MAXIM A. CASAS
Rutherford,NJ
Summary
Dynamic nursing leader with 10+ years of progressive experience in emergency and correctional healthcare settings. Proven success managing multidisciplinary teams of 75+ staff, improving patient outcomes, and driving compliance with state, federal and accreditation standards. Expert in clinical operations management and policy development, and published co-author on innovative solutions in correctional healthcare, I drive quality improvement initiatives and provide leadership that fosters a culture of excellence in patient care. I excel in working collaboratively with County team members to overcome facility access barriers and implement new processes to improve patient care and increase patient safety.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
DIRECTOR OF NURSING
WellPath
10.2022 - Current
- Recruited and onboarded 30+ nursing staff, nearly eliminating vacancies and improving staff retention.
- Implemented new heath care protocols, increasing access to care for 1300+ incarcerated individuals, specifically through the introduction of telehealth.
- Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient status, census changes, and patient complaints or concerns.
- Monitored and evaluated nursing staff performance, providing feedback and guidance to support standards of care.
- Streamlined nursing operations by optimizing staffing schedules using a 12-hour shift model and redesigning workflow processes.
- Facilitated continuing education and training programs to drive staff competency and professional development.
- Established new policies and updated existing policies to improve standard of care for patients.
- Collaborated with leadership team to ensure the facility was NCCHC and ACA compliant, ultimately achieving re-accreditation at a Gold Standard for Correctional Healthcare level.
DIRECTOR OF NURSING
Lifestyle Wellness
09.2021 - 10.2022
- Participated in management team meetings to discuss patient status, plan of care changes, and patient complaints or concerns.
- Streamlined nursing operations by optimizing staffing schedules, resource allocation, and workflow processes.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans for patients with complex needs.
- Established and monitored infection control programs to provide safe, sanitary environment to prevent transmission of disease and infection.
- Enhanced staff performance by conducting regular evaluations, providing constructive feedback, and offering tailored professional development opportunities.
- Identified department issues to recommend corrective actions.
- Managed budgets effectively, identifying cost-saving measures while maintaining high-quality patient care standards.
- Planned and assigned workload to a 15-person nursing staff to direct patient care.
- Mentored new nurses through orientation programs, facilitating their integration into the team and fostering their professional growth.
- Ensured the facility was compliant with all local, state and federal regulations.
- Developed and updated policies and procedures, maintaining compliance with guidelines relating to HIPAA, benefits administration and general liability.
- Ordered all pharmacy supplies and kept check on inventory levels.
CHARGE NURSE AND STAFF NURSE
Hudson Regional Hospital
05.2022 - 10.2022
CHARGE NURSE AND STAFF NURSE
Carepoint Health - Christ Hospital, Formally Christ Hospital
11.2014 - 02.2022
CHARGE NURSE AND STAFF NURSE
Morristown Memorial Hospital
10.2018 - 06.2022
CHARGE NURSE AND STAFF NURSE
Valley Hospital
06.2018 - 09.2018
- Led shift handover meetings effectively communicating critical information about each patient''s status ensuring continuity of care.
- 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.
- Conducted daily shift briefs to inform staff of changes in patient care assignments.
- Mentored and supervised junior nurses, fostering a supportive and professional work environment.
- Skillfully performed various clinical procedures such as IV insertion, wound dressing changes, catheterizations; ensuring optimal comfort levels for patients during these processes.
- Performed patient assessments and adjusted care plans accordingly.
Education
RN - Nursing
CarePoint Health School of Nursing
Jersey City, NJ06-2014
Associate of Science - Nursing
Hudson County Community College
Jersey City, NJ06-2014
Master of Arts - Law, Governance And Ethics
Montclair State University
Montclair, NJ06-2010
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Stevens Institute of Technology
Hoboken, NJ06-2008
Skills
- Nurse education and training
- Leadership and guidance
- Innovative solutions and process improvements
- Clinical operations management
- Policy development, compliance, and enforcement
- Staff recruitment and retention
- Healthcare regulations compliance
- Staff scheduling
- Emergency response and intervention
- Multidisciplinary collaboration
Accomplishments
-CPR/BLS Certification Current
-FEMA Certified for National Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Response
-Published author in ACA Summer 2025 Journal for Innovative Solutions in Correctional Health Care
-Participant in a Medical Mission trip to Cusco, Peru
-Member of the American Nurses Association and National League for Nursing
Timeline
DIRECTOR OF NURSING
WellPath
10.2022 - Current
CHARGE NURSE AND STAFF NURSE
Hudson Regional Hospital
05.2022 - 10.2022
DIRECTOR OF NURSING
Lifestyle Wellness
09.2021 - 10.2022
CHARGE NURSE AND STAFF NURSE
Morristown Memorial Hospital
10.2018 - 06.2022
CHARGE NURSE AND STAFF NURSE
Valley Hospital
06.2018 - 09.2018
CHARGE NURSE AND STAFF NURSE
Carepoint Health - Christ Hospital, Formally Christ Hospital
11.2014 - 02.2022
RN - Nursing
CarePoint Health School of Nursing
Associate of Science - Nursing
Hudson County Community College
Master of Arts - Law, Governance And Ethics
Montclair State University
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Stevens Institute of Technology
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