ROCEL DELA ROSA-BESA
Eatontown,NJ
Summary
Motivated, enthusiastic, dependable, innovative and dedicated leader with strong planning, leading, collaborating and improving functions. Strategic in developing and managing program plans and activities. Focused on motivating staff and working with diverse personality types to drive improvements. Professional nursing leader prepared for advanced responsibilities in healthcare management. Proven ability to drive patient care excellence and improve operational efficiency. Strong focus on collaborative team leadership and adaptable to changing environments. Skilled in strategic planning, staff development, and regulatory compliance, consistently delivering impactful results.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director of Nursing Quality & Professional Practice
Hackensack Meridian Health- Jersey Shore University Medical Center (JSUMC)
02.2024 - Current
- Responsible for the comprehensive project plan for the organization's Magnet designation including: coordination for preparation, editing, and submission of the Magnet document..
- Oversees the Nursing Education, Professional Development Department and RN Nurse Residency Program. Ensures that programs offered must provide an array of offerings to address learning and development opportunity from new-hire to master, flexibility to incorporate changing and emerging healthcare needs and aimed at improving patient care through efficient, high-reliability practices.
- Mentored new nurses through orientation programs, facilitating their integration into the team and fostering their professional growth.
- Facilitated continuing education and training programs to drive staff competency and professional development.
- Championed a culture of continuous learning by promoting professional development opportunities for nursing staff, including in-house training programs, conferences, workshops, and online resources.
- Assists with the planning, coordination, implementation and evaluation of the Nursing Department’s Performance Improvement Activities by using internal and external benchmark processes to evaluate performance and aimed at enhancing clinical outcomes through data-driven analysis and targeted interventions.
- Conducts performance improvement review activities including medical records reviews, focused studies, point prevalence and apparent and root cause analysis etc
- Collects and evaluates patient care data relative to issues and identified trends
- Analyzes and prepares data sharing for all nurse sensitive indicators (Example: falls, pressure ulcers, restraints, etc.)
- Conducted regular risk assessments within the department to identify areas of potential vulnerability and implement corrective actions where necessary.
- Routinely explores options to develop process improvement and monitoring activities in response to identified issues, external standards or other anticipated needs
- Increased patient satisfaction scores by fostering a compassionate and supportive environment within the nursing department.
- Prepares summaries of review activities and displays data in graphic format
- Built and maintained positive working relationships with physicians and staff to support seamless healthcare operations.
- Worked closely administration to develop and implement best practices to improve patient outcomes.
- Contributed to organizational strategic planning efforts by providing insights on nursing best practices, workforce development issues, and healthcare trends affecting service delivery models.
- Drives and supports nursing-related projects including overseeing logistics, performing analysis and making presentations
- Provides project management support to the nursing division
- Identifies new programs for development
Magnet Program Director
Hackensack Meridian Health- Jersey Shore University Medical Center (JSUMC)
10.2019 - 02.2024
- Responsible for the comprehensive project plan for Magnet designation for JSUMC
- Contributes to strategic initiatives through timely data management and analysis, including: coordination for preparation, editing, and publication of the Magnet document
- Coordination for identification, collection, categorization, and tracking of evidence for the sources of evidence (SOE)
- Completion of campus specific Demographic Data Collection Tool (DDCT) and interim monitoring as per requirements
- Manages data collection related to the nursing dashboards; manages all NDNQI clinical data collection, nursing satisfaction survey, and other quality data through role as designated organizational NDNQI site and survey coordinator
- Ensures analysis nurse sensitive patient outcome data; compares unit and organizational performance to internal and external benchmarks pursuing ways to improve outcomes and standards of care using evidence-based practice and an interdisciplinary approach
- Develops and ensures a culture of patient safety, nursing research, innovation, and recognition
- Assists in coordinating and interpreting the data of Patient Satisfaction to identify best practices and improve performance
- Promotes active involvement of staff in Research and Quality Improvement projects that will align with strategic priorities and promote improved outcomes
- Coaches and mentor nurses at all levels, to the Magnet model and expectations for implementation of the Professional Practice Model and engagement in Shared Decision Making
- Responsible for educating Magnet Champions from all in-patient and ambulatory care areas to facilitate, enhance and promote enthusiasm and to motivate their units to bring the Magnet culture to life
- Work collaboratively with all nursing managers and leaders throughout the medical center to drive changes and support projects through education, communication, and celebration
- Identifies Magnet program-related barriers and reports to Network Magnet Designation Director
- Oversees campus preparation for ANCC site visit
- Identifies, mentors and empowers nurses to participate in Scholarly work.
