Patient-focused RN committed to delivering superior care and enhancing quality of life

 

Long Term Care ~ Home Health            ~ Hospice

 

 

ØOffering extensive Long Term Care Supervisory Nursing experience, with comprehensive knowledge of quality of life issues and Department of Health regulatory standards compliance

ØBroad-scope leadership experience in admissions, programs administration,  risk management, behavior management, and administrative operations

ØExpertly collaborate with multidisciplinary teams of professionals as well as community resources to maximize results

ØSolid background in hiring, orienting, coordinating, evaluating, and directing staff

ØDynamic communication skills, with talent for educating and motivating direct care providers

ØLicensed RN, State of NY, #327855-1; active

ØLicensed RN, State of PA, #336739-L; active

ØLicensed RN, State of SC; pending-in progress

ØIV Certified

 

 

Genesis Health Care Corporation/River Street Manor-Wilkes Barre, PA                                     2007-Present

Supervisor, Admissions RN

Proficiently plan, coordinate and oversee direct care of residents, with accountability for supervising, evaluating and counseling staff to ensure optimal performance in delivering quality services

Concurrently steer full-scope admissions process; strategically develop initial plan of care and administer Continence Management Program

 

Meadows Nursing Center-Dallas, PA                                                                        1996-1999/2003-2006

Supervisor/Behavior Manager/Staff Developer/Risk Manager

Demonstrated adaptability and versatility in assuming multiple roles with Center

Drove human resource functions ranging from interviewing, screening, hiring, and orienting staff to managing employ health benefits as well as educational requirements per Department of Health regulations

Productively supervised, evaluated and mentored team members, with focus on maximizing productivity, efficiency and quality in providing direct care of residents

Successfully developed and implemented behavior management programs instrumental to reducing resident use of psychoactive medications while maintaining high quality of life

Ensured resident safety through multiple risk management strategies ranging from mitigating falls and elopement to use of physical and chemical restraints

 

 

AAS, Nursing, w/honors, Dutchess Community College-Poughkeepsie, NY; 1980

 

 

Volunteer, Local Free Clinic; provide free health assessments and advice

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Dear__________________:

 

I am currently seeking a challenging new career opportunity in Nursing and am submitting my resume for your review.  In advance, thank you for your time and consideration.

 

As demonstrated in the accompanying resume, I have specialized in Long Term Care for over a decade, assuming a managerial role in broad areas of patient care and facility operations spanning staffing, team supervision, admissions, plan of care development/implementation, program administration, risk management/safety, and regulatory compliance.  I am licensed both in New York and Pennsylvania, with additional South Carolina licensure in progress, and am IV Certified. 

 

As a staff member, you will find me to be a driven leader and team player committed to supporting you in achieving your objectives through superior performance.  I am confident that I could be a valuable asset to you and your patients, and look forward to interviewing with you in the near future.

 

Sincerely,

 

 

 

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