Talented RN, knowledgeable about the requirements for Joint Commission accreditation, typical LTC facility policies and the standards for high-quality patient care. Consistently support patients and team members with dedication and top-notch healthcare skills. Experienced trainer and case manager with treatment planning and medication administration expertise.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Nursing
Toledo Rehabilitation and Nursing
04.2021 - Current
Interviewed, hired and oriented staff and managed ongoing staff development initiatives
Monitored charting processes and increased accuracy with newly implemented EMR system
Coordinated workflows to elevate team performance and foster long-term success
Updated EHR systems to document patient data and treatment plans
Implemented staff accountability initiatives for each operating unit
Inspected facilities and recommended corrective changes to improve compliance
Improved staff retention and satisfaction by communicating expectations and delivering timely performance reviews
Drafted reports to illustrate operational metrics and forecasted needs
Directed and supervised work activities of medical, nursing, and other personnel
Oversaw all phases of operational and capital budgets to meet organizational goals
Recommended process improvements to improve patient flow and staff circulation.
RN
Trilogy- Lakes of Monclova
02.2020 - 01.2021
Adhered to the Nurse Practice Act
Ohio State Board Regulations, CDC, CMS, and facility policy and procedures
Worked closely with other health care professionals to coordinate patient care
Recorded patient medical history and documented previous or observable symptoms
Educated patients and families on conditions, treatment options and possible outcomes
Assessed patient vital signs and documented diet and exercise habits.
RN
Trilogy- Lakes of Monclove
04.2019 - 02.2020
Communicated with physicians, nurses and care givers to support continuum of care
Documented and reported to nurses patient behavior observations, complaints, or physical symptoms
Responded immediately to calls from patients for assistance or treatment and alerted medical staff to emergency situations
Over the years of working here I have the opportunity to also work as a STNA, Central Supply, Scheduling coordination and Admission assistant
Training individuals at out sister facilities in positions such as STNA, lpn and RN.
HCR Manor Care
HCR
05.2008 - 01.2018
Communicated with physicians, nurses and caregivers to support continuum of care
Documented and reported to nurses patient behavior observations, complaints, or physical symptoms
Responded immediately to calls from patients for assistance or treatment and alerted medical staff to emergency situations
Over the yeard of working here i have the oppertunity to also work as a STNS, Central Supply, Scheduling coordination and Admission asssistant
Training individuals at out sister facilities in positions such as STNA, lpn and RN.
Education
Associate of Science Nursing -
Hondros
Maumee, OH
Skills
Documented nursing care, response to therapy and treatments in patient record to meet standards
Monitored patient vital signs and alerted physicians to changes and concerns
Adhered to hospital privacy policies and HIPPA regulations
Gathered information on new admissions to ER department to create comprehensive medical history
Provided direction and education on plan of care to patients and families
Delegated and supervised patient care activities in healthcare settings
Immunized patients against common infections such as influenza and tetanus with routine vaccinations
Explained complex medical terminology in easy-to-understand language for patients and caregivers
Analyzed data to identify trends, health concerns, and environmental factors that could adversely affect the community's health
Consulted and coordinated with healthcare team members to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care plans
Monitored, recorded and reported symptoms or changes in patients' conditions
Administered medications to patients and monitored patients for reactions or side effects
Reported signs of patient abuse and neglect to appropriate authorities
Prepared patients for physician examinations and treatments, answered questions, and offered emotional support
Administered prescribed medications and monitored patients for side effects and adverse reactions
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