Janice M Vasallo R.N.

**** ** ** ***, ***** Springs, FL 33065 954-***-****, acokyl@r.postjobfree.com

Professional

Summary

Self-driven nursing professional with over 20 years of

nursing and leadership experience. Mastery of clinical

skills and proficient in comprehensive medical

assessments, evaluations, and planning. Strong commitment

to customer management and organizational skills while

adhering to excellent communication and leadership skills.

Strategically views issues and solves problems with task-

oriented perspective on outcomes resolution.

Key Strengths

. A self-motivated professional

. Knowledgeable - resourceful about the industry

. Insightful - highly motivated to learn and experience

. Skilled at balancing and prioritizing multiple tasks to

meet deadlines

. Highly organized and able to prioritize effectively -

detail oriented.

. Utilization of exceptional interpersonal skills in

communicating with physicians, staff, and patients

Experience

Senior Director of Access

2/2014-12/2014 TrustBridge Health, West Palm Beach, FL

. Primary member of integration team as Hospice by the

Sea and Hospice of Palm Beach County formed a

partnership.

. Identified and incorporated best practices of both

organizations, and conjoined employees from two

contrasting cultures to ensure seamless integration

of operations.

. Responsible for 120 employees - 7 nurses managers and

supervisors, 82 registered nurses, 31 non clinical

employees.

. Lead the bed management of 11 inpatient units, which

consisted of 130 beds, ensuring that the highest

possible standards of quality and patient care are

maintained. (2 freestanding units, 9 within

hospitals)

. Worked closely with ancillary departments through

professional and effective communication to

facilitate efficient patient flow into and out of

inpatient units.

. Active member of PI team; responsible for

establishing operational work measurements, monitored

admission throughput metrics, and assisted in the

design of processes, procedures, and operational

changes to increase overall effectiveness.

. Regularly analyzed clinical and financial admission

data to assess for operational and financial

opportunities.

. Oversaw department management, making administration

decisions as outlined by established standards,

policies and procedures.

. Primarily responsible for development, implementation

and administration admission processes that maximized

ease of access while meeting all regulatory

requirements - ensuring rapid access to care and an

excellent customer experience to referral sources,

patients and families.

. Accomplished financial objectives by forecasting,

preparation of annual budget ($5.7M - $6.0M

annually), analyzing variances and initiating action

plans as needed.

. Ensured collaboration with Business Development,

Physician Services, Patient Care Operations and

Marketing to increase market share and meet

measurable, established census goals.

. Achieved, on average, an 82% admission rate -

ensuring a rapid response to 1100-1200 referrals

monthly, leading to an average census of over 1900

patients.

. Maintained consistent and proactive awareness and

communication of market conditions, departmental

statistics, current demands of the healthcare and

hospice environment, and provided education to

Admission Department leadership and staff on same.

. Pursued new referral sources and assisted with the

development and implementation of short and long

range goals for increasing hospice awareness and

understanding of all services provided - this

included relationship/contract opportunities with

managed care companies, HMO's, hospitals, extended

care facilities, and other healthcare organizations

and corporations.

. Supported daily the Service Excellence initiative by

serving internal and external customers in a manner

that increased their confidence and knowledge,

responding timely, efficiently and courteously to

their needs and concerns. Demonstrated application

of Vision, Mission, and Values in all interactions.

. Participated in Administrator on-call duties on a

rotating basis taking responsibility for decision

making for the organization.

Director of Admissions

2009 to 2014, Hospice by the Sea, Boca Raton, FL

. Coordinated the referral to admission process for

patients and families to the hospice program.

. Responsible for employing qualified personnel;

provide adequate orientation, continuing education

and employee annual performance evaluations per

policy and procedure.

. Developed and monitored budgets and resource

allocations while identifying strategies to reduce

costs and improve quality of care and service. ($2.2M

- $2.5M annually)

. Supervised the overall care provided to the

patient/family unit by the Admission Team.

. Lead the bed management of 3 inpatient units, which

consisted of 50 beds, ensuring that the highest

possible standards of quality and patient care are

maintained. (2 freestanding units, 1 within a

hospital)

. Managed the Admission team and procedures to ensure

that eligible patients receive care and that barriers

to admissions were addressed and resolved.

. Developed opportunities and conducted in-service

presentations to hospitals, physician offices and

nursing facilities.

. Assured compliance with Medicare, Medicaid, Federal

and State guidelines.

. Met regularly with key referral sources to establish

and ensure positive referral relationships.

. Participated in Administrator on-call duties on a

rotating basis taking responsibility for decision

making for the organization.

Admissions Clinical Nurse Manager

2007-2009, Hospice by the Sea, Boca

Raton, FL

. Accountable for the overall coordination of the

clinical staff of the Admission Department.

. Managed a staff of approx 25 nurses and 8 office

staff

. Maintained schedule and biweekly payroll

. Performed marketing functions in the community,

including hospitals, SNFs, and physicians.

. Performed annual evaluations on all employees

along with competency visits with all admission

nurses.

Emergency Room Staff/Charge Nurse

August 1994 - April 2007, Cleveland Clinic Hospital,

Weston, FL

1. Accountable for the evaluation and documentation of

patient's medical history

2. Monitored patients recovery and perform nursing procedures

in accordance with physician orders and hospital policies

3. Prioritized patient concerns and need for physician

intervention

4. Served as a team leader, resource person, and active

patient advocate

5. Ensured the Emergency Department ran smoothly and

efficiently

6. Worked closely with physicians and ancillary departments

7. Commitment to excellence

PACU/Recovery room Nurse, per diem

April 2006-April 2007, Outpatient Surgical Services,

Plantation, FL

8. Care and recovery of the post-op patient

9. Extensive patient and family teaching

Emergency Room Staff Nurse, per diem

1996-1998, North Broward Hospital District, Pompano Beach,

FL

10. Care and management of trauma, critically ill patients

11. Extensive interaction with staff physicians

Office Manager

1991-1994, Dr. Charles Herrera, Tamarac, FL

12. Billing and payroll

13. Direct supervision of all office employees

14. Ordering of necessary supplies

15. Extensive patient contact

Honors/Activities

. Successful Women in Business Honor - Boca Magazine,

November 2014

. Mentor Award, 2013 Nursing Distinction Awards, Palm

Healthcare Foundation

. Nurse of the Year, Cleveland Clinic Hospital, 1999

. Member of National Hospice and Palliative Care

Organization

. Member of Florida Hospice and Palliative Care

Association, served on 2014 Forum Planning Committee

and Exhibitor Subcommittee

Education Broward Community College, Coconut Creek, FL

August 1992-June 1994

. Associate of Science Degree, Nursing

Florida International University, Miami, FL

August 1988 - June 1991

. Masters in Healthcare Administration

University of Florida, Gainesville, FL

August 1984 - June 1988

. Bachelor of Health Science Degree

Certifications Current in ACLS, PALS, BLS, ELNEC

References References are available upon request.

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