Tabitha Ogindo
Houston,TX
Summary
Compassionate Director of Nursing dedicated to maintaining highest standards of nursing practices and policies. Excellent leader, mentor and recruiter, supporting staff and local community. Demonstrates strong working knowledge of regulatory compliance along with proven results in managerial role.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director of Nursing
Unistar Healthcare Services, LLC
Houston, TX
01.2014 - Current
- Developed and implemented nursing policies, procedures, and protocols to ensure patient safety.
- 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.
- Conducted performance evaluations for all nursing staff members and made recommendations for improvement when necessary.
- Ensured compliance with state regulations regarding nurse-to-patient ratios and other safety guidelines.
- Implemented strategies for improving patient satisfaction scores in the nursing department on an ongoing basis.
- Monitored changes in laws and regulations related to healthcare delivery services to ensure compliance with all applicable standards.
- Assisted with recruitment efforts by interviewing potential employees and making hiring decisions when appropriate.
- Maintained accurate records of staff certifications, licensure, continuing education credits.
- Served as a mentor for new nurses providing support during their transition into the organization.
- Resolved conflicts among staff members in a professional manner while maintaining positive working relationships.
- Assessed competency of clinical staff to promote quality, continuity, and safety.
- Conducted recruitment and retention activities to develop highly skilled nursing team.
- Budgeted, managed, and scheduled nursing staff, fostering environment supportive to patients.
- Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare providers to coordinate patient care plans.
Administrator
UNISTAR HEALTHCARE SERVICES, LLC
Houston, TX
01.2014 - Current
- Assisted in the development of new administrative systems, procedures and policies.
- Managed office supplies inventory and placed orders when necessary.
- Maintained filing system for important documents such as contracts and invoices.
- Coordinated meetings, conferences, travel arrangements.
- Prepared reports on various projects for management review.
- Updated databases with new employee information, job changes and terminations.
- Processed payroll information according to established guidelines.
- Monitored emails, sorted mail and distributed correspondence accordingly.
- Ensured that all paperwork was completed accurately before submission deadlines.
Home Health Field Nurse
UNISTAR HEALTHCARE SERVICES, LLC
HOUSTON, TX
01.2014 - Current
- Assessed, monitored and documented patient condition, progress and care plans.
- Educated patients and families on disease process, treatments, medications and lifestyle modifications to promote health.
- Developed individualized home health care plans in collaboration with other healthcare professionals.
- Coordinated patient discharge planning by providing instructions for post-care needs at home.
- Performed physical assessments of patients and identified areas needing further medical attention or intervention.
- Monitored vital signs including blood pressure, temperature, pulse rate and respiration rate to detect any changes in the patient's condition.
- Administered prescribed medications within scope of practice as ordered by physician or nurse practitioner.
- Assisted with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, eating assistance and ambulation support.
- Reported changes in the patient's condition to their primary care provider or supervisor promptly.
- Managed multiple cases simultaneously while maintaining quality standards of care delivery.
- Responded to emergency calls from clients when necessary.
- Maintained accurate records regarding client information in accordance with agency policies and procedures.
- Provided emotional support and counseling to families dealing with chronic illnesses or end-of-life issues.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members including physicians, social workers, therapists, to provide comprehensive care management for clients.
- Evaluated effectiveness of interventions used during treatment sessions and made appropriate adjustments accordingly.
- Created educational materials related to health promotion topics such as nutrition, exercise, for use in community outreach programs.
- Conducted regular re-evaluations to address changes in needs and conditions and introduced revisions to care plans.
- Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds and managed catheters.
Education
Bachelor of Science - NURSING
Excelsior College
Albany, NY01-2010
Associate of Science - LICENSED VOCATIONAL NURSE
San Jacinto College District
Pasadena, TX05-2005
Skills
- Policies Compliance Enforcement
- Policy Development
- Process Improvements
- Documentation And Reporting
- Accreditation Coordination
- Budget Control
Certification
- RN LICENSE TEXAS
- CPR
- LVN
Accomplishments
- SERVED IN US ARMY RESERVES HOUSTON TX. HONARABLE DISCHAGED
Timeline
Director of Nursing
Unistar Healthcare Services, LLC
01.2014 - Current
Administrator
UNISTAR HEALTHCARE SERVICES, LLC
01.2014 - Current
Home Health Field Nurse
UNISTAR HEALTHCARE SERVICES, LLC
01.2014 - Current
- RN LICENSE TEXAS
- CPR
- LVN
Bachelor of Science - NURSING
Excelsior College
Associate of Science - LICENSED VOCATIONAL NURSE
San Jacinto College District
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