Healthcare professional skilled in managing nursing operations and optimizing patient care. Adept at implementing healthcare protocols and improving patient outcomes through effective leadership. Focused on team collaboration and achieving results, with reputation for reliability and adaptability.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nurse Manager
Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital
10.2025 - Current
Selected to serve as Nurse Manager for a newly opened healthcare facility, leading nursing operations from pre-opening through go-live and stabilization phases.
Recruited, onboarded and developed a high-performing nursing team, fostering a culture of excellence, accountability and engagement.
Partnered with leadership to establish, workflows and staffing models.
Oversaw daily nursing operations, ensuring patient care standards were met consistently.
Coordinated staff schedules to optimize resource allocation and improve workflow efficiency.
Implemented training programs for new nursing staff, enhancing onboarding experience and competency.
Monitored compliance with regulatory requirements, maintaining high-quality patient care standards.
Charge Nurse, Emergency Department
Danbury Hospital
11.2006 - Current
Led shift-based operations, coordinating patient care delivery, department through put, staffing assignments and interdisciplinary communication to ensure high-quality patient care and safety standards.
Mentored nursing staff, fostering professional development and enhancing clinical skills.
Implemented process improvements that streamlined patient flow
Nursing Supervisor
Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital
08.2025 - 10.2025
Supervised nursing staff to ensure adherence to patient care standards.
Assisted in developing patient care plans tailored to individual needs.
Coordinated interdisciplinary team meetings to enhance communication and collaboration.
Monitored compliance with safety protocols and quality assurance measures.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Ivy Tech State College
West Lafayette, IN
05-2001
Bachelor of Science - Individual And Family Development
Purdue University
West Lafayette, IN
12-1993
Skills
Staff supervision
Critical thinking
Quality improvement
Department management
Certification
BLS Instructor
ACLS
TNCC
PALS
Timeline
Nurse Manager
Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital
10.2025 - Current
Nursing Supervisor
Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital
08.2025 - 10.2025
Charge Nurse, Emergency Department
Danbury Hospital
11.2006 - Current
Associate of Science - Nursing
Ivy Tech State College
Bachelor of Science - Individual And Family Development
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