RN Supervisor Resume Norristown, PA - Hire IT People

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.