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Strategic Nurse Manager with several years of experience in high-volume environments along with a strong background within several types of healthcare units. Experienced in managing complex patient cases, creating comprehensive treatment plans, completing medical procedures, and facilitating quality improvement initiatives. Equipped with a significant level of communication and interpersonal abilities in addition to a strong background in effectively fostering positive relationships with others.

Psychiatric Patient Care Medication Administration Coaching/Training Patient Education

Patient Assessment/Triage Emergency Restraint Protocols Discharge Planning

Team Leadership Treatment Plan Development Staff Management Hiring/Terminations

Process Improvement Regulatory Compliance Staff Scheduling Quality Assurance

  Lead both nursing and administrative tasks within a 38 bed adult in-patient unit and a 4 bed psychiatric emergency unit

  Manage a nursing team consisting of over 70 nursing and patient care team members which requires creating schedules and handling employee relations issues

  Monitor internal compliance with regulatory standards, ensure all employees are provided required training, and oversee staff payroll

  Design detailed annual budgets for the unit, oversee patient discharges, schedule court dates for patients, and coach patients on discharge instructions

  Successfully reduced assaults, IM medication usage, and the use of restraints through the use of more streamlined practices

  Directed daily nursing/administrative operations within a 32 bed child and adolescent inpatient unit with a concentration on increasing productivity and patient satisfaction

  Supervised a team of 25 nursing team members and 32 Patient Care Assistants which requires providing individualized coaching and training

  Designed and implemented innovative standard operating procedures within the department, monitored care related metrics, and handled staff issues such as termination and onboarding/hiring

  Improved nursing compliance levels to 90% due to creating educational templates and materials used in training

  Consistently achieved a deficiency free survey during both the Department of Justice survey in June 2014 and Joint Commission Survey in July 2014

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• Supervised operations within the alcohol detox unit which consisted of leading a team of 10 Nurses, managing staffing needs, and handling administrative functions
• Participated in hiring and recruiting of new staff members, provided both individual and group training, and oversee care quality levels
• Play an integral role in assessing individual staff abilities and determine areas of potential improvement which resulted in an increase in professional development

• Supported nursing functions within a busy behavioral unit which included completing patient assessments, creating treatment plans, and monitoring for changes in patient medical status
• Supervised LPN and nursing support staff members, created an innovative discharge planning process, and coached both patients and their families on care plans

Additional Professional Experience Includes: Owner, Self-Employed Daycare Center (2007-2011) and Manager-Payroll, National Bank of Industry and Commerce (1995-2007)

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Dear__________________:

I am currently seeking a challenging new career opportunity as (JOB TITLE) and am submitting my resume for your review. In advance, thank you for your time and consideration.

As demonstrated in the accompanying resume, my professional qualifications include a strong background in nursing and administrative roles with experience in providing emergency care to psychiatric patients, supporting operations within the behavioral department, and leading medical teams. In addition, I have strong experience in interacting positively with patients and their family members.

To complement my professional experience, I also possess stellar interpersonal and communication skills with an impressive educational background which includes a Doctor of Nursing Practice (Expected May 2019).

As an employee, you will find me to be a driven team player committed to supporting you in achieving your objectives through superior performance. I am confident that I could be a valuable asset to your organization, and look forward to interviewing with you in the near future.

Sincerely,

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