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Linda Foley
Orrington,ME
Work Preference
Summary
Experienced nursing professional bringing demonstrated clinical expertise, leadership skills and technical knowledge. Proficient in updating charts, monitoring medications and working with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care. Quality-driven and efficient with strong interpersonal abilities.
Overview
2
2
Languages
1
1
Certification
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Charge Nurse Emergency Department
Waldo County General Hospital
03.2023 - Current
- Provided clinical leadership and direction to nursing staff in the Emergency Department.
- Supervised nursing assignments and shift coverage, ensuring optimal staffing for patient care in emergency department.
- Responded to code situations and coordinated rapid emergency response.
- Prioritized incoming patients during triage and urgent care situations.
- Collaborated with physicians on admission, transfer, and discharge decisions for patients in the Emergency Department.
- Monitored bed availability and coordinated patient transfers between hospital units to enhance patient flow.
- Reviewed charting, orders, and documentation for emergency department accuracy.
- Supported staff orientation, coaching, and daily clinical decision making.
- Evaluated effectiveness of nursing interventions and documented patient progress.
- Resolved conflicts among nursing staff members in a timely manner.
- Identified areas for process improvement and developed targeted initiatives to enhance operational efficiency.
Director of Nursing
Bangor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
Bangor, ME
09.2021 - 03.2023
- Directs and supports ADONs, MDS staff, nurse unit secretaries, schedulers, admission nurse, charge nurses, RNs, LPNs, CNAs, and C NAs in completion of daily duties.
- Guided and supported resident care areas to improve service delivery and resident satisfaction.
- Developed and implemented nursing policies, procedures, and protocols to ensure patient safety.
- Enforced clinical policies and infection control measures to maintain regulatory compliance and enhance patient safety.
- Assisted in ensuring adherence to Medicare guidelines throughout the facility.
- Confirm significant clinical changes are reported to resident, physician, and family.
- Reviewed care plans with physicians, therapists, and interdisciplinary team members.
- Participated in interdisciplinary teams to discuss patient care issues and develop solutions.
- Led quality reviews and corrected documentation for Bangor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.
- Monitored changes in laws and regulations related to healthcare delivery services to ensure compliance with all applicable standards.
- Assists with interpretation of facility nursing policies and supports policy implementation.
- Evaluated work performance of 35 nursing personnel to determine wage increases and implement discipline.
Assistant Director of Nursing
Brewer Center for Health and Rehabilitation
Brewer, ME
08.2020 - 09.2021
- Supported infection control practices throughout Brewer Center for Health and Rehabilitation
- Directed and supported charge nurses, RNs/LPNs, and CNAs in executing daily duties to enhance resident care quality.
- Coordinated daily nursing operations with clinical and administrative teams to optimize service delivery.
- Supported staffing plans and scheduling to meet nursing service coverage needs.
- Clarified nursing policies for staff to ensure understanding and compliance with standards.
- Reported significant clinical changes to residents, physicians, and families.
- Reviewed resident care plans for accuracy and continuity
- Supported compliance with Medicare guidelines.
- Planned and assigned workload to 48-person nursing staff to direct patient care
Manager, LTC/ABI unit and Infection Preventionist
Brewer Center for Health and Rehabilitation
Brewer, ME
05.2019 - 08.2020
- Contributed to the development of quality assurance and CQI processes to enhance care standards.
- Completed unit rounds, monitored appointments, and reviewed daily census.
- Unit rounds, appointment monitoring, and daily census review were maintained.
- Discontinued medications removed from the emergency drug box.
- Performed narcotics rounds and safety rounds.
- Missing or discrepant narcotics reported to ADNs and DON.
- Completed incident and accident reports and notified DON.
- Coordinated staffing coverage for callouts.
- Managed on-call responsibilities.
- Delivered infection prevention education to staff, improving compliance with safety protocols.
- Conducted regular assessments to ensure safe practice compliance.
MANAGER INFECTION PREVENTION & PATIENT SAFETY
AR Gould Hospital (Formally the Aroostook Medical Center)
Presque Isle, ME
09.2016 - 05.2018
- Conducts ongoing surveillance of infections in the organization and identifies infections in accordance with CDC definitions
- Collaborated with Managers and Directors to implement control measures and present data analysis and recommendations to Infection Control Committee
- Coordinated Infection Control Committee activities to ensure effective infection prevention strategies
- Managed employee influenza immunization programs and executed annual public immunization initiatives
- Guides managers and directors in policy development
- Oversees System policy updates to ensure alignment and implementation with AR Gould policies
- Ensures policies are compliant with regulatory requirements with the assistance of local and system SMEs
- Reports appropriate data to the National Health Safety Network
- Performed special research and review studies requested by the IC Committee, Administration, or the Director.
