Focused Clinical Nurse Manager offering years of success in leading highly effective teams while providing superior patient care. Well-versed in all aspects of nursing staff management with proven history of collaborating with medical personnel to achieve optimal patient outcomes. Dedicated to developing clinically competent, patient-focused nursing professionals.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
RN Supervisor
Park Gardens Nursing & Rehabilitation
The Bronx, NY
09.2020 - Current
Supervised nurse administration of oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients as prescribed, monitoring responses for adverse reactions.
Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, Facility's policies and standards of care.
Coordinated and evaluated interdisciplinary care for patients.
Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate related paperwork.
Prioritized nursing tasks and assignments and accurately reported patient status.
Counseled patients and caregivers, providing emotional, psychological and spiritual support.
Maintained personal and team compliance with medication administration standards and patient care best practices.
Improved patient outcomes and quality of care by determining and suggesting changes to processes.
Worked with management to identify and implement initiatives to increase nursing staff retention, morale and satisfaction.
Clinical Nurse Manager
Schervier Rehabilitation and Nursing Center
The Bronx, NY
04.2003 - 07.2022
Provided strong leadership and guidance to nurses.
Mentored and coached nursing staff, listening to concerns and providing counsel.
Adhering and implementing COVID 19 guidelines on Nursing Units
Supervised daily nursing activities while delivering exceptional care and building strong relationship between staff and families.
Maintained quality care systems, standards and HIPAA confidentiality.
Handled annual performance evaluations for nursing staff assigned on my Unit.
Completed weekly wound rounds with Wound MD, Update forms and careplan.
Reviewed charts for accuracy Quarterly to reduce errors and verify completion of careplans and annuals.
Facilitated communication by providing information and counseling to families, updating them of the condition of a patient health status.
Educate Residents families on palliative care, Hospice and End of life care.
Completed Accident and Incident reports and put in place POC
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