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0-5 years of experience
Managed a 95-person team, 52 acute medical/surgical/oncology beds and an ambulatory treatment center while overseeing budget requirements and monitoring productivity.
- Developed and successfully piloted a new High Impact Care Delivery model
- Managed a seasonal unit that was put in place to accommodate fluctuations in volume
- Served as a team leader for Inpatient Patient Satisfaction Task Force
- Achieved lowest RN turnover in five years and was well below the state and national averages
- Eliminated agency as a staffing resource
0-5 years of experience
Administrative responsibility for leadership and operations of the Staffing & Scheduling Office, Nursing Resource Pool, Internal Staffing Registry, Interpreter Services, Travel/per diem staff acquisitions and contracts, bed placement and general House manager duties during the day. Planned and implemented service development and managed resources consistent with safe care and practice while demonstrating fiscal responsibility.
- Developed, implemented and provided ongoing leadership to the Internal Staffing Registry
- Responsible for the development and successful implementation of an electronic daily staffing documentation system
- Assisted with the development and implementation of the hospital wide nursing computerized documentation system
- Served and chaired the daily Bed Board / Census meeting
- Developed, mentored and retained a dynamic, highly skilled group of nursing staff professionals
- Achieved above average employee satisfaction scores for 2006 and 2007
10+ years of experience
Provided care to cardiovascular patients (coronary artery bypass, etc.)
- Managed and budgeted a 12-bed cardiovascular intensive care unit
- Implemented the use of the APACHE system
- Worked with a Team of Cardiovascular surgeon and select Team members to decrease the length of stay through the use of the Apache System for Carotid Endarterectomy Patients and presented the findings at the Apache Conference in Washington D.C.
- Implemented interdisciplinary daily rounding on patients.
- Decreased length of stay of the coronary artery bypass patients by 2.02 days.
0-5 years of experience
Responsible for the management of a 20 bed Medical-Surgical Intermediate Care Ward (ICW) that provided health care services to over 4,000 enemy combatants/detainees and 2,000 multi-national coalition forces and civilians while deployed in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom.
- Supervised and mentored 19 Registered Nurses, Licensed Practical Nurses, Medics, and Romanian Registered Nurses, delegating duties. Coordinated and evaluated nursing care and adapted staffing levels and assignments.
- Ensured compliance with nursing scope of practice, Task Force policies and procedures, nursing practice standards, Army doctrine, Geneva Convention, Rule of Law, and Medical Support to Detainee Operations.
- Collaborated with physicians and ancillary staff to ensure multidisciplinary, efficient, high quality patient care was delivered.
- Implemented, led, and coached a robust training program resulting in over 2000 hours of cross training.
0-5 years of experience
Nurse Manager – 40-bed adult medical and surgical telemetry unit, 65 FTEs
- Updated polices, procedures, and best-practices
- Developed self-staffing model to balance skill mix based on qualifications and experience
- Improved patient satisfaction scores through staff development and care team improvements
- Maintained positive revenue stream through active management and control of daily operations
0-5 years of experience
Working Nurse Manager of a hospital-based emergency center as well as the free-standing emergency center. Performing patient care for emergent, urgent, non-emergent and observation patients. Adhere to all hospital policies and procedures along with Joint Commission Standards. Maintain laboratory requirements under COLA and CLIA. Maintain human resource and education files for radiology, nursing and admitting staff.
- Maintain high patient satisfaction scores of 98%
- Developed and initiated a 23-hour observation unit in the Emergency Center
- Maintain a 1% staff turnover rate
- Prepared and passed initial COLA inspection for laboratory
0-5 years of experience
Busy, short stay skilled nursing rehab unit with 25 beds; residents admitted to the skilled nursing rehabilitation floor after a minimum 3 night hospital stay who to require skilled nursing care and rehabilitation services.
- Managed and supervised 1 Charge Nurse, 1 MNA, and 3 LNA ‘s per shift
- Positive, professional leader ensuring a caring and supportive environment for the residents, families, visitors, staff, and physicians
- Responsible for developing and implementing individualized care plans for 25 skilled residents with varying degree of illnesses
- Consulted and coordinated with the multi-disciplinary team daily to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate Residents individualized care plans
- Monitored and evaluated patient care through direct daily rounds with MD and responsible for documentation of orders received
- Responsible for weekly wound round assessments; documenting size, and characteristics of the appearance of the wound and notifying and suggesting treatment recommendations to MD.