TRANSITIONAL CARE COORDINATOR
The Aroostook Medical Center
Presque Isle, ME
01.2015 - 09.2016
- Coordinated patient transitions between various levels and types of care across multiple facilities
- The Transitional Care Coordinator communicates with the patient and families to make sure all needs are met.
- Ensured effective communication among doctors, therapists, and caregivers to deliver comprehensive patient care
- Facilitated patient understanding of medical instructions while conveying patient needs and concerns to the medical team
- For example, a care transition coordinator assists patients moving from the hospital to a rehabilitation facility and then to their homes
CARE COORDINATOR
The Aroostook Medical Center
Presque Isle, ME
01.2014 - 01.2015
- Closely monitored chronic conditions
- Developed healthcare plans for individuals and families
- Facilitated communication among physicians, patients, families, hospital staff, and administration to ensure cohesive care
- Evaluated the healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected them with optimal providers and care
- Recorded and organized patient information from interviews to support accurate healthcare planning
- Educated family members on patient care techniques and condition management to enhance home support
- Demonstrated self-direction by making informed decisions in complex situations.
- Consistently took responsibility for actions and decisions in the workplace.
REGISTERED NURSE
MEHAF Grant at the Aroostook Medical Center
Presque Isle, ME
01.2012 - 01.2014
- Assisted frequent Emergency Department patients without a PCP in establishing care with a primary provider
- Provided crisis intervention and substance abuse services, facilitating recovery and support for patients
- Educated patients on their illnesses and the contributing personal, social, and economic factors affecting their health
- Provided case management services, counseling, education and life-skills training to diverse population
- Connected clients with appropriate social services agencies to address their needs.
- Conducted regular follow-up communications with clients to ensure ongoing support.
- Administered assessments and developed academic goals based on specific disabilities and barriers to learning
REGISTERED NURSE
The Aroostook Medical Center
Presque Isle, ME
11.2011 - 01.2012
- Provided skilled emergency response in a critical situation. Performs job duties following the Standards of Behavior
- Triage patients according to established guidelines
- Assess patients' physical and psychosocial needs and implement a plan of care to address the needs
- Transcribed and implemented physician orders promptly to ensure continuity of patient care
- Assessed educational needs of patients and families, providing tailored instruction to enhance understanding and engagement
- Participated in departmental quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient care standards and outcomes
- Oversaw nursing staff and patient care as charge nurse during shifts.
Charge Nurse
Eastern Maine Medical Center
Bangor, ME
01.2008 - 11.2011
- Coordinated unit assignments and daily patient flow at Eastern Maine Medical Center, ensuring optimal staff allocation and patient care.
- Supervised bedside nurses, nursing assistants, and support staff, while ensuring adherence to nursing standards and quality patient care.
- Managed urgent clinical situations and supported rapid response interventions.
- Communicated patient status changes with physicians and interdisciplinary care teams.
- Assisted staff with patient care during busy shifts.
- Trained new nurses on unit routines, documentation, and patient care procedures.
- Monitored adherence to nursing policies, safety standards, and infection control practices.
- Resolved conflicts between team members, enhancing collaboration and teamwork.
- Participate in department quality improvement activities
- Reviewed admissions, transfers, and discharges for Eastern Maine Medical Center patients.
- Evaluation and coaching of staff
- Built and maintained strong working relationships between the nursing department and other disciplines.
REGISTERED NURSE
Eastern Maine Medical Center
Bangor, ME
01.2005 - 01.2008
- Provided skilled emergency response in critical situations
- Triage patients according to established guidelines
- Assess patients' physical and psychosocial needs and implement a plan of care to address the needs
- Transcribed and implemented physician orders promptly to support patient care
- Assessed patient, significant other, and family educational needs and provided instruction.
