Kris Boyd
Seattle,WA
Summary
Passionate Director of Nursing Services with a strong 20+ year background in implementing patient care standards, and operating LTC/AL facilities. Highly skilled in strategic planning, team leadership, and clinical supervision to ensure quality healthcare services. Demonstrated ability to improve patient satisfaction and streamline nursing department processes for optimal performance. Noteworthy contributions include development of comprehensive policies and procedures that enhanced operational efficiency in previous roles.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director of Nursing Services
Avamere
Issaquah, WA
05.2024 - 10.2024
- Short-term employment
Director of Nursing Services
Emerald Heights Retirement community
Redmond, WA
02.2014 - 04.2024
Director of Nursing Services
Genesis Health Care Neuro. and Orthopedics
BallardWA, WA
09.2009 - 04.2014
- Directed nursing staff in providing care and services to patients, families and communities.
- Monitored and evaluated quality of patient care provided by the nursing staff.
- Developed policies and procedures to ensure safe and effective delivery of nursing services.
- Provided leadership in developing strategic plans for the Nursing Department.
- Monitored quality measures and implemented systems to ensure holistic cares.
- Provided leadership and direction to nursing staff in the delivery of patient care.
- Developed, implemented, monitored and evaluated policies and procedures related to patient care.
- Maintained a safe environment for patients, visitors and employees by adhering to established safety standards.
- Conducted regular meetings with department managers and staff to discuss operational issues.
I have also successfully completed and received Certification for Infection Control Preventionist and AL Administration.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing Science
South Dakota State University
Brookings, SD07-2004
ASN in Nursing
Dakota Wesleyan University
Mitchell, SD05-2001
Skills
- Clinical care oversight
- Professional Development
- Cultural competence
- Patient Education
- Quality Control
- Clinical Supervision
- Evidence-Based Practice
- Staff Evaluation
- Quality Improvement
- Staff Development
- Process Improvement
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Clinical Leadership
- Long-Term Care
Affiliations
- My spouse and I enjoy outdoor activities such as hiking, fishing, gardening, and DIY projects around our home. We are also active grandparents of 3 amazing little humans!!!
Certification
- ICP
- AL Administration
Accomplishments
- Following the implementation of all 3 ROP phases we had a ONE CITATION SURVEY!!
- Following the pandemic and nearly 3 years of no survey activity, we had a 7 tag annual survey with no nursing or care concerns.
- I have ran a 5 star CCRC for 10 years, with an excellent survey history. (Emerald Heights)
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Director of Nursing Services
Avamere
05.2024 - 10.2024
Director of Nursing Services
Emerald Heights Retirement community
02.2014 - 04.2024
Director of Nursing Services
Genesis Health Care Neuro. and Orthopedics
09.2009 - 04.2014
Bachelor of Science - Nursing Science
South Dakota State University
ASN in Nursing
Dakota Wesleyan University