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Certification
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Marilyn Morales

Maple Shade,NJ

Summary

Motivated Clinical Supervisor with extensive experience in building integrated nursing teams and improving outcomes. I am eager to contribute to a dynamic team and advance my career within a progressive organization. Committed to continuous learning and professional growth, I aim to enhance patient outcomes through compassionate and evidence-based nursing practices.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Regional Director of Clinical Services

Retirement Unlimited Inc
12.2023 - Current
  • Supports nurse leadership and ensures that assigned locations maintain the integrity of all clinical systems and standards
  • Trained and guided team members to maintain high productivity and performance metrics.
  • Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
  • Quarterly clinical audits of supervised communities
  • Site visit reports
  • Attended weekly meetings to discuss and optimize strategies

Clinical Operations Manager

Brandywine Living
12.2018 - 12.2023
  • Provide corporate clinical support to facility leadership in nine NJ and NY Assisted Living facilities.

Nurse Educator

Brandywine Living
07.2017 - 12.2018
  • Prepared to Instruct CHHA Course
  • Provide educational support for BSL Employees. Developed and executed skills assessments and training for licensed nurses and ancillary nursing staff.
  • Instrumental in training staff in care and prevention of Covid - 19 positive patients.
  • Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement

Wellness Director

Brandywine Living
01.2010 - 07.2017
  • Management of a 122 bed Assisted Living facility that includes a 30 bed Alzheimer's unit
  • Oversee licensed and certified nursing Staff
  • Assessment of potential residents and ongoing resident assessments per state guidelines Coordinate care with physicians, Homecare/Hospice agencies as needed
  • Oversee staffing of nursing employees.
  • Developed and maintained positive relationships with community members, businesses and vendors to build trust and rapport
  • Collaborated with health and wellness professionals to create and execute events, seminars and workshops on various topics
  • Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts
  • Applied effective time management techniques to meet tight deadlines

Charge Nurse, Sub- Acute Rehab Unit

Brandywine Living
01.2009 - 01.2010
  • Supervised and managed daily scheduling, tasking, and administration
  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols
  • Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments
  • Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions
  • Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies
  • Conducted daily shift briefs to inform staff of changes in patient care assignments
  • Investigated and resolved issues affecting operations and patient care
  • Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems

Case Manager

Bayada
11.2008 - 02.2009
  • Visits to adult clients requiring skilled nursing care in their home/facility environments in Burlington County.
  • Partnered with physicians, social workers, activity therapists, nutritionists, and case managers to develop and implement individualized care plans and documented patient interactions and interventions in electronic charting systems
  • Provided education on health and nutrition for patients to maintain healthy habits and wellbeing
  • Referred clients to appropriate team members, community agencies and organizations to meet treatment needs

Registered Nurse, Sub- Acute Rehab

Brandywine Assisted Living
07.2005 - 12.2006
  • Medication and treatment administration, wound management, nursing assistant delegation, patient admissions/ongoing assessments, physician order transcription, care plan completion and implementation.

Registered Nurse, JR Public Health Nurse

NYC Department of Health & Mental Hygiene
01.2001 - 01.2004
  • School Health Program
  • Proved first aid and health education to NYC students and staff within the school
  • Maintain school health records
  • Case finding, referral and follow up in conjunction with doctors, audiovisual screening team and community health providers
  • Advising families in school and home setting on proper health practices
  • Collaborate with school administration in regards to protocols for medical emergencies
  • Post 9/11, worked with American Red Cross in shelters for displaced residents in lower Manhattan.

Education

BSN -

Eastern University
St. Davids, PA
12.2011

Associates Degree - Applied Science

St. Vincent Catholic Medical Center School of Nursing
Brooklyn
06.1992

Skills

  • Staff Oversight
  • Client Relationships
  • Meetings and presentations
  • Partnership Development
  • Performance reporting
  • Employee Recruitment
  • Public Speaking
  • Operations Management
  • Relationship Building
  • Talent Acquisition
  • Staff Training and Development
  • Staff Management

Certification

Holistic Nursing Board Certification obtained October 2013

ASHI CPR/AED & First Aid Instructor

Reiki Master Level training completed in 2014.

Brandywine Moorestown Estates Manager of the year 2012 & 2017

Accomplishments

    Author of " When The Answer is No..Finding Purpose Through Pain" in 2023.

Timeline

Regional Director of Clinical Services

Retirement Unlimited Inc
12.2023 - Current

Clinical Operations Manager

Brandywine Living
12.2018 - 12.2023

Nurse Educator

Brandywine Living
07.2017 - 12.2018

Wellness Director

Brandywine Living
01.2010 - 07.2017

Charge Nurse, Sub- Acute Rehab Unit

Brandywine Living
01.2009 - 01.2010

Case Manager

Bayada
11.2008 - 02.2009

Registered Nurse, Sub- Acute Rehab

Brandywine Assisted Living
07.2005 - 12.2006

Registered Nurse, JR Public Health Nurse

NYC Department of Health & Mental Hygiene
01.2001 - 01.2004

BSN -

Eastern University

Associates Degree - Applied Science

St. Vincent Catholic Medical Center School of Nursing
Marilyn Morales