VANESSIA MCCRAY

Charge Nurse/ADON

Brentwood Nursing Home

Dallas

06.2016 - Current

Supervised nursing staff to ensure quality patient care and compliance with protocols.
Coordinated patient admissions, transfers, and discharges within facility guidelines.
Developed and implemented individualized care plans for residents' specific needs.
Trained new nurses on best practices and operational procedures in the nursing home.
Conducted regular assessments of residents to monitor health status and needs.
Managed medication administration and ensured accurate documentation of treatments.
Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to enhance resident care strategies effectively.
Facilitated family meetings to discuss care plans and address concerns respectfully.
Served as a preceptor for new nurses by providing orientation to unit policies and procedures, coaching on clinical skills, and mentoring on professional development issues.
Delegated tasks appropriately among staff members according to their qualifications.
Conducted daily rounds to assess patient conditions, evaluate progress towards goals, and document changes in status or plan of care as needed.
Coordinated communication between physicians and other healthcare professionals regarding patient care.
Coordinated and performed patient admissions, transfers and discharges.
Directed unit staff and promoted quality care for diverse patients.
Provided direct patient care, including assessments and treatments, to a variety of patients.
Built and maintained strong working relationships between nursing department and other disciplines.
Responded quickly to emergent situations such as cardiac arrest or respiratory distress.
Assisted with admission and discharge planning for assigned patients.
Supervised Licensed Practical Nurses and Certified Nursing Assistants.
Organized and delegated tasks during rapid response and high-pressure code situations.
Educated patients, caregivers and families on diagnoses, treatment and disease prevention.
Audited patient charts in real-time, verifying accuracy and completion of information.
Evaluated patient outcomes against established standards of care.
Managed staffing levels within the unit while ensuring optimal levels of patient care.
Implemented safety protocols when administering medications or performing treatments.
Maintained accurate records of all treatment interventions provided to each patient.
Participated in quality improvement initiatives to ensure best practice standards were met within the unit setting.