- Educated Residents and their family members regarding diagnoses, treatments, rehabilitation, and discharge planning
- Demonstrated the ability to set priorities, and ensured completion of assignments in a timely manner while managing multiple duties and responsibilities.
0-5 years of experience
Most successful recruitment in the practice history, Able to recruit and retain study subjects thru end of study.
- Brought in new studies to practice and expanding studies to include phase two thru phase four studies.
- Exceptional ability to comprehend and execute clinical trials with successful outcomes.
- Hired and trained new staff. Coordinated all Principle and Sub Investigator training, CV and licenses.
- Developed new processes for infusion suite to make department more efficient for staff and patients.
- Managed multiple departments, including multitasking responsibilities and the needs of the practice.
0-5 years of experience
Managed key aspects of planning and launch for new, 55-bed acute care facility, including recruiting, orientation, and training for 300+ nursing staff. Directed team of 80 in all aspects of administrative and patient care efforts; prepared schedules and work assignments, liaising among other hospital services to ensure patient treatment and care. Authored and implemented clinical protocols, operational policies, and administrative procedures; ensured consistent compliance with state and federal regulatory requirements. Held accountability for budget and produced financial performance reporting for CFO. Responsible for all encompassing daily operations of department including staff supervision, project management, and leadership of other departmental areas such as house supervisor, PT/OT/Speech therapists, and RN pool staff.
- Rolled out electronic medical record (EMR) system and served as Super User / subject-matter expert (SME).
- Tracked, evaluated, and reported on patient outcomes and satisfaction metrics including hospital core measure data from EMR..
- Introduced practice of hourly rounds and bedside physician reporting.
- Played integral role in creating and leading Environment of Care and Emergency Preparedness Committees.
- Case management/discharge planning/disease management education for all patients
0-5 years of experience
Responsible for employee development and retention, resource management, planning and implementation of quality and patient satisfaction initiatives and scheduling excellence.
- Conducted gap analysis that showed documentation deficiencies in the electronic health record. Collaborated with Education Department and Quality Department to provide in-services and just in time training for all nursing staff in a three to five month time frame
- Conducted daily nurse leader rounds on employees and patients/families 90-100% of the time
- Obtained a 57% increase in Telemetry certification of staff nurses in 5 month period
- Served on quality committees such as IV Infiltrates Prevention, Falls Prevention, Medication Safety; Pressure Ulcer Prevention, medical surgical standards for policy review and Patient Satisfaction
- Provided payroll and scheduling excellence
- Conducted annual performance review for period April 2013 to March 2014. Established goal setting and performance improvement planning for evaluation period April 2014 to March 2015
- Member of Nurses Improving Care of Health System Elders (NICHE) team
- Assisted in the smooth transition of all staff on the Medical Surgical unit to other available positions in hospital
0-5 years of experience
Guided employees in the efficient distribution of medical care to TN state prisoners.
- Managed four units including emergency room, intake, medication distribution room and daily clinic.
- Instituted new procedures for intake department for control of admissions, care of patient while in intake department and create a better flow in healthcare
- Delivered training to all of prisoners and all of the employees on the yearly state requirements of universal precautions.
10+ years of experience
Began career as a RN Case Manager and performed in the roles of Intake Coordinator, Home Care Liaison and Clinical Supervisor before being promoted to Nurse Manager.
- Assumed the responsibilities of the Home Care Director in June of 2011.
- Supervised preparation for Medicare and Joint Commission surveys. [company name] received its second deficiency free Medicare survey in August 2012.
- Identified growth and enhancement opportunities to include new services as well as further development of existing services.
- Involved member of several hospital system shared governance and leadership committees.
0-5 years of experience
Plans, directs, coordinates and evaluates the overall clinical nursing practice and administrative activities, including the fiscal, materials and human resource management for assigned unit(s) with twenty-four hour accountability.
- Establishing and maintaining a safe working environment; assures staff comply with safety, environmental, and infection control guidelines.
- Aligning strategic compass with department goals; supporting the organization’s mission, vision, and values. Helping employees understand importance of aligning goals with Excela Health mission.
- Understanding and effectively deploying the LEAN tools to streamline work processes, eliminating waste and redundancy while improving productivity.
- Development of individuals at all levels by utilizing compliance, staffing, recognition, talent management, training and development.
