Lorie Faber
North Wildwood,New Jersey
Summary
Dynamic Nursing Director with a proven track record at Cooper University Hospital, excelling in staff recruitment and professional development. Expert in budget management and quality improvement, fostering interdisciplinary collaboration to enhance patient care. Recognized for mentoring new nurses and implementing innovative programs that elevate team performance and patient outcomes.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nursing Director
Cooper University Hospital Cape Regional
Cape May Court House , NJ
08.2023 - Current
- 102 reports including Registered Nurses, Licensed Practical Nurses, Patient Care Tech
- Medical Surgical Unit with 48 beds
- Medical Surgical, Pediatric Unit with 24 beds
- Demonstrated leadership skills in managing projects from concept to completion.
- Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.
- Developed positive employee relations and recognition programs to promote teamwork and mutual respect.
- Managed budgets effectively, identifying cost-saving measures while maintaining high-quality patient care standards.
- Established new policies and updated existing policies to improve standard of care for patients.
- Communicated with patients, ensuring that medical information was kept private.
- Identified department issues to recommend corrective actions.
- Conducted regular risk assessments within the department to identify areas of potential vulnerability and implement corrective actions where necessary.
- Established and maintained effective communication with staff, and physicians to ensure quality patient care.
- Assessed need for additional staff, equipment and services based on historical data and seasonal trends.
- Assisted in developing annual operating budgets for the nursing department.
- Received and investigated complaints from families, patients and clinical staff, devising solutions to multifaceted challenges.
- Monitored patient care quality assurance programs to ensure compliance with established standards.
ADJUNCT PEDIATRIC PROFESSOR
DREXEL UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF NURSING
Philadelphia , PA
04.2017 - Current
- Provide student evaluation addressing clinical effectiveness and provide students with constructive feedback
- Advised students on academic issues and career paths.
NURSING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST
CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL OF PHILADELPHIA
Philadelphia, PA
07.2021 - 08.2023
- NPDS is responsible is an educational specialist planner responsible for assuring those educational outcomes are measurable and are in alignment with the educational design and collaborator, and facilitator of learning.
- Developed and implemented professional development programs to improve employee performance.
- Researched best practices in the field of professional development and shared findings with colleagues.
CLINICAL NURSING COORDINATOR
CHILDRENS HOSPITAL HOME CARE
King Of Prussia , PA
01.2018 - 01.2021
- Responsible for nursing schedules/staffing integrating budgetary guideline
- Liaised between patients and families by providing health information and addressing questions and concerns.
- Oversaw daily operations of the nursing unit including staffing assignments, scheduling shifts, monitoring productivity levels, and addressing any issues that arose.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams in planning health promotion activities aimed at improving patient outcomes.
SEDATION Registered Nurse
KING OF PRUSSIA SPECIALTY CARE CENTER
Philadelphia , PA
01.1996 - 01.2013
STAFF NURSE, PULMONARY UNIT
CHILDREN' S HOSPITAL OF PHILADELPHIA
10.1992 - 01.1996
Education
Master Nursing Education -
Wilmington University
New Castle, Delaware10.2020
Bachelor of Science Nursing -
Holy Family University
Philadelphia, PA03.2012
Associate Degree of Science -
Frankford Hospital School of Nursing
Philadelphia, PA06.1992
Skills
- Staff recruitment
- Employee training
- Team building
- Patient communication
- Professional development
- Quality improvement
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Budget management
- Communication skills
Certification
- Pennsylvania, RN331472L
- New Jersey, 26NR15174900
Skills Certifications
- Coaching
- Leadership
- Simulations/Debriefing
- Professional Development
- Evidence Based Practice
- Certified Pediatric Nurse
Timeline
Nursing Director
Cooper University Hospital Cape Regional
08.2023 - Current
NURSING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST
CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL OF PHILADELPHIA
07.2021 - 08.2023
CLINICAL NURSING COORDINATOR
CHILDRENS HOSPITAL HOME CARE
01.2018 - 01.2021
ADJUNCT PEDIATRIC PROFESSOR
DREXEL UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF NURSING
04.2017 - Current
SEDATION Registered Nurse
KING OF PRUSSIA SPECIALTY CARE CENTER
01.1996 - 01.2013
STAFF NURSE, PULMONARY UNIT
CHILDREN' S HOSPITAL OF PHILADELPHIA
10.1992 - 01.1996
Master Nursing Education -
Wilmington University
Bachelor of Science Nursing -
Holy Family University
Associate Degree of Science -
Frankford Hospital School of Nursing
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