MSN, BSN, RN
Resume:
Smita Gallagher
N. Royalton, Oh 44133
Home: 440-***-**** / Cell: 440-***-****
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SUMMARY
Over 20 years of nursing experiences towards providing the highest standards of nursing care using a holistic
approach. Promoting staff development, and setting an exceptional role- model as a follower, manager, and
a leader.
HIGHLIGHTS
10 years of nursing experience while Assisted Director of Nurses
Group Home Nurse- DD
serving active duty as an Army Nurse.
Reimbursement Nurse (MDS)
Some of these titles included, Intensive
Case Manager
Care Nurse, Staff Development Nurse,
and LPN instructor (classroom and clinical)
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Excellence in Instruction Quarter 4 2012 Award for recognition of innovative teaching, mentoring
of students, and collegiality towards peers.
Good Conduct Medal in the Army.
EXPERIENCE
LPN instructor, 03/2012 to Current
Lincoln College of Technology - Cleveland, Oh
Job duties:
Developed and implemented interesting and interactive learning mediums to increase
student understanding of course materials
Designed lesson plans based on student- centered principles
Instructed students of various backgrounds and learning styles by employing various
innovative teaching methodologies
Integrated technology into the classroom as an instructional tool such as low to medium
fidelity mannequins
Clearly communicated objectives for all lessons, units and projects to students
Administered and graded tests and assignments to evaluate students' progress with
ongoing feedback on their performance
Served as a positive role- model for students and peers
Responsible for programs outcomes for classroom and clinical teaching
Responsible for all components of clinical teaching, such as planning patient- care
assignments, objectives, supervision, and evaluation
Contributed to student retention
Other non- teaching duties:
Attended monthly faculty meetings
Provided services by attending quarterly advisory board meetings
Contributing towards ongoing staff training sessions
Other duties requested by the Program Manager involving the accreditation process
Assisted Director of Nursing (ADON), 10/2011 to 03/2012
Embassy Health Care – Oakwood, Oh
Job duties:
Under the direction of the Director of Nursing, responsibilities include the following:
• Assume accountability for the development, organization, and implementation of approved policies
and procedures.
• Direct, evaluate, and supervise all resident care and initiate corrective action as necessary.
• Utilize excellent clinical skills and judgment to promote safety and quality of care within established
guidelines.
• Ongoing staff development of RNs. LPNs, and Direct Care Staff.
• Completing job performance evaluation of staff in timely manner.
• Responsible for scheduling of staff for allocation of nursing service personnel on duty.
• Assist with conducting interviews, hire nursing service employees and initiate disciplinary action as
necessary.
• Part of an Interdisciplinary Team that consist of social service, doctors, Nurse Practitioners, Rehab
Director, Pharmacy, Lab, hospice, and administrator.
• Responsible for obtaining data for Safety Tracking and Infection Control for QA and completion of
reports for the QA process.
• Serve as a designee for the Director of Nursing when needed.
MDS Nurse / Case Management, 08/2010 to 09/2011
Falling Water Health Care Center - Strongsville, Oh
Job duties:
Reported directly to the administrator and corporate Clinical Reimbursement Nurse
Responsible for discharge planning
Communicated with insurance companies for continual of care in our facility
Coordinated family meetings
Developments of care plans based on initial assessments
Communicated with physicians and other administrative nurses regarding patient progress.
Lead the Interdisciplinary Team, consisted of administrator, Director of Nursing,
Rehabilitation Director, Activities Director, and Dietitian
Responsible for timely electronic submission of Minimum Data Sheet to Center for Medicaid
and Medicare Services for reimbursement
Involved in Medicaid/ Medicare audits
supervised two other practical nurses in this role
Responsible for ongoing training / staff development for floor nurses and direct care staff for
accurate documentation and assessments
Responsible for submitting reports in a timely manner to corporate nurse and administrator
Familiar with Medicaid/ Medicare regulations and survey process for Extended- Care Faculties
Other duties:
Assisting the Director of Nursing towards staff development, Quality Assurance, and
monitoring the floor for patient safety as needed
Clinical Care Coordinator / MDS Nurse, 10/2006 to 02/2010 (Total)
Diplomat Health Care / Walton Manor - same company (Saber) - Middleburg
Heights, Oh
Performed similar duties mentioned above
*** Started at Walton Manor Health Care and transferred to Diplomat to assist and train other MDS nurses
Educare Inc.: 12/1999 - 03/2001,San Antonio, TX / Program Nurse working with MR/DD and Mental
Health clients residing in group homes.
Texas Careers: 02/1997- 11/19999, San Antonio, TX / Medical Assistance Instructor
Texas Department of Mental Health and Retardation: San Antonio, TX / Group Home Nurse
EDUCATION
Master of Science: Nursing Education, 2013
Walden University - Baltimore, MD, U.S.
Bachelor of Science: Nursing, 2010
Walden University - Baltimore, MD, U.S.
Associate of Applied Science: Nursing, 2008
Excelsior College - Albany, NY, U.S.
Technical / Vocational: Nursing, 1983
Licensed Practical Nurse - Denver, CO, U.S.
Vocational: Health Care, 1982
Operating Room Technician – Colorado Springs, CO, U.S.
*** References available upon request
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