0-5 years of experience
Managed 24 bed adolescent female behavioral health unit
- Supervised 25 Psychiatric Nurse Assistants and 1 RN – responsible for evaluations, hiring, and termination. Represented facility in the grievance process for termination dispute
- Collaborated with treatment team in order to provide high quality, individualized are for our clients
- Served as Campus Nurse Coordinator when needed
- Served on Restraint/Seclusion Elimination Committee
- Facilitated performance improvement meetings
- Assistant Nurse Manager/Weekend Campus Nurse Coordinator Adolescent Residential Treatment Center
0-5 years of experience
Manage day to day operations of the outpatient dialysis (Hemodialysis/Peritoneal)/acute dialysis program & renal clinic. Maintain nurse competencies with all skills including CRRT machine.
- Floor nurse when needed whether to cover absences or to keep the budget in-line.
- Close communication with social workers and all physicians to ensure all patient needs are met.
- Actively involved with transplant program and attend meetings regularly.
- CMS surveyors conducted an ESRD Core survey in April 2014 and there were zero deficiencies.
0-5 years of experience
Nurse management of 25 employees (CNAs, LPNs and RNs)
- Maintained current home health state regulations and documentation
- Implemented cost containment strategies and marketing plan to increase margin from -21% to +25% within 6 months
- Trained all employees on current policies and procedures
- Conducted supervisory visits on all employees
- Completed patient assessments
- Medication management (injections and administration)
- Provided wound care, catheter insertion, patient education and diabetes management
- Developed plan of care for all patients
0-5 years of experience
Increased annualized employee retention rate from 77.2% in 2010 to 89% 2014.
- Increased Press Ganey Overall rating of care percentile score from 60.9 in 2010 to 73 in 2014.
- Consistent improvement in Gallup Employee Engagement Survey Grand Mean Score, AHRQ Safety Culture Survey, and NDNQI RN survey.
- Anderson Nursing Care Committee member
0-5 years of experience
Supervises clinical staff to ensure proper planning, coordination and delivery of care to patients and families
- Facilitates IDT meetings and worked successfully to improve the process, focusing on the patient care plans and problem solving,
- Worked closely with Director of Compliance achieving significant improvement with the required assessments and patient visits.
- Collaborates with service vendors regarding appropriate cost effective services and accurate billing leading to the decrease cost resulting in increased profitability.
- Worked closely with liaisons and intake department to ensure patient and families get immediate/ timely response if they need hospice care.
0-5 years of experience
Clinically and financially responsible for endoscopic services of a 4 procedure room, 1 treatment room, Pre-Op and PACU areas
- Involved directly with Physicians and staff
- Served as Chairman of the Endo Best Practice/Joint Endo Meeting
- Served as Chairman of the Corporate BPET team until 1st Quarter of 2014, still active on the committee
- Lead the SPR conversion of the Olympus scopes to Pentax which was a 1.2 million dollar project
- Actively involved in the construction and building of the new Endo suites and prepared for the build out of the ERCP room
- Involved with the Epic “Go Live” electronic charting
0-5 years of experience
Supervised and participated in the occupational and non-occupational demands of a large manufacturing site with a smaller research and development component.
- Supervised and performed multiple occupational and non occupational functions, including assessments of acute and chronic conditions, mandated surveillance exams, ergonomic assessments, fitness for duty exams, Workers’ Compensation and disability case management.
- Investigated work site complaints relative to safety and related diverse issues.
- Successfully closed the clinic in 2001, facilitating smooth transition for clinical and occupational services to community resources. Continued to support the needs of the plant from Naperville.
0-5 years of experience
24 – 72 bed unit coverage acute medical needs and Post-op recovery.
- 135 FTE
- Overseeing union nursing staff, patient care, staff assignments, emergency response/transport and management of infant family crises.
- Contributed to organizational growth initiatives as active member of patient education and procedural committees, along with assigned preceptor duties instructing new nurses in crisis intervention, medication administration and resuscitation.
- Built solid, trusting relationships with staff and patient families, generating positive PR through extra efforts in care treatment and one-on-one communications.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team members, working closely with physicians, nurses, technicians and therapists to formulate, implement and modify individual care plans.
6-10 years of experience
Nursing Manager charged with creating staff schedules, daily staff assignments, and performance evaluations. Promoted high standards in employees, and leads all interviews and new staff hires, as well as ensuring thorough staff training.
- Educate and mentor new staff to improve knowledge and service.
- Encourage open avenues of communication and teamwork through staff counsel and advising.
