Manager Registered Nurse

Diane M. Sendlenski RN

Columbia, MD *****

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SUMMARY

Extensive professional experience which includes Facility Management, High Tech Nursing, Sales, Marketing and

Teaching. Developed excellent communication, organizational, administrative, team building and problem solving skills.

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

2008- Present

Health Care Coordinator and Delegating Nurse, Brighton Gardens Columbia, Sunrise Senior Living

An exclusive 103 apartment retirement residence serving the needs of both memory impaired and assisted living resident’s.

Responsible for the coordination of services for residents to include pharmacy, home health as well as other care providers with a

focus on effective communication and customer service skills. Case managing of all resident health needs. Responsible for the

overall supervision and management of the Wellness Department to include: Licensed nurses, Medication Technicians and Care

Managers. 24-hour accountability for any resident needs. Quality assurance for all medical records to ensure state regulation

compliance. Successful achievement of a required Maryland State Office of Health Care Quality Survey and 3 company internal

Quality Service Reviews.

2003 – 2008

Director of Nursing and President of Omni Health Inc.

A Private health care company that provides direct supervision of health care staff and case management for residents in

assisted living facilities. The company provides assisted living facility management, health care education to registered

nurses, certified nursing assistants, home health aides, facility managers, owners and other employees in the State of

Maryland.

2000-2005

Owner and Manager of the Karate Learning Center, Germantown, Md.

A martial arts school featuring an After School Program and Summer Camp for elementary and middle school

children. Facility also features Adult and Family programs, including Cardio-Kick Box Classes and Kid Kick

Classes for 3-4 year old children.

1998-1999

Case Manager, Prince George’s Hospital Center, Cheverly, Md.

Managed patient care services in several hospital departments. Negotiating with health care insurance companies,

physicians, specialty services and outpatient facilities. Preformed Utilization Review of patient charts to maintain federal,

state and JCAHO regulations.

1997-1998

Director of Clinical Services, Preferred Pediatrics Homecare Network (company closed)

Affiliated with Children’s National Medical Center, Washington, D.C.

Responsible for the management and development of the clinical staff and the delivery of agency services providing

skilled nursing services for infants and children. Accountable for the agency to meet federal, state and company

regulations. Developed and implement continuous quality improvement programs and monitored outcomes. Developed

and implemented a Maternal/Child Nursing Program.

1995-1997

Director of Patient Care Services, Maxim Healthcare Services

Management of a large staff of Registered Nurses, Licensed Practical Nurses, Certified Nursing Assistants and Home

Health Aides. Supervision and management of Pediatric and Adult patients with wide variety of disease conditions and

skill levels. Prepared for and received first JCAHO Accreditation for the company. Developed Diabetes Management

Program for pediatric patients. Developed education program for clinical staff. Other responsibilities included Sales and

Marketing to insurance companies and Health Care Organizations.

1992-1995

Maryland Professional Staffing Services

A Registered Nurse for several temporary staffing agencies; areas include ICU, CCU, Emergency Room, Sub Acute and

long term care.

1989-1992

Maryland Institute for Emergency Medical Services – R. Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center

Clinical staff nurse on a multi trauma critical care unit – received critically injured patients from the admitting area with

multiple traumatic injuries. Ventilator management, ICP monitoring, proficient in EKG monitoring and use of all high tech

medical equipment.

EDUCATION

Accredited Residential Manager from the Institute of Real Estate Management – 2007

Bachelor of Nursing Program – Regents College of the University of the State of New York

Associate of Arts Degree in Nursing

Certified Case Manager/Delegating Nurse and Instructor for Medication Technician Training Program through the Maryland

State Board of Nursing and Maryland State Office of Health Care Quality

PROFESSIONAL LICENSE

Maryland

SPECIAL ACHIEVEMENTS

Home Town Hero Award – Presented by Maryland State Governor Martin O’Malley, Senator Barbara Mikulski and County

Executive Ken Ullman, October 2010

Appointment by Governor Robert Erlich to Maryland State Youth Camp Safety Council 2004-2010

Task Force Member for the Maryland State Board of Nursing to establish Standards of Care for Licensed Practical Nurses to

administer Intravenous medications and solutions 1998

Certificate of Excellence in Nursing for three consecutive years from Maryland Professional Staffing Services

Maryland State Coordinator for 1992 Presidential Campaign

Veteran of United States Air Force

American Legion Post 300, Columbia MD –Commander 2010 - Current

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