Marie Boulay
New Windsor,New York
Summary
Senior nursing leader with deep experience in nursing administration, regulatory compliance, staff scheduling, and quality assurance. Known for guiding teams, enforcing safety standards, and improving patient care in long-term care and rehabilitation settings.
Overview
3
3
Languages
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Nursing
Waterv Hills rehabilitation and Healthcare
Purdys, NY
10.2024 - Current
- Directed nursing operations at Waterv Hills Rehabilitation and Healthcare.
- Oversaw daily operations of nursing department, managing staffing, scheduling, budgeting, and resource allocation to enhance operational effectiveness.
- Coordinated physician communication to ensure timely treatment updates and address patient concerns.
- Managed admissions, discharges, and ongoing care coordination with facility teams.
- Reviewed resident assessments and revised care plans.
- Enforced infection control and safety policies throughout Waterv Hills rehabilitation and Healthcare.
- Monitored medication administration and nursing documentation.
- Assessed competency of clinical staff to promote quality, continuity, and safety.
- Provided clinical guidance and direction to nursing staff to ensure quality care was provided in a timely manner.
- Resolved conflicts among staff members in a professional manner while maintaining positive working relationships.
- Assisted with recruitment efforts by interviewing potential employees and making hiring decisions.
- Conducted performance evaluations for all nursing staff members and made recommendations for improvement.
- Developed and implemented nursing policies, procedures, and protocols, reinforcing commitment to patient safety and regulatory compliance.
- Participated in interdisciplinary teams to discuss patient care issues and develop solutions.
- Implemented changes needed to correct deficiencies found during government inspections.
- Ensured compliance with state regulations regarding nurse-to-patient ratios and other safety guidelines.
- Monitored changes in laws and regulations related to healthcare delivery services to ensure compliance with all applicable standards.
- Reviewed daily documentation of dispensing of controlled substances, immediately noting discrepancies from shift to shift.
- Facilitated communication with governing boards, department heads, and medical staff to ensure transparency.
- Monitored government regulations, health insurance changes, and financing options to stay informed.
- Oversaw inpatient bed usage, facilities, and staff to optimize resource allocation.
Assistant Director of Nursing
Waterview Nursing And Rehabilitation Center
Purdys, NY
08.2022 - 10.2024
- Supervised nursing staff scheduling, assignments, and daily unit coverage in rehabilitation center.
- Coordinated resident care plans with physicians, therapists, and interdisciplinary care teams to ensure comprehensive and personalized care.
- Monitored medication administration and infection control practices across long-term care units.
- Reviewed clinical documentation for accuracy, completeness, and regulatory compliance.
- Managed resident admissions, transfers, and discharge planning with family communication.
- Assisted with quality assurance audits and corrective action follow-up for nursing services.
- Maintained facility policies, state regulations, and resident safety standards daily.
- Assessed competency of clinical staff to promote quality, continuity, and safety.
- Implemented infection control measures according to established protocols.
- Ensured proper orientation of new hires as well as ongoing training for existing staff members.
- Investigated incidents reported by staff members or patients and families.
- Provided leadership support during times of crisis or emergency situations.
- Conducted performance evaluations for all nursing personnel.
- Attended meetings with key stakeholders to discuss issues affecting the Nursing Department.
- Provided guidance to department supervisors regarding clinical practice standards.
- Monitored development, implementation and updates of individualized care plans.
- Coordinated the planning, implementation, evaluation, and documentation of nursing care plans.
- Served as a mentor for new graduates entering into the field of nursing.
- Implemented corrective actions for deficiencies identified during government inspections, enhancing compliance and care quality.
- Oversaw daily operations within the department including scheduling shifts and approving time off requests.
- Implemented and directed clinical services and operations to deliver competent, quality care.
- Conducted recruitment and retention activities to build and maintain a highly skilled nursing team, addressing staffing needs effectively.
- Collaborated with multi-disciplinary staff to improve overall patient care and response times.
- Assessed need for additional staff, equipment and services based on historical data and seasonal trends.
- Kept informed of advances in medicine and computerized diagnostic and treatment equipment.
Assistant Director of Nursing
Carerite Centers
Cortlandt Manor, New York
12.2019 - 08.2022
- Coordinated resident care plans with physicians, therapists, and interdisciplinary care teams.
- Monitored medication administration and infection control practices across long-term care units.
- Reviewed clinical documentation for accuracy, completeness, and regulatory compliance.
- Supported staff onboarding, coaching, and competency checks for nursing assistants.
- Managed resident admissions, transfers, and discharge planning with family communication.
- Assisted with quality assurance audits and corrective action follow-up for nursing services.
- Maintained facility policies, state regulations, and resident safety standards daily.
- Assessed competency of clinical staff to promote quality, continuity, and safety.
- Responded promptly to inquiries from physicians, families, staff members, and other healthcare professionals.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop best practices for patient care delivery.
