Cricket Puceta
Anderson,CA
Summary
Highly motivated RN with 28+ years of management experience seeking a position as a Director of Nursing that will allow the development of an environment of communication and teamwork which will result in consistency in care based on best practice increasing patient satisfaction across the organization. High-energy Medical Professional, Manager and Team Leader successful in building and motivating dynamic teams. Focus is on building the knowledge base and skills of each individual which will help build a strong team. Also, to cultivate a company culture in which staff members feel comfortable voicing questions and concerns, as well as contributing new ideas that drive company growth. Driven to cut company costs and boost company revenue through innovative management techniques and staff training. Organized and diligent, with excellent written, oral and interpersonal communication skills and developing an atmosphere that promotes personal growth that will enhance quality of care and patient satisfaction.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
DON
Shasta View Nursing Center
Red Bluff , CA
2023.12 - 2024.03
- DON of a skilled nursing facility that recently reopened.
DON
Riverside Convalescent
Chico , CA
2023.02 - 2023.12
- DON for a struggling SNF
- Duties include hiring and training of staff, quality assurance, finding additional ways to improve resident care and quality measures and compliance with all state and federal regulations, Reintroduce nursing processess, policies and procedures to improve the quality of care provided by the staff and to retain the best staff in that process.
DON
Shadowbrook Post-Acute
Oroville , CA
2020.01 - 2023.02
- DON for a 5-star SNF
- Duties include hiring and training of staff, quality assurance, finding additional ways to improve resident care and quality measures and compliance with all state and federal regulations.
DON
Freedom Home Health and Hospice
Marysville , CA
2016.07 - 2020.01
- DON for a startup company
- Duties included hiring of staff, quality assurance, education and compliance with all state and federal regulations.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Western Govenors University
01.2018
Associate of Science in Nursing -
Clarion University of Pennsylvania
01.1996
Skills
- Leadership
- Staff Training and Development
- Staff Motivation
- Staff Retention
- Program Development and Implementation
- Complex problem solving
- Vision for Success
- Cross-functional team management
- Cost Reduction
- Calm under pressure
- Empathetic
- Dedicated to Team and Patient Satisfaction
- Hospice Care
- Nursing
- Medication Administration
- Quality Assurance
- Epic
- Infection Control Training
- Triage
- Supervising Experience
- EMR Systems
- Hospital Experience
Certification
- CPR Certification, 06/01/22, 06/01/24
- BLS Certification, 06/01/22, 06/01/24
- RN, 02/01/26, CA
Additional Information
Took the IP certification test in 2020, may need to retake the information as it may be expired.
Timeline
DON
Shasta View Nursing Center
2023.12 - 2024.03
DON
Riverside Convalescent
2023.02 - 2023.12
DON
Shadowbrook Post-Acute
2020.01 - 2023.02
DON
Freedom Home Health and Hospice
2016.07 - 2020.01
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Western Govenors University
Associate of Science in Nursing -
Clarion University of Pennsylvania
- CPR Certification, 06/01/22, 06/01/24
- BLS Certification, 06/01/22, 06/01/24
- RN, 02/01/26, CA
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