Priscilla Mekosh
Palm Bay,FL
Summary
Patient-focused RN offering 20-year background driving quality improvements and coaching nursing staff to reach full potential. Strong organizational, communication and multitasking abilities. Expertise in managing medical records, evaluating staff performance and developing continued care plans. Experienced at updating and implementing policies and procedures as they apply to the addiction field in accordance with state regulations.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director of Nursing
Sunspire Health
Tampa, Florida
09.2016 - 10.2018
- Collaborated with staff, management and external groups to coordinate patient care.
- Performed rounds to observe care and interview staff, residents and families.
- Established new policies and updated existing policies to improve standard of care for patients.
- Developed positive employee relations, incentives and recognition programs to promote teamwork and mutual respect.
- Evaluated work performance of 12-15 nursing personnel to determine wage increases and implement discipline.
- Participated in daily management team meetings to discuss resident status, census changes and resident complaints or concerns.
- Established and monitored infection control programs to provide safe, sanitary environment to prevent transmission of disease and infection.
- Identified department issues to recommend corrective actions.
- Recruited, hired and trained all staff, providing direct supervision, ongoing staff development and continuing education to employees.
- Developed and updated policies and procedures, maintaining compliance with statutory, regulatory and local, state and federal guidelines relating to HIPAA, benefits administration and general liability.
- Fostered excellence by example by "setting pace" and being hands on mentor to clinical staff.
- Conducted routine facility inspections, identifying areas needing improvement and eliminating hazards posed to staff and residents for continued compliance with associated regulations.
- Monitored and inspected staff processes to eliminate hazards posed for both residents and staff while ensuring continuous compliance with regulations.
- Direct day-to-day administrative and operational functions for 22-bed facility, providing guidance and leadership to over 12-15 employees across more than 4 departments.
- Implemented successful healthcare program through professionalism, quality of care, medical teaching and patient satisfaction.
- Communicated with patients, ensuring that medical information was kept private.
- Discussed medical histories with patients in effort to provide most effective medical advice.
- Ordered all pharmacy supplies and kept check on inventory levels.
- Defined testing protocols, quality assurance initiatives and clinic policies and procedures.
- Reviewed and evaluated test results to suggest care and treatment options.
- Introduced and implemented new testing and interpretation procedures to maintain standards of care and meet quality assurance benchmarks.
- Supervised team of 3-4 pharmacy technicians.
- Developed policies and procedures for effective pharmacy management.
- Collaborated with national and international organizations to leverage industry connections.
Director of Nursing
Hanley Center At Origins
Palm Beach, FL
11.2013 - 06.2014
- Collaborated with staff, management and external groups to coordinate patient care.
- Performed rounds to observe care and interview staff, residents and families.
- Established new policies and updated existing policies to improve standard of care for patients.
- Developed positive employee relations, incentives and recognition programs to promote teamwork and mutual respect.
- Evaluated work performance of 12 nursing personnel to determine wage increases and implement discipline.
- Participated in weekly management team meetings to discuss resident status, census changes and resident complaints or concerns.
- Established and monitored infection control programs to provide safe, sanitary environment to prevent transmission of disease and infection.
- Planned and assigned workload to 8-12-person nursing staff to direct patient care.
- Prepared and reviewed infection control surveillance reports to identify trends and develop effective actions to control and prevent infections.
- Identified department issues to recommend corrective actions.
- Developed and updated policies and procedures, maintaining compliance with statutory, regulatory and local, state and federal guidelines relating to HIPAA, benefits administration and general liability.
- Fostered excellence by example by "setting pace" and being hands on mentor to clinical staff.
- Monitored and inspected staff processes to eliminate hazards posed for both residents and staff while ensuring continuous compliance with regulations.
- Implemented successful healthcare program through professionalism, quality of care, medical teaching and patient satisfaction.
- Communicated with patients, ensuring that medical information was kept private.
- Designed and introduced leadership development, coaching and team management model, resulting in promotion of employees into increased levels of responsibility.
- Discussed medical histories with patients in effort to provide most effective medical advice.
- Developed policies and procedures for effective pharmacy management.
Case Manager
Heartland Hospice
Reading, PA
07.2009 - 05.2012
- Helped patients receive appropriate, high-quality care with reasonable results.
- Partnered with physicians, social workers, activity therapists, nutritionists and case managers to develop and implement individualized care plans and documented patient interactions and interventions in electronic charting systems.
- Identified care needs of individual patients and coordinated responses based on physician advice, insurance limitations and procedural costs.
