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Sandra Kelley

Canadice,NY

Summary

Experienced Registered Nurse ready to bring a proven combination of clinical judgment,compassion,organization and problem solving to a new opportunity. Seeking evening remote work while remaining open to roles both within healthcare and in other fields where my transferable skills,dependability,and ability to learn quickly can add value. I thrive in independent roles,enjoy helping people,and bring a calm,solution focused approach to every challenge.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience

Work History

Manager of Operations Western Region RN

Monroe Plan for Medical Care/ Elm and Oak Health
Pittsford, NY
06.2022 - Current
  • Established effective communication channels among team and organization leadership to enhance collaboration.
  • Devised processes that contributed to sustainable business success.
  • Responsible for Interviews, hiring and oversight of training team members.
  • Trained and guided team members, ensuring alignment with productivity and performance metrics.
  • Developed the frame work and continued management of our Quality and Audit team.
  • Site Administrator and manager of the Social care network for the WNYICC and FLIPSA regions for Elm and Oak Health.
  • Developing in collaboration with our analytics team the build for the internal auditing platform.

Home Health Supervisor RN

Monroe Plan For Medical Care
Pittsford, NY
11.2016 - 06.2022
  • Provide direct supervision, ongoing staff development and continuing education to employees.
  • Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
  • Monitored workflow to improve employee time management and increase productivity.
  • Conducted employee evaluations to give constructive feedback and clarify job performance expectations.
  • Interviewed and trained new employees in case management to ensure effective onboarding and integration.
  • Maintained compliance with company policies, objectives and communication goals.
  • Managed member and provider complaints, resolving issues to foster positive relationships and enhance service satisfaction.

RN Clinical Lead

Monroe Plan for Medical Care Health Home
04.2016 - 11.2016

Linked Managed Medicaid population to doctors, clinics, shelters, food, clothing, and other essential resources.

  • Facilitated communication between patients and physicians to promote understanding of treatment plans and improve patient adherence.
  • Developed comprehensive patient care plans incorporating assessments, evaluations, and nursing diagnoses to address individual health needs.

Rn Nurse Manager 1st Floor

WCCH SNF
Warsaw, NY
09.2013 - 09.2014
  • Nurse Manager of both the rehab and long term care units. Overseeing an average of 60- 120 patients per shift.
  • Oversaw and managed clinical and support staff in patient care activities while maintaining a high level of staff morale and professionalism.
  • Oversaw clinical and support staff in patient care activities, fostering high staff morale and professionalism.
  • Liaised between patients and physicians to ensure patient comprehension of treatment plans.
  • Facilitated communication between patients and physicians to ensure understanding of medical instructions. to ensure patient comprehension of treatment plans.
  • Participated in unit-based Quality Assurance Program.
  • Developed and implemented nursing care plans.
  • Developed and implemented individualized nursing care plans to meet patient needs.
  • Delegated staff nurse duties as well as training.
  • Provided training to new staff on hospital protocols and patient care standards. on quality control procedures.
  • Adhered to established infection control procedures to maintain a safe patient environment..

Director of Nursing/Assistant Administrator

Alpine Manor
Lima NY
09.2011 - 07.2013

RN Assistant administrator DON in a 36 bed Assisted Living facility, In this Position I was in charge of the following- 18+ staff members.

  • Managed all aspects of the facility operations.
  • 30+ residents.
  • Coordinated medical appointments and case management documentation to address all residents' medical needs.
  • Maintained compliance with DOH regulations to ensure facility standards.
  • Ensured DOH compliance throughout facility.
  • Hiring and Termination of Staff.
  • Admission and discharge of residents.
  • Maintained facility licensure and certificates.
  • Reporting Flu and other illness to County.
  • Responded to after-hours calls as needed.
  • Processed payroll for staff, ensuring timely and accurate compensation..
  • Coordinated staff scheduling to ensure adequate coverage for all shifts..
  • Managed policy, procedures,and staff education.
  • Oversaw daily operations of facility to ensure smooth functioning and resident care.

