Reliable, driven and experienced professional with years of progressive and proven nursing experience as both a practitioner and clinical instructor. Driven to succeed in timeline-focused and deadline-driven work environments; thrives while working under pressure. Possesses more than 14 years of expertise in academic, hospital, long-term care and clinical settings. Adept in supervising dedicated teams of nursing professionals and assistive care providers with compassion and strategic direction. Maximizes facility reimbursements by utilizing MDS knowledge in completing patient assessments. Trains and mentors personnel at all organizational levels. Demonstrated scope of classroom management expertise including lesson planning, individualized instruction and caseload management. Seeking a role that will allow for continued leverage of skills in nursing school or acute care environments, as well as offer opportunities for career growth. Aiming to secure a role in the Broward County metro upon imminent relocation to Florida.

Patient Care Delivery Relationship Building Staff Supervision Strategic Planning Conflict Resolution

Training & Development Organizational Skills Goal Setting Survey Processes Lecturing & Instructional Methods

Time Management Scientific Acumen Adaptability Interpersonal Communication MS Office Record Management

Westchester Community College/Educational Opportunity Center

Adjunct Instructor Clinical/Classroom, 2012-Present

         Deliver comprehensive anatomy and physiology instruction vital to students seeking Certified Nursing Assistant (CAN) and Home Health Aide HHA) credentials

         Manage and assess each student s individual performance across various clinical settings in conjunction with facility Nurses and the Education Department

         Assigns patients to students care based on clinical objectives; plan for and facilitate student conferences both pre- and post-clinical experience to assess the progress regarding their respective learning objectives

         Lecture students in classroom settings, deliver homework assignments and lead laboratory and state exam processes

Wartburg

Supervisor (Per Diem), 2012-Present

         Deliver comprehensive leadership for the facility s nursing staff to ensure seamless delivery of quality patient care for the duration of assigned shift

         Spearhead staffing processes, including filling position vacancies in a timely manner

         Field patient concerns in a timely and calm manner; assess performance of each staff member to make certain that each is responding correctly to patient needs

         Manage treatment planning via electronic review of patient care plans; provide prompt follow-up with each Nurse to discuss discrepancies and inaccuracies as needed

         Maintain and update each patient s individualized care plan; detail specific, measurable objectives and appropriate interventions

Assistant Director of Nursing/Staff Development Coordinator, 2009-2012

         Aided the Director of Nursing in crafting and introducing nursing services, along with related goals and procedures that aligned with Department of Health standards and best practices

         Evaluated prospective patients PRI and charts to determine their potential for admission

         Oversee cross-functional unit and management meetings to ensure that recommendations are implemented and yield the utmost in patients satisfaction, as well as overall confidence in the facility

         Completed interviews for nursing vacancies and evaluate current staff to resolve any longstanding issues and commence disciplinary actions as needed

         Address family and patient concerns to determine timely and holistic resolutions

         Read accident and incident reports in order to develop and implement related interventions

         Fulfilled all Directorial duties In the absence of the Director of Nursing; also serve as the

         Served as the administrator for implementation of EMR; oversaw all facets of the launch within the Nursing Department

Assistant Director of Nursing/Staff Development Coordinator, Continued

         Mentored, guided and trained Registered Nurses (RNs) and Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) which yielded the successful installation of Sigma Care s introductory phase

         Conducted annual mandatory in-services for all departments to help bolster staff members expertise levels across a variety of pertinent topics; evaluated the learning needs of the department in order to determine areas of focus

         Also trained and coached all newly-hired staff members on industry best practice and facility protocols

Nurse Manager, 2005-2008

         Supervised various nursing units to ensure the highest degree of quality residential care at all times; often involved working cross-departmentally with other colleagues

         Also guaranteed that all residents rights and safety were preserved by all caretakers at all times

         Completed MDS, PRIs and other documentation with precision and strong attention to detail; led by example to encourage other members of the nursing staff to follow suit

         Held regular staff meetings across shifts to discuss issues, provide follow-up or gather information from staff

         Efficaciously maintained a unit budget plan; also observed supply usage to determine a potential need for new equipment

         Confirmed that all resident treatments were administered in accordance with written care providers orders

Courtland Gardens Health Care Center

Clinical Manager, 2008-2009

         Served as the foremost clinical resource for nursing personnel; devised and enforced policies that ensured staff compliance with all state guidelines and facility policies


         Alternated as part of a 24-hour on-call rotation along with the Director and Assistant Director of Nursing


         Played a key role in bringing the facility out of a jeopardized situation by performing daily clinical rounds with Unit Managers in order to address crucial issues

         Assessed the charts of newly-admitted patients, as well as transfers and accident survivors; noted any condition changes, incidences of abuse, medication errors and instances of death if applicable

         Followed up with all new patients, as well as their family members, to address their concerns and make them feel properly cared for by the Center staff

William & Sally Tandent Center

Assistant Director of Nursing, 2008

         Collaborated with the Director of Nursing to oversee department operations

         Trained all Unit Nurses to eventually move on and become Nurse Managers

         Aided the Director in ensuring regulatory compliance using all necessary documentation from care providers to drive alignment with all regional policies and procedures

         Fueled continuous quality improvement efforts, including related corrective follow-up measures

Staff RN/Charge Nurse, Sarah Neumann Nursing and Rehabilitation/Long-Term Care, 2004-2005

Staff RN-Medical/Surgical, St. Vincent Midtown, 2001-2005

Master of Science, Nursing Education, Mercy College (Sigma Theta Tau Honor Society)

Bachelor of Science, Nursing, College of New Rochelle (Honor Student)

Associate of Applied Science, Nursing, Chattanooga State School of Nursing (Honor Student)

Certification, American Sign Language