Life Care Centers Of America - Director Of Nursing Resume Example

Professional Summary:

Responsible Director of Nursing in Mental Health proficient in management of Behavioral Health unit. Passionate and motivated, with a drive for excellence. 7 years in Mental Health Nursing and 3 years in Medical/Surgical Nursing positions

Skills:

Active Listening
Reading Comprehension

Customer and Personal Service
Critical Thinking

Speaking
Judgment and Decision Making

Instructing
Education and Training

Management of Personnel Resources

Experience:

Director of Nursing Nov 2013 －Feb 2014 Life Care Centers Of America Chandler, AZ

Direct, supervise and evaluate work activities of nursing, technical, clerical, service, maintenance, and other personnel
Maintain communication between governing boards, medical staff, and department heads by attending board meetings and coordinating interdepartmental functioning
Direct or conduct recruitment, hiring and training of 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
Inspect facilities and recommend building or equipment modifications to ensure emergency readiness and compliance to access, safety, and sanitation regulations

Nurse Manager Jan 2013 －Nov 2013 Encompass Health Corp. Edgewood, KY

Determine staffing requirements, and interview, hire and train new employees, and oversee personnel processes.
Oversee activities directly related to making Nursing care of Mentally Ill and Detox.
Manage staff, preparing work schedules and assigning specific duties to nursing staff.
Implement departmental policies, goals, objectives, and procedures, conferring with board members, organization officials, and staff members as necessary.

Nurse Manager May 2012 －Jan 2013 Noland Health Services Montgomery, AL

Perform administrative duties that facilitate admission, transfer, or discharge of patients
Provide formal and informal education to other staff members
Collaborate with members of multidisciplinary health care teams to plan, manage, or assess patient treatments
Authorizing expenditures
Direct, supervise and evaluate work activities of medical, nursing, technical, clerical, service, maintenance, and other personnel
Direct or conduct recruitment, hiring and training of personnel
Establish work schedules and assignments for staff, according to workload, space and equipment availability
Implement organizational policies and procedures for the facility or Behavioral unit

Charge Nurse Oct 2010 －May 2012 Davita Costa Mesa, CA

Observe patients, charting and reporting changes in patients' conditions, such as adverse reactions to medication or treatment, and taking any necessary action
Work as part of a healthcare team to assess patient needs, plan and modify care, and implement interventions
Supervise nurses' mental health worker, unit clerk, police
Prepare or examine food trays for conformance to prescribed diet
Charge nurse for all male forensics patients.
Implement group activities
Q/A of Seclusion and Restraints, falls, medication variances

Registered Nurse Feb 2005 －Jan 2012 Davita Costa Mesa, CA

Monitor patients' responses, including skin color, pupil dilation, pulse, heart rate, blood pressure, respiration, ventilation, or urine output, using invasive and noninvasive techniques
Manage staff, preparing work schedules and assigning specific duties
Team leader for LVN and CNA's
Physical Assessments
IV therapy
Wound Vac and wound care treatment
Glucose Monitoring
Transcribe MD orders

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