Justina Dhondt
Kellogg,IA
Summary
Dynamic nursing leader with extensive experience at Azria Health Park Place, recognized for enhancing staff competencies through innovative training programs and streamlining operations for improved patient outcomes. Skilled in multidisciplinary collaboration and quality assurance, I advocate for patient safety while fostering a culture of continuous improvement and professional development.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Nursing
Azria Health Park Place
01.2025 - 12.2025
- Developed and implemented training programs to enhance staff competencies and improve patient outcomes.
- Streamlined nursing operations through process improvements, enhancing workflow efficiency across departments.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to create individualized care plans tailored to patient needs.
- Led nursing staff in delivering high-quality patient care and ensuring compliance with health regulations.
Director of Nursing
Harmony Marshalltown
09.2024 - 01.2025
- Led nursing staff in delivering high-quality patient care and ensuring compliance with health regulations.
- Developed and implemented training programs to enhance staff competencies and improve patient outcomes.
- Streamlined nursing operations through process improvements, enhancing workflow efficiency across departments.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to create individualized care plans tailored to patient needs.
- Mentored nursing supervisors, fostering leadership skills and promoting professional development within the team.
- Advocated for patient safety by enforcing best practices in clinical protocols and infection control measures.
- Participated in management team meetings to discuss resident status, census changes, and resident complaints or concerns.
- Oversaw and approved recruitment, hiring and orientation of new nursing staff.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans for patients with complex needs.
Director of Nursing
Sunnyview Nursing Home
03.2023 - 09.2024
- Led nursing staff in delivering high-quality patient care and ensuring compliance with health regulations.
- Developed and implemented training programs to enhance staff competencies and improve patient outcomes.
- Streamlined nursing operations through process improvements, enhancing workflow efficiency across departments.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to create individualized care plans tailored to patient needs.
- Mentored nursing supervisors, fostering leadership skills and promoting professional development within the team.
- Advocated for patient safety by enforcing best practices in clinical protocols and infection control measures.
Nurse
Newton Healthcare Center
06.2018 - 03.2023
- Administered medications accurately and timely to optimize patient recovery.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop individualized patient care plans.
- Monitored vital signs and documented changes in patient conditions for effective treatment adjustments.
- Educated patients and families on health management and post-discharge care procedures.
Education
Bachelor Of Science In Nursing - Nursing
Mercy College of Health Science
Des Moines, IA12.2024
Associate Degree In Nursing - Nursing
Mercy College of Health Science
Des Moines, IA08.2022
LPN - Nursing Administration
Des Moines Area Community College
Newton05.2008
Skills
- Nurse education and training
- Leadership and guidance
- Quality improvement
- Strong work ethic
- Process improvements
- Long-term care
- Critical thinking
- Relationship building
- Employee coaching
- Clinical documentation
- Documentation and reporting
- Emergency response
- Multidisciplinary team collaboration
- Nursing staff supervision
- Multidisciplinary collaboration
- Effective multitasking
- Team supervision
- Process improvement
- Quality assurance
- Patient education
- Staff evaluation
- Risk management
- Family support
- Discharge and transfer procedures
- HIPAA regulations
- Verbal and written communication
Timeline
Director of Nursing
Azria Health Park Place
01.2025 - 12.2025
Director of Nursing
Harmony Marshalltown
09.2024 - 01.2025
Director of Nursing
Sunnyview Nursing Home
03.2023 - 09.2024
Nurse
Newton Healthcare Center
06.2018 - 03.2023
Bachelor Of Science In Nursing - Nursing
Mercy College of Health Science
Associate Degree In Nursing - Nursing
Mercy College of Health Science
LPN - Nursing Administration
Des Moines Area Community College