Fostered a culture of continuous improvement, encouraging open communication and teamwork among staff members.
Improved patient care by implementing evidence-based nursing practices and updating protocols.
Ensured compliance with regulatory requirements through regular audits, policy updates, and ongoing education for staff members.
Director of Nursing
The Center at CenterPlace
03.2022 - 11.2023
Nurse leadership position focused on risk management, improving patient outcomes, and balancing staff/census ratios, while addressing QAPI and compliance regulations.
Monitored and evaluated nursing staff performance, providing feedback and guidance to support standards of care.
Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans for patients with complex needs.
Recruited, hired and trained all staff, providing direct supervision, ongoing staff development and continuing education to employees.
Identified department issues to recommend corrective actions.
Oversaw and approved recruitment, hiring and orientation of new nursing staff.
Ensured regulatory compliance by staying current on industry standards and updating policies accordingly.
Built and maintained positive working relationships with physicians and staff to support seamless healthcare operations.
RN Staff Nurse
Supplemental Healthcare Agency
12.2021 - 03.2022
Serving an acute rehab hospital as a staff RN, including admissions, discharges and all other patients with acute care needs
Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
Provided emotional support to patients during challenging times, fostering a sense of trust and rapport that contributed to better overall wellbeing.
Administered medications accurately and safely, reducing medication errors and adverse reactions.
RN Case Manager
Bristol Hospice LLC
08.2020 - 12.2021
Case manage hospice patients through their end of life journey
Consistent collaboration with facility and hospice staff, medical providers and family members to create an end of life environment that is in the client's wishes/best interests
DON, Administrator
Bridges Home Health Care
02.2018 - 10.2021
Develop and implement Policies & Procedures in line with Rules & Regulations for SOC CDPHE
Attain/retain skilled and non-skilled staff, while creating a working environment that values dependability, consistency and compassionate care and sees that it is provided with every client interaction
Organize, operate and maintain day-to-day business operations
RN Case Manager & Preceptor
Halcyon Hospice & Palliative Care
05.2019 - 08.2020
Assess patients during their end of life journey to maintain quality of life and marry each patients end of life goals with patient-specific intervention/plan of care
RN Case Manager & Preceptor
Caring Hearts Home Healthcare
09.2010 - 10.2017
Make contact with prospective clients, assess need for post-acute inpatient care
Work alongside client and their families to formulate a measurable and attainable plan of care
Collaborate with team of providers including multiple physicians, physical, occupational, and speech therapists, medical social workers, and supporting staff to ensure excellent patient care
Maintain strong and efficient time management skills with regard to accurate and timely documentation and effective communication
Train newly hired RN's in both Case Management and home health
Education
RN - BSN - MSN Program Enrollment - RN To BSN To MSN
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT
Associate Of Applied Science - Nursing
Concorde Career College
Aurora, CO
12.2008
Youth Counseling/Business - Counseling
Baptist Bible College/Mission University
Springfield, MO
05.2001
Skills
Nursing staff leadership - focused on hiring, retaining, educating and mentoring quality staff
Disease prevention education - for patients, family members and staff
Quality and treatment plan improvement with strategic planning
Certification
AHA BLS for the Healthcare Provider
AHA ACLS for the Healthcare Provider
RN - DORA for State of Colorado- 190276
Timeline
Chief Nursing Officer
PAM Health & Rehabilitation Hospital of Greeley
11.2023 - Current
Director of Nursing
The Center at CenterPlace
03.2022 - 11.2023
RN Staff Nurse
Supplemental Healthcare Agency
12.2021 - 03.2022
RN Case Manager
Bristol Hospice LLC
08.2020 - 12.2021
RN Case Manager & Preceptor
Halcyon Hospice & Palliative Care
05.2019 - 08.2020
DON, Administrator
Bridges Home Health Care
02.2018 - 10.2021
RN Case Manager & Preceptor
Caring Hearts Home Healthcare
09.2010 - 10.2017
AHA BLS for the Healthcare Provider
AHA ACLS for the Healthcare Provider
RN - DORA for State of Colorado- 190276
RN - BSN - MSN Program Enrollment - RN To BSN To MSN
Western Governors University
Associate Of Applied Science - Nursing
Concorde Career College
Youth Counseling/Business - Counseling
Baptist Bible College/Mission University
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