- Member of the Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society
- Member of the Academy of Medical Surgical Nurses
- Transition from Clinical Nurse Manager to Clinical Nurse Leader
10+ years of experience
Manage all aspects of $2M 24/7 OB unit – L&D, Postpartum, Antepartum testing, Newborn Nursery, childbirth preparation, and lactation support – at this 50-bed rural community hospital with proximity to tertiary facility care (Perinatology and Neonatology). Prepare annual and capital budgets. Develop annual plan, goals, and SWOT analysis. Hire and train personnel. Manage 20+ direct reports. Develop cooperation with ancillary departments. Uphold Joint Commission constant readiness.
- Key contributor the OB Unit new hospital construction – design, layout, workflow, equipment and furnishings, security systems, and new unit philosophy of maternal care in a “home comfort” environment. Forecast needs for patient volume, functionality, staff satisfaction, and patient/family appeal. Transitioned to new facility without disruption to service.
- Developed and pioneered new, challenging staff-based competency verification program – enhanced staff leadership skills, team cohesiveness, accountability for personal/professional growth, and patient safety.
- Achieved greater flexibility in staffing to meet unit needs. Developed OB Tech and OB auxiliary volunteer position. Cross trained segregated staff to meet all areas of unit competency; offering continuous reassessment and remediation.
- Refined department Charge Master to capture billable charges and reflect the volume and acuity of care delivered.
- Maintained top patient Avatar satisfaction ratings in the “bull’s eye”. Drove 4-9% improvements 2002-2010 holding at > 90% in patient satisfaction, community image, communications, and staffing effectiveness.
- Developed OB Policies and Procedures in alignment with evidence based practices and current standards of care to provide an operating framework for physician and nursing staff – drove consistency, safety, and quality of care.
- Championed community outreach and support programs. Developed Childbirth Education curriculum, gaining approval by the medical staff. Participated in facility and unit promotion at Community Health Fairs and Career Days. Developed Bereavement Program enabling optimal support for patients, families, and staff.
- Established core group of Certified Lactation Consultants for 24/7 support. Developed guidelines and obtained physician endorsement for banked breast milk use for medically indicated infant needs. Presently undertaking the initiative for Baby Friendly designation.
- Implemented new documentation system and tools to meet standard of care. Presently involved in the selection and projected implementation of OB surveillance and computer documentation system.
- Served as Superuser for the nursing modules for the facility-wide Meditech 6.0 upgrade.
6-10 years of experience
- Nurse Manager of 91 Bay Peri-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU), South Campus Preoperative Assessment and Planning (SPAP), PACU Critical Care Area, Anesthesia Technician Support and Same Day Surgical Waiting Area
- Leader of 135 FTES, which includes Nurse Practitioners, Registered Nurses, Student Nurse Technicians, Unit Secretaries and Operating Room Anesthesia Technicians
- Manage Budget of $20,000,000.00
- Focus on collaborating with employees, Anesthesia Providers and Surgeons to promote performance improvement, efficiency and safety throughout the Perioperative Continuum
- Eliminated Operating Room Holds.
- Increased Patient Satisfaction by 7 points.
- Initiated new services: Regional Anesthesia, Hybrid, Pre-Registration Process, Recovery of Myelogram, Local Cases, Interventional Radiology, GI Lab Pre-Procedures, Lung and Liver Biopsy patients and Pediatric Neurosurgery MRI Procedures.
0-5 years of experience
Direct nursing care of the patients; Supervision of Nurse Assistants, RN, and LPNs; Perform counselling and annual evaluation of staff; Perform scheduling and Enforce policies and procedures; Perform hiring and training of new employees; performance of quality assurance and intervention performance reports; MDS reviews, Medicaid and Medicare documentation evaluation and forwarding for reimbursement; work collaboratively with the healthcare team for hospice care as needed. Promote facility/staff growth and development.
- Performed patient screening and selection process as required. Performed Admission, Discharge, and Patient transfer as needed.
- Demonstrated appropriate and effective supervisory skills without regards to color, race, creed, national origin, age sex, religion, handicap or marital status. Fostered respect and Integrity among the staff and colleagues.
- Reviewed and respond to complaints/grievances associated with patients or families and provide advice for remediation or immediate mitigations.
- Reviewed Medication orders (written and telephone) and its implementation as prescribed by the Physician. Administered medications and monitor for signs of side effects and adverse reactions.
