MY RESUME

Genesis Health Care

**** ******** ******,

Carmichael,Ca

Phone: 916-***-****

E-mail: acrs3l@r.postjobfree.com

OBJECTIVE

1. To be instrumental in the improvement of Quality Resident Care and development of Staff in Centers, by providing Quality Education

2. Provide opportunities to assist in the implementation of programs to evaluate and maintain the Competencies of Staff.

3. Assess Clinical Competencies of the Nurses and improve educational needs of the Facilities.

4. Evaluate Infection Control Programs, trends, analysis and reporting on the Monthly Infection Control Report and evaluate the effectiveness of the Infection Control Committee. Emphasize on the importance of infection Control Issues reported at the Quality Assurance Performance Improvement Meeting. Management of outbreaks according to the policies and Procedures of the Facility and in accordance with CDC guidelines

5. Assess Employee Health Records and management of TST's, Physicals, Vaccination records and record keeping in Individual Staff Files

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

I am a Registered Nurse with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing and a Public Health Nurse Certification. I have 15 years experience in clinical settings providing nursing care to diverse populations especially geriatric patients. I am Nurse practice Educator and excel at comprehensive patient assessments, development and implementation of care plans with excellent communication skills demonstrated by the number of years experience in healthcare. I have a Staff Development Certification, and enjoy teaching and evaluating staff understanding of Infection Control, Assessments, reporting Abuse, Interpersonal Skills and Fall Management. I utilize the use of competency tests and skills lab, and return demonstration to evaluate the knowledge and understanding of materials taught. I am the Infection Control Manager and well versed with the current CDC recommendations on Vaccination and Disease Management. I am a Nurse Manager with a Valid California State RN License and Public Health Nursing License. I have solid clinical, utilization review and case management experience within a managed care environment. Independent decision making expertize, critical thinking skills and a vast experience with Skilled Care Facilities.

SKILLS

Patient and Family advocacy

Staff education and development

Strong clinical Judgment

Disease prevention and intervention specialist

Palliative care awareness

Successfully directs staff meetings

Disease specialization and authority

High level of autonomy

Geriatric Care experience

Patient Care, evaluation and interventions

Problem resolution capability

QUALIFICATIONS

Registered Nurse - BSN/ Public Health Nurse

Nurse Practice Educator for Three Years

Fifteen Years clinical combined Experience in Long-term Care, Home Health Care and Hospice

Nursing Program Instructor

WORK HISTORY

NURSE PRACTICE EDUCATOR – 09/2012 to Current

GENESIS HEALTH CARE – AMERICAN RIVER CARE CENTER

Coordinates and communicates with Nurses and Nursing management on educational needs of the Facility

Support staff in patient care activities while maintaining a high level of staff morale and professionalism

Nurse Orientation and Education, and nursing staff in services

Conduct special education assessments in the facility and ensured external follow up where required

Oversee Infection Control Program and Employee Health

Effective counseling in health maintenance and disease management

Participate in the Infection Control, Safety and, Quality improvement committees

Self-directed with astute judgment skills and personal accountability

Ensure HIPPA compliance and participate in unit-based Quality Assurance Program

Develop patient care plans including assessments, evaluations and nursing diagnoses

Train new staff on quality control procedures and ensure infection control procedures are followed according to CDC

Maintains all confidential personnel health files, licenses and CPR compliance records

SUNRISE SCHOOL OF NURSING - Feb, 26th 2014- Current

NURSE INSTRUCTOR

Teach and Mentor Nursing Students

Evaluate the Students on Theory and Clinical Skills

Prepare the students for the State Examination

NURSE CHOICE HOME HEALTH CARE – April, 12th 2010 to Feb 15th 2012

1333 Howe Avenue, Suite 208, Sacramento, ca 95825

HOME HEALTH NURSE

Strong Leader for Nursing personnel assigned to the shift, assigned to home visits.

Specialized in nursing of patients with chemical dependency, diabetic and anticoagulant care

Collection of Lab specimens according to Doctor's orders

Experience with various medical conditions including Parkinson's Disease, Dementia, Diabetes, Cancer, Alzheimer's and Piaget's disease

Self directed and astute judgment skills and autonomy

ESKATON HEALTH CARE – Dec 27th 2005 to Jan 10th 2010

LVN- CHARGE NURSE

595 Florin Road, Sacramento, ca 95823

Effectively supervised LVN's, CNA's and non-clinical staff

Primary care, assessment and evaluation of Geriatric patients

Charge Nurse on Geriatric Unit with an average of 37 patients

Pharmacological and non-pharmacological management and treatment of various disorders and diseases

Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate outstanding healthcare teams

Ensured HIPPA compliance on the unit by team members

EDUCATION

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE, NURSING – SEPT 2011

UNIVERSITY OF PHOENIX – MODESTO, CA

Graduated with RN-BSN/Public Health Nurse

CERTIFICATIONS

Registered Nurse in State of California, License # 821108, expires 08/31/2017

RN-BSN, Public Health Nurse Expires 08/31/2017

Staff Development Certification

CPR and AED Certification expires 12/2016

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