- Evaluated treatment plans against individual goals and healthcare standards.
- Managed support services and fostered communication among social workers, therapists, hospital staff and patients.
- Consulted with clinicians to devise and manage ongoing care plans for at-risk patients.
- Increased referral rates by providing excellent service and building meaningful relationships with patients and caregivers.
- Educated patients and loved ones about different treatment options and outside care approaches to reduce burden on hospital resources.
Director of Nursing
Caron Treatment Center
Wernersville, PA
07.2002 - 09.2009
- Collaborated with staff, management and external groups to coordinate patient care.
- Performed rounds to observe care and interview staff, residents and families.
- Established new policies and updated existing policies to improve standard of care for patients.
- Developed positive employee relations, incentives and recognition programs to promote teamwork and mutual respect.
- Evaluated work performance of 15-20 nursing personnel to determine wage increases and implement discipline.
- Evaluated work performance of 15-20 nursing personnel to determine wage increases and implement discipline.
- Participated in monthly management team meetings to discuss resident status, census changes and resident complaints or concerns.
- Established and monitored infection control programs to provide safe, sanitary environment to prevent transmission of disease and infection.
- Planned and assigned workload to 15-20-person nursing staff to direct patient care.
- Prepared and reviewed infection control surveillance reports to identify trends and develop effective actions to control and prevent infections.
- Identified department issues to recommend corrective actions.
- Developed and updated policies and procedures, maintaining compliance with statutory, regulatory and local, state and federal guidelines relating to HIPAA, benefits administration and general liability.
- Fostered excellence by example by "setting pace" and being hands on mentor to clinical staff.
- Conducted routine facility inspections, identifying areas needing improvement and eliminating hazards posed to staff and residents for continued compliance with associated regulations.
- Monitored and inspected staff processes to eliminate hazards posed for both residents and staff while ensuring continuous compliance with regulations.
- Direct day-to-day administrative and operational functions for 20 bed facility, providing guidance and leadership to over 15-20 employees across more than 3-4 departments.
- Implemented successful healthcare program through professionalism, quality of care, medical teaching and patient satisfaction.
- Communicated with patients, ensuring that medical information was kept private.
- Designed and introduced leadership development, coaching and team management model, resulting in promotion of employees into increased levels of responsibility.
- Motivated and supervised 6-8 RN's and 6-8 LPN's and Techs in delivering quality patient care.
- Discussed medical histories with patients in effort to provide most effective medical advice.
- Defined testing protocols, quality assurance initiatives and clinic policies and procedures.
- Developed policies and procedures for effective pharmacy management.
- Supervised team of 6 pharmacy technicians.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania
Kutztown, PA06.1982
Associate of Science - Nursing
Reading Area Community College
Reading, PA05.1976
Associate of Science - Radiology
Northeastern University
Boston, MA05.1964
Associate of Applied Science - Medical Secretary
Chandler School For Women
Boston, MA05.1962
Skills
- Policy and Program Development
- Critical Thinking
- Decision Making
- Budget Development
- Process Implementation
- Employee Supervision
- Employee Work Scheduling
- Employee Training Program
- Employee Performance Evaluations
- Risk Management
- In-service Programs
- Administrative Staff Supervision
- Emergency Readiness
- Performance Monitoring
- Quality Assurance Controls
Affiliations
IntNSA
Peer Review/CE Advisor for Journal of Addictions
Clinical Associate - Villanova University College of Nursing
Continuing Education Planning Committee - Alvernia College
Member of HPNA
Certification
Addiction and Diversion
Biology of Addiction
Crime and Addiction
DSM Criteria
Crisis Management and Training
Recovery-The Road to Wellness
Adolescent and Adult Substance Abuse and Relapse
Management of Opioid Dependence
Domestic Violence and Addiction
Reading, travel and jigsaw puzzles
Avid reader, prefer Historical Novels. Enjoy all types of travel both US and abroad. Always find time for jigsaw puzzles as a form of relaxation.
Timeline
Director of Nursing
Sunspire Health
09.2016 - 10.2018
Director of Nursing
Hanley Center At Origins
11.2013 - 06.2014
Case Manager
Heartland Hospice
07.2009 - 05.2012
Director of Nursing
Caron Treatment Center
07.2002 - 09.2009
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania
Associate of Science - Nursing
Reading Area Community College
Associate of Science - Radiology
Northeastern University
Associate of Applied Science - Medical Secretary
Chandler School For Women