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Street Address Cell: PHONE NUMBER AVAILABLE EMAIL AVAILABLEREGISTERED NURSEObjectiveDedicated and accomplished nursing professional seeking an opportunity as a nurse leader, consultant, or medical record auditor. These goals align with a proven track record of leadership, strategic planning, and quality care delivery, I aim to contribute my expertise toward enhancing resident satisfaction, staff development, and overall operational excellence.QUALIFICATIONS IN ACTIONDirector of NursingKimball Farms Nursing Care Center Lenox, MA December 1, 2017 March 21, 2024 Kimball Farms is a 74-bed nursing home part of a continuing care and retirement campus. Lead and oversee all nursing operations within the nursing home facility. Develop and implement strategic plans to enhance resident satisfaction and quality metrics. Provide leadership and guidance to nursing staff, fostering a culture of teamwork, continuous learning, and professional growth. Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement care plans tailored to meet the individual needs of residents. Conduct regular assessments of facility processes and workflows, identifying areas for improvement and implementing corrective actions as needed. Foster positive relationships with residents, families, and stakeholders, addressing concerns and facilitating open communication channels. Manage staffing levels, recruitment, and retention strategies to ensure adequate coverage and optimal utilization of resources. Monitor and analyze key performance indicators, such as patient outcomes and satisfaction scores, and implement interventions to drive improvement. Coordinate with external agencies, such as regulatory bodies and healthcare organizations, to maintain compliance with industry standards and regulations. Assistant Director of NursingPine Haven Nursing and Rehabilitation Center Philmont, NY August 1, 2017 November 30, 2023 ADON at 120-bed rehabilitation and LTC facility. Regarded as a resource, countering any problems or issues arising from all staff, patients, or families. Stabilizing and sound decision-making strengths are positioned to lead all large- scale catastrophes. Coordinate manpower planning by assisting with scheduling to staff all shifts. Leverage advanced working knowledge of the staffing to best meet the facilitys needs. Support and lead staff in the delivery of the full scope of direct patient care, diagnosis, and treatment planning, as well as charting/patient documentation. Assistant Director of NursingHillcrest Commons Pittsfield, MA November 1, 2016 July 31, 2023 Selected by our management company to transfer from a smaller facility to provide nursing expertise at this large 240-bed nursing and rehabilitation center. Provide leadership for Vent, Psychiatric, LTC, and Rehabilitation Units. Ensure protocols for TPN, and IV/IV push were maintained. Assist with scheduling of C.N.A.s and Nurses. Investigate facility incidents and accidents and report to DPH as deemed necessary. Assist with DPH corrective action plans. Coordinated Quality Improvement Activities to identify performance areas for improvement and process monthly reports. Led guiding teams for the company regarding new EMS, assessments, and assisted in writing company policies/procedures. Participated in the "mock" survey process at affiliates. Oversee Hillcrests state survey prep of which Hillcrest became a 5-star facility post DPH survey.Assistant Director of NursingKimball Farms Nursing Care Center Lenox, MA February 1, 2004 - August 15, 2016 Thirteen years of multiple lateral positions to lead the facility to a center of excellence.. Recruited in 2004 to join the Kimball team as the MDS/MMQ nurse and develop systems to manage the financial, assessment, and care plan process. Recognized as having the highest reimbursement rate in the company for Massachusetts Medicaid. Staff Development Coordinator, responsible for all required/ancillary education for all departments as well as, maintaining all confidential personnel files, license, and CPR compliance records. Unit Manager of a 38-bed rehabilitation unit. Treated patients with chronic and acute health problems such as MI, arrhythmias, asthma, COPD, CHF, and pneumonia. Scheduled patient admissions and discharges. Developed and implemented nursing care plans. Delegated staff nurse duties. ADON/Clinical Care Coordinator oversees and manages clinical and support staff in patient care activities while maintaining a high level of staff morale and professionalism. Self-directed with astute judgment skills. High level of personal accountability. Contributed to successful Joint Commission accreditation. Contributed expertise to become a 5-star facility with multiple deficiency-free state surveys. LONG-TERM DEMENTIA CLIENT CARETimberlyn Heights Nursing and Rehab Great Barrington, MA September 1, 1994 January 31, 2004 Worked at the facility for ten years with multiple jobs contributing to the facility's success and reputation. Began as a CNA while attending school to become an LPN. LPN on all shifts, all units; Dementia, Rehab, and Geri-psych. Liaised between patients and physicians to ensure patient comprehension of treatment plans. Promoted to Special Care Unit Director of Dementia; Developed activities program, educated staff/families, led team of nurses/CNAs, held support groups for patients and families, ensured regulations were followed, established care plans, and participated in QI process. Lateral move to MDS/MMQ nurse, company award for best LOS/Medicare. Oversee OBRA assessments and care plan coordination. EDUCATIONRN/ Associates Degree Nursing, Maria College, Albany, NY 2016 LPN, Questar III, Hudson, NY 1995 |
