Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
References
Community Service
Timeline
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Peggy Sayers

Windsor Locks,CT

Summary

Strong interpersonal and communication skills. Experience in coordinating projects involving people and activities. Dedicated to professionalism, highly motivated toward goal achievement Collaborative leader partners with coworkers to promote engaged, empowering work culture. Documented strengths in building and maintaining relationships with diverse range of stakeholders in dynamic, fast-paced settings. Knowledgeable about reviewing standards of care, analyzing provider merits and assessing risk exposure. Offering an in-depth understanding of medical care requirements and best practices. Skilled at working quickly to assist with support or impeachment strategies for specific testimony. Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

50
50
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Owner/ Nurse Consultant

P. Sayers Consultants, LLC
01.1999 - Current
  • Established a healthcare consulting business
  • Provide consultation for development of policies and procedures, staff training, monitoring, review and evaluation of services, preparation for State Licensure Inspections
  • Consultation for corrective action to maintain compliance with regulatory standards
  • Developed a training program for required education to maintain licensure and certification.
  • Designed and wrote an approved training program for staff to become medication certified in a RCH.
  • Managed day-to-day business operations.
  • Developed and maintained strong relationships with clients, resulting in repeat business and referrals.



Keep Me Home, Home Care Agency
01.2004 - 01.2022
  • Responsible for review of Home Health Competency program
  • Home Health Aide Training for CNA to become a HHA
  • Review of Medical Records for compliance with Medicare/Medicaid
  • Conducting client assessments, re-assessments, supervisory visits and development of client plans of care.

Nurse Consultant

State of Connecticut. Department of Public Health
01.1985 - 01.1999
  • Responsible for monitoring compliance with all State and Federal Regulations for Long Term Care, Residential Care Homes, Mental Health and Substance Abuse facilities
  • Evaluated programs, conducted complaint investigations, made recommendations for improvement, provided consultation and monitoring of identified problem areas
  • Analyzed the facilities ability to provide care in accordance with OBRA standards
  • Extensive knowledge of the regulations and standards required for Federal Certification in long-term care.

Primary Nurse Therapist

Saint Francis Hospital and Medical Center
01.1980 - 01.1985
  • Worked in a milieu therapy utilizing a didactic team approach
  • Responsibilities included crisis intervention, conflict resolution, stress management, and short-term psychotherapy
  • Designed and presented workshops on stress management
  • Developed a pilot program to identify the special needs of the older adult in an acute care psychiatric setting.

Charge Nurse

Department of Maternal Child Health
01.1975 - 01.1980
  • Supervised a staff of ten
  • Planned and coordinated the care of both medical and surgical patients.
  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
  • Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
  • Conducted daily shift briefs to inform staff of changes in patient care assignments.
  • Mentored and supervised junior nurses, fostering a supportive and professional work environment.
  • Optimized patient satisfaction through timely response to concerns and effective communication among staff members.
  • Promoted a safe working environment by adhering to infection control policies and regularly reviewing safety protocols.
  • Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to provide quality patient care.

Education

Master of Science in Health Care Management -

Hartford Graduate Center
Hartford, Connecticut

Bachelor of Science in Human Services -

New Hampshire College
Manchester, New Hampshire

Diploma in Nursing, Registered Nurse -

Saint Francis Hospital, School of Nursing
Hartford, Connecticut

Skills

  • Customer Relations
  • Client Service
  • Small business operations
  • Relationship Building

Certification

  • Certified by the Federal Government as a Surveyor
  • Certified as a Gerontological Nurse by the American Nurses Credentialing Center
  • Certified for Radiological Emergency Management
  • Certified as an Investigator/Inspector by the Council on Licensure, Enforcement and Regulation
  • Authorized trainer for DPH Medication Program for Residential Care Homes
  • Authorized trainer for the DCF Medication Program
  • Authorized trainer for Connecticut Charts a Course, Healthy Child Care Connecticut. Medication Administration Program

References

References available upon request

Community Service

  • State Representative for the 60th Legislative District, 1999-2016
  • Served as Deputy Speaker, Deputy Majority Leader and House Chairman of the Public Health Committee in the House of Representative
  • Served on the following Committees: Transportation, Higher Education and Workforce Development, Public Health Committee, Energy and Technology, and the Commerce Committee
  • Past Chairman, Committee on the Needs of Aging for the Town of Windsor Locks
  • Past Member, Newport Foundation Board of Directors
  • Past Member, Asnuntuck Community College Foundation Board of Directors
  • Past Member of the Board of Director's North Central Connecticut Mental Health Association

Timeline

Keep Me Home, Home Care Agency
01.2004 - 01.2022

Owner/ Nurse Consultant

P. Sayers Consultants, LLC
01.1999 - Current

Nurse Consultant

State of Connecticut. Department of Public Health
01.1985 - 01.1999

Primary Nurse Therapist

Saint Francis Hospital and Medical Center
01.1980 - 01.1985

Charge Nurse

Department of Maternal Child Health
01.1975 - 01.1980

Master of Science in Health Care Management -

Hartford Graduate Center

Bachelor of Science in Human Services -

New Hampshire College

Diploma in Nursing, Registered Nurse -

Saint Francis Hospital, School of Nursing
Peggy Sayers