Peggy Applegate
Lebanon
Summary
Dedicated to promoting quality patient care and satisfaction and offering experience in nursing and healthcare administration. Possesses proven track record of developing and implementing comprehensive nursing policies, providing excellent leadership and mentoring, and maintaining compliance with regulatory standards.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Nursing
Laurels of West Carrollton
08.2024 - Current
- Participated in management team meetings to discuss resident status, census changes, and resident complaints or concerns.
- Oversaw and approved recruitment, hiring and orientation of new nursing staff.
- 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.
- Built and maintained positive working relationships with physicians and staff to support seamless healthcare operations.
- Performed rounds to observe care and interview staff, residents, and families.
- Streamlined nursing operations by optimizing staffing schedules, resource allocation, and workflow processes.
- Developed positive employee relations, incentives, and recognition programs to promote teamwork and mutual respect.
- Collaborated with staff, management, and external groups to coordinate patient care.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans for patients with complex needs.
- Identified department issues to recommend corrective actions.
- Promoted a culture of safety by enforcing compliance with infection control policies and procedures.
- Led quality improvement projects aimed at enhancing clinical outcomes through data-driven analysis and targeted interventions.
Director of Nursing
Legacy of Miamisburg
03.2024 - 08.2025
- 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.
- Built and maintained positive working relationships with physicians and staff to support seamless healthcare operations.
- Performed rounds to observe care and interview staff, residents, and families.
- Streamlined nursing operations by optimizing staffing schedules, resource allocation, and workflow processes.
Director of Nursing
Carespring
07.2023 - 03.2024
- Participated in management team meetings to discuss resident status, census changes, and resident complaints or concerns.
- Oversaw and approved recruitment, hiring and orientation of new nursing staff.
- 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.
- Built and maintained positive working relationships with physicians and staff to support seamless healthcare operations.
Director of Nursing
Hospitality Skilled Nursing and Rehab
09.2022 - 06.2023
- Lead Nursing Services in accordance with current federal, state and local standard guidelines.
Registered Nurse
Intelycare Staffing Agency
12.2019 - Current
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
Nursing Facility Case Manager
B2B Staffing Agency (Molina Health Care)
06.2019 - 01.2020
- Ensure that patients receive appropriate, quality care that is cost effective. Work directly with staff members, patients and their family members to conduct various assessments and analyze the data to determine the patient’s needs and appropriate level of care.
Admission Resource Nurse
Hospice of Southwest Ohio
01.2018 - 06.2019
- Met with patient and families in their home, LTC facilities, ALF and hospitals. Complete initial assessment of the patient and family to determine hospice needs.
- Provide physical assessment focused on disease progression and decline including history, pain, safety and wound. Develop Plan of Care and establish goals based on patient and family needs. Make recommendations for symptom management.
Manager
Indianspring of Oakley
01.2015 - 01.2019
- MDS
Nurse Outreach Case Manager
Aetna
01.2013 - 01.2015
- Physician outreach and education of services available to members. Reviewed patient charts, gathered Hedis information, and closed STAR gaps.
- Program discontinued 2015
VP, Clinical Operations
Visiting Nurse Association
01.2012 - 01.2013
- Oversight of the daily operations of the home care division. Developed, implemented, and evaluated new programs and services. Measured and reported on market trends potentially affecting clinical and financial performance.
- Ensure compliance with state and federal regulations, and coordinate with compliance officer to report quality assurance activities. Provide for continuity of essential clinical and financial information necessary for effective patient care management. Review staff performance and ensure that individual needs are recognized and appropriate training and counseling are available for professional growth.
- Responsible for preparing and administering the annual budget and monitoring P&L.
- Position eliminated with budget review
Director of Operations
Amedisys Home Health Care
01.2011 - 01.2012
- Took charge of all financial and operations aspects of the Cincinnati agency. Managed HR activities, including recruiting, hiring, evaluating, and termination of staff. Ensure compliance with all local, state, and federal laws regarding licenses and certifications.
- Evaluated organization performance and productivity resulting from a Performance Improvement Plan.
- Office Closed
Branch Manager / Administrator
Interim Health Care
01.2003 - 01.2011
- Managed all personnel in the branch, including Human Resources, Nursing Supervisors, CSRs, QI coordinators, and support staff. Ensured compliance with federal, state, and local government laws and guidelines and policies and procedures of Interim Health Care. Contributed to new business growth and development, prepared budgets, and took overall responsibility for the financial operation of the branch. Oversaw and monitored quality of patient/client care services. Recruited, hired, and counseled employees.
Education
Registered Nurse
Bethesda Hospital School of Nursing
Cincinnati06-1988
Skills
- Leadership and guidance
- Quality improvement
- Strong work ethic
- Policies compliance enforcement
- Healthcare regulations compliance
- Clinical operations management
Prior positions as Manager of Case Management for CompManagement Health Systems (1998-2003), Telepho
Prior positions as Manager of Case Management for CompManagement Health Systems (1998-2003), Telephonic case management and as Staff Nurse at Bethesda North Hospital (1988-2002)
Timeline
Director of Nursing
Laurels of West Carrollton
08.2024 - Current
Director of Nursing
Legacy of Miamisburg
03.2024 - 08.2025
Director of Nursing
Carespring
07.2023 - 03.2024
Director of Nursing
Hospitality Skilled Nursing and Rehab
09.2022 - 06.2023
Registered Nurse
Intelycare Staffing Agency
12.2019 - Current
Nursing Facility Case Manager
B2B Staffing Agency (Molina Health Care)
06.2019 - 01.2020
Admission Resource Nurse
Hospice of Southwest Ohio
01.2018 - 06.2019
Manager
Indianspring of Oakley
01.2015 - 01.2019
Nurse Outreach Case Manager
Aetna
01.2013 - 01.2015
VP, Clinical Operations
Visiting Nurse Association
01.2012 - 01.2013
Director of Operations
Amedisys Home Health Care
01.2011 - 01.2012
Branch Manager / Administrator
Interim Health Care
01.2003 - 01.2011
Registered Nurse
Bethesda Hospital School of Nursing
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