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Registered Nurse Nursing

Location:
Spring Valley, IL
Posted:
October 21, 2018

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Jennifer Giacometti, RN

Spring Valley, IL 309-***-****

LinkedIn URL ac7f8r@r.postjobfree.com

Registered Nurse

Long/Short-Term Facilities Management Budget/Resource Administration Project Management

Quality-focused Registered Nursing Professional with a strong history of successful initiatives in Staff Education and Training, Facilities/Operations Management, Quality Assurance Standards, as well as Tactical Planning and Implementation. Visionary and consummate relationship builder, dedicated to attaining and sustaining optimal operational quality performance levels in order to increase patient and customer satisfaction. Collaborative communicator, with strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to motivate, lead and direct staff to accomplish operational objectives. Advanced critical thinking, active listening, project planning, decision making skills.

Professional Experience

Registered nurse, Shabbona, IL 2013 – 2014

Registered Nurse

Deliver above-par support and reinforcement working closely with the doctor to treat residents which includes: verifying medications, administration of medications for residents, and responding to medical requests.

Key Accomplishments

Strictly complied with all safety and organizational protocols while monitoring residents as well as conducting admission assessments and TB screening.

Successfully utilized care paths to care for the medical needs of all residents and work closely with interdisciplinary team.

Education

Morton Terrace, Morton, IL

Director of Nursing-Registered Nurse, 2016-2017

Principal strategist in charge of overseeing, leading and controlling daily department operations including supervising nursing staff; educating staff on policies and policy changes; and ensuring document completion in accordance with all regulatory and organizational standards. Sourced, recruited, trained, evaluated, retained and 7conducted continuing education with staff.

Key Accomplishments

Oversaw in house dialysis unit. Directly improved patient care and satisfaction levels.

Successfully improved staff confidence and competency in respect to policies and procedures for both wound care and infection control.

Leveraged wound care certification, and strong clinical expertise to educate and guide staff in the process of delivering the best nursing care to their patients.

Oversaw and directed the Infection Control Committee which monitored both resident and staff infections. Monitored all wounds/skin conditions in the facility and closely collaborated with the PCP to implement the best care possible.

ST. JOSEPH NURSING HOME, Lacon, IL 2014 – 2016

Director of Nursing-Registered Nurse, 2015-2016

Floor Nurse (RN) Dec. 2014 – March 2015

Assistant Director of Nursing: March 2015- July 2015

Principal strategist in charge of overseeing, leading and controlling daily department operations including supervising nursing staff; educating staff on policies and policy changes; and ensuring document completion in accordance with all regulatory and organizational standards. Sourced, recruited, trained, evaluated, retained and conducted continuing education with staff.

Key Accomplishments

Improved state ratings, driving it 2 stars to 4 stars. Directly improved patient care and satisfaction levels.

Successfully improved staff confidence and competency in respect to policies and procedures for both wound care and infection control.

Leveraged wound care certification, and strong clinical expertise to educate and guide staff in the process of delivering the best nursing care to their patients.

Oversaw and directed the Infection Control Committee which monitored both resident and staff infections. Monitored all wounds/skin conditions in the facility and closely collaborated with the PCP to implement the best care possible.

asta care, Toluca, IL 2013 – 2015

Assistant Director of Nursing, 2013-2015

RN: Aug. 2013- Aug. 2013

LPN: Oct. 2011-July 2013

Controlled and directed daily operations including supervising the nursing staff and assisting on the floor as needed. Ensured optimal staffing levels by managing all aspects of scheduling including overtime hours. Mentored, motivated and delivered guidance to staff while they attend to the daily nursing needs of residents.

Key Accomplishments

Maximized performance by making rounds with the PCP of the nursing facility; monitoring and auditing charts, processing GDR as mandated by CMS; processing orders and assisting with State of Illinois survey.

Increased patient satisfaction and comfort levels by ensuring and open line of communication with families and delivering excellent patient centered care. Ordered supplies, and monitored use of supplies.

-Continued-

Professional Experience (Cont.)

GRUNDY COUNTY JAIL-CORRECTIONAL NURSING, Morris, IL 2013 – 2014

Licensed Practical Nurse

Delivered above-par support and reinforcement working closely with the doctor to treat inmates which included: verifying medications, setting up medications for inmates, and responding to medical requests.

Key Accomplishments

Strictly complied with all safety and organizational protocols while monitoring in-mates as well as conducting admission assessments and TB screening.

Successfully utilized care paths to care for the medical needs of all inmates.

Education & Credentials

Associate in Science of Nursing, Illinois Valley Community College, Oglesby, 2013

Professional Certifications

Wound Care Certification (Valid through 2020)

Illinois Food Handler Training Certificate (Valid through May 2019)

CPR renewed October 2018



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