Hyacinth Allison
*** ******* ******. **. **********, FL 33312
*********@*****.***
Summary
A Registered nurse with 10 years experience in acute care, 20 years in long term care that includes 6 years in Management. I am currently seeking a challenging nursing services position that will utilize my increase knowledge of leadership, empowerment qualities and interpersonal relationship skills. I have the proven ability to prioritize and complete multiple tasks, proven record of reliability and responsibility and the ability to develop a strong rapport with patients, staff and physicians. Personally, I consider myself to be a hardworking team player with the ability to adapt to new environment.
Education
Master of Science in Nursing (Leadership/Management) - February 2018
Walden University
Missouri, Illinois
Bachelor of Science in Nursing- August 2009
Nova South Eastern University
Davie, Florida
Employment History
Life Care Center of Inverrary, Lauderhill, Florida- Director of Nursing-
December 2017- April 2018
Manages the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of the department
Determines staffing levels to meet resident needs and negotiate to have an increase in PPDs that further decreased budget hours.
Develops implements and maintains ongoing QA program that coincides with State’s or Federal and JCAHO guidelines.
Collaborates and provides support for staff through the management of a simulation and a nursing skills lab.
Implement a 16 bed cardiac unit and keeps up with current nursing practice and evidence-based research in clinical skills education and further develops annual competency within a 120 bed facility.
Coordinate and implement protocols for the cardiac unit and a rapid response team causing the hospital returns to move from 19% to 13% within this quarter.
Increase retention and prevent employee turnover by ensuring corrective action is administered fairly and in non-discriminatory manner
Schedule daily rounds to meet new resident and launched a guardian angel committee that observe the existing resident 3 times weekly to ensure their needs are being met.
Life Care Center of Inverary - Assistant Director of Nursing/Infection Control Nurse-
August 2016 – December 2017
Assist and in managing and organizing a 120 bed facility according to ACHA, JCAHO, and CDC guidelines
Monitors the activities of licensed and non-licensed personnel who provide healthcare and nursing service to the residents.
Monitoring resident conditions while making periodic rounds on Foley catheters, pressure ulcers, surgical wounds, peg tubes, fall risks etc. on all units several times daily.
Confers with managers and staff concerning problems of resident care.
Provides reports and recommendations as needed to the Director of Nursing Services concerning the operation of the Nursing Department
Monitor and trend for infection daily and adheres to guidelines according to CDC. Compares laboratory reports with communicable diseases list and identify conditions that require immediate isolation.
Sunrise Health and Rehabilitation Center, Tamarac, Florida
- JCAHO Compliance/Nurse Manager - January 2012 - August 2016
Assumes 24-hour responsibility and accountability for residents’ care on a 42 bed unit.
Ensures complete and prompt reporting of incidents with follow-up as necessary to the Director of Nursing.
Often serve as clinical supervisor for CNA's in service class. Meets with all 3 shifts at least once per month.
Actively participates in committee/programs as directed by Director of Nursing.
Participated and achieved success in the annual JCAHO accreditation and AHCA licensing and recertification surveys.
Collects data daily for the 802 (Roster Sampling Matrix ) and 672 (Resident census & conditions)
Participates in the development and implementation of new policies and procedures based on identified needs.
Oversees resident care to promote the highest level of physical, mental, and psycho-social functioning possible for this assigned unit.
Ensures that significant changes in resident condition are communicated to the physician, family or responsible party.
Monitors, tracks, evaluate and reports infections for the unit. Acts as a resource for nursing staff.
Makes daily rounds on unit to ensure that resident care, needs, and environmental
standards are met and works collaboratively with other members of the interdisciplinary care team to provide holistic care.
Broward Health - Registered /Charge -Nurse
November 2006 -August 2016
Certifications/Achievement
BLS/ACLS certified
Stroke Certified
Critical Care certified
Certificate of accomplishment for a deficiency free survey -2017
Lean Six Sigma White Belt Certified