RAJESH MATHEW
Philadelphia
Summary
Nursing professional with 15 years of Nursing, Supervisory and Managerial experience. Comprehensive knowledge of direct patient care, nursing procedures and healthcare administration policies. Reputation as a self directed professional with superior problem solving, communication and management skills.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Director of Nursing
Granite Farms Estates
07.2023 - Current
- Led nursing staff in delivering high-quality patient care and ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations.
- Developed and implemented efficient scheduling processes to optimize nurse staffing levels and improve patient outcomes.
- Coordinated training programs for nursing staff, enhancing clinical skills and promoting professional development.
- Analyzed patient care data to identify trends, facilitating evidence-based decisions for quality improvement initiatives.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to create comprehensive care plans tailored to individual resident needs.
- Oversaw medication management protocols, ensuring accuracy and adherence to safety standards in administration practices.
- Mentored junior nursing staff, providing guidance on best practices and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
- Implemented strategies that enhanced communication among nursing teams, resulting in improved team collaboration and efficiency.
- Participated in management team meetings to discuss resident status, census changes, and resident complaints or concerns.
- Collaborated with staff, management, and external groups to coordinate patient care.
- Performed rounds to observe care and interview staff, residents, and families.
- Managed nursing schedules and budgets, streamlining processes for cost savings while maintaining high-quality patient care.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop efficient care strategies tailored to individual patient needs.
- Contributed to the accreditation process by maintaining compliance with state and federal regulations for nursing standards.
- Mentored new nurses in clinical practice and procedures, fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Assisted in developing policies and procedures for safe medication administration, minimizing errors within the department.
- Served as a role model for nursing staff by demonstrating exceptional clinical skills, ethical behavior, and commitment to continuous learning.
- Enhanced staff performance through regular training sessions and professional development opportunities.
- Coordinated with physicians on complex cases, ensuring seamless communication among healthcare professionals involved in patient care.
- Optimized staffing levels to maintain an appropriate nurse-to-patient ratio, promoting quality of care without exceeding budget constraints.
- Evaluated staff performance regularly, providing feedback and guidance for improvement when necessary.
- Established and monitored infection control programs to provide safe, sanitary environment to prevent transmission of disease and infection.
- Implemented infection control measures, reducing hospital-acquired infections significantly over time.
- Identified department issues to recommend corrective actions.
- Improved patient care by implementing evidence-based nursing practices and protocols.
- Prepared and reviewed infection control surveillance reports to identify trends and develop effective actions to control and prevent infections.
Community Health Registered Nurse
Department of Public Health
03.2021 - Current
- Assessing patients, ordering medical tests and developing treatment plans.
- Provide immunizations and health screenings in the community.
- Provide patient and community education.
- Monitors and delivers high quality patient care.
- Records and analyzes medical data in various communities.
- Evaluates the health of patients and creates treatment plans.
- Participates in evaluation and documentation of patients and care.
- Assists in developing, evaluating, and implementing professional development education.
- Refers patients to other providers as needed.
Registered Nurse Supervisor
Pauls Run Retirement Community
11.2012 - Current
- Provide quality nursing care to residents to maintain or attain the highest practical level of functioning.
- Assesses residents for any decline of condition, signs of change in condition, weight loss, decline in ambulation, change in ADLs, development of skin breakdown, etc.
- Administers medications and treatments to residents which includes; monitoring administration of intravenous fluids and placing orders for medication.
- Confer with residents and families on any issues relating to care and services.
- Make referrals to other departments when appropriate.
- Complete employee and resident incident reports and complete follow-up investigation forms.
- Maintain accountability for controlled substances.
Registered Nurse
Buckingham Valley Rehab and Nursing
09.2011 - 07.2014
- Reviewed prescription medications with residents and suggested changes in care based on feedback.
- Acted as charge nurse; oversaw all nursing functions/activities, supervised 7 full-time staff members.
- Assessed implemented prescription medications for residents; suggest changes for care.
- Provided medical care to those in need including, but not limited to diabetes, cardiac, wound and palliative care.
- Coordinated patient education, serving as a liaison between patients, families, physicians, and other health care professionals, problem-solving and complaint resolution, enhancing patient emotional and physical comfort, participating in treatment planning and staffing, and evaluating and charting patient progress.
- Ensured compliance with all Medic
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ06.2018
Diploma - General Nursing and Midwifery
SCS Institute of Nursing Sciences
Mangalore, India09.2006
Skills
- Customer assistance
- Nursing management
- Case management
- Clinical leadership
- Patient education
- Clinical assessment
- Care coordination
- Quality improvement
- Staff evaluation
- Professional development
- Multidisciplinary team collaboration
- Recruiting and hiring
- Healthcare administration
- Shift scheduling
- Long-term care
- Clinical documentation
- Nurse education and training
- Leadership and guidance
- Effective multitasking
- Critical thinking
- Verbal and written communication
- Relationship building
- Nursing staff supervision
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Customer service
Accomplishments
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
- Achieved Quality Measure results by completing Nursing team Management with accuracy and efficiency.
Certification
- License - Registered Nurse RN 624254 Since 2011
- Basic Life Support- American Heart Association (CPR and AED) Valid until 02/2027
LANGUAGES
Hindi
Malayalam
Timeline
Assistant Director of Nursing
Granite Farms Estates
07.2023 - Current
Community Health Registered Nurse
Department of Public Health
03.2021 - Current
Registered Nurse Supervisor
Pauls Run Retirement Community
11.2012 - Current
Registered Nurse
Buckingham Valley Rehab and Nursing
09.2011 - 07.2014
Diploma - General Nursing and Midwifery
SCS Institute of Nursing Sciences
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Grand Canyon University