Lakina Bass
Assistant Director Of Nurses
Sanford,FL
Summary
Dedicated to promoting quality patient care and satisfaction and offering experience in nursing and healthcare administration. Possesses proven track record of developing and implementing comprehensive nursing policies, providing excellent leadership and mentoring, and maintaining compliance with regulatory standards.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Director of Nursing /Infection Preventionist
Apopka Health And Rehab
08.2022 - Current
- Developed and updated policies and procedures, maintaining compliance with guidelines relating to HIPAA, benefits administration and general liability.
- Oversaw and approved recruitment, hiring and orientation of new nursing staff.
- Ensured adherence to safety guidelines for both patients and staff members during all aspects of clinical operations.
- Mentored new nurses in clinical practice and procedures, fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Monitored and evaluated nursing staff performance, providing feedback and guidance to support standards of care.
- Collect, analyze, and interpret health data
- Plan, implement, evaluate, and disseminate appropriate health practices
- Conduct educational and training activities for healthcare workers
- Implement and review infection prevention programs
- Insure existing infection guidelines and regulations are carried out
- Monitor and discuss prevention practices with staff
- Conduct outbreak investigations
- Train staff members on implementation of infection prevention practices
Assistant Director of Nursing /Nurse Unit Manager
Tuskawilla Nursing & Rehab Center
07.2019 - 08.2022
- Developed comprehensive care plans for patients, ensuring optimal health outcomes and patient satisfaction.
- Served as a role model for nursing staff by demonstrating exceptional clinical skills, ethical behavior, and commitment to continuous learning.
- Enhanced staff performance through regular training sessions and professional development opportunities.
- Performed rounds to observe care and interview staff, residents, and families.
- Implemented successful healthcare program through professionalism, quality of care, medical teaching and patient satisfaction.
- Contributed to the accreditation process by maintaining compliance with state and federal regulations for nursing standards.
RN Unit Manager
Guardian Care Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
12.2010 - 07.2019
- Implemented infection control measures within the unit, maintaining a safe environment for both patients and staff members.
- Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
- Managed complex cases of critically ill patients, ensuring optimal treatment plans were executed effectively.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education.
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Seminole State College of Florida
Sanford, FL 05.2001 -
Associate of Science - Nursing
Seminole State College of Florida
Sanford, FL 05.2001 -
Skills
Nursing Operations Management
Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers (BLS)
Certified in CPR
HIPAA Guidelines
Problem-solving abilities
Effective Communication
Nursing
Training and mentoring
Employee Coaching
Records Management
Strategic Planning
Performance monitoring
Timeline
Assistant Director of Nursing /Infection Preventionist
Apopka Health And Rehab
08.2022 - Current
Assistant Director of Nursing /Nurse Unit Manager
Tuskawilla Nursing & Rehab Center
07.2019 - 08.2022
RN Unit Manager
Guardian Care Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
12.2010 - 07.2019
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Seminole State College of Florida
05.2001 -
Associate of Science - Nursing
Seminole State College of Florida
05.2001 -