Theresa Jarvis

Assists members of the legal community in preparing their cases by advising and explaining medical information. Evaluates and assesses whether nurse's medical treatment was correct for a given injury or condition. Also serves as an expert witness at depositions and trials.

• The Clinical Director is responsible for the management and operations of the clinical department in the Home Health Facility
• Major duties include monitoring budget, Clinical education for RN,LPN, PT, OT and HHA, ensuring clinical standards are met and maintained, promoting customer and partner satisfaction, promoting census growth, assisting with marketing, interviewing, counseling and evaluating employees.
• Participated in nursing research and evidence-based clinical audits and leveraged data to improve research-based methodologies within clinical areas.
• Developed and implemented strategic plans enabling facility to meet budgetary and quality assurance goals.
• Monitored, analyzed, and corrected staff performance and worked with nurse manager to raise standards of practice.
• Coached and trained newly hired employees so that each understood job responsibilities and requirements of positions.
• Identified nurses' and staff training needs and devised training programs to close gaps.
• Represented organization at all community events, answering questions, providing details and giving informative presentations.
• Liaised with other healthcare professionals to develop comprehensive patient care plans and provide highest quality of care.

• The Director of Nursing is responsible for the management and operations of the nursing department of a newly acquired 60 bed skilled nursing facility
• Once the nursing department was stable was promoted to the Interim Nursing Home Administrator.
• Participated in management team meetings to discuss resident status, census changes, and resident complaints or concerns.
• Prepared and reviewed infection control surveillance reports to identify trends and develop effective actions to control and prevent infections.
• Performed rounds to observe care and interview staff, residents, and families.
• Identified department issues to recommend corrective actions.
• Built and maintained positive working relationships with physicians and staff to support seamless healthcare operations.
• Worked closely administration to develop and implement best practices to improve patient outcomes.
• Oversaw and approved recruitment, hiring and orientation of new nursing staff.
• Liaised with other healthcare professionals to develop comprehensive patient care plans and provide highest quality of care.

• The Chief Nursing Officer is responsible for the management and operations of the nursing department of a 350 bed Behavioral Health Hospital
• This included units with age group 3 years to 100 years of age
• Major duties include monitoring budget, controlling labor, ensuring clinical standards are met and maintained, promoting census growth, interviewing, counseling, and evaluating employees.
• Maintained proper staff levels within budget parameters to deliver high levels of care to every patient.
• Coordinated patient care services and managed clinical cost control.
• Followed all HIPAA rules and regulations regarding patient confidentiality.
• Provided direct nursing care to patients when personnel was short-staffed.
• Discussed patient care and treatment with care team members to optimize intervention plans and care delivery.
• Assisted with preparation of budget and expense reports.
• Investigated and reported all incidents per hospital policies.
• Monitored and inspected staff processes to eliminate hazards posed for both residents and staff while ensuring continuous compliance with regulations.
• Implemented successful healthcare program through professionalism, quality of care, medical teaching and patient satisfaction.
• Spearheaded and implemented new projects to expand scope of engagement.

• Responsible for the management and operations of an assisted living facility with a dementia unit.
• Established and monitored infection control programs to provide safe, sanitary environment to prevent transmission of disease and infection.
• Collaborated with staff, management, and external groups to coordinate patient care.
• Participated in management team meetings to discuss resident status, census changes, and resident complaints or concerns.
• Developed positive employee relations, incentives, and recognition programs to promote teamwork and mutual respect.
• Performed rounds to observe care and interview staff, residents, and families.
• Oversaw and approved recruitment, hiring and orientation of new nursing staff.
• Worked closely administration to develop and implement best practices to improve patient outcomes.

• Responsible for the management and operations of an 80 bed skilled nursing facility and approximately 150 employees.
• Targeted new customers to grow geographic reach and increase revenue.
• Networked with industry professionals to exchange best practice knowledge and stay abreast of latest developments.
• Studied processes, implemented cost reductions and developed reporting procedures to maintain administrative workflow.
• Evaluated operational practices and identified improvement opportunities to develop revisions for systems and procedures.
• Maintained personnel records and updated internal databases to support document management.
• Generated reports detailing findings and recommendations.
• Developed effective improvement plans in alignment with goals and specifications.

• Responsible for the management and operations of the nursing department for a 120 bed LTC facility
• Major duties include: monitoring budget, controlling labor, ensuring clinical standards are met and maintained, promoting census growth, interviewing, counseling, and evaluating employees
• Also reviews medical records to ensure compliance with all documentation standards and all standards of practice.
• Collaborated with staff, management, and external groups to coordinate patient care.
• Established and monitored infection control programs to provide safe, sanitary environment to prevent transmission of disease and infection.
• Identified department issues to recommend corrective actions.
• Developed positive employee relations, incentives, and recognition programs to promote teamwork and mutual respect.
• Prepared and reviewed infection control surveillance reports to identify trends and develop effective actions to control and prevent infections.
• Established new policies and updated existing policies to improve standard of care for patients.
• Performed rounds to observe care and interview staff, residents, and families.
• Oversaw and approved recruitment, hiring and orientation of new nursing staff.
• Built and maintained positive working relationships with physicians and staff to support seamless healthcare operations.
• Facilitated continuing education and training programs to drive staff competency and professional development.
• Worked closely administration to develop and implement best practices to improve patient outcomes.
• Spearheaded and implemented new projects to expand scope of engagement.
• Successfully negotiated client contract renewals to create increased revenue.
• Ordered all pharmacy supplies and kept check on inventory levels.

