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Wanda Scully

Guilford,VT

Summary

Patient-focused Registered Nurse/Director of Nurses offering 25 year background driving quality improvements and coaching nursing staff to reach full potential. Strong organizational, communication and multitasking abilities. Expertise in managing medical records, evaluating staff performance and developing continued care plans.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience

Work History

Director of Nursing

Vernon Advent Christian Home
04.2004 - Current
  • Monitored and evaluated nursing staff performance, providing feedback and guidance to support standards of care.
  • Built and maintained positive working relationships with physicians and staff to support seamless healthcare operations.
  • Oversaw and approved recruitment, hiring and orientation of new nursing staff.
  • Participated in management team meetings to discuss resident status, census changes, and resident complaints or concerns.
  • Verified continued compliance of teams nursing care against federal, state and local regulations.

Assistant Director of Nursing

Vernon Advent Christian Home
02.2003 - 04.2004
  • Participated in management team meetings to discuss resident status, census changes, and resident complaints or concerns.
  • Established and monitored infection control programs to provide safe, sanitary environment to prevent transmission of disease and infection.
  • Coordinated daily clinical staffing and patient flow with an organized approach.
  • Tracked medication administration and conducted internal audits.

Charge Nurse

Vernon Advent Christian Homes
05.2001 - 02.2003
  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
  • Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
  • Conducted daily shift briefs to inform staff of changes in patient care assignments.
  • Supervised and managed daily scheduling, tasking, and administration.

Charge Nurse

Linden Lodge Nursing Home
06.1999 - 05.2001
  • Contributed to interdisciplinary team surrounding assessments, care plans and healthcare goals.
  • Administered medications.
  • Supervised and managed schedules for all shifts.
  • Cared for individual residents wounds with appropriate dressings.
  • Documented all delivered treatment while remaining in collaboration with care teams at all times.

Education

Registered Nurse - Nursing

Vermont Technical College
Brattleboro, VT
05.2004

Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing

Thompson School of Practical Nursing
Brattleboro, VT
06.1999

Skills

  • Hazard Elimination
  • Critical Thinking
  • Regulatory and Statutory Compliance
  • Risk Management
  • Leadership and Guidance
  • Performance Evaluations
  • Nursing Recruitment
  • Administrative Staff Supervision
  • Policy Development
  • MDS Assessments
  • Staff Scheduling

Timeline

Director of Nursing

Vernon Advent Christian Home
04.2004 - Current

Assistant Director of Nursing

Vernon Advent Christian Home
02.2003 - 04.2004

Charge Nurse

Vernon Advent Christian Homes
05.2001 - 02.2003

Charge Nurse

Linden Lodge Nursing Home
06.1999 - 05.2001

Registered Nurse - Nursing

Vermont Technical College

Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing

Thompson School of Practical Nursing

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