- Participates in department performance and quality improvement activities to enhance service delivery
- Achieved SANE certification to strengthen expertise in sexual assault nursing and improve patient support
- Performs job duties following the Standards of Behavior
REGISTERED NURSE
St-Joseph Hospital
Bangor, ME
01.2002 - 01.2005
- Direct care of patients in the Emergency Room
- Monitored patient symptoms and communicated significant changes to the clinical team to ensure timely intervention.
- Evaluated patients, identified complications, and coordinated treatment with the critical care team to optimize patient outcomes.
- Monitored vital signs, administered injections, and provided assistance with medical procedures.
- Educated patients and families on health conditions, care plans, medications, and follow-up needs to enhance understanding and compliance.
- Documented patient progress notes accurately and efficiently in the electronic medical record system.
- Evaluated effectiveness of interventions through ongoing assessment of patient responses.
- Promoted patients' rights and well-being in healthcare settings by supporting and respecting basic rights, values, and beliefs.
REGISTERED NURSE
CHRTR
Trois-Rivières, QC
01.1998 - 01.2002
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
- Assessed patient symptoms and communicated changes to clinical team for timely interventions.
- Administered medications and treatments following provider orders and nursing standards.
- Delivered direct patient care across various departments, prioritizing comfort and safety.
- Tracked vital signs, administered injections, and assisted with medical procedures to support patient outcomes.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
Education
Graduate Certificate - Infection Prevention And Control
American Sentinel University
Aurora, CO01-2019
Masters in Business Administration -
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ06-2017
Masters in Science of Nursing -
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ06-2017
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZAssociate of Science - Nursing
College of Three Rivers
Quebec City, QC05-1998
Skills
- Critical Care Experience
- Emergency triage
- Management and Leadership
- Clinical coordination
- Infection prevention & Control
- Patient Safety
- Quality Management & Improvement
- Quality performance management
- Clinical Data Review
- Documentation review
- Data collection
- EMR Systems (EPIC, Cerner)
- Case Management
- Care transitions
- Staff development
- Resource Allocation
- Communication skills
- Team communication strategies
- Problem solving & Critical thinking
- Regulatory compliance
- Microsoft Word & Excel
Certification
- RN License, License
- BLS, Certification
- ACLS, Certification
- PALS, Certification
- TNCC, Certification
- NRP, Certification
- ENPC, Certification
- Infection Control (National certification in infection prevention and control), Certification, 2019-02-01, 2024-12-31, National certification
Additional Information
Management Team leadership, Patient Safety, Prioritizing Skills, Leadership, Extremely organized, Staff Supervising, Quality Performance, Problem solving, Staff development, Budgeting, Case management, Data Analyzing, Crisis Intervention, Antimicrobial Stewardship Program, Infection prevention education, Monitoring of safe practice
Personal Information
Authorized to work in the United States and Canada
Languages
- French, Expert
- English, Expert
Languages
French
Native/ Bilingual
English
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Charge Nurse Emergency Department
Waldo County General Hospital
03.2023 - Current
Director of Nursing
Bangor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
09.2021 - 03.2023
Assistant Director of Nursing
Brewer Center for Health and Rehabilitation
08.2020 - 09.2021
Manager, LTC/ABI unit and Infection Preventionist
Brewer Center for Health and Rehabilitation
05.2019 - 08.2020
MANAGER INFECTION PREVENTION & PATIENT SAFETY
AR Gould Hospital (Formally the Aroostook Medical Center)
09.2016 - 05.2018
TRANSITIONAL CARE COORDINATOR
The Aroostook Medical Center
01.2015 - 09.2016
CARE COORDINATOR
The Aroostook Medical Center
01.2014 - 01.2015
REGISTERED NURSE
MEHAF Grant at the Aroostook Medical Center
01.2012 - 01.2014
REGISTERED NURSE
The Aroostook Medical Center
11.2011 - 01.2012
Charge Nurse
Eastern Maine Medical Center
01.2008 - 11.2011
REGISTERED NURSE
Eastern Maine Medical Center
01.2005 - 01.2008
REGISTERED NURSE
St-Joseph Hospital
01.2002 - 01.2005
REGISTERED NURSE
CHRTR
01.1998 - 01.2002
Graduate Certificate - Infection Prevention And Control
American Sentinel University
Masters in Business Administration -
Grand Canyon University
Masters in Science of Nursing -
Grand Canyon University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Grand Canyon University
Associate of Science - Nursing
College of Three Rivers