Accomplished Director of Nursing at Nokomis Healthcare and Senior Living, I leveraged leadership and nurse education skills to enhance care standards and regulatory compliance. Mentored staff, fostering a culture of quality improvement and strong work ethic, significantly improving patient outcomes and staff performance.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Nursing
Nokomis Healthcare and Senior Living
Nokomis, IL
08.2024 - 12.2024
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.
Collaborated with staff, management, and external groups to coordinate patient care.
Private Nanny
Holloway Family
Gallatin, TN
07.2023 - 05.2024
Developed strong relationships with parents, maintaining open communication about each child''s progress and needs.
Oversaw household duties such as light housekeeping tasks or running errands when required.
Played games, worked on puzzles, and read books to young children.
Prepared healthy, age-appropriate snacks and meals.
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Registered Nurse
Centennial Women’s and Children Hospital
Nashville, TN
03.2015 - 07.2022
Administered medications accurately and promptly, monitoring patients for potential side effects or adverse reactions.
Cultivated strong relationships with parents and caregivers, providing emotional support throughout their infant''s NICU stay.
Performed comprehensive assessments of neonatal patients, identifying subtle changes in condition that required medical intervention or modification of treatment plans.
Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality, compassionate care to critically ill neonates.
Maintained accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, progress, and discharge planning in electronic medical records systems.
Supported breastfeeding mothers by providing lactation assistance and education on breast milk expression techniques for their hospitalized infants.
Charge Nurse
Centennial Medical Center
Nashville, TN
05.2013 - 03.2015
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.
Optimized patient satisfaction through timely response to concerns and effective communication among staff members.
Promoted a safe working environment by adhering to infection control policies and regularly reviewing safety protocols.
Registered Nurse
Elk Valley Healthcare
Nashville, TN
09.2010 - 05.2013
In home pediatric nurse to small child requiring
Trach, Vent , and G tube
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
St Francis Hospital
Peoria, IL
06.2008 - 05.2010
Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for optimal patient care, ensuring seamless communication between healthcare providers.
Consistently maintained accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in accordance with regulatory requirements.
Skillfully performed venipuncture, IV insertion, and catheterizations, ensuring proper technique and adherence to infection control standards.
Provided health education to patients and families regarding discharge instructions and plans of care.