0-5 years of experience
Utilized expertise in leadership role as a manager of an assigned unit
- Provided professional guidance, supervision and encouragement to staff
- Developed, implemented and evaluated protocols/standards of assigned unit
- Attended clinical and interdisciplinary meetings as required
- Assumed nursing administrative responsibilities of the facility
- Participated in the development, implementation and evaluation of quality improvement activities for the facility
- Demonstrated, taught, and evaluated nursing skills of staff utilized in direct patient care
- Prepared written reports, reviewed records and participated in data collection
- Assisted staff nurses with daily functions and routines as needed
0-5 years of experience
Adhered to established medical and nursing practice standards and hospital policies and procedures.
- Participated in the hospital multidisciplinary wound care committee.
- Consulted and educated in-patients and their family regarding wound care management.
- Educated bedside nurses in using advanced wound care therapies.
- Delegated wound care activities to staff.
- Collaborated with the clinical nurse manager and ensured intensive care across inpatient service lines.
- Provided direct patient care and managed care for draining wounds, fistulas, pressure ulcers and skin breakdowns.
- Monitored results of care and reported performance rate for quality management.
- Assessed and documented information for insurers for authorization of care.
- Ensured documentation supports level of care, MDS & RUG.
0-5 years of experience
Responsible for coordinating and planning all aspects of patient care delivery on 30 bed long term and rehabilitation unit.
- MDS quarterly evaluation and care planning for long term patients.
- In-serviced, trained and evaluated staff performance.
- Patient education for short term rehab discharges.
- Coordinated discharge team for short term rehabilitation patients.
0-5 years of experience
Liaison between insurance company and field nurses in 9 states to promote and enhance good communication and positive working relationships.
- Ensuring nurses are making visits/documentation is correct; Writing corrective action plans to resolve concerns
- Responsible for training/continuing education of nurses virtually via webinars, conference calling, ensuring all standards are met
- Monitors Recruiter/Trainer and hiring process
- Implements new policies and procedures
- Maintain accurate Excel spreadsheets which maintains all essential information for clinical staff.
- Scheduling/Assigning members to nurses
- Managing department, inner office staff members consisting of 6 FT office staff members.
- Improved census over 50% in less than 6 months
0-5 years of experience
Accountable for supervision of a team of nurses and Direct Support Professionals in a community based HCBS medical group home for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD)
- Responsible for coaching, training and performance appraisal of staff
- Demonstrated commitment to continuous quality improvement and ensuring the best quality care to consumers
- Successfully passed State surveys, receiving zero programmatic and medical deficiencies
- Competent with input to electronic medical records, including the creation of E Mars, vital signs, I/O and health tracking
- Ordered medications, and supplies necessary to run a successful program
- Worked closely with Doctors, FNP and specialist
- Consistently commended for compassionate, supportive patient-interaction
0-5 years of experience
Responsible to oversee daily operations and provision of care by professional and para-professional staff in a 28 bed Emergency Room, serving a 301-bed community hospital as a Primary Stroke Center.
- Accountable for scheduling, training, performance evaluation and motivation of over 50 FTE’s.
- Collaborate with ancillary departments and multi-disciplinary team members and interacts closely with other facility staff and Department Heads to ensure that safe, quality patient care is provided.
- Serve on multiple hospital wide committees to facilitate safe patient care, growth of services, and preparation for future environment of care.
- Focus on provision of Patient and Family Centered Care, by ensuring front line and leadership rounding, customer service recovery and staff engagement to meet service vision of Deeper Caring, Smarter Healthcare.
- Served as Interim Nurse Manager.
6-10 years of experience
Direct shift management and responsibility in the delivery of nursing to critically ill newborn infants. Partner with the medical team and interdisciplinary departments to ensure the dynamic function of the unit. Serve as a role model to staff and promote skill development. Maintain and deliver high quality care and customer service.
- Manage, organize and set daily and long term priorities for the delivery of quality nursing care on a 53 bed Newborn Intensive Care Level III unit.
- Provide performance evaluation, coaching and mentoring of staff members, (35 direct reports).
- Collaboration with administrative nurse manager to meet quality, budget and clinical needs of the unit.
- Active participation on the Infection Control Committee and PI workgroups to provide safe clinical care
- Participation in interdisciplinary NEOCORE, conduct Mock Codes, and participation in quality improvement committees to provide evidence based quality neonatal care
- Write protocols and orientation guides
- Placement of invasive peripherally inserted central catheters (PICC lines)
0-5 years of experience
Promoted to Nurse Manager for two new hospital wide programs: Restorative Nursing (help residents improve or maintain highest physical, mental and psychosocial well-being); Laguna Premier Club (LPC- an Adult Neuro-behavioral day program).
