SUMMARY:

• To obtain an administrative nursing position within an organization where I can use my knowledge, experience, and skills to allow me to improve the quality of care of the patient population being served .

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Confidential, Norristown, PA

RN Supervisor

• Clinical oversight over a licensed 240+ bed inpatient behavioral health care facility.
• Oversaw 25 - bed acute psych unit, and 5 dual diagnosis units including chemical dependency & detox.
• Performed all duties of Associate Director for nursing in DON’s absence.
• Oversees the development, revision and implementation of department policies and procedures to assure attainment of goals and standards set by Nursing Department.
• Direct manager of all Nursing Supervisors/Shift Directors, and approximately 40 FTEs including Nurses, & BHTs.
• Trained and reviewed the performance of newly hired Nurses and Behavioral Health Technicians.
• Ensured that employee performance met or exceeded expectations and that care services met the needs of patients.
• Collaborated with the nursing leadership team to keep the facility in compliance and helped the organization come back from three provisional licenses to full licensure.
• Assisted with the interview process of potential employees within the nursing department and reduced agency usage by 70%.
• Participated as a member of the Safety, Patient Safety, Pharmacy and Therapeutics, and Infection Control Committees.

Confidential, White Marsh, PA

Assistant Director

• Acted as ADON of two long-term care units totaling 110 residents
• Overseeing that the health needs are met and that daily care is provided to 110 residents through managing a team of Licensed Practical Nurses and Nursing Assistants.
• Participating in interdisciplinary care conference and risk meetings to determine the plan of care for residents.
• Reporting to attending physicians and coordinating care with specialists, including making sure that labs and tests are scheduled and that consultations are followed through.
• Preparing reports and audits on wounds, assistive devices, bed and chair alarms, the roster/sample matrix, and incidents.
• Providing positive communication and quality customer service to residents and their families.
• Covering the building as weekend and evening supervisor as necessary.

Confidential, Philadelphia, PA

Nurse Educator

• Planned, Coordinated, and Provided in-service education to Registered Nurses as well as coordinated in-services presented by other departments and outside representatives.
• Provided Nursing Orientation for newly hired RNs.
• Provided initial and ongoing training of employees in all disciplines in the Electronic Medical Record system.
• Collaborated in the revision of patient education documents that are posted to the company intranet.
• Planned and participated in a Nursing Skills Fair as well as a hospital-wide Safety Fair.
• Helped develop and implement nursing skills competencies.