Rachel Rogers
Lake Park
Summary
Dynamic nursing leader with a proven track record at Suwannee Valley Nursing Center, excelling in staff development and quality improvement. Expert in budget management and clinical operations, fostering a culture of safety and compliance. Adept at building relationships and enhancing patient care, resulting in increased satisfaction scores and optimized care delivery.
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Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director of Nursing Long Term Care
Suwannee Valley Nusing Center
Jasper
04.2018 - Current
- Directed nursing staff to deliver exceptional patient care while ensuring adherence to healthcare regulations.
- Designed and executed comprehensive training programs for nursing staff to elevate clinical skills and knowledge.
- Optimized patient admission processes to enhance operational efficiency and minimize wait times.
- Facilitated collaboration among interdisciplinary teams to design and implement tailored patient care plans.
- Monitored nursing operations to ensure adherence to best practices and quality standards in healthcare delivery.
- Conducted regular performance evaluations, providing constructive feedback and fostering professional growth among staff.
- Spearheaded initiatives to promote resident safety, enhancing overall satisfaction and care experience.
- Managed budgetary allocations for nursing department, optimizing resource utilization while maintaining high service levels.
- 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.
- Worked closely administration to develop and implement best practices to improve patient outcomes.
- Established and monitored infection control programs to provide safe, sanitary environment to prevent transmission of disease and infection.
- Facilitated continuing education and training programs to drive staff competency and professional development.
- Identified department issues to recommend corrective actions.
- Enhanced staff performance by conducting regular evaluations, providing constructive feedback, and offering tailored professional development opportunities.
- Promoted a culture of safety by enforcing compliance with infection control policies and procedures.
- Managed budgets effectively, identifying cost-saving measures while maintaining high-quality patient care standards.
- Planned and assigned workload to [Number]-person nursing staff to direct patient care.
- Led quality improvement projects aimed at enhancing clinical outcomes through data-driven analysis and targeted interventions.
- Developed strong relationships with community partners to facilitate continuity of care for patients transitioning between healthcare settings.
- Established new policies and updated existing policies to improve standard of care for patients.
- Mentored new nurses through orientation programs, facilitating their integration into the team and fostering their professional growth.
- Served as a liaison between nursing leadership, hospital administration, medical staff, allied health professionals, patients, families, and other stakeholders to ensure effective communication and collaboration.
- Conducted regular risk assessments within the department to identify areas of potential vulnerability and implement corrective actions where necessary.
- Prepared and reviewed infection control surveillance reports to identify trends and develop effective actions to control and prevent infections.
- Implemented interdisciplinary rounding practices to streamline communication among healthcare providers involved in patient care.
- Evaluated work performance of 60 nursing personnel to determine wage increases and implement discipline.
- Championed a culture of continuous learning by promoting professional development opportunities for nursing staff, including in-house training programs, conferences, workshops, and online resources.
- Championed initiatives focused on improving workplace diversity to foster an inclusive environment that respects the cultural backgrounds of staff members and patients alike.
- Engaged with local educational institutions to support the recruitment and retention of highly skilled nurses, contributing to a robust pipeline of qualified professionals entering the workforce.
- Contributed to organizational strategic planning efforts by providing insights on nursing best practices, workforce development issues, and healthcare trends affecting service delivery models.
- Increased patient satisfaction scores by fostering a compassionate and supportive environment within the nursing department.
- Evaluated emerging technologies in healthcare, recommending appropriate innovations for adoption within the department to improve efficiency and patient outcomes.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to create comprehensive care plans for patients.
- Recruited, hired and trained all staff, providing direct supervision, ongoing staff development and continuing education to employees.
- Conducted routine facility inspections, identifying areas needing improvement and eliminating hazards posed to staff and residents for continued compliance with associated regulations.
- Established and maintained effective communication with staff, physicians and community organizations to promote high quality patient care.
- Monitored and inspected staff processes to eliminate hazards posed for both residents and staff while ensuring continuous compliance with regulations.
- Communicated with patients, ensuring that medical information was kept private.
- Implemented successful healthcare program through professionalism, quality of care, medical teaching and patient satisfaction.
- Created customized care plans, working with hospital staff and families to assess and meet individual needs.
- Defined testing protocols, quality assurance initiatives and clinic policies and procedures.
