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Rebecca CollinsRC

Gulf Shores,Alabama

Summary

Compassionate Director of Nursing dedicated to maintaining highest standards of nursing practices and policies. Excellent leader, mentor and recruiter, supporting staff and local community. Demonstrates strong working knowledge of regulatory compliance along with proven results in managerial role. Rehab Supervisor Medicare Manager Skills Nurse Education and Training Budget Control Clinical Operations Management Personnel Evaluations Multidisciplinary Team Collaboration Process Improvements Issue Resolution Problem-Solving Policies Compliance Enforcement Documentation and Reporting Verbal and Written Communication Work Planning and Prioritization Direct Patient Care Time Management - 1 0 + y e ar s Infection Preventionist Cares Dementia Training Train the CNA trainer Certification

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Unit Manager

Montrose Bay Rehab And Health
03.2023 - Current
  • Assisted in development and implementation of policies, procedures, and regulations for unit operations.
  • Coordinated nursing with other services to promote continuity of total regimen of care.
  • Oversaw RNs, LPNs, nursing aides, medical clerks and support staff and performed staffing scheduling duties.
  • Promoted patient independence by establishing patient care goals and taught and counseled patients, friends and family about medications and self-care skills.
  • Handled complaints from patients and families and immediately took steps for quick resolution and to prevent reoccurrence.
  • Protected patients and employees by developing and interpreting infection-control policies and protocols and maintained patient confidence by monitoring confidential information.
  • Established and maintained effective communication with staff, physicians and community organizations to promote high quality patient care.

Director Of Nursing

Noland Health Services
01.2022 - 03.2023
  • Assessed competency of clinical staff to promote quality, continuity and safety
  • Set and monitored achievement goals for nursing department consistent with established philosophy and standards of practice
  • Monitored development, implementation and updates of individualized care plans
  • Implemented and directed clinical services and operations to deliver competent, quality care
  • Evaluated staff performance and prepared accurate reports detailing findings
  • Administered executive supervision, exercising independent judgment to select proper course of action in policies and procedures
  • Reviewed daily documentation of dispensing of controlled substances, immediately noting discrepancies from shift to shift
  • Communicated with patients with compassion while keeping medical information private
  • Planned and implemented programs for health care or medical facilities supporting personnel administration and training.
  • 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.

Director of Nursing

Diversicare of Foley
07.2020 - 01.2022
  • Alabam
  • Assessed competency of clinical staff to promote quality, continuity and safety.Set and monitored achievement goals for nursing department consistent with established philosophy and standards of practice.Monitored development, implementation and updates of individualized care plans.Implemented and directed clinical services and operations to deliver competent, quality care.Evaluated staff performance and prepared accurate reports detailing findings.Administered executive supervision, exercising independent judgment to select proper course of action in policies and procedures.Reviewed daily documentation of dispensing of controlled substances, immediately noting discrepancies from shift to shift.Communicated with patients with compassion while keeping medical information private.

Unit Manager

Diversicare
08.2018 - 07.2020
  • Cultivated positive relationships with patients and families, addressed concerns or complaints, monitored patient satisfaction survey data and maintained confidentiality of patient information
  • Liaised between patients and families by providing health information and addressing questions and concerns
  • Audited and completed charts, evaluations and medical forms
  • Reviewed and completed admission and discharge assessments
  • Communicated with patients with compassion while keeping medical information private
  • Collaborated with multi-disciplinary staff to improve overall patient care and response times.

Patient Care Facilitator

St. Bernards Medical Center
12.2013 - 04.2018
  • Communicated with patients to ensure quality of care and develop care plans
  • Established strong work network by building professional relationships with physicians and fellow employees
  • Liaised effectively with patients, doctors and staff members, assessing medical charts and promoting high level of communication and interaction
  • Provided administrative support for patient care staff
  • Troubleshot and resolved complex customer service issues to enhance patient and family experience
  • Assured regulatory compliance and professionalism across patient service.

LPN

Lawrence Hall nursing Center
05.2005 - 12.2013

Education

Associate -

Black River Technical College
Pocahontas, Arkansas
12.2013

Skills

  • Community-Based Educational Programs
  • Handling Visitations
  • Manage Records
  • Medical Records Management

Timeline

Unit Manager

Montrose Bay Rehab And Health
03.2023 - Current

Director Of Nursing

Noland Health Services
01.2022 - 03.2023

Director of Nursing

Diversicare of Foley
07.2020 - 01.2022

Unit Manager

Diversicare
08.2018 - 07.2020

Patient Care Facilitator

St. Bernards Medical Center
12.2013 - 04.2018

LPN

Lawrence Hall nursing Center
05.2005 - 12.2013

Associate -

Black River Technical College
Rebecca CollinsRC