Josephine Brydon
Long Beach, CA,CA
Summary
Ambitious, career-focused job seeker, anxious to obtain an entry-level [Job Title] position to help launch career while achieving company goals.
Overview
40
40
years of professional experience
Work History
Board Member
Los Palos Post Acute Care Center
San Pedro , CA
2019.01 - Current
- Provided strategic direction to the organization by setting goals and objectives.
- Utilized networks and resources to inspire collective action and achieve organizational goals.
- Maintained knowledge of industry developments through research or attendance at conferences or seminars.
Home Health Nurse
St. Mary Hospital
Long Beach , CA
1991.06 - 1992.10
- Educated patients and families about disease management, lifestyle changes, nutrition, and preventive healthcare measures.
- Performed assessments of the patient's physical condition to determine their level of function and need for assistance with activities of daily living.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
- Completed initial assessments of patients and family to determine and address individual home care needs.
- Supported patients with activities of daily living and functional mobility to improve comfort and quality of life and reduce pain.
- Assisted with client personal care needs to foster independence and well-being.
- Monitored diet, physical activity, behaviors and other patient factors to assess conditions and adjust treatment plans.
- Monitored vital signs such as blood pressure or pulse rate to detect any changes in a patient's condition.
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Administering medications according to physician orders and monitoring side effects of medications.
- Collected biological samples for routine laboratory testing to assist diagnostic processes.
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
- Conducted regular re-evaluations to address changes in needs and conditions, and introduced revisions to care plans.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Recognized by management for providing exceptional customer service.
- Maintained open communication with team members and stakeholders, resulting in successful project outcomes.
- Identified needs of customers promptly and efficiently.
Director of Nursing
Los Palos Convalescent Hospital
San Pedro , CA
1984.01 - 1989.01
- Analyzed trends in patient care activities such as medication errors or falls within the facility.
- Collaborated with multi-disciplinary staff to improve overall patient care and response times.
- Monitored development, implementation and updates of individualized care plans.
- Attended meetings with senior management personnel to provide updates on progress of projects and initiatives being undertaken by the nursing team.
- Recruited, hired and trained new medical and facility staff.
- Maintained awareness of government regulations, health insurance changes and financing options.
- Implemented and directed clinical services and operations to deliver competent, quality care.
- Created reports summarizing patient outcomes based on data collected from various sources.
- Assessed need for additional staff, equipment and services based on historical data and seasonal trends.
- Maintained records management system to process personnel information and produce reports.
- Directed, supervised and evaluated medical, clerical or maintenance personnel.
- Monitored inpatient bed use, facilities and staff to provide optimal use of resources.
- Coordinated medical and health services in compliance with government regulations and policies set by board of trustees.
- Established solid relations with leadership and staff by attending board meetings and coordinating interdepartmental information exchanges.
- Provided clinical guidance and direction to nursing staff to ensure quality care was provided in a timely manner.
- Maintained accurate records of staff certifications, licensure, continuing education credits.
- Oversaw explanation of personnel policies and job descriptions as part of nursing employee orientation process.
- Conducted performance evaluations for all nursing staff members and made recommendations for improvement when necessary.
- Built work schedules and staff assignments, taking workload, space and equipment availability into consideration.
- Implemented changes needed to correct deficiencies found during government inspections.
- Set and monitored achievement goals for nursing department consistent with established philosophy and standards of practice.
- Advised physicians on best practices related to prescribing medications or treatments for patients under their care.
- Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare providers to coordinate patient care plans.
- Communicated with patients with compassion while keeping medical information private.
- Conducted recruitment and retention activities to develop highly skilled nursing team.
- Oversaw the daily operations of the nursing department including staffing, scheduling, budgeting, and resource allocation.
- Assessed competency of clinical staff to promote quality, continuity, and safety.
- Reviewed daily documentation of dispensing of controlled substances, immediately noting discrepancies from shift to shift.
- Facilitated communication between departments within the hospital setting to improve efficiency.
- Resolved conflicts among staff members in a professional manner while maintaining positive working relationships.
- Participated in interdisciplinary teams to discuss patient care issues or concerns and develop solutions as needed.
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
University of The State of New York, Regents Exter
Buffalo, NY1983-01
Skills
- Conflict Mediation
- Policy Evaluation
- Operations Management
- Policy Development
Affiliations
- Pianist
- Home maker
- Event Planning
Timeline
Board Member
Los Palos Post Acute Care Center
2019.01 - Current
Home Health Nurse
St. Mary Hospital
1991.06 - 1992.10
Director of Nursing
Los Palos Convalescent Hospital
1984.01 - 1989.01
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
University of The State of New York, Regents Exter
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