Dynamic Nursing leader with nearly 10 years of experience including expertise in wound care, infection control, quality improvement, and clinical operations management. Experienced in multidisciplinary collaboration focused on enhancing patient outcomes.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Owner
From Bloom to Bloom, LLC
10.2023 - Current
Licensed nursery, cut flower farm, and landscaping company
Director of Nursing
Kingston Rehabilitation of Perrysburg
03.2020 - 05.2022
Managed many challenges of the pandemic including infection control, staffing concerns, Covid-19 testing implementation, and ensuring overall positive patient outcomes.
Promoted high morale and staff retention through open communication, prompt problem resolution, proactive supervisory practices and facilitation of a positive work environment.
Participated in weekly interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss census management, PPD, documentation needs, insurance updates, patient care, etc.
Led quality improvement projects to enhance clinical outcomes through data analysis and targeted interventions.
Developed strong relationships with community partners to facilitate optimal continuity of care for patients transitioning between healthcare settings.
Managed budgets effectively, identifying cost-saving measures while maintaining high-quality patient care standards.
Direct Manager of: MDS Coordinators, Clinical Nurse Managers, Medical Records, and Staff Development Nurse, along with oversight of approximately 60+ Nurses and STNAs.
Director of Staff Development
Kingston Rehabilitation of Perrysburg
10.2017 - 03.2020
Held a dual role of Staff Development Director & Assistant Director of Nursing. Covered as interim Director of Nursing numerous times during this role including during an annual survey which resulted in zero citations.
Collaborated with Director of Nursing frequently; Participated in multidisciplinary meetings to promote positive outcomes for both patients and staff.
Oversaw and approved recruitment, hiring, and orientation of new nursing staff. Trained new staff on company policies, expectations, and nursing competency & skills.
Ensured regulatory compliance in areas including licensing, certifications, continuing education requirements and staff documentation.
Improved staff performance by building positive relationships and implementing effective training tools.
Managed infection control procedures for the facility including on going education of staff and discussions with interdisciplinary teams to meet necessary requirements and promote positive patient outcomes.
Nurse Clinical Manager/Team Leader Manager
Kingston Rehabilitation of Perrysburg
04.2015 - 10.2017
Developed strong relationships with patients and families through clear communication, empathy, and advocacy efforts.
Enhanced staff performance by building positive relationships and completing coachings/evaluations.
Delegated tasks to staff members, monitored completion of all duties and provided support to enhance performance.
Managed daily schedules of staff and assisted with direct patient care as needed.
Managed compliance of weekly skin assessments including ongoing treatments of pressure and non pressure wounds ensuring proper and timely documentation in electronic health record.
RN- Charge Nurse
Kingston Rehabilitation of Perrysburg
07.2013 - 04.2015
Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
Developed strong relationships with patients' families, providing emotional support while addressing concerns or questions about care plans.
Assisted with training new nurses on facility care standards, operational procedures, electronic charting system, and day to day routines.
Managed clinical needs of patients including IVs, PICC lines, wound vacs, tube feeding, and medication administration.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Toledo
Toledo, OH
05-2010
Skills
Cultivating positive relationships
Effective time management
Quality control
Multidisciplinary team collaboration
Utilization management
Medicare compliance
Wound care management
Certification
Wound Care Certified-
Initial issue date: 4/15/2016;
Re-certification valid through 4/15/26.
Involves mastery of essential knowledge in wound care including accurate assessment, staging of wounds, and providing educated feedback for treatments to promote maximal wound healing and positive outcomes