Sharon Vaughn
Altoona,PA
Summary
Experienced Health Care Nurse Surveyor with 15 years of hands-on experience overseeing employee performance and offering knowledgeable guidance and support.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Health Care Nurse Surveyor Supervisor
PA Department of Health
Johnstown, PA
01.2022 - Current
- Assess the leadership, judgment, initiative, and fulfillment of expectations by the staff at the Department of Health's Division of Nursing Care Facilities in the Johnstown Field Office. Efficiently oversee onsite surveys, including licensure, recertification, complaints, incidents, and follow-up visits. Handle the preparation of reports, correction plans, exception requests, project management, employee supervision, budgeting, technology, and organizational changes to achieve favorable outcomes. Participate in strategic planning, performance measurement, team building, staff development, and acknowledgment of achievements. Foster diversity, inclusivity, collaboration, effective communication, and harmonious labor/management relations while meeting administrative obligations.
Health Facility Quality Examiner
Department of Health
Johnstown , PA
04.2009 - 01.2022
- Inspections were conducted at long-term care facilities to assess compliance with state and federal regulations. On-site visits included reviewing facility policies and procedures, examining resident records, observing resident care, activities, and environment, interviewing residents and staff, evaluating health and social services, assessing staffing patterns and qualifications, ensuring compliance with resident and civil rights, documenting findings, preparing relevant survey documents, and working both independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
Director of Nursing
Valley View Home
Altoona, PA
08.2006 - 04.2008
- Oversaw a team of more than 200 nursing staff members. Managed the overall operations of Valley View Home's nursing department, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations. Produced reports for financial and administrative assessment and conducted employee performance evaluations. Supported the administrator and personnel director in creating a safe and comfortable setting for both residents and staff. Allocated adequate staff to uphold the quality of care. Examined union complaints and grievances. Guaranteed that disciplinary measures were applied equitably. Engaged in ongoing educational programs and devised the nursing department's budget.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing
Loyola University New Orleans
New Orleans, LA12-2011
Bachelor of Science - Nursing Science
Penn State University
Altoona, PA05-2001
Diploma - Registered Nursing
Altoona Hospital School of Nursing
Altoona, PA05-1995
Skills
- Patient Safety
- Healthcare quality improvement
- Performance monitoring
- Data Analysis
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Problem-solving abilities
- Conditions Reporting
- Continuous Improvement
- Professionalism
- Effective Communication
- Administrative Functions
- Management Team Support
- Analytical Thinking
- Information Compiling and Auditing
- Quality Assessments
Certification
Resident Assessment Coordinator, Credentialed (RAC-CT)
Timeline
Health Care Nurse Surveyor Supervisor
PA Department of Health
01.2022 - Current
Health Facility Quality Examiner
Department of Health
04.2009 - 01.2022
Director of Nursing
Valley View Home
08.2006 - 04.2008
Master of Science - Nursing
Loyola University New Orleans
Bachelor of Science - Nursing Science
Penn State University
Diploma - Registered Nursing
Altoona Hospital School of Nursing
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