Director of Clinical Strategy & Compliance

• Apr 2021 - Present

The Director of Clinical Strategy and Compliance is responsible for clinical leadership of the inpatient facility. This position is responsible for ensuring compliance with regulatory JCAHO standards and state and federal conditions of participation. This position works with clinical leaders, clinical staff, physicians, finance, and quality/ medical records to assure compliance and best practice is being followed. The Director of Clinical Strategy and Compliance is responsible for clinical leadership of the inpatient facility. This position is responsible for ensuring compliance with regulatory JCAHO standards and state and federal conditions of participation. This position works with clinical leaders, clinical staff, physicians, finance, and quality/ medical records to assure compliance and best practice is being followed.

Interim Hospice Director

• Jan 2021 - Apr 2021

Administrator

• Dec 2019 - Dec 2020

Day to day 24/7 responsibility of the outpatient office with Average Daily Census (ADC) of 58.Provide oversight to inpatient unit & two satellite outpatient offices. ADC Oversight: 162 Maintains budget using fiscal responsibility including constantly evaluating for cost savings. Average Prescription per PPD: $3.00 Average Generic Script use: 96% Family Caregivers’ Survey results at or above National average. Quality of Patient Care (HIS) above National average. Developed COVID-19 Policy & education for the company. Manage Relias Training, create education and monitor compliance. Created orientation program for Director of Nursing, Scheduler and Medical Records Clerk. Ongoing review for State & Medicare regulatory compliance. Obtain contracts for coordinated care. Daily use of Homecare Homebase, Engage and Microsoft Office 365 to include Word, Publisher, Excel, SharePoint and Teams. Complaint resolution and service recovery with a professional and calm demeanor. Show less

Director of Nursing

• Aug 2013 - Dec 2019

Assess, supervise & direct patient care in the outpatient setting with a census of 58. Quickly transitioned from Labor & Delivery travel nurses with previous Women’s Services director experience to Director of Nursing for Outpatient Hospice. Responsible for training & evaluation of care provided by nurses and certified aides to clients. Effectively managed transition from Brightree to Homecare Homebase EMR. Facilitated IDG meetings for two hospice physicians. Revamped on call program to improve case manager job satisfaction, decrease turnover and decrease cost by moving from RN/LPN model to full time RN model. Effectively facilitated increase of medication follow-up within 24hours and documentation of infection control practices to >95% compliance. Staff renewable requirements kept up to date.Frequently managed office as backup administrator in her absence. Show less

RN

• Aug 2016 - May 2020

Work PRN performing annual reviews, supervisory visits, long-term care assessments, and admissions. Work PRN performing annual reviews, supervisory visits, long-term care assessments, and admissions.

Board Member

• 2008 - Dec 2014

Per Diem RN

• Oct 2012 - Dec 2013

An RN with experience in HCA Labor & Delivery, OB/GYN, Mother/Baby, Well Nursery and Level IIa Nursery. Coliseum Medical Center Labor & Delivery An RN with experience in HCA Labor & Delivery, OB/GYN, Mother/Baby, Well Nursery and Level IIa Nursery. Coliseum Medical Center Labor & Delivery

Travel RN in Georgia

• Oct 2012 - Aug 2013

A dedicated RN with experience in Labor & Delivery, Mother/Baby, Postpartum, Well Nursery, and Level IIa Nursery. April 2013 - August 2013 Atlanta Medical Center, Atlanta, GA Labor & Delivery, including Antepartum 12 bed LDR, 7 bed Triage, 3 OR suites Specializes in water birth, midwife assisted birth, natural birth, traditional birth & VBAC Average Nurse patient ratio for labor patients 1:2 Oct 2012-April 2013 University Hospital, Augusta, GA Labor & Delivery, including high-risk 16 bed LDR, 6 bed Triage, 4 OR suites, High Risk antepartum Closely follows AWHONN Staffing Guidelines Participated in documentation conversion from McKesson to EPIC Show less

Director of Women's Services

• Apr 2008 - Oct 2012

*Department administrator of a 30 bed OB/GYN unit, 8 bed Labor & Delivery with 1 OR, and a Level IIa Nursery with 1100 deliveries/year.*Responsible for ongoing effective operation of multiple clinical areas on 24-hour basis.*Staffed and scheduled nursing personnel while determining appropriate staff mix – including budgeting and managing the use of temporary agency nursing staff, as appropriate.*Evaluated individual performance of team members, which included Written Annual Performance Appraisals and Performance Improvement Plans.*Ensured and improved clinical practices, services and operations by redesigning the leadership team, streamlining process and developing methodologies to evaluate and improve patient care.*Documented and quantified success in implementing changes that resulted in significant improvement in quality and performance measures.*Conducted regular medical records review and audits to assure quality measures were being followed and maintained.*Wrote and developed department policies and procedures.*Promoted and improved patient services by problem solving patient/family complaints and grievances.*Excellent service and communication skills as demonstrated by courtesy, tact, and respect while interacting with patients, families, and staff.*Successful implementation of documentation conversion to GE Centricity (CPN).*Worked collaboratively with community and contract agencies, i.e. Healthy Start, Children’s Medical Services, Pediatrix. Show less

LD/OB/NSY nurse

• Jan 2001 - Apr 2008

• Specializing in the care of OB/GYN patients and newborns. • Conduct patient assessments, develop, implement and evaluate individualized care plans.• Provide appropriate care and achieve patient outcomes by combining patient involvement and education into total care plan. Adjusted treatment plan as needed.• Charge Nurse• Participated in Hurricane Katrina HCA Relief efforts in Lafayette, Louisiana facility and Imperial Sugar Refinery HCA Relief efforts in Augusta, Georgia facility. Show less

LPN Instructor

• 2001 - 2004

*Taught all courses required in practical nursing curriculum: Fundamentals of Nursing, Drug Calculation & Administration, Diet and Nutrition Therapy, Medical-Surgical Nursing I, Medical-Surgical Nursing II, Maternity Nursing, Pediatric Nursing, and Nursing Leadership and Management *Total course management including lecture, powerpoint presentations, test preparation, and clinical scheduling, instruction, and evaluation. *100% State Board Passing Rate *Student Practical Nurses Association Advisor *Developed testbank for Drug Calculations and Diet & Nutrition Therapy *Georgia Licensed Practical Nurses Association (GLPNA) 2003 Nursing Instructor of the Year Show less

Rehab Nurse (Staff and Referral Coordinator)

• 1996 - 2000

• Specializing in the care of inpatient rehab patients who have undergone orthopedic surgery, experienced stroke and other debilitating conditions that required assistance to regain independence at home. • Conduct patient assessments, develop, implement and evaluate individualized care plans both in the unit and in the field. • Worked with referral facilities, case managers and physicians in transfer of care. • Specializing in the care of inpatient rehab patients who have undergone orthopedic surgery, experienced stroke and other debilitating conditions that required assistance to regain independence at home. • Conduct patient assessments, develop, implement and evaluate individualized care plans both in the unit and in the field. • Worked with referral facilities, case managers and physicians in transfer of care.