Sharon Kennedy

The Assistant Director of Nursing is responsible for providing leadership and direction to the nursing department to ensure quality patient care and services. This position oversees staffing and scheduling, assists with patient management, and develops and implements policies and procedures. The ADON will work closely with the Director of Nursing and other healthcare professionals to provide the highest level of care.

• Supervise, direct, and evaluate the nursing staff and provide feedback
• Assist in developing, implementing, and evaluating policies, procedures, and systems
• Manage the scheduling of staff and ensure adequate coverage
• Assist with assessing patient care needs, developing plans, and monitoring progress
• Ensure compliance with regulatory standards and requirements
• Assist in budget development and management
• Develop and implement quality improvement initiatives

• Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols.
• Performed physical assessments, including vital signs and health history documentation.
• Monitored vital signs, fluid intake and output levels, glucose levels, and other medical tests results.
• Provided patient care in accordance with physicians' orders and nursing standards of practice.
• Maintained a safe environment by following infection control policies and procedures.
• Communicated effectively with patients, family members, healthcare team members, and other stakeholders regarding patient care plans or concerns.

• Prepared or examined food trays for conformance to prescribed diet.
• Collected biological samples from patients and performed routine lab tests to support diagnosis.
• Evaluated patient care procedural changes for effectiveness and made necessary adjustments.
• Performed triage to maximum team productivity and effectiveness.
• Collected biological samples for routine laboratory testing to assist diagnostic processes.
• Provided pre- and post-operative nursing care.
• Directed implementation of improved patient care and documentation methods and procedures to achieve quality objectives.

• Observed changes in patient's condition and reported any significant changes to the registered nurse or physician.
• Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols.
• Performed physical assessments, including vital signs and health history documentation.
• Monitored vital signs, fluid intake and output levels, glucose levels, and other medical tests results.
• Provided patient care in accordance with physicians' orders and nursing standards of practice.
• Maintained a safe environment by following infection control policies and procedures.
• Communicated effectively with patients, family members, healthcare team members, and other stakeholders regarding patient care plans or concerns.
• Educated patients on disease prevention and management strategies for their individual conditions.

• Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient needs accordingly.
• Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
• Monitored vital signs including blood pressure, pulse rate, respiration rate.
• Served meals to patients in their rooms and assisted with feeding when needed.
• Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
• Assisted residents with bathing and dressing to promote personal hygiene.
• Reported changes in patient condition to registered nurse or physician.
• Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.

• Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient needs accordingly.
• Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
• Monitored vital signs including blood pressure, pulse rate, respiration rate.
• Provided basic patient care by taking vital signs, measuring height and weight, and recording intake and output.
• Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
• Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
• Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
• Answered signal lights, bells or intercom systems to determine resident needs.

To provide efficient, friendly, and positive housekeeping services to all residents, staff, fellows, and guests. To clean bedrooms including making beds for conferencing and guestrooms, bathrooms, offices, stairs, landings, and public rooms to written standards, procedures, and frequencies To ensure there are working stocks and to use materials effectively and efficiently. To ensure electrical items are maintained in good order and to report if repairs are

• Checked bed frames for wear and tear, replaced broken parts and tightened loose connections.
• Assisted customers in loading purchased items into their vehicles if necessary.
• Kept records of inventory levels for various types of beds available in store.
• Cleaned all surfaces of the bed frame using appropriate cleaning products.