- Acts as project manager in development and implementation of both programs.
- Responsible for direct supervision of 21 staff.
- Maintain adequate staffing and oversee individual staff schedules.
- Oversee resident restorative schedules/ LPC group sessions.
- Maintain, support and enforce a high quality “customer service” philosophy by practicing and promoting an ethical approach to resident and health care management.
- Considers factors related to safety, cost, and effectiveness when managing care delivery systems.
0-5 years of experience
Administrative management and clinical leadership of unit with Medical Director, including management, training and development of the milieu and nursing staff, OT, teacher, Activities Coordinator and Administrative Coordinator
- Fiscal management of 2 million dollar budget, maintenance and oversight of unit standards of care, including CHA standards as well as standards set by The Joint Commission, DPH and DMH
- Developed a shared vision for unit culture and model of care for the unit and QI initiatives which included the reduction and goal of elimination of restraint and seclusion, while developing a flexible structure for the unit programming, initiated and “Open Hours” policy for parents and guardians
- Consultation to the CHA Adolescent Unit and provision of weekly supervision to work towards adapting new model on an adolescent unit (2003)
- Consultation to other inpatient child and adolescent units within Ma and in other states (see attached list)
- Presentation at national conferences sharing the outcomes of the QI initiatives on the CAU
6-10 years of experience
Direct 24-hour coverage for 22 bed Urology/GI medical-surgical unit
- Developed processes to screen, interview, hire, train, and maintain the competency of all department staff
- Continuing development, coaching, and mentoring of staff
- Create and administer unit budget
- Member of Environment of Care (IC), Proud Rounds, Noise Reduction Committee, CAUTI organizational quality lead, and co-chair sleep Kaizen
- Nominated for Nurse Manager award for 2012
6-10 years of experience
Responsible for development and opening of a new medical telemetry unit which included hiring all staff.
- Develop and sustain an environment that supports excellence in clinical practice and patient care.
- Assume full responsibility for selection of staff with authority to evaluate, counsel or terminate.
- Communicate changes in the healthcare environment and interpret implications for the patient care unit and provide the leadership for the change process.
- Full responsibility for planning, monitoring and managing department budget.
0-5 years of experience
Directs and supervises interdisciplinary team and facilitates participative team approach.
- Facilitates communication with support departments, Department Heads, Administration and Medical Staff to achieve optimal functioning of service with the organization.
- Function as a professional nursing leader in accordance with legal, moral and ethical parameters set forth by federal, state and local agencies.
- Demonstrates effective leadership and creates a conducive atmosphere for optimum level of employee productivity and morale.
- Maintains nursing operations by coordinating, and enforcing program, operational, and personnel policies and procedures.
6-10 years of experience
- Managed daily operations of large, progressive multidisciplinary preoperative care unit, facilitating preparation of on average 80 cases per day caring for all service line surgeries. Dual management of the PreAdmission Testing unit; Testing area and the chart completion area.
- Managed Customer Service aspects of department under the umbrella of the Surgery Family Waiting area.
- Led 50+ employees, including daily assignments, triage, staff scheduling, evaluations, disciplinary and performance management, played integral part in hiring and termination, payroll.
- Strong understanding of productivity management
- Represented departments on Surgical Clinical Practice Improvement Team, Clinical Nurse Manager Council, SCIP Work Team. Responsible for daily metric measurement and monthly metrics for goal deployment.
- Participated in 4 Process Improvement events with LEAN management focus; PAT, Preop, Mediastinitis, Total Hip. All projects markedly successful.
0-5 years of experience
Supervising 200+ employees including training, managing, and scheduling nursing aids
- Maintaining nursing staff by recruiting, interviewing, selecting, and orienting nurse aids
- Conducting medical procedures such as administering medications, injections, vaccinations; removing sutures; dressing wounds etc.
