Nicole Mattheyer
Wakeeney,KS
Summary
Accomplished Director of Nursing at Trego County Lemke Memorial Hospital LTC, adept in leadership, quality improvement, and positive staff and resident outcomes, and regulatory compliance. Skilled in nurse education, demonstrated through effective staff training and development. Excelled in multi-tasking and organizational abilities, significantly improving care standards and operational efficiency.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Nursing
Trego County Lemke Memorial Hospital LTC
WaKeeney, KS
05.2021 - Current
- Participated in care team meetings to discuss resident status, and resident complaints or concerns.
- Oversaw approximately 50 staff members
- 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.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans for residents with complex needs.
- Collaborated with staff, management, and inter-hospital entities to coordinate a positive work environment for staff.
- Identified department issues to recommend corrective actions.
- Led quality improvement projects aimed at enhancing clinical outcomes through data-driven analysis and targeted interventions.
- Established new policies and updated existing policies to improve standard of care for patients.
Emergency Preparedness Coordinator
Trego County Hospital
WaKeeney, KS
01.2019 - 04.2024
- Instituted performance metrics to assess the effectiveness of ongoing emergency preparedness initiativ.
- Trained hospital staff on best practices in emergency management, enhancing their ability to respond effectively during crises.
- Developed incident-specific plans tailored to the unique needs of various types of emergencies and disasters.
- Evaluated potential hazards and vulnerabilities to develop risk-based preparedness strategies.
- Attended Healthcare Coalition Meetings and served on the executive team
Risk Manager
Trego County Lemke Memorial Hospital
WaKeeney, KS
01.2019 - 07.2021
- Coordinated Risk Management meetings to review inter-hospital incidents
- Served as employee health nurse during this time as well
- Developed strong relationships with internal stakeholders, promoting a culture of risk awareness and accountability.
- Coordinated peer reviews for incidents
- Maintained hospital policies and procedures and updated as needed
Education
Associate Degree In Nursing - Nursing
Colby Community College
Colby, KS05.2017
Skills
- Nurse Education and Training
- Leadership and Guidance
- Quality Improvement
- Strong Work Ethic
- Multi-tasked and Very Organized
- Well Rounded Health Care Employee
- Fast learner/adapter
Accomplishments
Director of Nursing in 4 star nursing home, improving this number from a 2 upon initial hire.
Previous title of Chronic Care Nurse, coordinating care for many different rural hospital patients- started Chronic Care Program from the ground up
Timeline
Director of Nursing
Trego County Lemke Memorial Hospital LTC
05.2021 - Current
Emergency Preparedness Coordinator
Trego County Hospital
01.2019 - 04.2024
Risk Manager
Trego County Lemke Memorial Hospital
01.2019 - 07.2021
Associate Degree In Nursing - Nursing
Colby Community College