Monica J McWilson
New Kensington,PA
Summary
Professionally trained and highly motivated Registered Nursing. Over 30 years experience ensuring high standards of culturally competent care for a wide variety of patients with diverse needs. Experience in handling challenging predicaments that established proven leadership abilities; concise record keeping; and exercise working proficiently on educating patients and their families. Seeking a position with a dynamic, growth-oriented employer.
Possesses versatile skills in project management, problem-solving, and collaboration. Brings fresh perspective and strong commitment to quality and success. Recognized for adaptability and proactive approach in delivering effective solutions.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Travel Director of Nursing
Leaderstat
10.2024 - Current
- Knowledgeable of the laws and procedures pertaining to long term care, geriatric nursing and medical practices.
- Processed monthly reports for department performance.
- Ensured HIPAA compliance.
- Delegated staff nurse duties.
- Effectively managed clinical oversight for 120-bed facility.
- Provided on-call care for day/night shifts.
- Maintained all confidential personnel files, license and CPR compliance records.
- Originally utilized as a consultant to help develop a new DON.
Corporate Nurse Educator
Prestige Healthcare
03.2023 - 10.2024
- Developed and delivered comprehensive nursing education programs for diverse learner populations.
- Mentored nursing staff to enhance clinical skills and promote professional development.
- Evaluated educational materials for effectiveness, ensuring alignment with best practices and accreditation standards.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to integrate evidence-based practices into training modules.
- Assisted in facilitating mock surveys
- Occasionally sat in as Interim DON at facilities
Director of Nursing
Harmar Village Care Center
09.2022 - 03.2023
- Led nursing staff in delivering high-quality patient care and adhering to clinical protocols.
- Managed budgeting processes, ensuring efficient allocation of resources across nursing departments.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to create individualized care plans for complex patient needs.
- Mentored emerging nurse leaders, fostering professional development and succession planning within the organization.
- 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.
Travel RN Nurse
Snap Nurse/UC Davis Medical Center
02.2022 - 03.2022
- Coordinate with healthcare providers to promote and ensure wellness in Med Surg Unit
- Chronic patient care in med-surgical unit.
- Pharmacological and non-pharmacological management and treatment of various disorders and diseases.
- Closely monitored acute conditions.
- Instructed patients and family members on proper discharge care.
- Ensured HIPAA compliance.
Travel Charge Nurse
Loyal Source Government Service/ Camp Atterbury
09.2021 - 02.2022
- Coordinate with healthcare providers to promote and ensure urgent health and wellness.
- Educate patients with linguist assistance
- Process and implement medical staff orders as per protocol and upon issue.
- Provide and/or supervise approved nursing services and staff.
- Administer medications
- Immunizations and COVID vaccinations monitoring
- Acute care clinic check in/check out
- Medical Records chart auditing
Director of Nursing
Oakmont Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation
06.2017 - 11.2020
- Knowledgeable of the laws and procedures pertaining to long term care, geriatric nursing and medical practices.
- Processed monthly reports for department performance.
- Ensured HIPAA compliance.
- Delegated staff nurse duties.
- Effectively managed clinical oversight for 120-bed facility.
- Provided on-call care for day/night shifts.
- Maintained all confidential personnel files, license and CPR compliance records.
Director of Nursing
Riverside Care Center
02.2013 - 06.2017
- Knowledgeable of the laws and procedures pertaining to long term care, geriatric nursing and medical practices.
- Processed monthly reports for department performance.
- Ensured HIPAA compliance.
- Delegated staff nurse duties.
Staff Development Coordinator
Harmer Village Care Center
01.2011 - 02.2013
- Manage, organize and deliver Educational Training for all departments.
- Lead Instructor for the Train the Trainer program Certified to train certified nurse aids for State testing
- Led CNA training program and conducted classes for prospective CNA’s.
- Self-directed with astute judgment skills.
- High level of personal accountability.
- Provided on-call care once every eight weeks.
Clinical Nurse II
Braddock Medical Center
01.2009 - 01.2010
- Staff Nurse on Surgical/Telemetry Unit
- Chronic patient care in med-surgical unit
- Pharmacological and non-pharmacological management and treatment of various disorders and diseases.
- Closely monitored acute conditions.
- Instructed patients and family members on proper discharge care.
- Ensured HIPAA compliance.
- Followed infection control procedures.
- Experience with various medical conditions including Parkinson’s, Dementia, Diabetes, Cancer, Alzheimer’s and Paget’s disease.
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared them for lab testing.
Education
Registered Nursing -
St. Frances School of Nursing
Pittsburg, PA01.1994
Skills
- Telemetry experience
- Self-directed with astute judgment skills
- Independent worker/Team building
- Case Management Monitoring
- Complex care for ESRD
- QI reporting and management improvements
- Monitoring and organizing Care Team assignments
- Current BLS
- RN-State of PA
- EXP 10/31/2026
Timeline
Travel Director of Nursing
Leaderstat
10.2024 - Current
Corporate Nurse Educator
Prestige Healthcare
03.2023 - 10.2024
Director of Nursing
Harmar Village Care Center
09.2022 - 03.2023
Travel RN Nurse
Snap Nurse/UC Davis Medical Center
02.2022 - 03.2022
Travel Charge Nurse
Loyal Source Government Service/ Camp Atterbury
09.2021 - 02.2022
Director of Nursing
Oakmont Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation
06.2017 - 11.2020
Director of Nursing
Riverside Care Center
02.2013 - 06.2017
Staff Development Coordinator
Harmer Village Care Center
01.2011 - 02.2013
Clinical Nurse II
Braddock Medical Center
01.2009 - 01.2010
Registered Nursing -
St. Frances School of Nursing