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Rachel Travis

O'Fallon,MO

Summary

Dynamic nursing leader with extensive experience in long term care, skilled nursing and post acute care, excelling in staff recruitment and quality improvement. Proven ability to enhance patient outcomes through strategic planning and effective team collaboration. Committed to fostering a culture of safety and compliance while driving clinical excellence and staff development.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Director of Nursing

Chestnut Rehab and Nursing
12.2024 - 05.2025
  • 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.
  • Guided nursing staff through performance assessments to maintain quality care.

Director of Nursing

Quarters at Des Peres
10.2023 - 08.2024
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans for patients with complex needs.
  • Collaborated with staff, management, and external groups to coordinate patient care.
  • 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.

Director of Nursing

Ascension Living Sherbrooke Village
06.2022 - 10.2023

Staff Nurse Cardiac/ Telemetry

Mercy Hospital South
06.2022 - 10.2023
  • 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.

Director of Nursing

Delmar Gardens Of Chesterfield
08.2021 - 01.2022
  • Facilitated continuing education and training programs to drive staff competency and professional development.
  • Enhanced staff performance by conducting regular evaluations, providing constructive feedback, and offering tailored professional development opportunities.
  • Identified department issues to recommend corrective actions.
  • Planned and assigned workload to Number-person nursing staff to direct patient care.

Director of Nursing

Barnes Extended Care
08.2020 - 07.2021
  • 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.
  • Led quality improvement projects aimed at enhancing clinical outcomes through data-driven analysis and targeted interventions.

Education

Associate Degree In Nursing - Nursing

Sanford Brown College
St. Peter’s Mo

Skills

  • Nurse education and training
  • Leadership and guidance
  • Quality improvement
  • Strong work ethic
  • Staff recruitment and retention
  • Staff scheduling
  • Clinical resources management
  • Budget management
  • Healthcare regulations compliance
  • Clinical operations management
  • Relationship building
  • Critical thinking
  • Long-term care
  • Emergency response
  • Clinical documentation
  • Documentation and reporting
  • Nursing staff supervision
  • Multidisciplinary team collaboration
  • Issue resolution
  • Interdepartmental collaboration
  • Effective multitasking
  • Strategic planning
  • Clinical leadership
  • Process improvement
  • Case management
  • Patient safety protocols
  • Quality assurance
  • Direct patient care
  • Work Planning and Prioritization
  • Patient education
  • Standards of practice
  • Chronic disease management
  • EMR software
  • Risk management
  • Recruiting and hiring
  • Clinical system monitoring
  • Acute care
  • Supply monitoring
  • HIPAA regulations
  • Nursing ethics
  • Discharge and transfer procedures
  • Quality control
  • Verbal and written communication

Timeline

Director of Nursing

Chestnut Rehab and Nursing
12.2024 - 05.2025

Director of Nursing

Quarters at Des Peres
10.2023 - 08.2024

Director of Nursing

Ascension Living Sherbrooke Village
06.2022 - 10.2023

Staff Nurse Cardiac/ Telemetry

Mercy Hospital South
06.2022 - 10.2023

Director of Nursing

Delmar Gardens Of Chesterfield
08.2021 - 01.2022

Director of Nursing

Barnes Extended Care
08.2020 - 07.2021

Associate Degree In Nursing - Nursing

Sanford Brown College

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