Experience

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  Pchd

  • Public Health Nurse Specialist And Program Manager

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  PCHD

  • Paulding County Health Department

  • Public Health Nurse Specialist and Program Manager

    • 2014 - Present
    • Paulding County Health Department

    • Infection Control• Risk Management- QA/QI• Psychotropic Medication Management Program • Pain Management Program• Restorative Program• Weight Program• Scheduling• Wound Care / Treatments• Medication Admiration• Medication Audits• Diabetic Audits • Supervision of Personnel• Patient Care

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  Agape

  • RN Case Manager

    • Mar 2014 - Jun 2015

    •Knowledge of state, federal, local and accreditation regulations for the delivery of hospice services.•Prepares clinical notes and updates the primary physician when necessary and at least every 14 days. Communicates with the physician regarding the patient’s needs and reports and changes in the patient’s condition; obtains/receives physician’s orders as required.•Teaches the patient and family/ caregiver self-care techniques as appropriate provides medication, diet and other instructions as ordered by the physician. Recognizes and utilizes opportunities for health counseling with patients and families/ caregivers. Provides and maintains a safe environment for the patient. Assists the patient and family/ caregiver and other team members in providing continuity of care.•Participates in on-call duties as defined by the on-call policy. Actively participates in Quality Management program. Attends and participates in the agency team care conferences. Orients and mentors new staff as requested.•Ensures that arrangements for equipment and other necessary items and services are available.•Assumes responsibility for personal growth and development. Maintains and upgrades professional knowledge and practice skills through attendance and participation in continuing education and in-service classes.•Provide direct care to patients as prescribed in the Interdisciplinary Plan of Care in order to maintain the highest level of comfort and quality of life and assuming primary responsibility for case management.•Evaluate and perform ongoing assessment and revise initial written plan of care with Interdisciplinary collaboration weekly or as the needs and conditions of the patient/family change.•Authorize, coordinate and supervise care, as prescribed in the Interdisciplinary Plan of Care, with contracted vendors in order to meet the needs of the patient.

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  SHCM

  • Director Of Nursing

    • Sep 2009 - Oct 2013

    • Ensured efficacy of treatments through monitoring of treatment regimens.• Developed and implemented nursing care plans, including assessments, evaluations and nursing diagnoses.• Managed Infection Control Program, Risk Management Program, Psychotropic Medication Management Program, Pain Management Program, Restorative Program, and Weight Program• Preformed Diabetic Audits and Medication Audits• Acts as patient/family advocate and very patient focused. • Problem resolution capability• Adept at prioritizing/managing deadlines.• Processed monthly reports for department performance.• Performed monthly inventory and maintained medical supply counts• Ensured HIPAA compliance• Effectively managed clinical oversight for 61-bed facility as Unit manager, Weekend house supervisor, Assistant Director of Nursing and as Interim Director of Nursing• Effectively oversaw and managed between 14 – 25 clinical and support staff in patient care activities while maintaining a high level of staff morale and professionalism.• Handled Nursing Staff Scheduling• Coordinated Quality Improvement Activities (QIA’s) to identify performance areas for improvement and participated in unit-based Quality Assurance Program.• Trained new staff on quality control procedures, infection control, and overall policies and procedures. • Trained CNA's with properly assisting residents with bathing, dressing, feeding, lifting and transferring.• Monitored and regulated staff development and semi-annual performance skills check-offs.• Maintained confidential personnel files, license and CPR compliance records• Developed and produced nursing flyer notifications for important policy changes, unit news and events. Successfully directs staff meetings / in-services.