• Responsible for the management and operations of the nursing department for a 286 bed LTC facility
• Major duties include: monitoring budget, controlling labor, ensuring clinical standards are met and maintained, promoting census growth, interviewing, counseling, and evaluating employees.
• Collaborated with staff, management, and external groups to coordinate patient care.
• Established and monitored infection control programs to provide safe, sanitary environment to prevent transmission of disease and infection.
• Participated in management team meetings to discuss resident status, census changes, and resident complaints or concerns.
• Identified department issues to recommend corrective actions.

• Responsible for the management and operations of the nursing department for a 236 bed LTC facility
• Major duties include: monitoring budget, controlling labor, ensuring clinical standards are met and maintained, promoting census growth, interviewing, counseling, and evaluating employees.
• Collaborated with staff, management, and external groups to coordinate patient care.
• Established and monitored infection control programs to provide safe, sanitary environment to prevent transmission of disease and infection.
• Participated in management team meetings to discuss resident status, census changes, and resident complaints or concerns.
• Identified department issues to recommend corrective actions.
• Developed positive employee relations, incentives, and recognition programs to promote teamwork and mutual respect.
• Prepared and reviewed infection control surveillance reports to identify trends and develop effective actions to control and prevent infections.
• Established new policies and updated existing policies to improve standard of care for patients.
• Performed rounds to observe care and interview staff, residents, and families.
• Built and maintained positive working relationships with physicians and staff to support seamless healthcare operations.
• Worked closely administration to develop and implement best practices to improve patient outcomes.

• Responsible for the management and operations of the nursing department for a 104 bed LTC facility
• Major duties include: monitoring budget, controlling labor, ensuring clinical standards are met and maintained, promoting census growth, interviewing, counseling, and evaluating employees.
• Collaborated with staff, management, and external groups to coordinate patient care.
• Established and monitored infection control programs to provide safe, sanitary environment to prevent transmission of disease and infection.
• Participated in management team meetings to discuss resident status, census changes, and resident complaints or concerns.
• Identified department issues to recommend corrective actions.
• Developed positive employee relations, incentives, and recognition programs to promote teamwork and mutual respect.
• Prepared and reviewed infection control surveillance reports to identify trends and develop effective actions to control and prevent infections.
• 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.
• Oversaw and approved recruitment, hiring and orientation of new nursing staff.
• Spearheaded and implemented new projects to expand scope of engagement.

• Responsible for the management and operations of the nursing department for a 104 bed LTC facility, 28 bed Assisted Living Facility and Independent Living apartments and Garden Homes.

• Responsible for the management and operations of the nursing department for a 90 bed LTC facility
• Major duties include: monitoring budget, controlling labor, ensuring clinical standards are met and maintained, promoting census growth, interviewing, counseling, and evaluating employees.
• Collaborated with staff, management, and external groups to coordinate patient care.
• Established and monitored infection control programs to provide safe, sanitary environment to prevent transmission of disease and infection.
• Participated in management team meetings to discuss resident status, census changes, and resident complaints or concerns.
• Identified department issues to recommend corrective actions.
• Developed positive employee relations, incentives, and recognition programs to promote teamwork and mutual respect.
• Prepared and reviewed infection control surveillance reports to identify trends and develop effective actions to control and prevent infections.
• Established new policies and updated existing policies to improve standard of care for patients.
• Performed rounds to observe care and interview staff, residents, and families.
• Monitored and evaluated nursing staff performance, providing feedback and guidance to support standards of care.
• Built and maintained positive working relationships with physicians and staff to support seamless healthcare operations.
• Worked closely administration to develop and implement best practices to improve patient outcomes.
• Created customized care plans, working with hospital staff and families to assess and meet individual needs.
• Spearheaded and implemented new projects to expand scope of engagement.
• Established and maintained effective communication with staff, physicians and community organizations to promote high quality patient care.
• Designed and introduced leadership development, coaching and team management model, resulting in promotion of employees into increased levels of responsibility.

• Responsible for the management and operations of the nursing department for a 236 bed LTC facility
• Major duties include: monitoring budget, controlling labor, ensuring clinical standards are met and maintained, promoting census growth, interviewing, counseling, and evaluating employees.
• Collaborated with staff, management, and external groups to coordinate patient care.
• Established and monitored infection control programs to provide safe, sanitary environment to prevent transmission of disease and infection.
• Participated in management team meetings to discuss resident status, census changes, and resident complaints or concerns.
• Identified department issues to recommend corrective actions.
• Developed positive employee relations, incentives, and recognition programs to promote teamwork and mutual respect.
• Prepared and reviewed infection control surveillance reports to identify trends and develop effective actions to control and prevent infections.
• Established new policies and updated existing policies to improve standard of care for patients.
• Performed rounds to observe care and interview staff, residents, and families.
• Monitored and evaluated nursing staff performance, providing feedback and guidance to support standards of care.
• Built and maintained positive working relationships with physicians and staff to support seamless healthcare operations.
• Created customized care plans, working with hospital staff and families to assess and meet individual needs.
• Spearheaded and implemented new projects to expand scope of engagement.
• Successfully negotiated client contract renewals to create increased revenue.
• Designed and introduced leadership development, coaching and team management model, resulting in promotion of employees into increased levels of responsibility.