Use This TemplateAndrew Smith
Phone:
(000) 000-0000
Email:
[email protected]
Address:
287 Custer Street, Hopewell, PA 00000
Professional Summary
Dedicated, patient-focused Registered Nurse with many years experience in the Healthcare field. Compassionate and enthusiastic team player devoted to providing highest levels of care to diverse populations.
Analytical, detail-oriented health care professional offering over 15 years of success in roles as manager, director, and teacher dedicated to upholding clinical guidelines, standards, and best practices. Extensive experience evaluating clinical data, compiling reports for analysis, conducting patient evaluations, and developing successful care plans. Dependable, patient-focused leader with exceptional organization, communication, and relationship management skills.
Strong ability to develop strategic plans and drive execution to increase business growth, development, and revenues. Dedicated leader equipped with an entrepreneurial mindset, advanced technical skills, and exceptional customer service delivery.
Analytical, detail-oriented health care professional offering over 15 years of success in roles as manager, director, and teacher dedicated to upholding clinical guidelines, standards, and best practices. Extensive experience evaluating clinical data, compiling reports for analysis, conducting patient evaluations, and developing successful care plans. Dependable, patient-focused leader with exceptional organization, communication, and relationship management skills.
Strong ability to develop strategic plans and drive execution to increase business growth, development, and revenues. Dedicated leader equipped with an entrepreneurial mindset, advanced technical skills, and exceptional customer service delivery.
Employment history
Feb. 2008 – Dec. 2008
Lake Ludivinaview, South Carolina
Director of Nursing, Funk and Sons
- Direct, supervise and evaluate work activities of the Nursing Department of a 30 bed Skilled Nursing Center.
- Maintain communication between medical staff, and department heads by attending meetings and coordinating interdepartmental functioning.
- Review and analyze facility activities and data to aid planning and risk management to improve service utilization.
- Plan, implement, and administer programs and services in a medical facility, including personnel administration, training, and coordination of medical, nursing and physical plant staff.
- Direct or conduct recruitment, hiring and training of Nursing personnel.
- Establish work schedules and assignments for staff, according to workload, space and equipment availability.
- Monitor the use of diagnostic services, inpatient beds, facilities, and staff to ensure effective use of resources and assess the need for additional staff, equipment, and services.
- Develop and maintain computerized record management systems to store and process data such as personnel activities and information, and to produce reports.
- Prepare activity reports to inform management of the status and implementation plans of programs, services, and quality initiatives.
- Inspect facilities and recommend building or equipment modifications to ensure emergency readiness and compliance to access, safety, and sanitation regulations.
- Develop and implement organizational policies and procedures for the facility or medical unit.
- Manage change in integrated health care delivery systems, such as work restructuring, technological innovations, and shifts in the focus of care.
- Develop instructional materials and conduct in-service and educational programs.
- Develop or expand and implement medical programs or health services that promote research, rehabilitation, and community health.
Jul. 2003 – Aug. 2003
Port Shauntachester, Minnesota
RN Charge Nurse, Reichert-Hahn
- Direct, supervise and evaluate work activities of nursing staff.
- Evaluate Resident needs and contact Physicians, Responsible Parties as needed.
Apr. 1989 – Mar. 2000
Port Holley, Florida
Day Supervisor, Cummings-Bergstrom
Education
Jan. 1974
Associate of Science: Nursing
- Feest College - Wuckerthaven, Oregon
Skills
Nursing Mangement
Expert
Communication
Expert
Computer Software Knowledge
Experienced
Professional Summary
High-performing Manager with 16 years of healthcare experience in Long Term Care facilities. Responsible Nurse with excellent communication skills demonstrated by 16 years of experience in healthcare. Director of Nursing skilled at communicating, organizing and solving problems to raise the stature and rankings of health care facilities.
Employment history
Director of Nursing, Okuneva Inc. Ratkeside, Rhode Island
Jun. 2019 – Present
Manages, supervises, coordinates, evaluates, and develops client care teams to ensure quality care delivery and appropriate case management within the Agency scope of services and policies; state, federal, and local laws; and Nurse Practice Act.
Responsible for the overall supervision of the clinical activities within the agency.
Accountable for a census of 2500 patients and 284 staff members. Registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, home health aides, and therapies including physical, speech, occupational and medical social worker.
Duties include but not limited to: Implementation of an ongoing patient review, accountability of staff and performance of staff and agency, assuring all clinical staff upholds agency policy and procedures.
Responsible for the overall supervision of the clinical activities within the agency.
Accountable for a census of 2500 patients and 284 staff members. Registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, home health aides, and therapies including physical, speech, occupational and medical social worker.
