Monica Koenig
Napa,CA
Summary
Dynamic Nursing Supervisor with over three decades of comprehensive experience in public health, nursing and healthcare operations. Proven expertise in personnel management, quality assurance and healthcare regulation. Adept at driving improvements in patient care and staff performance by implementing innovative nursing programs, analyzing data for program enhancement, and fostering collaborative relationships across the healthcare community.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Health Services Nursing Supervisor
Napa County- Health and Human Services Agency
08.2019 - Current
- Interpreted and applied complex public health laws, agency policies, and program regulations for staff.
- Coordinated and monitored all QA activities to evaluate and improve care standards.
- Assisted in the development and implementation of two new nurse home visitation programs. Collected and maintained statistical data relevant to each program. Analyzed feedback from state, federal, and other resources for all supervised programs; consulted with management to design and implement responsive modifications and initiatives.
- Assisted in the preparation and justification of the annual program budget, outlining needs for projects, staff and services.
- Engaged with community stakeholders through participation in a Community Advisory Board, ensuring programs remained responsive to public needs.
- Ensured consistent, high quality and safe patient care by supervising nursing staff in the application of established protocols and best practices.
- Championed interdisciplinary collaboration by cultivating robust partnerships with physicians, therapists, and key healthcare stakeholders.
- Provided direct nursing care to clients during periods of short staffing.
Senior Public Health Nurse
Yolo County- Health and Human Services Agency
10.2016 - 08.2019
- Performed chart audit reviews to identify gaps in documentation, treatment plans and follow up. Used findings to implement process improvements/staff training.
- Assisted Healthcare providers with quality improvement plans.
- Organized and chaired our CAB (Community Advisory Board).
- Prepared investigate reports for committee members.
- Provided Perinatal grief and loss counseling to families that suffered a miscarriage or lost a baby to SIDS.
- Planned and organized Healthcare Provider Roundtables.
- Provided technical assistance to Comprehensive Perinatal Services Program providers to improve service delivery to the perinatal population.
Director of Nursing
Sherwood Healthcare Center
11.2015 - 10.2016
- Directed nursing operations for a 62 bed post acute rehab facility, ensuring compliance with CMS, and state regulations, while improving patient care standards. Led a team of 18 RNs, LVNs, and CNAs, reducing staff turnover by 50%, through mentorship, skills training, and fostering a collaborative culture. Implemented evidence-based rehab nursing protocols. Provide oversight of the interdisciplinary care planning process; coordination of nursing care services with other services and departments; promote, establish, maintain customer relationships with patients, families, staff, the community, and other professionals; regularly attend and report to the facilities quality improvement committee.
Health Facilities Evaluator Nurse
California Department of Public Health- Licensing and Certification
09.2010 - 11.2015
- Conducted inspections, evaluations, investigations, surveys, and evaluations of health facilities for conformity with licensing and certification requirements of the California Department of Public Health and for compliance with State and Federal laws, rules and regulations relating to medical care.
- Advised healthcare facility administrators and community agencies regarding State health facilities inspections, licensing and certification programs.
- Enforcement of State and Federal laws, rules, and regulations pertaining to areas affecting total patient care such as nursing, physician, restorative, pharmacy, social services, dental and other related healthcare services.
Nurse Family Partnership Supervisor
Sacramento County
07.2007 - 09.2010
- Supervised nursing staff, ensuring adherence to best practices and regulatory standards.
- Developed and executed training programs to enhance team skills and knowledge.
- Collaborated with healthcare providers to improve patient outcomes and streamline care processes.
- Analyzed program data to identify areas for improvement and implement strategic changes.
- Fostered partnerships with community organizations to expand service reach and effectiveness.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
San Jose State University
San Jose, CASkills
- Effective team collaborator
- Clear communication
- Nursing team management
- Performance enhancement
- Case coordination expertise
- Adept at handling stress
- Stakeholder collaboration skills
- Knowledge of HIPAA compliance
- Medical record documentation
- In-depth patient analysis
- EHR system management
- Performance optimization strategies
- Employee training
- Performing needs assessments
- Insight into cultural narratives
- Analytical problem-solving
Accomplishments
- Collaborated with other community healthcare leaders in the development of a first-ever bilingual Doula program.
- Pioneered a teen wellness program using the trauma informed approach curriculum.
- Worked with a national agency to implement the Blue Dot Maternal Mental Health Awareness campaign.
Certification
Public Health Nursing Certificate- 1993
Perinatal Grief and Loss Training- October 2018
Timeline
Health Services Nursing Supervisor
Napa County- Health and Human Services Agency
08.2019 - Current
Senior Public Health Nurse
Yolo County- Health and Human Services Agency
10.2016 - 08.2019
Director of Nursing
Sherwood Healthcare Center
11.2015 - 10.2016
Health Facilities Evaluator Nurse
California Department of Public Health- Licensing and Certification
09.2010 - 11.2015
Nurse Family Partnership Supervisor
Sacramento County
07.2007 - 09.2010
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
San Jose State University