- Liaised with other healthcare professionals to develop comprehensive patient care plans and provide highest quality of care.
County Nurse Manager
Echols County Health Department
Statenville , GA
06.2004 - 05.2018
- Conducted health assessments to identify community needs and develop tailored care plans.
- Educated patients on disease prevention and management strategies, enhancing overall community health awareness.
- Developed and implemented public health initiatives targeting at-risk populations, improving access to healthcare resources.
- Mentored junior nursing staff on best practices in community health nursing and patient engagement techniques.
- Analyzed healthcare data to track outcomes and inform program improvements for better service delivery.
- Facilitated workshops to educate the community about healthy lifestyle choices and disease prevention methods.
- Conducted home visits for at-risk patients, providing necessary medical care and support for improved wellbeing.
- Advocated for policy changes to address public health concerns, strengthening community support systems and resources.
- Participated in community outreach events promoting public health resources and services available to local residents.
- Enhanced community health through delivering educational presentations on disease prevention, nutrition, and healthy lifestyles.
- Collaborated with other health-focused organizations and agencies to promote community health.
- Mentored nursing students during clinical rotations, contributing to the development of future healthcare professionals.
- Communicated with physicians and practitioners for patient care concerns to obtain orders and intervention protocols.
- Managed immunization clinics, ensuring timely administration of vaccinations and reducing the spread of communicable diseases.
- Participated in ongoing professional development and training opportunities to stay abreast of best practices and emerging trends in community health nursing.
- Served as a liaison between healthcare providers and patients'' families, facilitating communication and fostering trust.
- Utilized advanced communication techniques to foster rapport with patients, families, and other healthcare professionals, contributing to a positive care experience for all involved parties.
- Discussed individualized education to answer questions for patient and family.
- Provided case management services for high-risk populations such as pregnant women, infants, elderly individuals, and those with chronic illnesses or disabilities.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop effective interventions for patients with complex health conditions.
- Performed treatments as ordered by physicians and documented actions.
- Evaluated program effectiveness using evidence-based methods to inform continuous improvement efforts aimed at maximizing community impact.
- Developed culturally sensitive educational materials addressing unique health concerns within diverse communities served by the clinic or hospital setting.
- Established strong partnerships with local organizations supporting community health initiatives aligned with organizational goals.
- Facilitated medication management and monitored for side effects in collaboration with provider.
- Coordinated patient referrals to specialized services, ensuring timely access to needed care.
- Conducted individualized patient assessment to report patient's immediate condition or needs to care team leader.
- Streamlined patient documentation by implementing electronic health records system, leading to increased efficiency in data management.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Valdosta State University
Valdosta, GA07-1998
Skills
- Nurse education and training
- Leadership and guidance
- Quality improvement
- Strong work ethic
- Professional development
- Process improvements
- Budget management
- Policies compliance enforcement
- Staff recruitment and retention
- Clinical resources management
- Staff scheduling
- Healthcare regulations compliance
- Clinical operations management
- Relationship building
- Long-term care
- Critical thinking
- Employee coaching
- Emergency response
- Documentation and reporting
- Policy development
- Clinical documentation
- Multidisciplinary team collaboration
- Nursing staff supervision
- Issue resolution
- Behavioral health
- Multidisciplinary collaboration
- Budget control
- Team supervision
- Interdepartmental collaboration
- Effective multitasking
- Strategic planning
- Disease control
- Clinical leadership
- Case management
- Process improvement
- Patient safety protocols
- Quality assurance
- Direct patient care
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- Patient education
- Staff evaluation
- Standards of practice
- Chronic disease management
- EMR software
- Risk management
- Clinical system monitoring
- Family support
- Programs development
- Accreditation coordination
- Public speaking
- Supply monitoring
- Mass casualty incident planning
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of 60 staff members.
- Resolved product issue through consumer testing.
- Achieved 5 star Quality Measures by completing documentation with accuracy and efficiency.
Certification
- BSN Compact License
- Infection Preventionist Certificate
- CPR Certified
Timeline
Director of Nursing Long Term Care
Suwannee Valley Nusing Center
04.2018 - Current
County Nurse Manager
Echols County Health Department
06.2004 - 05.2018
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Valdosta State University