Christina Sheckles
Fort Wayne,IN
Summary
Driven Assistant Director of Nursing at Towne House Retirement Community, adept in Nursing Management and effective communication, streamlined processes for cost savings while enhancing patient care quality. Demonstrated leadership in interdisciplinary collaboration and staff development, significantly contributing to high standards of nursing practices and patient satisfaction. Dedicated to promoting quality patient care and satisfaction and offering experience in nursing and healthcare administration. Possesses proven track record of developing and implementing comprehensive nursing policies, providing excellent leadership and mentoring, and maintaining compliance with regulatory standards. Patient-focused Registered Nurse offering 5-year background driving quality improvements and coaching nursing staff to reach full potential. Strong organizational, communication and multitasking abilities. Expertise in managing medical records, evaluating staff performance and developing continued care plans. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure Director of Nursing position. Ready to help team achieve company goals. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Director of Nursing
Towne House Retirement Community
02.2019 - Current
- Participated in management team meetings to discuss resident status, census changes, and resident complaints or concerns.
- Collaborated with staff, management, and external groups to coordinate patient care.
- Performed rounds to observe care and interview staff, residents, and families.
- Managed nursing schedules and budgets, streamlining processes for cost savings while maintaining high-quality patient care.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop efficient care strategies tailored to individual patient needs.
- Contributed to the accreditation process by maintaining compliance with state and federal regulations for nursing standards.
- Assisted in developing policies and procedures for safe medication administration, minimizing errors within the department.
- Served as a role model for nursing staff by demonstrating exceptional clinical skills, ethical behavior, and commitment to continuous learning.
- Enhanced staff performance through regular training sessions and professional development opportunities.
- Coordinated with physicians on complex cases, ensuring seamless communication among healthcare professionals involved in patient care.
- Evaluated staff performance regularly, providing feedback and guidance for improvement when necessary.
- Developed positive employee relations, incentives, and recognition programs to promote teamwork and mutual respect.
- Ensured adherence to safety guidelines for both patients and staff members during all aspects of clinical operations.
- Worked closely administration to develop and implement best practices to improve patient outcomes.
- Established and maintained effective communication with staff, physicians and community organizations to promote high quality patient care.
- Planned and assigned workload to 75+-person nursing staff to direct patient care.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana
Fort Wayne, IN08.2024
LPN - Nursing
Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana
Fort Wayne, IN12.2018
Skills
- Nursing Management
- Clinical Leadership
- Clinical assessment
- Quality Improvement
- Staff Evaluation
- Professional Development
- Multidisciplinary team collaboration
- Shift Scheduling
- Long-Term Care
- Clinical System Monitoring
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Clinical Documentation
- Medical Equipment Services
- Nurse Education and Training
- Leadership and Guidance
- Strong Work Ethic
- Policies Compliance Enforcement
- Effective Multitasking
- Critical Thinking
- Direct Patient Care
- Standards of Practice
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- Nursing Ethics
- Nursing Staff Supervision
- Family Support
- Strategic Planning
- Goal Planning
- Discharge and Transfer Procedures
- Schedule Preparation
- Employee Coaching
- Policy Development
- Medication Dispensing
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Problem-Solving
- Time Management
- Attention to Detail
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking
- Reliability
- Excellent Communication
- Organizational Skills
- Active Listening
- Effective Communication
- Patient Safety
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Decision-Making
- Patient Care Assessment
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Training and mentoring
Certification
- Certified LPN 01/29/2019
- TB certified 09/29/2022
- CPR/AED/First Aide 09/10/2023
- Dementia Core certified
Timeline
Assistant Director of Nursing
Towne House Retirement Community
02.2019 - Current
Associate of Science - Nursing
Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana
LPN - Nursing
Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana
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