Thelma Saunders
Trotwood,Ohio
Summary
Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about child growth and development, proficient in developing policies and procedures, and proficient in interdisciplinary meetings which focus on optimizing student care and support.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Parent Engager
Trotwood Madison City School
Trotwood, OH
03.2022 - Current
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
Clinical Appeal Nurse
CareSource
Dayton, OH
04.2017 - 06.2022
- Performed accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in compliance with regulatory standards.
- Promoted a safe and comfortable healing environment by addressing patient concerns promptly and professionally.
- Assessed patients to determine individual needs and develop care plans in coordination with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals.
- Utilized strong clinical judgment in prioritizing patient needs during high-stress situations, ensuring optimal outcomes.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for optimized patient treatment plans and outcomes.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Mentored new nursing staff members, fostering teamwork and improving unit efficiency.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Documented nursing services provided and uploaded to comprehensive tracking systems for health records and billing.
- Increased quality of care by participating in ongoing professional development opportunities such as workshops, conferences, and online courses.
- Protected confidentiality of information related to patient care activities and EMS operations.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
Director of Nursing
Dunbar Health
Dayton, OH
10.2015 - 02.2017
- Participated in management team meetings to discuss resident status, census changes, and resident complaints or concerns.
- 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.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans for patients with complex needs.
- Built and maintained positive working relationships with physicians and staff to support seamless healthcare operations.
- Performed rounds to observe care and interview staff, residents, and families.
- Facilitated continuing education and training programs to drive staff competency and professional development.
- Established and monitored infection control programs to provide safe, sanitary environment to prevent transmission of disease and infection.
- Enhanced staff performance by conducting regular evaluations, providing constructive feedback, and offering tailored professional development opportunities.
- Managed budgets effectively, identifying cost-saving measures while maintaining high-quality patient care standards.
- Developed strong relationships with community partners to facilitate continuity of care for patients transitioning between healthcare settings.
- Served as a liaison between nursing leadership, hospital administration, medical staff, allied health professionals, patients, families, and other stakeholders to ensure effective communication and collaboration.
- Prepared and reviewed infection control surveillance reports to identify trends and develop effective actions to control and prevent infections.
Director of Nursing
Carriage Inn of Dayton
Dayton, Ohio
04.2015 - 10.2015
- Plan, Organize, Direct, Supervise, and Evaluate nursing services for 85 bed skilled nursing facility
- Assisted with the implementation of The Wound Round Program (July)
- Currently working to put nursing Systems into place
- Knowledgeable of State and Federal Regulatory guidelines
- Assumes responsibility of facility in absence of Administrator
- Utilizing Point Click Care (EMR)
- CPR certification.
Director of Nursing
Mary Scott Nursing Center
Dayton, Ohio
09.2009 - 03.2015
- Plan, Organize, Direct, Supervise and Evaluate nursing services for 118 bed skilled nursing facility
- Knowledgeable of State and Federal Regulatory guidelines
- Implemented Wound care program in 2010
- Developed a Mentorship Program in 2011
- Implemented Falls Program in 2010
- Successfully took facility from a one (1) star to a five (5) Star Rating in Jan
- 2015, rating has now dropped to (1) Star Rating since my departure
- October - 2014 Successfully completed deficiency free Annual Survey
- Assumes responsibility of facility in absence of Administrator.
Director of Nursing
Friendship Village
Dayton, Ohio
06.2007 - 09.2009
- Plan, Organize, Direct, Supervise, and Evaluate nursing service in a 90 bed LTC facility
- July 2009 - Successfully completed deficiency free survey for Nursing Department
- Implemented Falls Program
- Hired and trained new graduate Nurses
- Developed 'How to Manual' for new graduate Nurses
- Interim DON in Assisted Living
- Assumed responsibility of facility in absence of Administrator.
Assistant Director of Nursing
Northwood Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
Dayton, Ohio
05.2001 - 06.2007
- Managed unit managers and supervisors to assure the delivery of high quality of care
- Completed daily resident rounds with the appropriate mangers
- Directed all nursing staff and nursing services in absence of DON
- Took action and directed staff to achieve identified clinical goals
- Worked with administrative staff and corporate personnel to evaluate the clinical services rendered, to continuously improve the quality of resident care, utilization of the staff and the market responsiveness to the facility clinical services
- Facility closed in June 2007.
Education
Associate of Arts - Nursing
Tennessee State University
Nashville, TNTrain the Trainer Nurse Aide Program -
Sinclair Community College
Dayton, OHNo Degree - Ministry
Dayton School of Supernatural Ministry
Vandalia, OHNo Degree - Organizational Management
Central State University
Skills
- Immunization Record Review
- Health screening
- Individualized healthcare plans
- Acute Illness Recognition
- Medication Administration
- Privacy and confidentiality
- Injury Treatment
- Family Education
- Allergy management
- Communication abilities
- Decision-Making
- Infection control measures
- Record Keeping Accuracy
- Regulatory Compliance
- Hearing and Vision Screening
- Nutrition counseling
- Infection Control
- Organizational capabilities
- Problem-Solving
- Epipen Administration
- Minor Injury Treatment
- Behavioral Evaluations
- Medical Terminology
- HIPAA Requirements
- Emergency Care
- Attention-deficit disorder experience
- Mental Health Support
- Crisis Intervention
- Lice Control Procedures
- Monitoring Vital Signs
- Diabetes management
- First Aid
- Compassionate and Caring
- Treatment Plan Modification
- Training staff
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Preventive Healthcare
- Community Program Referrals
- Accurate Documentation
- Case Management
- Microsoft Office
- Insulin medication assistance
- Vitals monitoring
- Critical Thinking
- Nursing Consultation
Certification
Registered Nurse - OH RN 133-415
Additional Information
TMS Trainings Attended
Conscious Discipline
LETRS
Family & Community Engagement
"Breakthrough" A Day of Hope Mental Health Summit June 1, 2024
by Pastor Greg and Dr. Elizabeth Delaney
Timeline
Parent Engager
Trotwood Madison City School
03.2022 - Current
Clinical Appeal Nurse
CareSource
04.2017 - 06.2022
Director of Nursing
Dunbar Health
10.2015 - 02.2017
Director of Nursing
Carriage Inn of Dayton
04.2015 - 10.2015
Director of Nursing
Mary Scott Nursing Center
09.2009 - 03.2015
Director of Nursing
Friendship Village
06.2007 - 09.2009
Assistant Director of Nursing
Northwood Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
05.2001 - 06.2007
Associate of Arts - Nursing
Tennessee State University
Train the Trainer Nurse Aide Program -
Sinclair Community College
No Degree - Ministry
Dayton School of Supernatural Ministry
No Degree - Organizational Management
Central State University
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