Dedicated and adaptable professional with a proactive attitude and the ability to learn quickly. Strong work ethic and effective communication skills. Eager to contribute to a dynamic team and support organizational goals.
Patient-focused professional equipped with administrative and customer service expertise. Helps keep healthcare services proceeding smoothly by coordinating communications, referrals, and policy enforcement. Talented in finding balanced solutions and resolving conflicts.
Work History
Health and Wellness Director
Brookdale Park Place Retirement Community
Spokane, WA
03.2024 - 07.2024
Implemented and directed clinical services and operations to deliver competent, quality care.
Developed and maintained staffing schedule in accordance with contract terms, budget mandates and accreditation standards for nursing coverage.
Evaluated staff performance and prepared accurate reports detailing.
Implemented changes needed to correct deficiencies found during government inspections.
Director of Nursing
Life Care Center of America - Alderwood SNF
Spokane, WA
03.2023 - 03.2024
Implemented strategies for improving patient satisfaction scores in the nursing department on an ongoing basis.
Reviewed incident reports submitted by nurses related to any adverse events that occurred during their shift.
Conducted performance evaluations for all nursing staff members.
Analyzed trends in patient care activities.
Oversaw the daily operations of the nursing department including staffing, scheduling, budgeting, and resource allocation.
Registered Nurse - Clinical Manager and QA
Centerwell Home Health
Liberty Lake, WA
05.2017 - 03.2023
Staff Development, onboarding new hires, supervisory visits on site
QA, QAPI, CMS, STAR
Facilitated Fall and Acute Care Hospitalization Committee
Direct Case Conference Meetings for CMS outcomes and PDGM guidelines
Provides care management services to patients who require interventions post-acute hospitalization such as home health services, hospice services or long-term care placement.
Developed policies and procedures for nursing staff to ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
Gained strong leadership skills by managing projects from start to finish.
Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
Registered Nurse - Contract Infection Control & Staff Development
Life Care of America- Alderwood SNF
Spokane, WA
03.2021 - 09.2021
COVID-19 education, infection control practices and administration of the COVID Vaccine
Management duties included night shift education and management of infection control.
Maintained a safe environment for all patients by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
Administrative Director of Nursing
Touchmark Home Health
Spokane
09.2016 - 03.2021
Responsible for the management and oversight of Home Health and Home Care patients
Collaborated with and prioritized patient needs within Touchmark Community
Provided educational seminars to promote home health resources, to improve senior care experience.
Education
Associate of Arts - Nursing
Spokane Community College
06.1990
Skills
Clinical Leadership
Interdisciplinary Collaboration
Interpersonal Communication
Delegation and Motivation
Team building
Teamwork and Collaboration
Quality Improvement
Staff Development
Clinical Supervision
Clinical Documentation
Healthcare regulations
Honorsandawards
Centerwell Home Health Award 2023
Touchstone Gold Coin Award for outstanding performance and lasting contribution.
Nonclinicalexperience
Meals on Wheels
Blessing Under the Bridge
Alcohol Addiction Awareness
Licenseeducationcertification
Washington RN License, American Heart Association CPR, Associate of Arts - Nursing, Spokane Community College, 09/1986, 06/1990
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