- Special magnet related projects as assigned to support Chief Nursing Officer
Professor/Mentor
Thomas Edison State University
10.2013 - 01.2020
- Provision of academically excellent, time-efficient, and cost-effective higher education for a diverse population of working adults through on-line program and courses
- Responsible for delivering course content, tracking student assignments, attendance and test scores, progress monitoring and evaluating student performance in meeting course objectives and learning outcomes
Manager, Clinical Education
Hackensack Meridian Health-Riverview Medical Center
06.2015 - 10.2019
- Responsible for the orientation, education and continuing education needs of the campus and system wide staff with the goal of maintaining and improving clinical quality and competency as well as facilitation of educational outcomes
- Implemented and incorporated multi-faceted and innovative approach to education and competency to increase compliance and engagement among team members
- Implemented an annual recognition programs for team members for the past 3 years that enhances morale, motivation and employee satisfaction
- Designed and implemented a competency walk-through to identify and address learning need and ensure compliance to regulatory standards resulting to successful certification/re-certification with no findings on competency
- Enhance and encourage lifelong learning by facilitating and partnering with Georgian Court to offer the first cohort for an on-site RN to BSN program and by offering monthly educational programs with a total of 2,043 Contact hours offered in 2018 resulting to organizational savings of $51,075.00
- Major contributor and driver of performance improvement projects and quality initiatives to enhance and improve processes and outcomes with two of the recent projects presented in National and Local Conferences like Institute of Healthcare Improvement (IHI), Organization of Nurse Leaders (ONL) and the upcoming Professional Nurse Educator Group (PNEG) of Cleveland Clinic
- Co-lead in the education, training and successful implementation of Omnicell Medication Dispensing System and EPIC documentation system
- Part of the System Core Group for the Magnet Re-designation, writing and reviewing documents for submission, identifying exemplars and evidence, educating and preparing nurses for the survey through creation of educational resources, face-to-face meetings, informational fairs and mock-surveys
Associate Professor
Georgian Court-HMH School Of Nursing
09.2010 - 05.2015
- Participated in curriculum development specifically in developing learning outcomes & program objectives, redesigning curriculum map and course and program outcomes and objectives
- Lead faculty for Medical-Surgical offerings
- Develop and instruct Health Assessment, Pharmacology, Pathophysiology and Evidence Based Care of Adult 1 and 2
Clinical Research Coordinator
Riverview Medical Center
05.2009 - 05.2015
- Responsible for the coordination and daily operation of the Cardiovascular Data Registries and Clinical Trial in conjunction with John Hopkins Medical Center
- Serve as an educational resource for the cardiovascular medical and nursing staff
- Work with principal investigator and sponsors to facilitate daily trial activities and ensure compliance with research protocols
- Collected data and followed research protocols, operations manuals and case report form requirements
- Enter, compile, analyze and report statistical data pertaining to the program
- Identify gaps and initiate and lead Performance Improvement projects to improve processes and outcomes
- One of the project initiated was presented in the American College of Cardiology (ACC) Conference
Clinical Nurse Specialist (Part Time)
Riverview Medical Center
03.2008 - 05.2009
- Assess educational needs and develop clinical instruction and educational curriculum and competency tools
- Administered job knowledge assessments and competency testing
- Assisted with development of improved seminars and training materials
- Evaluate patient care systems for potential areas of improvement and proposed solutions and consequent curriculum adjustments
- Organized short-term educational programs such as lectures and workshops to address specific clinical topic
- Provided expertise for clinical support and services
Registered Nurse
Riverview Medical Center
11.2002 - 03.2008
- Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion
Education
Post Graduate Certificate - Distance Education
Thomas Edison State University
Trenton, NJ01.2013
Ph.D. - Educational Management
Angeles University Foundation
01-2000
Master of Arts - Nursing
Angeles University Foundation
01-1994
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Angeles University Foundation
01-1991
Skills
- Project and Program development
- Resource allocation
- Coordination
- Management
- Strong presentation skills
- Teaching
- Coaching
- Mentoring
- Motivational skills
- Data collection
- Data management
- Solution-based interventions
- Teamwork
- Collaboration
Certification
- Certified Nursing Professional Development Specialist (ANCC)
- Certified Nurse Educator (National League of Nursing)
- Certified Cardiac Vascular Nurse (ANCC)
- Certified Professional in Patient Safety (Institute for Healthcare Improvement)
Author's Spotlight
- Magnet4Europe, June 2023, https://youtu.be/4sy0Dq4yfpM?si=1Sn9jwquSUbFXMY0
- Engaging Nurses in Scholarly Work, March 2024, https://youtu.be/TeMEIFZdEc8?si=orpx1Mg3ahXrgU57
Publications
- HOW A JOLT OF APPRECIATION RE-ENGAGED PRECEPTORS TO CONTRIBUTE TO SUCCESSFUL ONBOARDING – ASSOCIATION OF NURSING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT TRENDLINES VOL. 31 NO.4 APRIL 2020.
