Director of Nursing
Freeman Nursing and Rehabilitation, Kingsford Mi
- Oversaw nursing staff to ensure high-quality patient care and compliance with regulatory standards.
- Developed and implemented strategic initiatives to improve patient outcomes and operational efficiency.
- Managed budgets and resources, optimizing staffing levels and reducing costs without compromising care quality.
- Mentored nursing staff, fostering professional development and enhancing team performance through ongoing training programs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate comprehensive care plans tailored to individual patient needs.
- Analyzed patient care data to identify trends, implementing evidence-based practices for continuous improvement.
- Established policies and procedures that enhanced operational workflows while ensuring adherence to state regulations.
- Participated in management team meetings to discuss resident status, census changes, and resident complaints or concerns.
- Led quality assurance initiatives, driving improvements in safety protocols and infection control measures across the facility.
- Oversaw and approved recruitment, hiring and orientation of new nursing staff.
- Ensured regulatory compliance by staying current on industry standards and updating policies accordingly.
- Monitored and evaluated nursing staff performance, providing feedback and guidance to support standards of care.
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols.
- Monitored patient vital signs, documenting changes and reporting concerns.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team to develop and implement care plans.
- Educated patients and families on health management and post-discharge instructions.
- Conducted patient assessments, identifying needs for additional interventions or referrals.
- Served as a liaison between patients, families, and healthcare providers to facilitate clear communication and coordination of care plans.
- Proactively identified potential patient safety risks, taking corrective actions to prevent harm or injury.
- Conduct infection surveillance and data analysis to identify trends and prevent outbreaks.
- Educate staff on best practices for infection prevention and control measures.
- Develop training materials and resources for ongoing education in infection prevention strategies.
- Monitor infection rates and report findings to leadership for strategic planning purposes.
- Coordinate response efforts during outbreak situations, ensuring effective communication across departments.
- Provided comprehensive training for staff on proper hand hygiene, personal protective equipment usage, and other infection control practices to minimize risks.
- Lead investigations of infection incidents, providing recommendations for improvement.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams for effective infection prevention strategies and policy development.
- Served as a liaison between departments to facilitate communication regarding best practices in infection prevention and control.
- Identified risks proactively, preparing teams for likely infections based on seasonal changes or current epidemiological trends.