Vanessa Lees
Candia,NH
Summary
Compassionate Director of Nursing known for high resident satisfaction and efficient task completion. Possess specialized skills in clinical leadership, operational management, and regulatory compliance. Excel in communication, teamwork, and adaptability to ensure quality patient care and staff development.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Nursing Services
St. Joseph Residence - A managed home of CCNH
Manchester , NH
2023.03 - Current
- Monitored and evaluated quality of patient care provided by the nursing staff.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive patient-centered care.
- Maintained a safe work environment through adherence to safety protocols and standards of practice.
- Ensured compliance with governmental regulations related to nursing practice, staffing and education standards.
- Collaborated with physicians, administrators and other healthcare personnel on initiatives that improved patient care outcomes.
- Trained new hires on proper documentation techniques.
- Monitored development, implementation and updates of individualized care plans.
- Assessed competency of clinical staff to promote quality, continuity, and safety.
1:1 Intensive Needs Nurse - School Setting
Maxim Healthcare
Manchester , NH
2022.05 - 2023.03
- G-tube management: Medication and Feedings, Seizure precautions, Aspiration precautions, Care management, and collaboration with care team members. Provide ongoing education to support staff.
- Performed physical assessments to identify any changes in the patient's condition or needs.
- Ensured that all documentation was accurate and up-to-date according to established guidelines.
Registered Nurse Case Manager
Amedisys Hospice
Bedford , NH
2021.10 - 2022.05
- Completes assessments on new admissions and maintains continuity of patient care by collaborating with appropriate staff, End of Life education for patients and families, Disease progression education for patients and families, Wound care, Develops, prepares, and maintains individualized patient care progress reports, Records pain/symptom management changes/outcomes as appropriate, Collaborate with MD for acute crisis and symptom management, Works in cooperation with family or caregiver and IDT to meet emotional needs of the patient/family/caregiver
- Teaches patient care techniques., Makes referrals to other hospice care disciplines as needed, Regularly communicates with the clinical managers and protects, honors and respects patient confidentiality and privacy, Performs on-call responsibilities and on-call services to patient/families as needed
Assistant Director of Nursing Services
Presidential Oaks
Concord , NH
2021.05 - 2021.10
- Compliance with state and federal guidelines and standards of nursing practice, Compliance with state and federal CMS regulations, Oversee the Infection Control Program, Monitor facility wide Covid-19 prevention interventions, Complete NHSN weekly reporting, Participate in IDT resident risk assessments, utilization and medicare review, Participate in QAPI projects and lead PIP projects, Review / Update Policy and Procedure as needed, Provide ongoing education to nursing staff, Yearly and as needed competency review for nursing staff
Nurse Specialist / Staff Development / Infection Preventionist
Presidential Oaks
Concord , NH
2019.09 - 2021.05
- Perform direct care rounds and audits of staff compliance and performance, Review documentation for compliance with physician orders and care plans, Review nursing assessments for completeness, accuracy and timeliness, Review all incident reports for completeness, Collect, analyze and disseminate data on infection rates and staff performance, Review line listings, lab reports and antibiotic usage for completeness and appropriateness, Perform annual competency observations of nursing staff, Schedules and coordinates all compliance and acute telehealth appoints with providers and specialists
Registered Nurse - Triage / Clinic - Family Care of Concord
Concord Hospital
Concord , NH
2018.05 - 2019.09
- Utilizes the nursing process to assess, diagnose, identify outcomes, plan, implement and evaluate for individualized plans of care from neonates to geriatric., Utilizes critical thinking and the nursing process to anticipate and recognize changes in patient status, taking action to modify the plan of care or to elevate to the care team as necessary., Practices in accordance with the ANA Code of Ethics to advocate for patients, uphold their autonomy in decision-making, ensure informed consent and assist patients in families in expressing self-determination., Actively seeks feedback and acts to improve performance., Engages in the governance of practice., Leader/Decision Maker, Manages interpersonal relationships for self and with others., Mentors colleagues for the advancement of nursing practice and the profession., Assumes authority and accountability for the nursing care of patients while appropriately delegating elements of care to other members of the care delivery team in accordance with laws, regulations, policies and procedures., Prioritizes and organizes time to optimize patient outcomes., Role models a culture of inquiry, developing new knowledge by contributing to research, quality improvement, and evidence-based practice at the local level., Communicates effectively in a variety of formats in all areas of practice., Actively partners with others to effect change that produces positive outcomes through the exchange of knowledge., Precepts the student nurse, nurse extern, nurse resident, experienced clinical nurse and other members of the healthcare team., Performs other duties as required or assignment
Licensed Practical Nurse
Maxim Healthcare Services
Manchester , NH
2016.09 - 2018.05
- Completed novice nurse training with course work in mechanical ventilators, tracheostomies and feeding tubes, Completed 100 hour preceptorship, Provide homecare for a wide variety of patients from toddlers to adults, Participate in flu clinics and wellness clinics, Provide physical assessments and patient education
Education
Bachelor of Science Nursing -
University of New Hampshire
Durham, NH2025-12
Associate of Science Nursing -
Manchester Community College
Manchester, NHSkills
- Registered Nurse - Multi State Compact License
- CDC Nursing Home Infection Preventionist Training Course Completion
- BLS Certified
- Evidence-Based Practice
- Multidisciplinary team collaboration
- Nurse Education and Training
- Critical Thinking
- Clinical Leadership
Timeline
Director of Nursing Services
St. Joseph Residence - A managed home of CCNH
2023.03 - Current
1:1 Intensive Needs Nurse - School Setting
Maxim Healthcare
2022.05 - 2023.03
Registered Nurse Case Manager
Amedisys Hospice
2021.10 - 2022.05
Assistant Director of Nursing Services
Presidential Oaks
2021.05 - 2021.10
Nurse Specialist / Staff Development / Infection Preventionist
Presidential Oaks
2019.09 - 2021.05
Registered Nurse - Triage / Clinic - Family Care of Concord
Concord Hospital
2018.05 - 2019.09
Licensed Practical Nurse
Maxim Healthcare Services
2016.09 - 2018.05
Bachelor of Science Nursing -
University of New Hampshire
Associate of Science Nursing -
Manchester Community College
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