BSN, COS-D
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Exceptionally responsible and dedicated Administrator with strong record of providing the best possible experience and care to residents and families. Deeply mindful of family concerns on an individual case-by-case basis. Highly adaptable in meeting evolving resident needs.
Professional with specialties in acute/critical care, long term care, skilled nursing/rehab, Assisted Living, Home Health Care and Case Management.
Administrator/Director of Nursing - Prohealth Home Health Services, Inc
(2018-03)
Responsible for all clinical operations, educate staff on PDGM, Oasis, and clinical skills. I maintain the emergency preparedness book and conduct the required drills as well as investigate and maintain logs of complaints and incidents. Review OASIS and make corrections as required or when rejected by the state.
Work with managers and staff to maintain required compliance and adherence to Medicare COP's and regulations. Assist in State survey audits and ensure branch compliance. Review and educate staff on new protocols and ensure we maintain best practice procedures to ensure positive patient experience and outcomes.
Work with and educate the marketing team and attend events to ensure all staff is oriented to all required regulations and speak to possible referral sources on a clinical level to help capture revenue. Develops and maintains the budget for the fiscal year. Collaborates and develops relationships with outside partners including physicians, directors and leadership team.
Clinical Director - Westminster Communities of Florida
(2014 - 2019)
Direct oversight of all clinical services including nursing, pharmacy, staff education, occupational therapy, rehabilitation, laboratory, dietary, materials management, medical records, and organizational compliance. Provide leadership and direction to over twenty employees. Collaborate with Executive Director to ensure smooth day-to-day operations and achievement of clinical standards.
Participate in various performance improvement initiatives including program initiation, redesigning of departments, and restructuring clinical management team. Coordinate safe discharge planning with case management and social worker. Encourage patient/customer satisfaction by interacting with families daily.
Team with department managers to identify project improvement initiatives and report outcomes to Executive Director and quality management.
Assistant Director of Nursing/DON - Boca Ciega Health & Rehab
(2013-06 - 2014-06)
In the absence of the DON I would oversee and manage the work and services provided by the nursing staff. Ensuring customer service is met through following state and federal regulations. Working with a variety of patients, especially in geriatric, and specializing in one of numerous possible areas such as, cardiac care, neurologic care, dementia or dermatology.
Observing and recording patient behavior ensuring POCs were adhered to. Consulting with physicians and other healthcare professionals as required for admissions and discharges. Establishing treatment plans, and training on how to operate medical equipment.
Supervising licensed practical nurses (LPNs) and certified nurse assistants (CNAs)
RN Admissions Nurse - Empath Hospice (Suncoast Hospice)
(2005-06 - 2013-06)
Led the delivery of patient care and nursing services to achieve/exceed quality clinical standards and performance measures. Ensured and improved clinical practices, services and operations by designing and implementing processes, procedures and methodologies to evaluate and improve patient care within the senior living community. Evaluated patients in their homes to help monitor, educate and manage their ongoing health problems.
Worked closely with patients, relatives and a multidisciplinary health care team to ensure best-practice care.
Life Support Instructor - United States Air Force
(1991 - 2001)
Master of Nursing - Nursing - University of West Florida (2023-01)
Baccalaureate of Nursing - Nursing - Galen College of Nursing (2016)
Associate of Science in Registered Nurse - Registered Nurse - Fortis College (2010)
License / Diploma in Licensed Practice Nurse - Licensed Practice Nurse - PTEC (2005)