- Assessing potential clients to decide whether they are appropriate for the facility and setting up an effective plan of care
- Promoting patient’s independence by establishing patient care goals, teaching and counseling patients, friends, and family and reinforcing their understanding of disease, medications, and self-care skills
- Collaborating with physicians, social workers, and pharmacies in order to serve patient needs
- Maintaining documentation of patient care services by auditing patient and department records
- Being in charge of payroll and keeping track of overtime
0-5 years of experience
Assisted in managing a 24-bed Neurology/Epilepsy Department
- Acted as liaison between staff and mid-level and upper level administration
- Conducted Joint Commission Accreditation readiness audits
- Participated in continuing education for staff and patients
- Ensured continuum of care for the patient population
- Conducted staff meetings
- Functioned as interim Nurse Manager
- Served on Patient Fall Intervention Team
6-10 years of experience
The Nurse Manager is responsible for maintaining the smooth operation of a busy multi-disciplinary methadone clinic, insuring the delivery of high quality patient care. The Nurse Manager works closely with and reports directly to the Assistant Director Clinical Operations, but works very closely with the prescribing doctors and the case managers. My focus as the Nurse Manager: include spending a significant amount of time in front line areas to observe, mentor and coach front line teams in a manner that creates a culture of accountability and fosters continual improvement in the medication dispensary.
- Directly supervised Nursing Support staff, in the medication dispensary.
- Lead the development and teaching of standard work for Nursing Support staff based on best practice, continuous learning and improvement, and compliance with rules and standards of practice.
- Participate as a member of the clinical leadership team; to assist in the development, decision making and coordination of treatment plans for our individual clients.
- Prepare memos, letters, reports, notices, forms, and procedural guidelines. Maintain time and attendance records. Prepare agendas and conduct staff meetings.
- Works primary closely with the Medical Doctor, for examination purposes, place medical orders/changes in medications and for any requires blood testing, HIV, Urine, and Drug test
6-10 years of experience
Effectively and efficiently supervise 40+ FTEs
- Responsible for staffing two 24 bed pediatric med/surg inpatient units (48 beds total)
- Customer service recovery
- Responsible for hiring, budget, payroll, schedules, counseling and evaluating staff
- 24 hour accountability for the department
0-5 years of experience
Along with triage nurse duties listed below; oversees receptionists and clinical staff, incorporate daily office procedures and policies, guide staff in best care practice behaviors
- Work close with providers to produce productive office and patient flow, quality assurance and patient satisfaction
- Hold meetings; agendas, minutes, coaching; conflict resolution, critical thinking, conduct performance reviews, employee growth and development, employee satisfaction
- Training on changes in EHR and new diagnostic equipment i.e. Spot PediaVision testing, KoKo legend portable desktop spirometry
- Schedule meetings/lunches for providers with specialists, vendors, drug/vaccine reps to stay up to date on requirements, coverage changes, discontinuation of products and services
- Assist in Staff scheduling, correspond with other site coordinators in our multi-site group practice
- Adhere to and reinforce OSHA/HIPAA regulations
6-10 years of experience
Directing and supervising assigned personnel delivering patient care while in surgical suites and promoting collaboration with all team members.
- Responsible for corporate compliance and infection control education.
- Facilitating day to day operations for out- patient surgery center.
- Surgeon, Teammate and Patient satisfaction.
- Team Leader, Growth Team, Total Joint Team, and, Member of Medical
- Cost effective outcomes for shareholders.
- Education Coordinator.
0-5 years of experience
Supervision of the pre admission units, Pre Op, Phase 1 and 2 PACU, nine bed inpatient medical/ surgical unit, ER, and laboratory
- Utilization review liaison for patient discharge and follow up needs
- Training and development of 38 clinical staff
- Evaluation of nursing operations for clinical quality, service excellence, staffing efficiency and patient care
- Implementation of quality assurance, accountability and patient care and guidelines improving patient care
- Preparation of patients for surgery including assessment, starting IV and patient documentation
- Facilitated the implementation of new electronic patient management system
- Recruit new physicians and nursing staff
- Responsible for ensuring Physician satisfaction
0-5 years of experience
Managed a 43 bed Special Care Unit of Alzheimer’s
- Supervised Certified Nurses Aides and floor nurses
- Report changes in resident conditions, lab results, etc to the M.D. and family
- Report to meetings including IDT
- Work with outside consults including Hospice care, Wound, Oncology, etc
0-5 years of experience
- Member of Informatics team and assist, review and implement changes in EMAR system
- Designated Master Trainer for [company name]
- Assist the Nurse Manager and Director with everyday flow and management of Progressive Cardiac Care Unit
- Cardiovascular Intensive Care Nurse June 2010-present
- Coordinate care for discharge with case manager and social worker
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