Strong work ethic. I am a adult certified dementia care practitioner with over 20 years experience. I have worked as adjunct faculty at St. John Fisher University with junior and senior nursing students.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
CEO
Wilson Shepard Education Associates
01.1994 - Current
Company Overview: Providing exceptional continuing education Programs for nurses. Website: http://www.wilsonshepard.com
Providing exceptional continuing education programs for nurses. Website: http://www.wilsonshepard.com
Developed strategic initiatives to enhance educational programs and improve student outcomes.
Created a positive work culture, resulting in increased employee satisfaction and retention rates.
Built productive relationships with industry partners and competitors to support strategic business objectives.
Developed a high-performance executive team for improved productivity and efficiency.
Certified Dementia Care Practitioner
National Council of Certified Dementia Care
05.2018 - Current
Delivered compassionate care, ensuring safety and comfort for diverse patient populations.
Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement personalized care plans.
Educated patients and families on treatment options, promoting understanding and adherence.
Conducted regular training sessions to ensure compliance with healthcare regulations and best practices.
Evaluated the effectiveness of current interventions by regularly reviewing available data and making adjustments as needed based on individual patient responses.
Adult Nurse Practitioner
Strong Memorial Hospital
Rochester, New York
04.2005 - 10.2009
Responsible for the care of acute in-patient population
Clinical activities include working collaboratively with referral services
Formulate treatment strategies under direction of the primary physician.
Responsible for understanding and interpreting medical history, disease symptoms, physical findings, and diagnostic information of patients to develop correct diagnosis in an extremely busy 32 bed unit.
Remain aware of and maintain current knowledge of legal regulation for nurses in the state
Years of experience in developing treatment plans based on different parameters: scientific rationale, professional practice guidelines, and standards of care
Strong ability to work in a collaborative practice model
Ability to adapt quickly to a fast-paced, dynamic, and demanding work environment
Exceptional time management skills
Proficiency in computers
Attention to detail and high degree of accuracy
Supervised nursing staff, providing mentorship and ensuring compliance with best practices in patient care.
Educated patients on disease management, medication adherence, and preventive health strategies.
Discussed care plans with patients and explained test results and proper use of medications.
Recommended medications and other treatments such as physical therapy and inhalers for variety of different health conditions.
Adjunct Faculty
St John Fisher College
Rochester, New York
01.2005 - 01.2009
Clinical faculty for Junior and Senior Students.
Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
Registered Nurse / Staff Nurse
Strong Memorial Hospital - University of Rochester
Rochester, New York
10.2000 - 01.2004
Promoted to Level III – Leadership position May, 2002
Clinical activities including assessments and care plan development.
Responsible for clinical activities, which include providing care for a complex mix of unit patients and long term care patients, including patient education; quality improvement, performance improvement committees.
Preceptor for new employees.
Administered patient care plans in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams to optimize health outcomes.
Monitored vital signs and assessed patient conditions, ensuring timely interventions and accurate documentation.
Educated patients and families on treatment options, medication management, and post-discharge care strategies.
Staff Nurse on Transitional Care Unit
Kirkhaven Nursing Home
Rochester, New York
01.1995 - 06.2000
Responsible for clinical activities, which include providing care for a complex mix of transitional unit patients and long term care residents, including patient education.
Responsible for Transitional Care Program, ensuring all aspects of rehabilitation criteria are attained and/or maintained, including:
Monitoring and coordinating all rehabilitation services and systems to ensure an organized multidisciplinary team approach to quality care of the rehabilitation patient.
Program instructor for the nursing team.
Planning, organizing, and implementing a monthly multidisciplinary team meeting.
Supervise and maintain the quality assurance report, including data abstraction, analysis, preparation and distribution of reports.
Supervision of nursing staff.
Maintained the Rehabilitation Team Improvement Program, including problem identification, case review, trending, problem resolution, and loop closure.
Assisted with performance improvement activities for all levels, departments, and divisions involved in care of the rehabilitation patient.
Registered Nurse / Clinical Care Coordinator and Supervisor
Kirkhaven Nursing Home
Rochester, New York
01.1995 - 01.2000
Responsible for nursing management of the Transitional Care Unit, ensuring all aspects of care criteria are attained and/or maintained, including:
Clinical activities including assessments and care plan development.
Coordinating care for discharge to home, including implementing home care services
Education responsibilities – monthly in-service program development.
Performance Improvement
Performance Appraisals of staff
Administration
Supervision of the Nursing Staff
Consultant / Liaison
Research, implementing design and evaluation of projects
Participated in Alzheimer’s related research projects.
Supervised and managed daily activities of clinical team consisting of 3 physicians, nurses, and support staff.
Education
Master of Science - Adult Nursing
University of Rochester School of Nursing
Rochester, NY
05.2004
Skills
Ability to handle busy work schedule and problems
Listen to patient's needs
Direct patients to resolve problems
Keeping up-to-date with an ever-changing work environment
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