Kimberly DeMayo
Registered Nurse
Summary
With a proven track record at Forest City Rehab and Nursing Center, I excel in clinical leadership and quality improvement, significantly enhancing patient care outcomes. My strong work ethic and ability to mentor nursing staff have fostered high-performing teams and streamlined operations, embodying both hard and soft skills essential for nursing excellence.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Nursing
Forest City Rehab and Nursing Center
12.2020 - Current
- Led quality improvement projects aimed at enhancing clinical outcomes through data-driven analysis and targeted interventions.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to create comprehensive care plans for patients.
- Enhanced staff performance by conducting regular evaluations, providing constructive feedback, and offering tailored professional development opportunities.
- Mentored new nurses through orientation programs, facilitating their integration into the team and fostering their professional growth.
- Conducted regular risk assessments within the department to identify areas of potential vulnerability and implement corrective actions where necessary.
- Streamlined nursing operations by optimizing staffing schedules, resource allocation, and workflow processes.
- Performed rounds to observe care and interview staff, residents, and families.
- Participated in management team meetings to discuss resident status, census changes, and resident complaints or concerns.
- Identified department issues to recommend corrective actions.
- Oversaw and approved recruitment, hiring and orientation of new nursing staff.
- Facilitated continuing education and training programs to drive staff competency and professional development.
Registered Nurse
Forest City Rehab and Nursing Center
03.2019 - Current
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
Registered Nurse Supervisor
Riverbluff Nursing Home
01.2010 - 09.2018
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Managed staffing schedules, ensuring adequate coverage for all shifts while minimizing overtime costs.
- Evaluated clinical competency of nursing staff through direct observation, feedback sessions, and periodic skills assessments.
- Promoted a safe and healthy work environment through adherence to infection control policies and procedures.
- Streamlined patient care processes for increased efficiency and improved quality of care.
Divisional Nursing Director
Cornell Interventions
01.2002 - 03.2010
- Divisional Nursing Director responsible for nursing staff and compliance at 6 Joint Commission Accredited facilities. (1. Chicago Interventions: Adult substance abuse, Behavioral Health, and Medical Detox Unit. 2. Dupage Interventions: Adolescent Inpatient substance abuse and behavior health unit. 3. Joliet Methadone Clinic. 4. East St. Louis Methadone Clinic. 5. Woodridge Interventions (Adult and adolescent substance abuse and behavioral health). 6. Ohio Interventions (Adolescent substance abuse and behavioral health)
- Contact lead for all Joint Commission Surveys and responsible for all plans of correction.
- Developed high-performing teams by providing mentorship, guidance, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Cultivated a positive work environment that fostered employee engagement, increased retention rates, and boosted overall team morale.
- Improved project efficiency with strategic planning, resource allocation, and time management practices.
- Worked closely with organizational leadership and board of directors to guide operational strategy.
- Oversaw operations and provided corrective feedback to achieve daily and long-term goals.
- Managed daily operations while overseeing multiple locations to foster increased productivity.
- Monitored expenditures to mitigate risk of overages.
- Oversaw supply chain functions to verify inventory levels and budget adherence.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Registered Nurse
Kishwaukee College
Malta, IL 05.2001 -
Skills
Patient Education
Nursing Staff Supervision
Acute Care
Critical Thinking
Nursing Ethics
Team Supervision
Strong Work Ethic
Staff Evaluation
Quality Improvement
Direct Patient Care
Clinical Leadership
Patient Education
Timeline
Director of Nursing
Forest City Rehab and Nursing Center
12.2020 - Current
Registered Nurse
Forest City Rehab and Nursing Center
03.2019 - Current
Registered Nurse Supervisor
Riverbluff Nursing Home
01.2010 - 09.2018
Divisional Nursing Director
Cornell Interventions
01.2002 - 03.2010
Associate of Applied Science - Registered Nurse
Kishwaukee College
05.2001 -
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