Rosemary Lombardi
Phoenixville,PA
Summary
Experienced Director of Veterinary Nursing with a proven track record in overseeing clinical operations, developing veterinary nursing teams, and ensuring exceptional patient care. Skilled in fostering collaboration, implementing innovative care strategies, and driving continuous professional development. Committed to advancing animal welfare and veterinary nursing education through effective leadership, communication, and compassionate care.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
DIRECTOR OF VETERINARY NURSING
Ryan Veterinary Hospital
11.2010 - Current
- Responsible for the recruitment, retention, mentorship and coaching of approximately 130 FTE of which 11 are nursing managers
- Mentor and advise nursing managers on HR policies, performance management, leadership skills and best practices
- Responsible for nursing salary structure, creating nursing advancement levels and criteria, and ensuring these remain competitive in the market
- Provide support and coaching for nursing managers when dealing with difficult staff issues
- Delegate responsibilities to strong nurses and managers by identifying their key strengths
- Collaborate with hospital leadership to recommend and set policy
- Collaborated with Leadership to plan and implement short- and long-term recruitment strategies
- Nursing payroll, along with nurse managers
- Annual staff appraisals for 30 direct reports
- Create and revise training programs within the general ward
- Create and revise job descriptions for nurses.
- Developed high-performing teams by providing mentorship, guidance, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Enhanced team collaboration through regular communication, goal setting, and performance evaluations.
- Established a culture of continuous improvement by fostering open communication channels and empowering employees to voice their ideas.
- Actively promote a positive work environment that fosters employee engagement to ultimately increase retention rates, and boost overall team morale.
- Managed nursing budget effectively to ensure optimal use of resources while maintaining financial stability.
- Implemented innovative solutions to solve complex problems, resulting in increased productivity and streamlined operations.
- Optimized manager/supervisor staff performance by arranging for continued professional development in-house.
ICU Nurse
Veterinary Teaching Hospital-University of MO.
09.2009 - 11.2010
- Provided advanced level nursing care to ICU patients
- Organized workflow with coworkers by assessing, triaging, and prioritizing patient care
- Performed regular assessment of patient’s cardiovascular status using tools including DABP, NIBP, CVP readings, pulse oximetry, UOP, basic ECG monitoring and blood work results
- Nursing management of patients with epidural catheters, urinary catheters, tracheostomy tubes, nephrostomy tubes, various types of drains, urinary catheters and feeding tubes
- Provided specialized care to patients requiring mechanical ventilation
- Communication with clinicians and students regarding patient’s status, treatment orders and diagnostic procedures
- Assist with training of newer nurses—worked one on one with newer nursing staff, discussed patient assessment, the significance of monitoring patient trends and evaluating patient response to treatment.
ICU Nursing Supervisor
Ryan Veterinary Hospital-UPENN
02.1998 - 09.2009
- Managed and supervised a team of ICU nurses and assistants within 24/7 ICU
- Responsible for hiring and onboarding of ICU and rotating nurses
- Collaborated with Wards nursing supervisor re: supervision of shared rotating nursing staff
- Provided instruction to newer nurses by actively involving them in triaging and assessing patients, formulating nursing plans, planning interventions, and having them participate in advanced technical procedures (central line, A-line placement)
- Mentored junior nursing staff
- Active participation in patient care and nursing rounds
- Regular evaluation of employee performance –offering support, constructive feedback as well as disciplinary action when indicated
- Represent the ICU nursing staff at hospital meetings.
- Delegated tasks and provided leadership for 14 nurses and support personnel.
Education
A.A.S Animal Science -
Harcum College
BRYN MAWR, PA05.1990
Skills
- Strategic Planning
- Verbal and written communication
- People Management
- Operations Management
- Team Management
- Staff Management
- Issues Resolution
- Hiring and Retention
- Charismatic Leader
- Talent Acquisition
- Human Resources Management
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Effective leader
- Relationship Building
- Employee Motivation
- Performance Evaluations
Certification
- CVT PA, 1991
- LVT MO, 2009
- VTS (ECC), 2007
- RECOVER ALS/BLS CERTIFIED, 2021-2024
- QPR INSTITUTE-SUICIDE PREVENTION CERTIFICATE
- LOW-STRESS HANDLING-CERTIFIED, 2017
Accomplishments
Recipient of the first MODEL SUPERVISOR AWARD, presented by the University of Pennsylvania’s Models of Excellence Committee in 2007
Editorial Board
- Today’s Veterinary Practice, 07/2011 - 08/2014
- Today’s Veterinary Technician (Now TVN), The Official Journal of the NAVC, 01/2016- 01/2018
Publications
Advanced Monitoring and Procedures for Small Animal Emergency and Critical Care: Chapter 30: Pleural Space Drainage, Lombardi, R, E. Savino, L. Waddell, 2012, Wiley
Timeline
DIRECTOR OF VETERINARY NURSING
Ryan Veterinary Hospital
11.2010 - Current
ICU Nurse
Veterinary Teaching Hospital-University of MO.
09.2009 - 11.2010
ICU Nursing Supervisor
Ryan Veterinary Hospital-UPENN
02.1998 - 09.2009
A.A.S Animal Science -
Harcum College
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