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Tanisha Brewer

Sarasota,FL

Summary

Demonstrates success in clinical management for 17-years out of 26 year career in the field. Director of Nursing driven to achieve the highest levels of client satisfaction through comprehensive client care and emotional support.

Caring Registered Nurse with excellent communication skills and total of 26 years experience in geriatric care. Strong problem-solver with excellent time management skills. Additional expertise includes management and staff supervision. Strong desire to focus on preventative care and health education. I assist with Facility mock surveys to ensure processes are being complied and followed to prevent deficiencies. Maintaining a 5 star in Quality Measures for most of my role as a Director Of Nursing.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience

Work History

Director of Clinical Services

Brookdale Senior Living Facility (SNF)
Sarasota, Florida
06.2024 - Current

Manager and direct the nursing staff.

  • Assessed staffing needs within the facility and recruited qualified personnel when necessary.
  • Coordinated patient care activities, including assessments, treatments and evaluations of patients' progress.
  • Provided staff education on current trends in clinical practice.
  • Managed budgets and resources for departments within the facility.
  • Investigated complaints from patients or families regarding clinical services provided by the facility.
  • Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to develop effective treatment plans for patients.
  • Implemented strategies to ensure efficient utilization of available resources while meeting organizational goals.
  • Developed strategies for improving communication between departments within the facility.
  • Monitored quality assurance initiatives in order to improve patient outcomes.
  • Created training programs to enhance employees' knowledge base in their respective fields.
  • Supervised the daily operations of assigned departments, such as nursing, and medical records services.

Administrator

Phenomenal Staffing,LLC
Sarasota, FL
08.2022 - Current
  • Hiring/Recruiting Of Staff
  • Marketing for new clients
  • Payroll and billing
  • Implementation of Policies and Procedures
  • Orientation of staff
  • Staff education
  • Developed administrative policies, procedures and guidelines to facilitate operations.
  • Identified needs of customers promptly and efficiently.

Traveling Director of Nursing/Regional Manager

Empire Care Center
Winder, GA
03.2024 - 05.2024
  • 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.
  • Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare providers to coordinate patient care plans.
  • Ensured compliance with state regulations regarding nurse-to-patient ratios and other safety guidelines.
  • Participated in interdisciplinary teams to discuss patient care issues or concerns and develop solutions as needed.
  • Monitored changes in laws and regulations related to healthcare delivery services to ensure compliance with all applicable standards.
  • Served as a mentor for new Director of Nurses providing support during their transition into the organization.
  • Reviewed incident reports submitted by nurses related to any adverse events that occurred during their shift.
  • Assessed competency of clinical staff to promote quality, continuity and safety.
  • Overseen 2 Ga. Buildings until Director of Nursing was hired

Director of Nursing

Meadows Center for Nsg and Healing, Empire Care
Sarasota, FL
02.2023 - 03.2024
  • Assessed competency of clinical staff to promote quality, continuity and safety.
  • Conducted recruitment and retention activities to develop highly skilled nursing team.
  • Set and monitored achievement goals for nursing department consistent with established philosophy and standards of practice.
  • 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.
  • Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare providers to coordinate patient care plans.
  • Assisted with recruitment efforts by interviewing potential employees and making hiring decisions when appropriate.
  • Maintained accurate records of staff certifications, licensure, continuing education credits.
  • Resolved conflicts among staff members in a professional manner while maintaining positive working relationships.
  • Reviewed incident reports submitted by nurses related to any adverse events that occurred during their shift.
  • Assist with MDS signing

Home Health Registered Nurse

Argan Home Care
Sarasota, FL
10.2022 - 07.2023
  • Completed Oasis assessments
  • Patient education
  • Wound care
  • Chart Audits
  • Create Care Plan

Director of Nursing

Braden River Care Center
Bradenton, FL
12.2018 - 10.2022

Participate in meetings with department heads to discuss census information, admissions and discharges for residents.

  • Kept a close eye on department operations to maintain effective coverage of all needs.
  • Monitored staffing patterns and nursing care hours for efficiency and made changes when necessary.
  • Train staff nurses to provide top-quality patient care.
  • Provided quality nursing care in accordance with resident care policies and procedures.
  • Developed patient care plans, including assessments, evaluations, and nursing diagnoses.
  • Coordinated with doctors and registered nurses to develop care plans for patients.
  • Conducted or approved the performance evaluations for all nursing department employees.
  • Provided administrative and clinical leadership to the nursing staff and helped improve annual retention rate.
  • Communicated extensively with patients to provide assistance, support and instructions.
  • Processed monthly reports for department performance.
  • Provided on-call care at all times of day and night.
  • Routinely evaluated the overall resident care within the facility and diligently enforced high standards.
  • Evaluated accuracy and compliance of all documentation and reports.
  • Regularly evaluated employee performance, provided feedback and assisted, coached and disciplined staff as needed.
  • Provided thorough supervision for day-to-day operations of facility in accordance with set policies and guidelines.
  • Maintained all confidential personnel files, licensing and CPR compliance records.
  • Responsible for 185 bed LTC facility
  • Provide weekly reports to Regional Clinical director.
  • Implemented new hire training to further develop skills and initiate discussions on task prioritization.
  • Recruited and hired intelligent clinical and administrative staff to bolster skills set of already talented team.
  • Communicated with patients with compassion while keeping medical information private.