Duties include but not limited to: Implementation of an ongoing patient review, accountability of staff and performance of staff and agency, assuring all clinical staff upholds agency policy and procedures.
Director of Nursing, Paucek, Nicolas and MacGyver. Runtemouth, New York
Apr. 2018 – Jul. 2018
Controls budgets and monitor expenditures, oversaw and managed clinical and support staff in patient care activities while maintaining a high level of staff morale and professionalism
Develop and enforce policies aiming for legal compliance and high-quality standards
Self-directed with astute judgment skills. High level of personal accountability
Processed monthly reports for department performance
Set objectives and long-term goals for the nursing department
Ensured HIPPAA compliance
Participated in unit-based Quality Assurance Program
Developed and implemented nursing care plans
Developed patient care plans, including assessments, evaluations and nursing diagnoses
Delegated staff nurse duties
Provided on-call care at all times of day and night
Trained new staff on quality control procedures
Collaborate with other departments and professionals to streamline operations
Develop and enforce policies aiming for legal compliance and high-quality standards
Self-directed with astute judgment skills. High level of personal accountability
Processed monthly reports for department performance
Set objectives and long-term goals for the nursing department
Ensured HIPPAA compliance
Participated in unit-based Quality Assurance Program
Developed and implemented nursing care plans
Developed patient care plans, including assessments, evaluations and nursing diagnoses
Delegated staff nurse duties
Provided on-call care at all times of day and night
Trained new staff on quality control procedures
Collaborate with other departments and professionals to streamline operations
Assistant Director of Nursing, Johnston-Heller. West Meliastad, Michigan
Apr. 2014 – Sep. 2014
Delegated stna and nurse duties
Ensured efficacy of treatments through monitoring of treatment regimens.
Followed infection control procedures.
Ensured efficacy of treatments through monitoring of treatment regimens.
Followed infection control procedures.
Maintained all confidential personnel files, license and CPR compliance records.
Monitored Infection Control and Critical Incidents, Risk Management and Quality Improvement plans
Monitored Infection Control and Critical Incidents, Risk Management and Quality Improvement plans
Initiated audit process to evaluate thoroughness of documentation and maintenance of facility standards
Led clinical team in delivering care services that promoted optimal resident health
Confirmed accurate completion of forms/reports for the admission, transfer and/or discharge of each resident.
Closely collaborated with management team to make necessary improvements and satisfy resident needs.
Coordinated nursing department activities to ensure availability of appropriate clinical and support stna for resident care.
Led clinical team in delivering care services that promoted optimal resident health
Confirmed accurate completion of forms/reports for the admission, transfer and/or discharge of each resident.
Closely collaborated with management team to make necessary improvements and satisfy resident needs.
Coordinated nursing department activities to ensure availability of appropriate clinical and support stna for resident care.
Transitional Care Coordinator, Heidenreich-Friesen. Shieldsshire, California
Oct. 2013 – Jan. 2014
Supported patients and families in coping with problems resulting from severe illness
Coordinated patient care from pre-admission to post-discharge follow-up.
Taught patients how to apply for insurance and prescription programs.
Facilitated Permanency Team Meetings (PTM) and family meetings.
Helped each patient understand his or her illness and the contributing personal, social and economic factors.
Maintained regular contact with clients, including visiting clients' homes.
Referred clients to social services agencies.
Interviewed and evaluated clients, including conducting safety and risk assessments.
Wound/Treatment Nurse, Klein, Kutch and Flatley. VonRuedenhaven, New Jersey
Sep. 2009 – Jun. 2010
Maintained all confidential personnel files, license and CPR compliance records.
Followed infection control procedures
Trained new stna on quality control procedures.
Ensured efficacy of treatments through monitoring of treatment regimens.
Participated in unit-based Quality Assurance Program.
Coordinated Quality Improvement Activities (QIA's) to identify performance areas for improvement.
Closely monitored acute and chronic skin conditions.
Assisted CNP wound consultant in non-invasive procedures and completed weekly wound rounds.
Education
East Idaho Academy, Daveville, Alabama
Bachelor of Science, Nursing, Present
Northern Rohan College, Port Rodgerfort, Alaska
Associate of Science, Nursing, Nov. 2012
Skills
Successful survey management
Adept at prioritizing/managing deadlines
Problem resolution capability
Successfully directs staff meetings
Strong Clinical Judgement
Professional Summary
I am very interested in working with young kids and helping them in school to achieve and reach their goals. I am a good listener in ways to help people find what they are trying to say and how they are trying to communicate. I can articulate information and instructions in terms that students can understand when needed. I am very observant, and able to pick up clues from peoples body language that may indicate an unspoken problem. I can communicate well through writing and orally as needed. I am also an innovated educator adept at bringing the 21st Century into the secondary classroom. Skilled at utilizing current educational hardware (tablets, laptops, Smart boards, digital cameras) and software (Blackboard, Canvas,) both in and out of the school setting.
