Madhuri L. Chavan RN, MSN
Silver Spring, Maryland 20904
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Work Experience
*/*/**- ******* *****rate Director, Dimensions HealthCare
. Coordinate training and inservices for four
entities within Dimensions HealthCare- Prince
Georges Hospital
Laurel Hospital, Glenridge Surgery Center,
Bowie Outpatient Center, and Spellman Long
Term Care Facility
. Develop and maintain departmental budget
. Supervise budget related needs from other
departmental requirements and supplies.
. Collaborate with all Leadership to develop
orientation and educational needs
. Participate in Magnet and shared governance
activities
. Support development of institutional specific plan
. Collaborate with Human Resources and Patient
Relations to
develop Customer Service Training for the
institution
. Coordinate Nursing Leadership development programs
sponsored by accreditation and certification
agencies
. Participated in JCAHO and State surveys and
prepared department for surveys
. Developed Departmental Performance Improvement
Initiatives
. Developed Departmental and Institutional policies
as required
. Developed and oversee of HSCRC grants; supported
the development of application of several internal
and external grants.
2004. - 2006 Director, Clinical Education
Anne Arundel Medical Center, Annapolis Maryland
. Organized and coordinate all inservices,
seminars orientation, and training for 2000+
Clinical Employees
. Supervised centralized education department and
all Clinical Nurse Specialist
. Collaborated with clinical directors to oversee
role of unit based Clinical Educators
. Developed department budget
. Chairman Competency Task Force
. Coordinated Chart Audit Teams
. Magnet Coordinator
. Grant Coordinator- Health Services Cost Review
Commission
. Member and Training Coordinator of
Institutional Policy and procedure Committee
. Advisor - Clinical Education Council
. Member of three Shared Governance Council Teams
. Coordinator of Interdisciplinary Rapid Response
team for JCAHO
2002- 2004 Director, Department of Nursing
Education/Educational Development, Holy Cross
Hospital, Silver Spring, Maryland
. Conducted focus groups with clinical and non-
clinical managers to address institutional needs
. Supported initiatives for performance improvement
. Assisted with development of clinical ladders
. Wrote grants and proposals for education and
professional growth
. Developed a on-site masters program for nursing
staff from a local area accredited institution
. Participated in coaching and developing
initiatives for management
. Supported institution wide initiatives for Magnet
application process
. Developed and supervise all JCAHO related
education efforts
. Ensured compliance with mandatory and clinical
education activities for 2800+ clinical and non-
clinical employees
. Developed and coordinate training for 180+ current
and new
clinical and non-clinical management staff
. Internal consultant for Patient Safety and
Sentinel Event Occurrences
. Supported hospital wide performance improvement
plans
. Participated in patient and staff education
related to medication errors and other safety
related topics
. Coordinated educational efforts for HIPAA
compliance and provide training for 2,800
employees and volunteers
. Supported development of a hospital wide clinical
ladder program called 'Exceptional Contributions
and Benefits' for clinical and non-clinical staff
. Marketed educational programs through catalogs,
flyers and the Intranet
. Managed budgetary and financial needs of the
Nursing Education Department
. Coordinated Life-support programs for the
institution-
. BLS, ACLS, and PALS
. Provider of contact hours for Maryland Nurses
Association
2001- 2002 Regional Director, Elder Care Program
Kaiser Permanente, Rockville, Maryland
. Developed region wide initiatives for Eldercare
Care Management Program
. Developed Clinical Practice guidelines for the 65+
population
. Implemented a registry/database for the 65+
population
. Coordinated provider and member education
. Editor of Senior Outlook magazine for members
2001. Adjunct Faculty
Columbia Union College, Takoma Park, Maryland
. Served as adjunct faculty for the Adult Evening RN-
BSN Program
. Taught courses in critical care and management
related topics
. Coordinated student clinical rotations
. Developed a computer based training program for
critical care topics.
1990-2001 Regional Director, Center for
Organizational Learning
Washington Adventist Hospital, Takoma Park, Maryland
. Participated in Joint Commission Surveys and
implemented recommendations
. Developed curriculum and assisted with
implementation of
training for all clinical and non-clinical
employees
. Developed Policy and Procedures for The Center For
Organizational Learning related to education and
training
. Participated in American Nursing Association
Accreditation process for contact hours
. Implemented E-Learning Programs relating to JCAHO
and hospital related mandatory education
requirements
. Assisted with employee performance evaluations
. Responsible for budget development and financial
management of departmental invoices and expenses
Regional Multimedia Education Specialist
Washington Adventist Hospital Takoma Park, Maryland
Shady Grove Adventist Hospital Rockville, Maryland
. Developed/customized computer based training
program for
JCAHO and hospital based regulatory mandatories
. Coordinated Videoconferencing and Teleconferences
activities
. Developed and coordinated Multimedia Courses
. Provided unit/department based in services and
training for Quality Improvement activities
Critical Care and Medical Surgical Nurse Educator
Washington Adventist Hospital Takoma Park,
Maryland
. Taught/Coordinated continuing educational programs
and internships for all nursing staff
Clinical Educator/Staff Nurse
Washington Adventist Hospital Takoma Park, Maryland
. Staff and charge nurse on Telemetry Step down unit
. Coordinated all unit based education activities
. Unit representative for Quality Improvement
1986-1989 Manager Telemetry/Step Down Critical Care Unit
Leland Memorial Hospital, Riverdale, Maryland
. Staff Nurse and Charge nurse for 30 bed Step down
Telemetry Unit. Responsible for all patients care
activities and charge nurse responsibilities
Staff Nurse
Leland Memorial Hospital Riverdale, Maryland
. Staff Nurse Emergency Department
Education
May 1993 The Catholic University Of America, Washington D.C.
Masters of Science in Nursing
Focus: Cardiovascular Nursing & Education
Member of Sigma Theta Tau -International Honor
Society of Nursing
Class President for Cardiovascular Nursing Program
May 1986 Columbia Union College, Takoma Park, Maryland
Bachelor of Science in Nursing.
Professional Memberships:
. American Nurses Association
. American Heart Association
. Sigma Theta Tau
. Catholic University Alumni Association
. Columbia Union College Alumni Association
Professional Presentations/Lectures
1989-2004
Competency training for managers and staff
Management Training and Curriculum development
Quality Improvement topics
Charge Nurse Workshop
Preceptor Course
Chemotherapy Course
Charting/Documentation
Medical Terminology Course
Code Management
Performance Appraisal training for all management staff
Clinical Ladder and documentation training for all management staff
Critical Care and Medical Surgical related topics
Exceptional Contributions Program
Basic Life Support Instructor Courses
Research:
1993 Cardiovascular Disease in the Hispanic Multicultural
Population - Research Proposal
Master's Thesis.