Assistant Director of Nursing

Braden River Rehab Center
Bradenton, FL
04.2018 - 12.2018
  • Recruited and hired intelligent clinical and administrative staff to bolster skills set of already talented team.
  • Reviewed and assessed staff processes, reducing hazards posed for residents and staff while promoting regulatory compliance.
  • Collaborated with multi-disciplinary staff to improve overall patient care and response times.
  • Resolved conflicts promptly among physicians, nurses and other healthcare employees to keep workflows on task.
  • Communicated with patients with compassion while keeping medical information private.
  • Participate in meetings with department heads to discuss census information, admissions and discharges for residents.
  • Supervised administrative staff delivering consistent coaching and mentoring to improve job efficiency.
  • Coordinated delivery of exceptional patient care by evaluating workflows and facilitating positive patient outcomes.
  • Checked the pharmacy area regularly to ensure that it was kept neat, clean and free of debris.

Nurse Unit Manager

Braden River Rehab Center
Bradenton, FL
11.2013 - 04.2018
  • Utilized strong assessment skills to determine necessary patient care.
  • Evaluated health education needs of patients and provided necessary training and instruction.
  • Delegated staff nurse duties.
  • Achieved departmental goals and objectives by instituting new processes and standards for in-patient care.
  • Managed caseload of 100+ clients, providing education, treatments, IV therapy, and wound care.
  • Evaluated patient care needs, prioritized treatment and maintained patient flow.
  • Organized and led monthly personnel meetings with team members.
  • Evaluated nursing notes to confirm that they accurately and completely described care provided and patient responses.
  • Monitored staffing patterns and nursing care hours for efficiency and made changes when necessary.
  • Coordinated with doctors and registered nurses to develop care plans for patients.
  • Jumped in to fill gaps for on call rotation when necessary.
  • Evaluated accuracy and compliance of all documentation and reports.

Clinical Nurse Manager

Springwood Center
Sarasota, FL
04.2000 - 10.2013
  • Utilized strong assessment skills to determine necessary patient care.
  • Evaluated health education needs of patients and provided necessary training and instruction.
  • Delegated staff nurse duties.
  • Achieved departmental goals and objectives by instituting new processes and standards for in-patient care.
  • Managed caseload of 100+  clients, providing education, treatments, IV therapy,  and wound care.
  • Evaluated patient care needs, prioritized treatment and maintained patient flow.
  • Organized and led monthly personnel meetings with team members.
  • Evaluated nursing notes to confirm that they accurately and completely described care provided and patient responses.
  • Monitored staffing patterns and nursing care hours for efficiency and made changes when necessary.
  • Coordinated with doctors and registered nurses to develop care plans for patients.
  • Jumped in to fill gaps for on call rotation when necessary.
  • Evaluated accuracy and compliance of all documentation and reports.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT
08-2024

Certificate of Achievement - Executive Nurse Leadership Academy

Florida Health Care Association
Tallahassee, FL
05.2019

Associate of Science - Nursing

Fortis College - Tampa
2012

Diploma - Practical Nursing

Manatee Technical College
2003

Skills

  • Electronic charting skills
  • Quality controls
  • Nursing assignments
  • Acute and rehabilitative care
  • Individual instruction
  • Infection control standards
  • Self-discipline 
  • Staff training and development
  • Regulatory requirements
  • IV drug therapy management
  • Team development

Accomplishments

Member of Florida Health Care Association May 2019

Director of Nursing of the Year December 2019

Certifications

Infection Control Preventionist Certified

Executive Nurse Leadership

Wound Care Recertified 2019

Virtual Dementia Tour Certification

License

Multistate RN

Timeline

Director of Clinical Services

Brookdale Senior Living Facility (SNF)
06.2024 - Current

Traveling Director of Nursing/Regional Manager

Empire Care Center
03.2024 - 05.2024

Director of Nursing

Meadows Center for Nsg and Healing, Empire Care
02.2023 - 03.2024

Home Health Registered Nurse

Argan Home Care
10.2022 - 07.2023

Administrator

Phenomenal Staffing,LLC
08.2022 - Current

Director of Nursing

Braden River Care Center
12.2018 - 10.2022

Assistant Director of Nursing

Braden River Rehab Center
04.2018 - 12.2018

Nurse Unit Manager

Braden River Rehab Center
11.2013 - 04.2018

Clinical Nurse Manager

Springwood Center
04.2000 - 10.2013

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Western Governors University

Certificate of Achievement - Executive Nurse Leadership Academy

Florida Health Care Association

Associate of Science - Nursing

Fortis College - Tampa

Diploma - Practical Nursing

Manatee Technical College
Tanisha Brewer