Employment history
Director Of Nursing, Schulist LLC. Lake Tristanchester, Kansas
Dec. 2018 – Present
- Monitor, record, and report symptoms or changes in patients' conditions.
- Maintain accurate, detailed reports and records.
- Record patients' medical information and vital signs.
- Consult and coordinate with healthcare team members to assess, plan, implement, or evaluate patient care plans.
- Answer patient call signals, signal lights, bells, or intercom systems to determine patients' needs.
- Turn or reposition bedridden patients.
- Stock or issue medical supplies, such as dressing packs or treatment trays.
- Administer medications or treatments, such as catheterizations, suppositories, irrigations, enemas, massages, or douches, as directed by a physician or nurse.
- Restock patient rooms with personal hygiene items, such as towels, washcloths, soap, or toilet paper.
- Change bed linens or make beds.
- Apply clean dressings, slings, stockings, or support bandages, under direction of nurse or physician.
- Collect specimens, such as urine, feces, or sputum.
- Clean and sanitize patient rooms, bathrooms, examination rooms, or other patient areas.
- Wash, groom, shave, or drape patients to prepare them for surgery, treatment, or examination.
- Record height or weight of patients.
- Prepare or serve food trays.
- Lift or assist others to lift patients to move them on or off beds, examination tables, surgical tables, or stretchers.
- Communicate with patients to ascertain feelings or need for assistance or social and emotional support.
- Undress, wash, and dress patients who are unable to do so for themselves.
- Feed patients or assist patients to eat or drink.
- Exercise patients who are comatose, paralyzed, or have restricted mobility.
- Document or otherwise report observations of patient behavior, complaints, or physical symptoms to nurses.
Crew Trainer, Greenfelder and Sons. Curtismouth, Nevada
Jun. 2015 – Jul. 2016
- Maintain sanitation, health, and safety standards in work areas.
- Clean food preparation areas, cooking surfaces, and utensils.
- Verify that prepared food meets requirements for quality and quantity.
- Operate large-volume cooking equipment such as grills, deep-fat fryers, or griddles.
- Take food and drink orders and receive payment from customers.
- Clean, stock, and restock workstations and display cases.
- Cook the exact number of items ordered by each customer, working on several different orders simultaneously.
- Wash, cut, and prepare foods designated for cooking.
- Serve orders to customers at windows, counters, or tables.
- Prepare and serve beverages such as coffee and fountain drinks.
Dishwasher-Cook Help, Wyman, McGlynn and Dicki. Lake Lashellbury, Arizona
Nov. 2015 – Jan. 2016
- Inspect and clean food preparation areas, such as equipment and work surfaces, or serving areas to ensure safe and sanitary food-handling practices.
- Ensure food is stored and cooked at correct temperature by regulating temperature of ovens, broilers, grills, and roasters.
- Ensure freshness of food and ingredients by checking for quality, keeping track of old and new items, and rotating stock.
- Turn or stir foods to ensure even cooking.
- Season and cook food according to recipes or personal judgment and experience.
- Bake, roast, broil, and steam meats, fish, vegetables, and other foods.
- Weigh, measure, and mix ingredients according to recipes or personal judgment, using various kitchen utensils and equipment.
- Observe and test foods to determine if they have been cooked sufficiently, using methods such as tasting, smelling, or piercing them with utensils.
- Wash, peel, cut, and seed fruits and vegetables to prepare them for consumption.
- Carve and trim meats such as beef, veal, ham, pork, and lamb for hot or cold service, or for sandwiches.
- Bake breads, rolls, cakes, and pastries.
- Plan and price menu items.
- Operate large-volume cooking equipment such as grills, deep-fat fryers, or griddles.
- Cook and package batches of food, such as hamburgers and fried chicken, which are prepared to order or kept warm until sold.
Education
Zieme Academy, Hilllside, Arkansas
High School Diploma, Nov. 2017
Skills
Hands-on experience in providing assistance with individualized instruction through well-placed instructional strategies
Skillful
Excellent skills in recognizing, describing and reporting behavior and academic progress
Experienced
Documented success in establishing positive relationships with people to promote self-esteem
Experienced
Track record of demonstrating awareness of and respect for diversity amongst others
Skillful
Proven ability to mediate conflicts and handle behavior management duties
Experienced
Adept at recognizing patterns of human development and benchmarks that are typically achieved at different ages
Skillful
Proven record of applying disciplinary directives in an impartial and consistent manner
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