Vicki Alexander
Bradford,PA
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Dedicated to promoting quality patient care and satisfaction and offering experience in nursing and healthcare administration. Possesses proven track record of developing and implementing comprehensive nursing policies, providing excellent leadership and mentoring, and maintaining compliance with regulatory standards.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
ADON
Sena Kean Nursing And Rehab Center
11.2021 - 03.2024
- Improved patient care quality by implementing evidence-based nursing practices and protocols.
- Enhanced staff competency through regular training sessions and performance evaluations.
- Streamlined communication between nursing departments for efficient workflow and patient care coordination.
- Reduced medication errors by conducting thorough medication administration audits and providing feedback to nursing staff.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans for patients, ensuring optimal health outcomes.
- Mentored new nursing staff, fostering professional growth and development while maintaining high standards of patient care.
- Managed staffing needs effectively, ensuring appropriate nurse-to-patient ratios during all shifts.
- Assisted in developing policies and procedures that were in compliance with state regulations, maintaining accreditation standards for the facility.
- Facilitated open communication among team members, promoting a positive work environment conducive to collaboration and problemsolving.
- Participated in regulatory surveys conducted by external agencies, demonstrating compliance with established standards of practice and delivering high-quality patient care services consistently across all aspects of operations.
- Developed performance improvement plans for underperforming nurses, supporting their professional growth while maintaining accountability for achieving desired patient outcomes.
- Participated in management team meetings to discuss resident status, census changes, and resident complaints or concerns.
- Worked closely administration to develop and implement best practices to improve patient outcomes.
- 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.
- Identified department issues to recommend corrective actions.
- Oversaw and approved recruitment, hiring and orientation of new nursing staff.
- Facilitated continuing education and training programs to drive staff competency and professional development.
- Established new policies and updated existing policies to improve standard of care for patients.
- Developed positive employee relations, incentives, and recognition programs to promote teamwork and mutual respect.
- Recruited, hired and trained all staff, providing direct supervision, ongoing staff development and continuing education to employees.
- Developed and updated policies and procedures, maintaining compliance with guidelines relating to HIPAA, benefits administration and general liability.
RN Supervisor
Bradford Manor
06.2019 - 02.2022
- Enhanced patient care by implementing evidence-based nursing practices and protocols.
- Reduced medication errors by providing thorough training and supervision to nursing staff.
- Managed critical situations calmly and efficiently, providing guidance to the nursing team during emergencies.
- Decreased hospital readmission rates through diligent monitoring of high-risk patients and proactive interventions as needed.
- Ensured accurate documentation of patient information in electronic medical records system for optimal data integrity and accessibility across healthcare providers.
- Championed infection control initiatives that led to a reduction in healthcare-associated infections among patients under our care unit''s supervision.
- Served as an approachable leader who consistently addressed concerns raised by both nursing staff and families regarding patient care issues or operational challenges within the unit effectively resolving them promptly whenever possible.
- Cultivated an atmosphere of teamwork and open communication among staff members, resulting in a more cohesive work environment and greater job satisfaction for the nursing team.
- Consistently acted as a strong advocate for patients and their families, ensuring that their needs were met while navigating complex healthcare systems.
- Evaluated and monitored care and services throughout shift to improve quality levels.
- Enforced nursing practice standards and recommended unit and institution policies and procedures to boost medical care quality.
- Inventoried medications, supplies and equipment and distributed stock to patients.
- Established and maintained effective communication with staff, physicians and community organizations to promote high quality patient care.
- Communicated with patients, ensuring that medical information was kept private.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Pittsburgh - Bradford
Bradford, PA06.2017
High School Diploma -
Bradford Area High School
Bradford, PA06.1987
Skills
- Clinical Leadership
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Care Plan Development
- Staff Development
- Healthcare administration
- Recruiting and Hiring
- Multidisciplinary Collaboration
- Direct Patient Care
- Nurse Education and Training
- Issue Resolution
- Policy Development
- Documentation And Reporting
- HIPAA Regulations
- Policies Compliance Enforcement
- Risk Management
- Shift Scheduling
- Nursing Staff Supervision
- Effective Multitasking
- Clinical Documentation
- Leadership and Guidance
- Nursing Ethics
- Standards of Practice
- Long-Term Care
- Staff Scheduling
- Interdepartmental Collaboration
- Family Support
- Critical Thinking
Timeline
ADON
Sena Kean Nursing And Rehab Center
11.2021 - 03.2024
RN Supervisor
Bradford Manor
06.2019 - 02.2022
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Pittsburgh - Bradford
High School Diploma -
Bradford Area High School
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