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VAN BUSKIRK

Las Vegas,NV

Summary

Organized Nurse Manager dedicated to maintaining high-performance and quality-driven healthcare units. Well-versed in evaluating staff performance, conducting education programs and developing departmental budgets. Strong communicator and tactical planner with top skills in problem-solving and conflict management. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Proficient and caring nursing team member offering outstanding patient-facing experience. Adept at addressing patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Nursing, NURSE MANAGER

Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital
10.2016 - Current
  • Work Planning and Prioritization
  • Ward Management
  • Critical Thinking
  • Team Oversight
  • Corrective Action Implementation
  • Clinical Supervision
  • Staff Coaching and Mentoring
  • Conflict Management, Deadline Management
  • Staff Development
  • Staff Supervision
  • Strong Clinical Judgment
  • Quality Controls
  • Task Delegation
  • Multitasking and Organization
  • Department Management, Applied clinical judgment and comprehensive knowledge of facility policies to assist floor nurses with patient care decisions
  • Received and investigated complaints from families, patients and clinical staff, devising solutions to multifaceted challenges
  • Managed performance of 120 person nursing staff, reviewing task completion, prioritization and report quality
  • Performed personnel interviewing, hiring, disciplinary actions and dismissals
  • Improved patient outcomes through peer groups and facilitating continuing education
  • Ensured compliance with regulatory requirements such as HIPAA and OSHA
  • Reviewed patient charts for accuracy and completeness of documentation
  • Promoted a positive work environment through effective communication with staff members
  • Evaluated performance of individual nurses against established standards.

REGISTERED NURSE

Windmill Villiage Nursing and Rehab
06.2015 - 10.2016
  • Created, implemented and evaluated patient care plans with medical team
  • Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects
  • Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate related paperwork
  • Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care
  • Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records
  • Maintained a safe environment for all patients by adhering to infection control policies and procedures
  • Monitored vital signs, administered injections, and provided assistance with medical procedures
  • Provided emotional support and comfort to families during difficult times.

DIRECTOR OF NURSING

Whisperwood Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
04.2015 - 06.2015
  • Implemented changes needed to correct deficiencies found during government inspections
  • Administered executive supervision, exercising independent judgment to select proper course of action in policies and procedures
  • Assessed competency of clinical staff to promote quality, continuity and safety
  • Developed and maintained staffing schedule in accordance with contract terms, budget mandates and accreditation standards for nursing coverage
  • Analyzed trends in patient care activities such as medication errors or falls within the facility
  • Reviewed incident reports submitted by nurses related to any adverse events that occurred during their shift
  • Resolved conflicts among staff members in a professional manner while maintaining positive working relationships
  • Maintained accurate records of staff certifications, licensure, continuing education credits.

DIRECTOR OF NURSING

Lakeridge Nursing & Rehabilitation
02.2014 - 04.2015
  • Implemented changes needed to correct deficiencies found during government inspections
  • Assessed competency of clinical staff to promote quality, continuity and safety
  • Monitored development, implementation and updates of individualized care plans
  • Administered executive supervision, exercising independent judgment to select proper course of action in policies and procedures
  • Developed and maintained staffing schedule in accordance with contract terms, budget mandates and accreditation standards for nursing coverage
  • Conducted recruitment and retention activities to develop highly skilled nursing team
  • Implemented and directed clinical services and operations to deliver competent, quality care
  • Reviewed daily documentation of dispensing of controlled substances, immediately noting discrepancies from shift to shift.

DIRECTOR OF NURSING

Mi Casita Nursing & Rehabilitation
02.2012 - 06.2014
  • Maintained records management system to process personnel information and produce reports
  • Recruited, hired and trained new medical and facility staff
  • Assessed need for additional staff, equipment and services based on historical data and seasonal trends
  • Maintained communication and transparency with governing boards, department heads and medical staff
  • Monitored inpatient bed use, facilities and staff to provide optimal use of resources
  • Established solid relations with leadership and staff by attending board meetings and coordinating interdepartmental information exchanges
  • Maintained awareness of government regulations, health insurance changes and financing options
  • Communicated with patients with compassion while keeping medical information private
  • Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare providers to coordinate patient care plans.

Licenced Pratical Nurse/Registered Nurse

Bender Terrace Nursing and Rehablilitation Center
07.2007 - 06.2014
  • Provide direct patient care by taking vitals, administering medications and performing wound care
  • Complete rounds with physicians.
  • Data entry of physician orders and lab results
  • Communicated with patients with compassion while keeping medical information private
  • Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare providers to coordinate patient care plans
  • Complete admission of new patients, review of discharge summary medications with physician.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Chamberlain Collage of Nursing - Las
07.2023

Associate of Science - undefined

South Plains College
Levelland, TX
08.2012

Associate of Science - undefined

South Plains College
Lubbock, LPN, TX
07.2007

Skills

  • Medicare Compliance
  • Update Electronic Charts
  • Nursing Team Oversight
  • Compassionate and Caring
  • Delegation and Motivation
  • Accurate Documentation
  • Patient Education
  • Coverage Planning
  • Administrative Staff Supervision

Certification

  • BLS - Basic Life Support
  • ACLS
  • CRRN


Timeline

Nursing, NURSE MANAGER

Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital
10.2016 - Current

REGISTERED NURSE

Windmill Villiage Nursing and Rehab
06.2015 - 10.2016

DIRECTOR OF NURSING

Whisperwood Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
04.2015 - 06.2015

DIRECTOR OF NURSING

Lakeridge Nursing & Rehabilitation
02.2014 - 04.2015

DIRECTOR OF NURSING

Mi Casita Nursing & Rehabilitation
02.2012 - 06.2014

Licenced Pratical Nurse/Registered Nurse

Bender Terrace Nursing and Rehablilitation Center
07.2007 - 06.2014

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Chamberlain Collage of Nursing - Las

Associate of Science - undefined

South Plains College

Associate of Science - undefined

South Plains College

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