Raymond Wassmer
Oak Ridge,NJ
Summary
Professional leader with substantial experience in managing and developing healthcare units. Strong emphasis on team collaboration and achieving tangible results, adaptable to changing needs. Proven skills in staff supervision, operational oversight, and patient care standards. Known for reliability, strategic planning, and effective communication.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Unit Manager
Oakland Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center
04.2022 - Current
- Evaluated employee performance regularly for professional growth opportunities, accountability measures, and feedback-driven improvement strategies.
- Ensured compliance with regulations and standards through regular audits, staff education, and policy updates.
- Resolved conflicts among team members quickly to maintain a positive working environment conducive for continued excellence in patient care.
- Oversaw RNs, LPNs, nursing aides, medical clerks and support staff and performed staffing scheduling duties.
- Developed strong working relationships with physicians, nurses, therapists, and ancillary staff for cohesive unit functioning.
- Facilitated interdepartmental collaboration through effective communication and coordination of patient care plans.
- Handled complaints from patients and families and immediately took steps for quick resolution and to prevent reoccurrence.
- Coordinated nursing with other services to promote continuity of total regimen of care.
- Created customized care plans, working with staff and families to assess and meet individual needs.
Assistant Director of Nursing
Complete Care at Milford Manor Nursing and Rehab
03.2021 - 04.2022
- Collaborate with physicians and multidisciplinary team members to provide the highest level of care for patients
- Participated in management team meetings to discuss resident status, census changes, and resident complaints or concerns.
- Manage nursing staff, maintain medical protocols, promote evidence-based practice
- Ensure compliance with state and federal regulations
- Oversaw and approved recruitment, hiring and orientation of new nursing staff.
- Ensure team building, morale, and integrity of fellow colleagues
- Facilitated continuing education and training programs to drive staff competency and professional development.
- 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.
LPN- Unit Manager
Milford Manor Nursing and Rehab
09.2007 - 03.2021
- Bedside nursing, medication administration, wound care management, obtain and maintain patient documentation such as, vitals, medical history, and test results
- Follow infection control protocols, ensure safety of patients
- Participated actively in interdisciplinary meetings discussing treatment options that best suit the unique needs of each patient leading towards improved outcomes.
- Monitored quality of care provided in the unit, addressing concerns promptly and effectively.
- Coordinated with interdisciplinary team members for comprehensive patient care planning.
- Developed rapport with patients and their families providing emotional support during difficult times thereby creating an atmosphere conducive for healing.
Education
LPN - LPN Program
Morris County School of Technology
Denville, NJ08.2007
Emergency Medical Technician - Program
SUSSEX COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE
12.2005
High School Diploma -
Jefferson Township High school
07.2000
Skills
- Teamwork Skills
- Knowledgeable in Medical Terminology and Procedures
- Infection control
- Documentation review
- Staff training
- Quality control
- Assignment delegation
Certification
- NJ Compact LPN License
- AHS BLS
- NJ EMT
- IV certification
Timeline
Unit Manager
Oakland Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center
04.2022 - Current
Assistant Director of Nursing
Complete Care at Milford Manor Nursing and Rehab
03.2021 - 04.2022
LPN- Unit Manager
Milford Manor Nursing and Rehab
09.2007 - 03.2021
High School Diploma -
Jefferson Township High school
LPN - LPN Program
Morris County School of Technology
Emergency Medical Technician - Program
SUSSEX COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE
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