Walter A. Pannone
Venice,Florida
Summary
Semi-retired and ambitious worker looking for full or part time remote work where I can contribute to a company’s success through my exceptional work ethic, customer relations, attention to detail, computer skills and positive interactions with people.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Funeral Director's Assistant
Kays, Ponger & Uselton Funeral Home
09.2022 - Current
- Supported families during visitation hours, providing compassionate and attentive service.
- Prepared and maintained funeral home facilities, ensuring cleanliness and organization.
- Managed documentation for permits and records, ensuring compliance with regulations.
- Provided support to Funeral Director in managing a team of part-time staff ensuring consistent delivery of high-quality services.
Senior Community Health Nurse
Florida Department of Health, Sarasota County
05.2017 - 09.2022
- Led nursing staff in implementing evidence-based practices to enhance patient care quality.
- Analyzed patient care data to identify trends, driving improvements in clinical outcomes and service delivery.
- Streamlined communication protocols among nursing staff, resulting in improved interdepartmental collaboration and response times.
- Discussed patient care and treatment with care team members to optimize intervention plans and care delivery.
- Designed and implemented standards of care for nursing and patient care.
- Followed all HIPAA rules and regulations regarding patient confidentiality.
- Provided direct nursing care to patients when personnel was short-staffed.
- Ensured compliance with regulatory requirements through regular audits, policy updates, and ongoing education for staff members.
Chief Nursing Officer/Vice President
Venice Regional Bayfront Medical Center
11.2015 - 05.2017
- Responsible for all patient care areas and nursing
- Coordinated patient care services and managed clinical cost control.
- Developed and implemented new nursing protocols to improve patient outcomes while minimizing medical errors.
- Interviewed, hired, instructed and mentored employees and promoted high level of care quality to patients.
- Assisted with preparation of budget and expense reports.
- Recruited new professional staff members and implemented comprehensive training programs.
- Evaluated clinical performance data to identify areas for improvement and develop targeted action plans.
Chief Nursing Officer/Vice President
North Cypress Medical Center
01.2012 - 11.2015
- Responsible for all patient care areas and nursing
- Developed and implemented strategic initiatives to optimize clinical operations and resource management.
- Mentored nursing staff, promoting professional development and adherence to best practices in patient care.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to ensure alignment on patient treatment plans and outcomes.
- Analyzed data trends to identify areas for improvement in service delivery and patient satisfaction scores.
- Established performance metrics to evaluate nursing staff effectiveness and address areas of concern promptly.
- Oversaw compliance with healthcare regulations, ensuring high standards of practice within the organization.
- Facilitated training programs on emerging healthcare technologies, enhancing team skills and operational efficiency.
Chief Nursing Officer/Vice President
Oak Hill Hospital
02.2006 - 01.2012
- Responsible for all patient care areas and nursing
- Developed and executed strategic initiatives to improve operational efficiency across nursing departments.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure compliance with regulatory standards and healthcare policies.
- Mentored nursing leaders, fostering professional development and promoting a culture of continuous improvement.
- Oversaw budgeting processes for nursing divisions, ensuring alignment with organizational financial goals.
- Advocated for patient-centered care approaches, enhancing overall patient satisfaction metrics within the hospital.
- Maintained proper staff levels within budget parameters to deliver high levels of care to every patient.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing with Administrative Track
University of Rhode Island
Kingston, Rhode IslandBachelor of Science - Nursing
Salve Regina University
Newport, Rhode IslandDiploma - Nursing
St. Joseph Hospital School of Nursing
Providence, Rhode IslandPh.D. - Health Administration
Kennedy Western University
Thousand Oaks, CASkills
- Team leadership
- Commitment to responsibility
- Establishing rapport
- Dependability
- Data-driven decision making
- Proactive problem-solving
- Self-Starter
- Organization
- Problem Solving
Military Experience
- U.S. Army Nurse Corps 1st Lieutenant with Honorable Discharge, Army Commendation Medal for Meritorious Service
- United States Military Academy, West Point, NY-Assistant Supervisor, Operating Room
- Letterman General Hospital, The Presidio, San Francisco, CA
- Basic Operating Room Nursing Program, The Presidio, San Francisco, CA
United States Army Medal for Meritorious Service
United States Army; Nurse Corp; Operating Room Supervisor-United States Military Academy, West Point, NY
Timeline
Funeral Director's Assistant
Kays, Ponger & Uselton Funeral Home
09.2022 - Current
Senior Community Health Nurse
Florida Department of Health, Sarasota County
05.2017 - 09.2022
Chief Nursing Officer/Vice President
Venice Regional Bayfront Medical Center
11.2015 - 05.2017
Chief Nursing Officer/Vice President
North Cypress Medical Center
01.2012 - 11.2015
Chief Nursing Officer/Vice President
Oak Hill Hospital
02.2006 - 01.2012
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Salve Regina University
Diploma - Nursing
St. Joseph Hospital School of Nursing
Master of Science - Nursing with Administrative Track
University of Rhode Island
Ph.D. - Health Administration
Kennedy Western University
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