Open To Work
Shanta Cornay
Grove Oak
Work Preference
Summary
Compassionate Director of Nursing committed to upholding high standards of nursing practices and policies. Achieved staff development and community support through effective leadership, mentorship, and recruitment. Delivered compliance with regulatory guidelines while enhancing team engagement and productivity.
Overview
2
2
years of post-secondary education
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Nursing
St Elizabeth Care Center
Elizabeth
03.2023 - Current
- Directed nursing staff to ensure high-quality patient care standards.
- Managed staffing schedules to optimize nurse-patient ratios effectively.
- Provided clinical guidance and direction to nursing staff to ensure quality care was provided in a timely manner.
- Oversaw the daily operations of the nursing department including staffing, scheduling, budgeting, and resource allocation.
- Developed and implemented nursing policies, procedures, and protocols to ensure patient safety.
- Implemented policies to improve operational efficiency and compliance.
- Conducted staff training sessions on best practices and patient safety protocols.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to enhance patient treatment plans.
- Facilitated regular communication between nursing staff and administrative leadership to ensure alignment on patient care priorities.
- Assessed competency of clinical staff to promote quality, continuity, and safety.
- Reviewed incident reports submitted by nurses related to any adverse events that occurred during their shift.
- Implemented changes needed to correct deficiencies found during government inspections.
- Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare providers to coordinate patient care plans.
- Monitored changes in laws and regulations related to healthcare delivery services to ensure compliance with all applicable standards.
- Monitored regulatory changes affecting nursing practices and facility operations.
- Conducted performance evaluations for nursing staff and provided actionable recommendations to foster professional development.
- Resolved conflicts among staff members in a professional manner while maintaining positive working relationships.
- Assisted with recruitment efforts by interviewing potential employees and making hiring decisions.
- Managed nursing staff budgets and schedules to ensure optimal nurse-patient ratios and enhance quality of care.
- Created reports summarizing patient outcomes based on data collected from various sources.
- Served as a mentor for new nurses providing support during their transition into the organization.
Home Care Nurse
Self Employed
Grove Oak
01.2012 - 02.2023
- Provided direct nursing care to patients in their homes, including wound care, medication management and administration, patient education and monitoring of vital signs.
- Provided personalized nursing care to clients in their homes.
- Assisted clients with daily living activities and medication management.
- Monitored client health status and reported changes to healthcare providers.
- Educated clients on health conditions and self-care techniques.
- Coordinated with family members for care plans and support services.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Northeast Alabama Community College
Rainsville, AL 01.2008 - 05.2009
Lpn - Licensed Practical Nurse
Tri County Technical School
Eldon, MO 01.1999 - 01.2000
Skills
- Clinical care oversight
- Patient care standards
- Compliance monitoring
- Healthcare regulations
- Quality assurance
- Accreditation management
- Policy implementation
- Budget management
- Budget control
- Quality improvement
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Patient coordination
- Case management
- Direct patient care
- Clinical training
- Nursing education
- Emergency response
- Risk management
- Disease control
- Behavioral health
- Shift scheduling
- Staff management
- Team supervision
- Leadership and guidance
- Mentorship provision
- Performance evaluation
- Documentation and reporting
- Data analysis
- Goal planning
- Regulatory compliance
- Effective communication
- Conflict resolution
- Wellness services
- Strong work ethic
- Effective multitasking
- Work prioritization
- Family support
- Acute care
- Case management
- Direct patient care
- Leadership and guidance
- Documentation and reporting
- Team supervision
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Director of Nursing
St Elizabeth Care Center
03.2023 - Current
Home Care Nurse
Self Employed
01.2012 - 02.2023
Associate of Science - Nursing
Northeast Alabama Community College
01.2008 - 05.2009
Lpn - Licensed Practical Nurse
Tri County Technical School
01.1999 - 01.2000