- WORK STRESS AND RESILIENCY IN NURSE LEADERS – NURSING MANAGEMENT JULY 2021.
- JOURNEY OF A NOVICE MAGNET PROGRAM DIRECTOR - AMERICAN NURSE - JANUARY 2023.
- LEVERAGING ON THE EMERITUS NURSE'S EXPERTISE FOR NURSE MANAGERS ORIENTATION - NURSING MANAGEMENT - MARCH 2023.
- MAGNET FOR EUROPE: FOSTERING PARTNERSHIP AND COLLABORATION - AMERICAN NURSE - JUNE 2023.
- MAGNET FOR EUROPE: FOSTERING PARTNERSHIP AND COLLABORATION – MAGNET4EUROPE NEWSLETTER ISSUE 11 – NOVEMBER 2023, LONDON.
- EFFECT OF NATURE-THEMED RECHARGE ROOM TO HEALTHCARE WORKERS’ LEVEL OF STRESS AND ANXIETY – JOURNAL OF NURSING ADMINISTRATION – SCHEDULE DATE OF PUBLICATION – SEPTEMBER 2023.
- ENGAGING NURSES IN SCHOLARLY WORK – AMERICAN NURSE JOURNAL – JANUARY 2024.
- IMPROVING PATIENT OUTCOMES USING MEASURES TO INCREASE DISCHARGE RATES TO HOME – CUREUS, MAY 2024.
- Magnet4Europe: Taking the Next Steps – American Nurse Journal – September 2024.
Journal Peer Reviewer
- NURSING MANAGEMENT
- AMERICAN JOURNAL OF NURSING
- JOURNAL OF HEALTHCARE ADMINISTRATOR
Research
- WORK STRESS AND RESILIENCY IN NURSE LEADERS – PRIMARY INVESTIGATOR
- LEVERAGING ON THE EMERITUS NURSE'S EXPERTISE FOR NURSE MANAGERS ORIENTATION - NURSING MANAGEMENT – PRIMARY INVESTIGATOR
- EFFECT OF NATURE-THEMED RECHARGE ROOM TO HEALTHCARE WORKERS’ LEVEL OF STRESS AND ANXIETY – PRIMARY INVESTIGATOR
- EFFECT OF INTERACTION WITH THERAPY DOG ON THE HEALTHCARE WORKER’S PERCEIVED STRESS, MOOD AND FEELING OF BURNOUT – PRIMARY INVESTIGATOR
- FACTORS AFFECTING NURSING RETENTION - PRIMARY INVESTIGATOR
- BEDSIDE MOBILITY ASSESSMENT TOOL FOR FALL REDUCTION & INCREASE DISCHARGE TO HOME - CO INVESTIGATOR
- HOLISTIC MODALITIES FOR HEALTHCARE WORKERS - CO-INVESTIGATOR
- THE MAGIC DONUT PROGRAM AS AN ALTERNATIVE TO SEDATION DURING MRI – CO-INVESTIGATOR
- IMPROVING PATIENT OUTCOMES USING MEASURES TO INCREASE DISCHARGE RATES TO HOME – CO INVESTIGATOR
- IMPLEMENTATION & SURVEY EVALUATION OF A NEW SAFETY CONCERN ESCALATION PATHWAY – CO INVESTIGATOR
- AUTOMATING MOBILITY FOR INPATIENTS: A PILOT STUDY OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE-EXERCISE COACHING AT THE BEDSIDE - CO-INVESTIGATOR
Timeline
Director of Nursing Quality & Professional Practice
Hackensack Meridian Health- Jersey Shore University Medical Center (JSUMC)
02.2024 - Current
Magnet Program Director
Hackensack Meridian Health- Jersey Shore University Medical Center (JSUMC)
10.2019 - 02.2024
Manager, Clinical Education
Hackensack Meridian Health-Riverview Medical Center
06.2015 - 10.2019
Professor/Mentor
Thomas Edison State University
10.2013 - 01.2020
Associate Professor
Georgian Court-HMH School Of Nursing
09.2010 - 05.2015
Clinical Research Coordinator
Riverview Medical Center
05.2009 - 05.2015
Clinical Nurse Specialist (Part Time)
Riverview Medical Center
03.2008 - 05.2009
Registered Nurse
Riverview Medical Center
11.2002 - 03.2008
- Certified Nursing Professional Development Specialist (ANCC)
- Certified Nurse Educator (National League of Nursing)
- Certified Cardiac Vascular Nurse (ANCC)
- Certified Professional in Patient Safety (Institute for Healthcare Improvement)
Post Graduate Certificate - Distance Education
Thomas Edison State University
Ph.D. - Educational Management
Angeles University Foundation
Master of Arts - Nursing
Angeles University Foundation
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Angeles University Foundation
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