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Virginia Currier

Okeechobee,FL

Summary

Dynamic healthcare leader with a proven track record, 13 years experience as Director of Nursing, enhancing patient care satisfaction and providing quality care in accordance with laws and regulations. Highly skilled in infection prevention, driving quality improvements, and team collaboration. I drive quality assurance and regulatory compliance, achieving significant operational improvements while fostering a culture of excellence in patient care. Offering strong leadership abilities and commitment to creating supportive and efficient healthcare environment. Ability to quickly understand and apply healthcare regulations and patient care protocols.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

RN IPU Hospice House/Case Manager

Hamrick House, Hospice of Okeechobee, Chapters Health
11.2023 - 09.2025
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans.
  • Administered patient medications and monitored responses to ensure safety and efficacy.
  • Evaluated patient conditions, adjusting care strategies based on observations and assessments.
  • Administered medications accurately and safely, reducing medication errors and adverse reactions.
  • Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
  • Utilized effective time management skills to balance patient care, documentation, and team meetings.

Director of Nursing Services

Florida Baptist Retirement
08.2018 - 02.2023
  • Developed and implemented evidence-based protocols to improve clinical outcomes.
  • Mentored nursing staff, fostering professional development and enhancing team performance.
  • Directed nursing operations to enhance patient care quality and operational efficiency.
  • Oversaw compliance with regulatory standards, ensuring adherence to best practices in nursing care.
  • Established effective communication channels between nursing staff and other departments, improving overall hospital functionality.
  • Promoted a culture of safety by enforcing strict infection control measures and addressing potential hazards proactively.

Director of Nursing Services

Sebastian River Medical Center
01.2016 - 01.2018
  • Planned, organized, developed and directed overall operations of nursing department to ensure highest degree of quality care.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient management strategies.
  • Analyzed patient care metrics to identify trends and drive process improvements.
  • Increased compliance with regulatory standards through regular audits and ongoing process improvements.
  • Monitored and evaluated nursing staff performance, providing feedback and guidance to support standards of care.
  • Identified department issues to recommend corrective actions.
  • Facilitated continuing education and training programs to drive staff competency and professional development.

Director of Nursing Services

Paradise Skilled Nursing
02.2015 - 02.2016
  • Managed budgeting processes for nursing services, aligning resources with departmental goals.
  • Enhanced staff retention and job satisfaction through comprehensive training programs and supportive leadership.
  • Optimized nurse scheduling processes to ensure adequate staffing levels without compromising on quality of care or employee wellbeing.
  • Established and monitored infection control programs to provide safe, sanitary environment to prevent transmission of disease and infection.
  • Liaised with other healthcare professionals to develop comprehensive patient care plans and provide highest quality of care.
  • Recruited, hired and trained all staff, providing direct supervision, ongoing staff development and continuing education to employees.

Education

Licensed Medication Nursing Assistant

Care Services
Berlin, NH
05-2023

Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Certified Legal Nurse Consulting

Vickie Milazzo Insititute
02-2015

Health Sciences And Nursing

NH WMCC
Berlin
03-2006

Licensed Nursing Assistant

Coos County Nursing Hospital
West Stewartstown, NH
05-1996

Skills

  • Patient care management
  • Healthcare leadership
  • Budget optimization
  • Staff training and development
  • Policy implementation
  • Clinical operations
  • Quality assurance
  • Regulatory compliance

Certification

*Certified Wound Nurse, Vohra Wound Physicians Management, Miramar FL

*Certified Legal Nurse Consultant, Vickie Milazzo Institute, NACLNC

*LTC / Skilled Nursing Safety Specialist Certified, AALTCN

*Director Of Nursing Services, Certified Long Term Care, AALTCN

* Trauma Nursing Core Course Certified, Emergency Nursing Association

*Advanced Cardiac Life Support, American Heart Association

*Neonatal Resuscitation Provider, American Heart Association

*Pediatric Advanced Life Support, American Heart Association

*Basic Life Support, CPR, AED, American Heart Association

Timeline

RN IPU Hospice House/Case Manager

Hamrick House, Hospice of Okeechobee, Chapters Health
11.2023 - 09.2025

Director of Nursing Services

Florida Baptist Retirement
08.2018 - 02.2023

Director of Nursing Services

Sebastian River Medical Center
01.2016 - 01.2018

Director of Nursing Services

Paradise Skilled Nursing
02.2015 - 02.2016

Licensed Medication Nursing Assistant

Care Services

Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Certified Legal Nurse Consulting

Vickie Milazzo Insititute

Health Sciences And Nursing

NH WMCC

Licensed Nursing Assistant

Coos County Nursing Hospital

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