Kendra Bott-Burgess
Lehigh Acres,United States
Summary
Director of Nursing experienced in enhancing healthcare delivery and achieving Joint Commission accreditation. Led teams through rigorous regulatory surveys, ensured compliance, and fostered a culture of safety and mentorship for staff development. Committed to driving continuous improvement and delivering high-quality patient care.
Overview
1
1
Certification
40
40
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Nursing
Winkler Court
Fort Myers, USA
04.2024 - Current
- I was promoted from ADON to DON within 1 year at my current location.
- Joined the Certified Director of Nursing Association.
- Facilitated Joint Commission accreditation, achieving no deficiencies and ensuring compliance with standards.
- Facilitated two annual AHCA surveys, resulting in minimal low-level deficiencies and maintaining quality care standards.
- Cultivated and mentored team members, enhancing collaboration and improving overall team dynamics.
Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON), Staff Development and Infection Prevention
Winkler Court
Fort Myers, USA
04.2023 - 04.2024
- SNF Assistant Director of Nursing, Infection Preventionist and Staff Developer.
- Developed expertise in AHCA state regulations, federal regulations, and CMS guidelines while ensuring compliance.
- Gained proficiency in CDC, SAMS, NHSN, and AHCA reporting to uphold regulatory standards.
- Conducted annual facility compliance education and maintained survey readiness in clinical, infection control, antibiotic stewardship, and educational departments.
- Interim DON experience including: submitting required weekly reports, facility audits, plan of correction along with daily staffing, Unit Manager and Clinical oversight.
Assistant Director of Nursing/Infection Preventionist
Page Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center
Fort Myers, USA
08.2021 - 04.2023
- Led the clinical team and maintained quality patient care in the absence of the Director of Nursing.
- Supervised, analyzed, audited, delegated, and evaluated clinical nursing team to assure compliance and provide attentive patient comfort and care.
- I communicate and educate best practices to our employees thereby ensuring the safety of patients in our care.
- Identified and prevented the spread of infectious agents, bacteria, and viruses in the SNF environment.
- Led clinical team and ensured quality of patient care during Director of Nursing's absence.
RN-Health Services Administrator
True Core Behavioral Services
Fort Myers, USA
05.2015 - 08.2021
- RN-Health Services Administrator in a Level 6 secure DOJ juvenile residential treatment facility with substance abuse and behavioral health overlay services.
- Conducted detox assessments to evaluate patient needs., chronic, emergency and acute comprehensive assessments and treatment using approved Department of Juvenile Justice nursing protocols.
- Maintained close contact with parent/guardian to obtain consents for treatment and medications while ensuring continuity of care.
- Conducted monthly health education sessions for staff and youth, enhancing understanding of health issues and treatments.
- Maintain close contact with parent/guardian for the consents for treatment, medications and all required notifications while assuring continuity of care.
- Contact, manage and facilitate all off-site specialty consultations with contracted health-care facilities.
- Developed and implemented training programs for nurses, youth, and staff, improving skills and knowledge in health services.
- Hold regular meetings with all departmental staff to discuss youth progress and needs, and to solve issues within the department and facility.
- Facilitated regular departmental meetings to review youth progress, address needs, and resolve departmental and facility issues.
- Weekly conference calls with Regional Health Services Administrator for developments, updates and/or changes in policies and procedures.
RN Case Manager
NurseCore, Health Force, Amedisys, Maxim and Catalina's Home Health Care
Fort Myers, USA
08.2007 - 05.2015
- Excellence in pediatric and adult intensive skilled level care including: Vent/Trach care and all equipment; G-tube/J-tube care including medication administration, placement, bolus and infusion, colostomy care and urinary catheter placement and care.
- Great experience in PICC line care, medi-port and peripheral IV access, blood draws as well as pump/gravity infusions including TPN, IVIG and SQIV administration.
- Perform initial assessments and treatment for Medicare Oasis admissions, discharges, re-certifications and resumptions of care (ROC) as well as both regular & supervisory visits and on-call shift work.
