Rachell Combs
Monroe,OH
Summary
Accomplished Registered Nurse and former Director of Nursing in long term care, I excel in patient assessments, care plan development, and fostering team coordination. Renowned for compassion and strong clinical judgment, I've significantly enhanced patient outcomes and staff performance, embodying a commitment to continuous learning and quality improvement in healthcare. Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
University Of Cincinnati Medical Center
12.2022 - Current
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Educating patients on medications and side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Contributed to interdisciplinary team meetings by presenting relevant clinical data about patients'' progress toward reaching established goals of care.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
Director of Nursing
Carespring Health Care Management
10.2005 - 12.2022
- 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 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.
- 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.
- Mentored new nurses through orientation programs, facilitating their integration into the team and fostering their professional growth.
- Conducted regular risk assessments within the department to identify areas of potential vulnerability and implement corrective actions where necessary.
- Championed a culture of continuous learning by promoting professional development opportunities for nursing staff, including in-house training programs, conferences, workshops, and online resources.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
University of Rio Grande
Rio Grande, OH2012
Nursing- Licenced Practical Nurse
Butler Tech Program of Practical Nurse Education
Hamilton, OH2005
Skills
- Patient Assessments
- Documentation and Charting
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Patient education and counseling
- Patient and family advocacy
- Compassion and Empathy
- Care Plan Development
- Team Coordination
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Relationship Building
- Chart updating
- High level of autonomy
- Chronic Disease Management
- Emotional Intelligence
- Case Management
- Medical Records Management
Timeline
Registered Nurse
University Of Cincinnati Medical Center
12.2022 - Current
Director of Nursing
Carespring Health Care Management
10.2005 - 12.2022
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
University of Rio Grande
Nursing- Licenced Practical Nurse
Butler Tech Program of Practical Nurse Education
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