Rebecca Connelly
Lyman,ME
Summary
Assistant Director of Nursing at Durgin Pines with substantial experience in long term care and skilled nursing facilities. Adept in infection prevention and control, showcasing a strong blend of clinical leadership and staff education. Successfully enhanced staff performance and reduced healthcare-acquired infections, demonstrating exceptional nursing management and interdisciplinary collaboration skills.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON)
Durgin Pines
12.2023 - Current
- Certified Infection Preventionist, overseeing infection prevention and control program.
- Staff Educator
- Health Occupations Nurse
- Collaborating directly with Administrator and Director of Nursing.
- Participated in IDT meetings to discuss resident status, census changes, and resident complaints or concerns.
- Investigated reportable incidents.
- Assisted in developing Infection Prevention and Control program including policies and procedures.
- Maintaining compliance with state and federal regulations for nursing standards.
- Established and monitored infection control programs to provide safe, sanitary environment to prevent transmission of disease and infection.
- Implemented infection control measures, reducing healthcare-acquired infections significantly over time.
- Interviewing potential CNA candidates for hire.
- Developed a monthly Alzheimer's training class for all new hires and annual training for all staff.
- Facilitated ongoing risk assessments for healthcare-associated infections by identifying potential vulnerabilities in current practices or systems and recommending strategies to address these concerns.
- Investigated outbreaks and control measures to prevent future incidents.
- Participated in QAPI meetings
Nurse Manager
Durgin Pines
12.2022 - 12.2023
- Managed a 55 bed long term care unit, overseeing all three shifts.
- On-call weekend shifts as needed.
- Led staff huddles to keep team informed of departmental changes and provide opportunities for nurses to share ideas and concerns.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Leading interdisciplinary team meetings to develop individualized care plans for residents and communicating this information to families.
- Supervised, directed, and motivated high-quality performance from nursing staff.
- Developed and implemented quality improvement initiatives to provide best possible resident care and identify and address areas of concern.
- Served as a key point of contact between nursing staff, physicians, administration, and other healthcare professionals.
- Investigated and independently resolved complaints from staff, physicians, families and residents.
- Established unit schedules and individual work assignments.
- Established strong relationships with resident families, providing support and education throughout the treatment process.
- Conducted performance evaluations and provided constructive feedback to support professional growth of nursing staff.
- Worked closely with outside hospice organizations to ensure comfort at end of life.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Durgin Pines
10.2022 - 12.2022
- Administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Caring for Skilled residents and documenting necessary information.
- Cooperating with state investigations and routine state surveys within the facility.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Facilitated efficient communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to promote continuity of care across settings.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
- Provided compassionate palliative care for terminally ill patients while supporting their emotional needs during end-of-life stages.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Gathered lab specimens.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
- Effective communication and redirection techniques when working with Dementia residents.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Pinnacle Health & Rehab at Sanford
12.2019 - 10.2022
- Administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Collaborated with wound care specialists.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Collaborated with hospice care and assisted residents in maintaining comfort at end of life.
- Facilitated efficient communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to promote continuity of care across settings.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Mentored new nursing staff to enhance professional development opportunities.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Pinnacle Health & Rehab at Sanford
09.2013 - 12.2019
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and assisting with meals to ensure patient dignity.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Checked patient vital signs and reported abnormal results to nursing staff.
- Performed accurate documentation of patient information according to established protocols for record-keeping purposes.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety.
- Trained all new staff.
- Collaborated with PT/OT/SLP services.
- Built rapport with patients and families, providing emotional support during difficult times.
- Provided end-of-life care for patients while respecting their dignity and personal wishes, allowing them to pass comfortably.
Education
Certificate - Licensed Practical Nursing
Salter School of Nursing
Manchester, NH12-2019
Bachelor of Science - Public Health
Plymouth State University
Plymouth, NH06-2018
Skills
- Nursing management
- Verbal and written communication
- Clinical leadership
- Staff and Patient education
- Quality improvement
- Recruiting and hiring
- Clinical care oversight
- Nurse education and training
- Healthcare administration
- Long-term care
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Infection Prevention and control
- Dementia
- EMR software
- Public speaking
Timeline
Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON)
Durgin Pines
12.2023 - Current
Nurse Manager
Durgin Pines
12.2022 - 12.2023
Licensed Practical Nurse
Durgin Pines
10.2022 - 12.2022
Licensed Practical Nurse
Pinnacle Health & Rehab at Sanford
12.2019 - 10.2022
Certified Nursing Assistant
Pinnacle Health & Rehab at Sanford
09.2013 - 12.2019
Certificate - Licensed Practical Nursing
Salter School of Nursing
Bachelor of Science - Public Health
Plymouth State University
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