RN Case Manager

Lifetime Care
02.2009 - 08.2011
  • Provided hands-on nursing care and case management for 20-27 patients in Livingston and Monroe counties, ensuring quality health outcomes. I was responsible for and carried out the following tasks/responsibilities,
  • Scheduled patient admissions and discharges.
  • Conducted monthly inventory and managed medical supply counts to ensure availability of essential resources.
  • Collected blood and other laboratory specimens and prepared them for lab testing.
  • Authorized drug refills and provided detailed prescription information to pharmacies.
  • Administered intravenous therapy to patients to ensure proper hydration and medication delivery.
  • Educated patients on disease processes to improve understanding and management of their health.
  • Assessed and documented all aspects of patient care and concerns daily, facilitating timely interventions.

Registered Nurse

Strong Memorial Hospital
05.2005 - 01.2009
  • Charge nurse on Surgical Oncology,Hospice ,Urology and Palliative care units along with Orthopedic Trauma unit and. Oversaw 20 + patients per shift. Along with carrying a 5-8 Pt. Load.
  • Coordinated post-operative care for patients, ensuring smooth transition through discharge.
  • Provided compassionate end-of-life care to patients in hospice settings.
  • Assessed needs for labs and medications, obtained appropriate lab tests, and communicated results.
  • Facilitated communication between patients, physicians, and families to enhance understanding of treatment plans.
  • Instructed patients and family members on proper discharge care.
  • Chronic and Acute patient care in med-surg unit, adeptly handling all aspects of treatment from medication to wound care .
  • Demonstrated self-direction and sound judgment in patient care decisions. High level of personal accountability.
  • Maintained strict adherence to HIPAA regulations to protect patient privacy.
  • Experience with various medical conditions including Parkinson's, Dementia, Diabetes, Cancer and Alzheimer's.
  • Adhered to infection control protocols to maintain a safe patient environment.
  • Delegated staff nurse duties.
  • Documented patient information obtained from interviews and assessments.
  • Created and executed comprehensive patient care plans, incorporating thorough assessments, evaluations, and nursing diagnoses.

LMT

Licensed Massage Therapist /Self Employed
01.1999 - 01.2005
  • Self employed Traveling Massage therapist.
  • Oversaw operations of two offices, ensuring smooth functioning and effective service delivery.
  • Worked with terminally ill and severely disabled patients.

RN Case Manager

Fidelis Care
Rochester, NY
11.2014 - 2016
  • Managed diverse member cases, including cardiac, oncology, and mental health. (Cardiac, oncology, diabetes, end of life, poly- substance, and mental health.
  • Managed case load of 65+ while exceeding productivity targets of 118/week.
  • Effective counseling in health maintenance and disease management.
  • Provided personalized counseling on health maintenance and disease management strategies..
  • Carried above required case load of 65 and above required productivity of 118/week.
  • Created and executed individualized nursing care plans to meet patient needs.

Skills

  • Process improvement
  • Staff Management
  • Team leadership
  • Employee Training
  • Performance evaluation
  • Performance assessment
  • Time optimization
  • Written communication
  • Coaching
  • Customer Service
  • Critical Thinking
  • Community engagement
  • Project management

Timeline

Manager of Operations Western Region RN

Monroe Plan for Medical Care/ Elm and Oak Health
06.2022 - Current

Home Health Supervisor RN

Monroe Plan For Medical Care
11.2016 - 06.2022

RN Clinical Lead

Monroe Plan for Medical Care Health Home
04.2016 - 11.2016

RN Case Manager

Fidelis Care
11.2014 - 2016

Rn Nurse Manager 1st Floor

WCCH SNF
09.2013 - 09.2014

Director of Nursing/Assistant Administrator

Alpine Manor
09.2011 - 07.2013

RN Case Manager

Lifetime Care
02.2009 - 08.2011

Registered Nurse

Strong Memorial Hospital
05.2005 - 01.2009

LMT

Licensed Massage Therapist /Self Employed
01.1999 - 01.2005
Sandra Kelley