Martha Dupree
Ogdensburg,NY
Summary
Accomplished Director of Nursing at St-Joseph Home. A long term care facility with 84 beds.
Proficient in MDS and recognized for exceptional critical thinking, Excel in fostering multidisciplinary team collaboration and ensuring patient safety.
Highly skilled and enthusiastic professional RN with 30 years of experience in Nursing. Of these 20 years were in leadership roles.
Successfully oversee staffing schedules, supply management and patient services.
Strong work ethic ensuring that all residents received high quality of care.
Fostered a team approach where all employees helped each other out ensure the best outcome for the residents.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director of Nursing
St-Joseph Home
08.2016 - 07.2024
- Participated in management team meetings to discuss resident status, census changes, and resident complaints or concerns.
- Oversaw and approved recruitment, hiring and orientation of new nursing staff.
- Ensured regulatory compliance by staying current on industry standards and updating policies accordingly.
- Monitored and evaluated nursing staff performance, providing feedback and guidance to support standards of care.
- Built and maintained positive working relationships with physicians and staff to support seamless healthcare operations.
- Performed rounds to observe care and interview staff, residents, and families.
- Streamlined nursing operations by optimizing staffing schedules, resource allocation, and workflow processes.
- Developed positive employee relations, incentives, and recognition programs to promote teamwork and mutual respect.
- Worked closely administration to develop and implement best practices to improve patient outcomes.
- Established and monitored infection control programs to provide safe, sanitary environment to prevent transmission of disease and infection.
- Facilitated continuing education and training programs to drive staff competency and professional development.
- Enhanced staff performance by conducting regular evaluations, providing constructive feedback, and offering tailored professional development opportunities.
- Identified department issues to recommend corrective actions.
- Promoted a culture of safety by enforcing compliance with infection control policies and procedures.
- Planned and assigned workload to 40 person nursing staff to direct patient care.
- Established new policies and updated existing policies to improve standard of care for patients.
- Mentored new nurses through orientation programs, facilitating their integration into the team and fostering their professional growth.
- Prepared and reviewed infection control surveillance reports to identify trends and develop effective actions to control and prevent infections.
- Increased patient satisfaction scores by fostering a compassionate and supportive environment within the nursing department.
- Established and maintained effective communication with staff, physicians and community organizations to promote high quality patient care.
- Communicated with patients, ensuring that medical information was kept private.
- Ordered all pharmacy supplies and kept check on inventory levels.
- Created customized care plans, working with hospital staff and families to assess and meet individual needs.
- Liaised with other healthcare professionals to develop comprehensive patient care plans and provide highest quality of care.
- Discussed medical histories with patients in effort to provide most effective medical advice.
Nurse Manager
St-Joseph Home
01.2004 - 07.2016
- Led staff meetings to keep team informed of departmental changes and provide opportunities for nurses to share ideas and concerns.
- Conducted performance evaluations and provided constructive feedback to support professional growth of nursing staff members.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Supervised, directed, and motivated high-quality performance from nursing staff.
- Fostered open communication among nurses through regular team meetings, promoting collaboration and shared decision making.
- Served as a key point of contact between nursing staff, physicians, administration, and other healthcare professionals.
- Ensured regulatory compliance by maintaining accurate records and staying up-to-date on industry standards.
- Developed and implemented quality improvement initiatives to provide best possible patient care and identify and address areas of concern.
- Investigated and independently resolved complaints from staff, physicians, and patients by leveraging clinical judgment and unit management expertise.
- Improved patient satisfaction scores by fostering a team-oriented environment among nursing staff.
- Managed 40 nurses and nursing activities in 84 Long Term Care bed Nursing Home by providing comprehensive nursing guidance and maintaining outstanding patient satisfaction and care standards.
- Promoted a culture of safety within the department, conducting regular risk assessments and addressing potential hazards promptly.
- Fostered improvement in staff development, personnel training, and standards of patient care.
- Monitored clinical outcomes closely, identifying areas for improvement and implementing corrective actions.
- Oversaw infection control procedures to protect patients from infections and keep nursing departments compliant with state regulations.
- Advocated for patients'' rights and ethical considerations in all aspects of care delivery.
- Established strong relationships with patients'' families, providing support and education throughout the treatment process.
- Worked at least 60 hours per month as floor nurse to maintain clinical proficiency.
- Reduced hospital readmission rates with proactive discharge planning and thorough patient education.
- Implemented infection control measures, resulting in reduced incidence of hospital-acquired infections.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
- Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
Registered Nurse
St-Joseph Home
12.1996 - 12.2003
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
Licensed Practical Nurse
St-Joseph Home
07.1994 - 11.1996
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
SUNY Canton
Canton, NY05.1996
Skills
- Nurse Education and Training
- Leadership and Guidance
- Quality Improvement
- Strong Work Ethic
- Staff recruitment and retention
- Long-Term Care
- Staff Scheduling
- Relationship Building
- Critical Thinking
- Employee Coaching
- Documentation And Reporting
- Nursing Staff Supervision
- Issue Resolution
- Multidisciplinary team collaboration
- Behavioral Health
- Team Supervision
- Effective Multitasking
- Clinical Leadership
- Patient Safety Protocols
- Direct Patient Care
- Quality Assurance
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- Recruiting and Hiring
- Acute Care
- Family Support
- Supply monitoring
- Personnel Evaluations
- Discharge and Transfer Procedures
- Decision-Making
- Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers
- CPR instructor through 9/2024
- Proficient in MDS
- Wound Care including wound vac
Certification
Certified Foot Care Specialist - 2022
Certified Legal Nurse Consultant - 2024
CPR Instructor - through September 2024
Patient Review Instrument NY - 2020
Timeline
Director of Nursing
St-Joseph Home
08.2016 - 07.2024
Nurse Manager
St-Joseph Home
01.2004 - 07.2016
Registered Nurse
St-Joseph Home
12.1996 - 12.2003
Licensed Practical Nurse
St-Joseph Home
07.1994 - 11.1996
Associate of Science - Nursing
SUNY Canton