MONICA MONDAY
Registered Nurse
Brunswick,Ohio
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Director of Nursing
Berea Alzheimers Care Center
Berea , Ohio
03.2022 - Current
- Performed rounds to observe care and interview staff, residents and families.
- Collaborated with staff, management and external groups to coordinate patient care.
- Planned and assigned workload to 50-person nursing staff to direct patient care.
- Prepared and reviewed infection control surveillance reports to identify trends and develop effective actions to control and prevent infections.
- Fostered excellence by example by "setting pace" and being hands on mentor to clinical staff.
- Monitored and inspected staff processes to eliminate hazards posed for both residents and staff while ensuring continuous compliance with regulations.
- Established and updated work schedules to account for changing staff levels and expected workloads.
- Interpreted patient needs, knowledge, growth and development to construct treatment plans with patients who have a Diagnosis of Alzheimer's and Dementia.
Unit Manager, Registered Nurse
The Northwestern Health Care Center
Berea , Ohio
05.2018 - 03.2022
- Assessed need for, ordered, obtained and interpreted appropriate lab tests.
- Chronic patient care in short term rehab unit, adeptly handling all aspects of treatment from medication to wound care to monitoring for 38-43 patients per shift.
- Organized department in accordance with administrative guidelines in order to provide specified nursing services to meet legal, organizational and medical staff guidelines.
- Consistently complied with applicable laws and regulations and ensured facility adhered to Medicare and Medicaid regulations.
- Interpreted and communicated new or revised policies to staff.
- Reviewed customer survey information to prioritize areas of improvement.
- Achieved high staff morale and retention through effective communication, prompt problem resolution, proactive supervisory practices and facilitating a proactive work environment.
- Investigated, provided and submitted information to Quality Department about special incidents, events and complaints.
- Facilitated on-going assessment of patient/family needs and implementation of interdisciplinary team care plan.
- Investigated and reported issues relating to patient care or conditions that might hinder patient well-being.
- Conducted monthly patient case conferences, in-services and staff meetings to educate staff and facilitate good communication.
- Assigned employee areas, scheduled staff breaks and authorized overtime.
- Followed infection control procedures.
- Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, treatments, medications, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Partnered with team of registered nurses to achieve overall well-being of all patients.
- Accurately recorded and reported test results according to established procedures.
- Coordinated nursing with other services to promote continuity of total regimen of care.
- Handled complaints from patients and families and immediately took steps for quick resolution and to prevent reoccurrence.
Wound Care Nurse, Infection Control Preventionist
Northwestern Healthcare Center
Berea , OH
05.2016 - 05.2018
- Serves as a resource to staff, physicians, patients and families
- Makes accurate, complete, and timely entries into patient medical records addressing all steps of the nursing process. Actively communicates with members of the healthcare team, patient, and patient family.
- Understands and utilizes the nursing process.
- Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, treatments, medications, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Assesses patients and provides recommendations to staff and physicians in order to plan, intervene and evaluate care.
- Actively seeks ways to control costs without compromising patient safety, quality of care or services delivered
- Participates in monitoring trends with communicable diseases within the facility on a monthly basis.
Registered Nurse Supervisor
Northwestern Healthcare Center
Berea , OH
05.2014 - 05.2016
- Managed clinical oversight for 48-bed unit.
- Performed basic physical assessments of the geriatric population.
- Supervised and managed the daily activities of a clinical team consisting of nurses and support staff.
- Educated staff on state and federal statutes, rules and regulations governing LTC facilities.
- Liaised between patients and physicians to ensure patient comprehension of treatment plans.
- Implemented necessary changes based on evaluation of staffing requirements and floor assignments.
- Assigned employee areas, scheduled staff breaks and authorized overtime.
- Investigated and reported issues relating to patient care or conditions that might hinder patient well-being.
Registered Nurse
Northwestern Healthcare Center
Berea , OH
06.2005 - 05.2014
- Primary care, assessment and evaluation of geriatric population.
- Self-directed with astute judgment skills. High level of personal accountability.
- Assessed need for, ordered, obtained and interpreted appropriate lab tests.
- Closely monitored acute conditions.
- Treated patients with chronic and acute health problems such as MI, arrhythmias, asthma, COPD and pneumonia.
- Strong leader for nursing personnel assigned to unit/shift.
- Managed care for post-operative patients through discharge.
- Experience with various medical conditions including Parkinson's, Dementia, Diabetes, Cancer, Alzheimer's and Huntington's disease.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain College of Nursing
Addison, IL (ONLINE)Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Lorain County Community College
Elyria, OH5.2012
Certificate of proficiency - LPN
Cuyahoga Valley Career Center
Brecksville, OH6.2004
Skills
- Strong clinical judgment
- High level of autonomy
- Patient/family focused
- Patient evaluation/intervention
- Problem resolution capability
- Adept at prioritizing/managing deadlines
- Managing and supervision of subordinates
- Staff development
- Extremely organized
- Strong verbal communication
- Team leadership
- BLS certification
- Long-Term Care
- Risk Management
- Nursing Staff Management
- Employee Work Scheduling
- Critical Thinking
- Patient Admission
- Facility Oversight
- Discharge and Transfer Procedures
- EMR Software
Timeline
Assistant Director of Nursing
Berea Alzheimers Care Center
03.2022 - Current
Unit Manager, Registered Nurse
The Northwestern Health Care Center
05.2018 - 03.2022
Wound Care Nurse, Infection Control Preventionist
Northwestern Healthcare Center
05.2016 - 05.2018
Registered Nurse Supervisor
Northwestern Healthcare Center
05.2014 - 05.2016
Registered Nurse
Northwestern Healthcare Center
06.2005 - 05.2014
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain College of Nursing
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Lorain County Community College
Certificate of proficiency - LPN
Cuyahoga Valley Career Center
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