Regina Martin
Trenton
Summary
Compassionate Wellness Director known for high productivity and efficient task completion, with a comprehensive background. Excels in communication with families, staff, and physicians. Excellent problem-solving skills to enhance resident care through effective collaboration and innovative service plans. Certified in CMT instruction and extensive gerontology knowledge. Understands the importance of creating a supportive environment for staff and residents. Strengths include being highly adaptable to situations, and a great communicator and listener.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Wellness Director
Terraces at Lawrence
Lawrenceville
03.2017 - Current
- Managed a team of wellness staff, nurses, CNAs, HHAs, and CMTs, ensuring effective care services within state guidelines. Provided ongoing in-servicing and competencies to staff to ensure safe practices during care.
- Collaborated with healthcare providers, including the medical director, physicians, physical and occupational therapists, psychiatric NPs, and other outside vendors, to enhance resident health outcomes.
- Evaluated all residents upon admission, as routinely scheduled, and upon any changes in condition to ensure that the residents of the community were being given the accurate level of care, as well as keeping the service plans updated to reflect the residents' current level of care.
- Met care coverage demands by setting effective schedules and delegating assignments.
- Established initial service plans, and updated care strategies to flex with the changing care demands of each individual resident.
- Enhanced care quality and increased patient safety by actively participating in monthly QAPI meetings.
- Cultivated strong family communication and support to maximize care outcomes for each resident.
- Collaborated with other departments to ensure individualized care according to each resident's unique needs .
- Oversaw the implementation of incentive-based reward systems designed to motivate employees toward passionate, respectful, and excellence in care.
- Established relationships with vendors who provided equipment and supplies necessary for the care of the residents.
- Oversaw health screenings, such as monthly weights and vital signs measurements, to identify potential health risks of residents.
- Assisted the Executive Director in managing the budget by focusing on the daily PPD of staff, and overseeing the management of overtime hours.
- Maintained and monitored infection control policies, and collaborated with the local health department to control potential outbreaks.
- Performed staff evaluations of the wellness team and encouraged feedback from staff to ensure quality care of the residents.
Unit Manager
Hamilton Grove Rehabilitation And Healthcare
Hamitlon
05.1996 - 03.2017
- Supervised nursing staff to ensure quality patient care and compliance with regulations.
- Managed patient assessments and updated resident care plans to meet individual needs effectively.
- Facilitated communication between MDs, families, and other healthcare team members to provide individualized, resident-centered care.
- Implemented safety protocols to protect residents and staff in the facility.
- Conducted regular performance evaluations to assess staff competencies and provide feedback.
- Coordinated ongoing educational objectives to enhance staff competencies in safety, quality, and core measures.
- Oversaw resident care to promote quality physical, mental and psychological treatment. And assisted with MDS assessments.
Education
Diploma RN - Nursing
St. Francis School of Nursing
Trenton, NJ06-1995
Skills
- CALA course
- Gerontology course certificate
- Certified to teach CMT classes
- Infection control
Affiliations
- Love to read, crochet, and study.
Certification
- Registered Nurse for the state of NJ since 1995
- CDC long term care infection control certification
- CPR
- Chaplain
- Spiritual Life Coach
- Reiki level 3
Timeline
Wellness Director
Terraces at Lawrence
03.2017 - Current
Unit Manager
Hamilton Grove Rehabilitation And Healthcare
05.1996 - 03.2017
Diploma RN - Nursing
St. Francis School of Nursing
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