Tina Saunders
Longview,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
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Interim Director of Nursing
Medical Solutions
Longview, TX
07.2021 - 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.
- Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare providers to coordinate patient care plans.
- Implemented strategies for improving patient satisfaction scores in the nursing department on an ongoing basis.
- Participated in interdisciplinary teams to discuss patient care issues or concerns and develop solutions as needed.
Risk Management Coordinator
Medical Solutions
Longview, TX
07.2021 - Current
- Identified risks associated with business operations and proposed mitigating solutions.
- Prepared reports detailing findings from risk assessments.
- Monitored external environment for changes in regulations that could impact organizational risk profile.
- Collaborated with department heads to develop appropriate control measures for identified risks.
- Assisted in the development of training materials related to effective risk management practices.
- Facilitated workshops designed to educate employees on proper risk management techniques.
- Coordinated responses to incidents involving loss or damage due to operational errors or negligence.
- Investigated customer complaints relating to safety concerns or alleged violations of policy.
- Assessed risk management practices and procedures to identify potential areas of improvement.
- Implemented systems to monitor risks and track progress against goals.
- Conducted regular reviews of operating activities to ensure compliance with corporate standards.
- Provided guidance on best practices related to risk management processes.
- Verified reports for completeness to conform with established regulations and procedures.
- Identified potential risk exposure to develop corrective action plans.
- Interpreted federal, state and local laws and regulations to examine risk management programs.
- Recommended revision of risk management documents, procedures and forms to comply with State and federal regulations.
Director of Clinical Operations
Focused Post Acute Care Partners
Gilmer, Texas
12.2020 - 08.2021
- Implemented strategies designed to reduce errors associated with medical documentation.
- Ensured timely completion of all required paperwork related to regulatory requirements or accreditation standards.
- Formulated strategies for improving clinical operations, including process optimization and workflow design.
- Created and maintained detailed records of clinical operations activities.
- Managed the budgeting and financial planning processes for clinical operations.
- Coordinated with other departments to develop integrated solutions for complex problems.
- Analyzed trends in clinical operations performance metrics to identify areas of improvement.
- Supervised a team of clinical operations professionals, providing guidance and mentorship as needed.
- Conducted regular audits to monitor adherence to established procedures within the department.
Director of Nursing
Pine Tree Lodge
Longview, Texas
04.2020 - 12.2020
- 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.
- 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.
- Implemented strategies for improving patient satisfaction scores in the nursing department on an ongoing basis.
- Participated in interdisciplinary teams to discuss patient care issues or concerns and develop solutions as needed.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Kilgore College
Kilgore, TX05-1996
Skills
- Clinical Operations Management
- Documentation And Reporting
- Issue Resolution
- Clinical Resources Management
- Direct Patient Care
- Accreditation Coordination
Timeline
Interim Director of Nursing
Medical Solutions
07.2021 - Current
Risk Management Coordinator
Medical Solutions
07.2021 - Current
Director of Clinical Operations
Focused Post Acute Care Partners
12.2020 - 08.2021
Director of Nursing
Pine Tree Lodge
04.2020 - 12.2020
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Kilgore College