- Maintained close communication with LPN and HHA, facilitating daily patient report updates and participation in weekly case conferences.
- Ordering of supplies while communicating with DME companies, pharmacies, lab, doctors' offices and staff.
EMT/Paramedic
Grady EMS
Atlanta, USA
02.1992 - 10.2000
- Paramedic first responder for Atlanta Fulton County 911.
- Performed emergency patient assessments and provided pre-hospital trauma life support as part of EMS team responding to emergency calls.
- Collaborated with Atlanta Police Department on trauma calls, including gunshot wounds, stabbings, and hostage situations.
- Collaborated closely with the Atlanta Police Department on numerous trauma calls involving gunshot wounds, stabbings, and hostage situations.
- I was privileged to work alongside Atlanta Fire Department on fire rescues, bomb threats and treating burn victims.
US Army Combat Medic
U.S. Army
Fort Sam Houston, USA
10.1986 - 12.1990
- Director of Nursing - RN
- Administered emergency medical treatment in combat and training environments.
- Conducted patient assessments and prioritized care based on injury severity.
- Assisted in evacuation operations for injured personnel under hostile conditions.
Education
Infection prevention (Certification) -
CDC
RemoteRegistered Nursing (Associate) -
Thomas Edison State College
Fort Myers, FLEmergency Medicine (Paramedic) -
Dekalb Technical College
Atlanta, GACombat Support Battalion (71G-Medic Support) -
US Army
Fort Sill, OKSkills
- Nursing management
- Risk Management
- Quality assurance
- Performance Improvement
- Regulatory compliance
- Healthcare management
- Financial oversight
- Staffing management
- Employee retention
- Staff development
- Care Plans and Coordination
- Palliative care expertise
- PointClickCare
- Root cause analysis
- Performance evaluation
- Infection control
- Long-term care regulations
- Patient advocacy
- Residents' rights
- Healthcare compliance
Certification
- Certified Director of Nursing Association, 04/01/24, Present
- Infection Control Certification, 08/01/21, Present
- BLS, ACLS, 07/01/2026, American Heart Association
- Certified Addictions Registered Nurse, 03/01/15
- BLS Certification
- CPR Certification
- AED Certification
- Certified Director of Nursing Administration in Long Term Care (CDONA/LTC)
- RN License
- IV Certification
- EMT Certification
- PALS Certification
Nursing Licenses
RN, 04/01/25, FL
Willing To Relocate
RN, 04/01/25, FL
Military Service
RN, 04/01/25, FL
Awards
Award of Commendation, 06/01/99, Presented to Paramedic Kendra Bott and Bryan Shaw by the Atlanta Sheriffs Department in recognition of their quick response to the dispatched call of 'Officer Down' and the care of this Sheriff's Officer with multiple GSW's.
Publications
Clinton Herold, 07/01/96, Kendra Bott and her EMS partner are the first Paramedics on scene at the 1996 Atlanta Olympic bombing. They provided EMS mass casualty triage, treatment and transport for multiple victims to Grady Memorial Hospital ER and continued to assess victims in the ER as needed.
Timeline
Director of Nursing
Winkler Court
04.2024 - Current
Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON), Staff Development and Infection Prevention
Winkler Court
04.2023 - 04.2024
Assistant Director of Nursing/Infection Preventionist
Page Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center
08.2021 - 04.2023
RN-Health Services Administrator
True Core Behavioral Services
05.2015 - 08.2021
RN Case Manager
NurseCore, Health Force, Amedisys, Maxim and Catalina's Home Health Care
08.2007 - 05.2015
EMT/Paramedic
Grady EMS
02.1992 - 10.2000
US Army Combat Medic
U.S. Army
10.1986 - 12.1990
Infection prevention (Certification) -
CDC
Registered Nursing (Associate) -
Thomas Edison State College
Emergency Medicine (Paramedic) -
Dekalb Technical College
Combat Support Battalion (71G-Medic Support) -
US Army