maintained and reviewed the nursing budget.
Registered Nurse Case Management Supervisor
Hallmark Health VNA
Malden, Massachusetts
10.2016 - 02.2020
- Provide leadership and support to a team of RN case managers, including training, mentoring, and performance evaluation, to ensure high-quality patient care and adherence to regulatory standards.
- Participated in the Home Telehealth program for cardiac heart failure and other high-risk patients to help decrease frequent rehospitalization.
- Coordinated with primary care physicians to ensure continuity of care, smooth transitions from the hospital to the home, and discharge planning.
- Completed SOC, OASIS, recertification, and discharge visits and documentation, and provided OASIS training to nursing staff.
- Nurse educator, preceptor for new employees and nursing students, in addition to managing a team of nurses, to ensure high-quality care to patients in the community.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to facilitate seamless transitions of care and promote effective communication.
- Utilized problem-solving skills and clinical expertise to address challenging cases and promote efficient utilization of resources.
Surgical Oncology RN
Mount Auburn Hospital
Cambridge, MA
09.2013 - 10.2016
- Coordinated all preoperative tests, imaging, and surgical procedures on and off campus for multiple surgeons in the Breast Department, ensuring all surgical block time is utilized and releasing any unused blocks in a timely manner to prevent surgeons from being penalized.
- Provided medical post-op care and education for both inpatients and outpatients during clinic and off hours.
- Served as a member of the Tumor Board program at Mount Auburn Hospital, reviewing complex cases with a multi-interdisciplinary team, prioritizing care, and determining the best possible cancer treatment and care plan for patients in the Breast Department.
- Extensive knowledge of oncology nursing principles and practices, including pre- and postoperative care.
- Skilled in the administration of medication, monitoring vital signs, and providing patient education.
- Experienced in the assessment and management of acute and chronic pain in oncology patients.
- Demonstrated ability to provide patient-centered care in a compassionate and caring manner.
Education
Associate of Science -
Laboure College
Milton, MA05-2013
Skills
- Leadership and Guidance
- QI, Compliance, & Risk Management
- Clinical Resources Management
- Process Improvements
- Budget Control
- Personnel Evaluations
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- Issue Resolution
Certification
MA RN License Number# RN2288250
NH RN License Number #091440-21
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Haitian Creole
Native/ Bilingual
French
Limited
Timeline
Correctional Nurse-PRN
CPS
04.2024 - Current
Director of Nursing
Houseworks
12.2021 - Current
Nurse Manager & COVID Lead
Boston Healthcare For The Homeless Program
04.2021 - 01.2022
RN Infection Control Specialist-COVID Contract
Nurse Core Home Health
04.2021 - 11.2021
Director of Nursing-Contract
West Newton Healthcare
03.2020 - 04.2021
Registered Nurse Case Management Supervisor
Hallmark Health VNA
10.2016 - 02.2020
Surgical Oncology RN
Mount Auburn Hospital
09.2013 - 10.2016
Associate of Science -
Laboure College