
Dedicated, responsible and compassionate Registered Nurse with 19+ years of experience providing quality care to a wide variety of patients. Demonstrated strengths in management, quality assurance and service. Resourceful professional and collaborative team player. Aiming to leverage my experience and knowledge to effectively fill the Director of Nursing position at your SNF.
The Skilled Inpatient Care Coordinator (SICC) plays an integral role in optimizing patients’ recovery journeys. The SICC completes weekly functional assessments and engages the PAC inter-disciplinary care team providing them with the proprietary nH Outcome tool to align expectations for discharge planning. The position engages patients and families to share information and facilitate informed decisions. By serving as the link between patients and the appropriate health care personnel, the SICC is responsible for ensuring efficient, smooth, and prompt transitions of care.
As an ADON I was responsible for the nursing team and quality of patient service side by side the DON. As an ADON I supervised, analyzed, delegated and evaluated nursing activities and ensured patient comfort and care.
Infection Control Preventionist- As an Infection preventionist I was responsible for the facilities activities aimed at preventing health-care associated infections (HAIs) by ensuring that sources of infections are isolated to limit the spread of infectious organisms. I would systematically collect, analyze, and interpret health data in order to plan, implement, evaluate, and disseminate appropriate public health practices.
Public Health Nurse- As a certified PHN I am able to utilize my knowledge to work with other providers of care to plan, develop, and support systems and programs in the community to prevent problems and assist with providing access to care.
Basic Life support for Healthcare providers(CPR and AED)
National Council Certified Dementia Practitioner-As a practitioner of dementia I provide specialized care and guidance to individuals with Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia in healthcare settings. I am able to educate and train other staff members, caregivers, and families on effective communication techniques, behavioral management, and the progression of dementia. In addition to the above mentioned, I can advocate for the needs and rights of patients with dementia, ensuring they receive high-quality, person-centered care.
Parkinson's Champion trained-Completed comprehensive training focused on understanding Parkinson’s disease progression, best-practice care strategies, communication techniques, medication awareness, mobility support, and fall-prevention interventions to enhance safety and resident well-being.