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Director of Nursing

Location:
Chandler, AZ
Posted:
March 08, 2018

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Andrew Isabella

602-***-**** Chandler, AZ *****

Multi-disciplined, Dedicated Professional

NURSING MANAGEMENT

15+ Years of Clinical / Health Care Management and Nursing Experience

Core Competencies / Signature Strengths at a Glance:

Managed Care Nursing Practice Clinical Staffing & Development

Broad Regulatory Knowledge ACLS + BLS Certified Caring Professional

Communicator Compassionate Analytical Proven Leader

Participative Management Team Player / Builder

CAREER TRACK & PERFORMANCE DRIVING FORCES

Director of Nursing June 2017 – February 2018

St. Elizabeth Home Health Tempe, AZ

Purpose and Scope: Administration of the day-to-day operations. This includes: coordinating and completing assigned projects to effectively support the immediate and long range objectives of the company; oversight of the eligibility of patients referred to home care services, planning for the services to be provided to the patients and supervising their total home health care experience; implementing and maintaining administrative practices, agency philosophy, goals and policies which assure compliance with applicable state and federal regulations; enhancing the profitability of the agency; and providing motivation and retention of a qualified staff and assure the quality of services delivered. This position also acts as a liaison with management staff and other departments throughout the company.

Organizational Impact Contributions:

Leadership and deep medical knowledge, combined with diverse regulatory knowledge, resulted in significant improvements in patient care, Star Rating, employee retention, quality and increased profitability.

Known for pragmatic, consensus-building approach to resolving complex issues utilizing well developed analytical and communication skills.

RN Case Manager June 2016 – Present

Team Select Home Healthcare Phoenix, AZ

Purpose and Scope: Broad and diverse functions include individualized patient care level (time and type of care), periodically supervising LPNs/LVNs, managing patient care conferences, conducting peer and utilization reviews, and ensuring quality compliance.

Organizational Impact Contributions:

Established reputation for decisive assessment skills and consistent ability to improve quality of patient care.

Clinical Nurse Supervisor Assistant Administrator February 2016 – June 2016

Interim Home Health Phoenix, AZ

Purpose and Scope: Oversaw daily operations of clinical staff; scheduled intakes and authorizations; liaised with Administrator and senior management; and resolved Sync conflicts.

Organizational Impact Contributions:

Immediately impacted quality and efficiency of clinical operation with emphasis on patient care.

Habilitation Nursing Services Management District Nurse 2013 - 2016

DES / DDD / HCS Phoenix, AZ

Purpose and Scope: Progressive leadership positions included caseload and project management, direct supervision of clinical staff, meeting coordination and facilitation, oversight of patient care and nursing services, quality, staffing and related human resources, policy and procedure review and update, prevention plan development, general administrative functions and operations. Assess and coordinate health care services for consumers and provide operational / administrative support to executive management.

Organizational Impact Contributions:

Leadership and deep medical knowledge, combined with diverse regulatory knowledge, resulted in significant improvements in patient care, employee retention, quality and increased profitability.

Known for pragmatic, consensus-building approach to resolving complex issues utilizing well developed analytical and communication skills.

RN Case Manager 2012 -2013

Focus Care Home Health Phoenix, AZ

Purpose and Scope: Recruited to apply extensive nursing skills and experience in a case management environment. Assessed patients; wrote comprehensive plans of care; purchased medical supplies; supervised LPNs; and supported doctors and staff.

Organizational Impact Contributions:

Established reputation for decisive assessment skills and consistent ability to improve quality of patient care.

RN Medical Administration / Operations 2007 - 2013

Sunlife Family Health Center Maricopa, AZ

Purpose and Scope: Progressive, broad and diverse responsibilities encompassed all aspects of nursing, purchasing medical supplies, inventory management, personnel scheduling, training and development, patient relations, general administration and operations. Ensured JCAHO accreditation; triaged walk-in patients; supported office manager; and provided leadership.

Organizational Impact Contributions:

Recognized as go-to professional to resolve medical and administrative issues, known for broad medical knowledge and communication skills.

Employed in 2 periods, separated by 5 months hiatus (performed infusion treatments for Arthrocare) after receiving RN license.

LEARNING CREDENTIALS & ENRICHMENTS

Master of business administration 2017

Grand Canyon University Phoenix, AZ

Master of Science in Nursing Emphasis in Leadership in Health Care Systems 2017

Grand Canyon University Phoenix, AZ

Bachelor of Science in Nursing GPA 3.65 2013

Chamberlain College Chicago, IL

Registered Nurse NCLEX Passed 9/10 License# 165289

Associates Degree in Nursing Carrington College – Phoenix, AZ 2010

MILITARY SERVICE

Unit Supply Specialist 4.5 Years

Army Reserves – Inventory Management Logistics Administration

REFERENCES AND FURTHER DATA PROVIDED UPON ESTABLISHMENT OF MUTUAL INTEREST



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