Manager Registered Nurse

BARBARA A DORNENBURG

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Registered Nurse with 40+ years experience in clinical settings providing nursing care to diverse populations. High performing Manager with 17 years of healthcare experience in home care and skilled nursing environments. I possess excellent communication skills demonstrated by my 40+ years of experience in healthcare.

Strong clinical judgment Acute care expertise High level of autonomy Patient evaluation/intervention Problem resolution capability Professional bedside manner Adept at prioritizing/managing deadlines Thorough physical assessments

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ICD-9 forms Patient and family advocacy In-depth knowledge of intravenous therapy Strong clinical judgment Neurology awareness Preceptor Problem resolution capability

WORK HISTORY RNAC/Restorative Nurse, 02/2009 to 02/2013 Asbury Health Center – 700 bower Hill Rd Pgh, Pa Completed MDS3.0, reviewed Quality Measures, implemented processes to improve Quality Measures, CMI, and compliance with Federal and State regulations. Supervised Restorative CNAs, developed processes to improve the RNP, educated nursing staff. Comprehensive Care Manager, 01/2007 to 02/2009 Healthways – No longer in exsistance Disease Management, health and wellness telephonic education. Program Manager, 08/2003 to 01/2007 Asbury Health Center – 700 Bower Hill Rd Pgh, Pa 15243 Effectively managed clinical oversight for 45-bed skilled nursing unit and nursing staff of 37. Participated in Interdisciplinary meetings, QA/PI, Peer Review, DOH onsite surveys, and assumed RNAC responsibilities. Assistant Director of Nursing, 08/2001 to 08/2003 HCR Manor Care – Weyman Rd Pgh, Pa 15236 Effectively managed clinical oversight for a 130 bed Skilled Nursing Facility. Clinical Supervisor, 02/1998 to 08/2001 Mercy Hospital Home Care – Locust St Pgh, Pa Effectively managed a multidisciplinary team, developed Plan of Care, Discharge Plans, obtained authorization for managed care patients, implemented and managed CHF, COPD and DM clinical pathway programs. Clinical Supervisor/Utilization Review Manager, 02/1996 to 12/1997 Family Home Health – White Oak, Pa Effectively managed a multidisciplinary team, developed Plan of Care and Discharge Planning, Utilization Review of medical records. Case Manager/Preceptor/Liaison, 09/1993 to 01/1996 First American Home Care – No longer in business Effectively provided health education, assessment and skilled care to home bound patients. Direct supervision of home health aides. Precepted new liscensed employees. Acted as liaison to the Medical Director of an

Assisted Living Facility. Staff Nurse, 06/1992 to 09/1993 West Penn Hospital – Liberty Ave Pgh, Pa 15224 Provided patient care in med surg unit, adeptly handling all aspects of treatment from assessment to medication adminstration to wound care for a number of patients per shift. Rehabilitation Nurse Coordinator, 05/1983 to 04/1987 Suburban General Hospital – Pittsburgh, Pa

Developed policies, procedures and care plans for adult rehabilitation patients. Trained nursing and ancillary staff. Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings. Contributed substantially to successful initial JCAHO accreditation. Served as the hospital's representative to a community program for cancer patients. Staff Nurse, 09/1971 to 05/1983 St Francis General Hospital – No longer in existance Performed utilization medical record review, gathered information for the Tumor Board meetings. provided patient care in the CCU, MICU and the Acute Physical Rehabilitation unit.

Associate of Science: Nursing, 1971 St Francis General Hospital School of Nursing - No longer in existance

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