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Kristen Dancey
Pekin
Summary
Accomplished Director of Nursing with a proven track record at Apostolic Christian LifePoints, enhancing patient care through leadership, quality improvement, and critical thinking. Skilled in staff recruitment and fostering strong relationships, I significantly improved patient satisfaction and compliance with healthcare regulations. Expert in clinical operations management, I lead teams to excel in high-stress environments.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Nursing
Apostolic Christian LifePoints
01.2010 - 12.2024
- Participated in management team meetings to discuss resident status, census changes, and resident complaints or concerns.
- Established and monitored infection control programs to provide safe, sanitary environment to prevent transmission of disease and infection.
- Performed rounds to observe care and interview staff, residents, and families.
- Established new policies and updated existing policies to improve standard of care for patients.
- Collaborated with staff, management, and external groups to coordinate patient care.
- Planned and assigned workload to [Number]-person nursing staff to direct patient care.
- Identified department issues to recommend corrective actions.
Nurse
Apostolic Christian LifePoints
06.2006 - 01.2010
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for optimized patient treatment plans and outcomes.
- Utilized strong clinical judgment in prioritizing patient needs during high-stress situations, ensuring optimal outcomes.
- Improved patient satisfaction ratings by delivering compassionate and personalized care.
- Performed accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in compliance with regulatory standards.
- Remained calm during high-stress, critical situations, demonstrating sustained focus and problem-solving in real-time.
Nurse
OSF Saint Francis Medical Center
09.2002 - 06.2006
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Provided emotional support to patients'' family members during critical incidents, strengthening overall trust in the healthcare team.
- Assisted physicians in performing diagnostic tests and procedures to facilitate prompt diagnosis and treatment.
- Utilized strong clinical judgment in prioritizing patient needs during high-stress situations, ensuring optimal outcomes.
- Remained calm during high-stress, critical situations, demonstrating sustained focus and problem-solving in real-time.
Nurse
Apostolic Christian Timber Ridge
05.1996 - 09.2002
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Improved patient satisfaction ratings by delivering compassionate and personalized care.
- Reduced medication errors through thorough double-checking of prescriptions and dosages.
- Promoted a safe and comfortable healing environment by addressing patient concerns promptly and professionally.
DSP
Apostolic Christian Timber Ridge
05.1989 - 05.1996
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Illinois Central College
East Peoria, IL05-1996
Skills
- Nurse education and training
- Leadership and guidance
- Quality improvement
- Strong work ethic
- Process improvements
- Staff recruitment and retention
- Clinical resources management
- Staff scheduling
- Healthcare regulations compliance
- Clinical operations management
- Critical thinking
- Relationship building
- Long-term care
Interests
Timeline
Director of Nursing
Apostolic Christian LifePoints
01.2010 - 12.2024
Nurse
Apostolic Christian LifePoints
06.2006 - 01.2010
Nurse
OSF Saint Francis Medical Center
09.2002 - 06.2006
Nurse
Apostolic Christian Timber Ridge
05.1996 - 09.2002
DSP
Apostolic Christian Timber Ridge
05.1989 - 05.1996
Associate of Science - Nursing
Illinois Central College
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