- Implemented infection control measures according to established protocols.
- Conducted performance evaluations for all nursing personnel.
- Provided leadership support during times of crisis or emergency situations.
- Investigated incidents reported by staff members or patients and families.
- Assessed staffing needs based on patient census and acuity levels.
- Provided guidance to department supervisors regarding clinical practice standards.
- Monitored development, implementation and updates of individualized care plans.
- Coordinated the planning, implementation, evaluation, and documentation of nursing care plans.
- Mentored new nursing graduates to enhance their clinical skills and confidence.
- Implemented changes needed to correct deficiencies found during government inspections.
- Assisted with recruitment and retention of nursing staff.
- Oversaw daily operations within the department including scheduling shifts and approving time off requests.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary staff to improve overall patient care and response times.
- Supervised nursing staff scheduling, assignments, and daily unit coverage in rehabilitation center.
Registered Nurse Case Manager
Optum, UnitedHealth Group
New York, New York
06.2013 - 12.2018
- Managed caseloads involving multiple chronic illnesses across various settings such as hospitals, long-term care facilities or private homes.
- Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact, and evaluate patient care plans.
- Collaborated with physicians on patient medications, medical needs and performance.
- Participated in team meetings to discuss treatment options for complex cases.
- Educated members on medications, follow-up care, and self-management steps.
- Documented case notes in electronic health records and care management systems.
- Reviewed utilization management requests using UnitedHealth Group guidelines and policies.
- Developed relationships with patients to ensure they received the highest quality of care.
Assistant Director of Nursing
Wingate Healthcare
Beacon, New York
12.2008 - 07.2013
- Implemented and directed clinical services and operations to deliver competent, quality care.
- Coordinated resident care plans with physicians, therapists, and interdisciplinary care teams.
- Monitored medication administration and infection control practices across long-term care units.
- Reviewed clinical documentation for accuracy, completeness, and regulatory compliance.
- Supported staff onboarding, coaching, and competency checks for nursing assistants.
- Managed resident admissions, transfers, and discharge planning with family communication.
- Assisted with quality assurance audits and corrective action follow-up for nursing services.
- Maintained facility policies, state regulations, and resident safety standards daily.
- Responded promptly to inquiries from physicians, families, staff members, and other healthcare professionals.
- Assessed competency of clinical staff to promote quality, continuity, and safety.
- Implemented infection control measures according to established protocols.
- Monitored adherence to hospital policies, procedures, protocols, and accreditation standards.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop best practices for patient care delivery.
- Ensured proper orientation of new hires as well as ongoing training for existing staff members.
- Investigated incidents reported by staff members or patients and families.
- Provided leadership support during times of crisis or emergency situations.
- Conducted performance evaluations for all nursing personnel.
- Assessed staffing needs based on patient census and acuity levels.
- Provided guidance to department supervisors regarding clinical practice standards.
- Coordinated the planning, implementation, evaluation, and documentation of nursing care plans.
- Reviewed daily medication documentation for accuracy and compliance. of dispensing of controlled substances. immediately noting discrepancies from shift to shift.
- Served as a mentor for new graduates entering into the field of nursing.
- Implemented changes needed to correct deficiencies found during government inspections.
- Recruited, hired and trained new medical and facility staff.
- Monitored inpatient bed use, facilities and staff to provide optimal use of resources.
- Assessed need for additional staff, equipment and services based on historical data and seasonal trends.
- Established solid relations with leadership and staff by attending board meetings and coordinating interdepartmental information exchanges.
- Established solid relations with leadership and staff by attending board meetings and coordinating interdepartmental information exchanges.
Education
Master of Science - Public Health Nursing
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ10-2017
Skills
- Nursing administration
- Clinical leadership
- Regulatory compliance
- Quality assurance
- Medication oversight
- Infection control
- Care plan coordination
- Patient safety protocols
- Discharge procedures
- Clinical care oversight
- Policy creation
- Policy enforcement
- Clinical documentation
- Team supervision
- Staff scheduling
- Staff supervision
- Employee coaching
- Nurse training
- Conflict resolution
- Communication skills
- Department collaboration
- Team collaboration
- Long-term care
- Disease management
- Case management
- Reporting documentation
- Standards of practice
- HIPAA regulations
- Critical thinking
- Case management
- Clinical leadership
- Policy creation
Languages
English
Professional
French
Professional
Haitian Creole
Professional
Timeline
Director of Nursing
Waterv Hills rehabilitation and Healthcare
10.2024 - Current
Assistant Director of Nursing
Waterview Nursing And Rehabilitation Center
08.2022 - 10.2024
Assistant Director of Nursing
Carerite Centers
12.2019 - 08.2022
Registered Nurse Case Manager
Optum, UnitedHealth Group
06.2013 - 12.2018
Assistant Director of Nursing
Wingate Healthcare
12.2008 - 07.2013
Master of Science - Public Health Nursing
Grand Canyon University