Registered Nurse Manager

Stephanie Rameika

Nurse Manager with a proven history of progressive career growth in a short period of

time.

Rock Hall, MD

***********@*****.*** - 410-***-****

Nurse Manager with a proven history of progressive career growth in a short period of time. Has served

residents in a variety of roles including Director of Nursing and front line roles of infection control and health

care programming in a variety of settings including long term care, hospice and hospital. Sought for expertise

in deficiency elimination, business focus and incredible relationship building with staff, administrators, patients

and family members.

• Detail-oriented, multitasker with extensive organizational and task management attributes, with an extensive

background in emergency care nursing.

Ability to cultivate a positive, harmonious environment, promoting a spirit of teamwork and idea-sharing while

optimizing patient care and maximizing individual contributions.

WORK EXPERIENCE

DIRECTOR OF NURSING

FORWOOD MANOR - Wilmington, DE - August 2010 to March 2011

• Managed all aspects of nursing operations, with responsibility for maintaining highest standards of

professionalism, patient care, hygiene, sanitation and procedural compliance.

• Supervised over 40 nursing staff in optimizing performance, and meeting personal, physical and cognitive

needs of each resident.

• Ensured compliance with all facility and regulatory agency standards, policies and procedures, coordinate

facility committees, and monitor use of budgeted resources.

• Maintained strong relationships with residents, families, physicians and local community.

• Assumed full responsibility for operation and management of facility in absence of Facility Administrator or

as required.

WOUND NURSE

HEBREW HOME OF GREATER WASHINGTON - Rockville, MD - 2009 to 2010

Rockville, MD 2009 - 2010

A 550-bed facility as part of a full-service continuing care retirement community.

WOUND NURSE

• Managed 33 bed unit with 30+ staff providing long term and skilled nursing care.

• Coordinated and led weekly wound rounds with interdisciplinary team, and maintain documentation, QA data

and monthly reports; reviewed care plans to ensure highest levels of care.

• Tracked support surfaces and facilitated coordination between materials management and nursing.

• Trained clinical staff on prevention, intervention and wound care.

• Served as resource for Nurse Managers in meeting Medicaid/HMO criteria and documentation for billing

purposes.

• Participated in product evaluation / recommendations to maintain cost effective and quality service.

• Participate in CQI and other programs to improve performance and accuracy of the nursing care.

• Maintained charts, coordinated with attending physicians regarding patient care, treatment, and

rehabilitation.

• Provided training to new nursing staff, maintained knowledge in all facets of nursing methodologies, and

participated in annual in-service training programs for hazard communication, TB management and blood

borne pathogens standard.

• Participated in implementing and maintaining infection control program for monitoring communicable and/or

infectious diseases among residents and staff.

NURSE MANAGER

• Assisted Director of Nursing Services in directing day-to-day functions of nursing activities in accordance

with existing rules, regulations, and guidelines.

• Participated in developing, maintaining, and updating written policies and procedures.

• Ensured presence of all correct information and documentation, and that nursing staff maintained procedural

compliance.

• Coordinated with senior management regarding nursing operations, and made recommendations to increase

care levels and efficiency.

• Assisted in developing methods for coordinating nursing services with other resident services.

• Participated in facility inspections made by government agencies.

• Periodically review residents' written discharge plan. Participate in updating residents' written discharge plans,

as required.

• Ensure presence of sufficient number of nursing staff to meet care standards.

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF NURSING

CHESTER RIVER MANOR - Chestertown, MD - 2008 to 2009

• Held responsibility for 24 hour oversight and management of Nursing Staff and Allied Healthcare staff of 80

employees and 30 non-medical employees.

• Worked with Admission Director during the pre-admission screening process to ensure appropriate utilization

of available resources necessary for delivery of quality patient care.

• Actively participated in patient care management collaborative process between patient, family, nursing staff

and other disciplines.

• Monitored unit resources to ensure budgetary compliance for personnel and supplies.

• Provided comprehensive assessment, planning, clinical intervention and coordination of care for patients

admitted to unit.

• Protect patient confidentiality by enforcing compliance with HIPPA standards.

• Adhered to established policies, procedures and objectives to ensure nursing department compliance with

federal, state and local regulations.

• Fulfilled prior role of Staff Development Coordinator, responsible for all aspects of employee training and

professional development.

INFECTION CONTROL COORDINATOR/EMPLOYEE HEALTH COORDINATOR

• Facilitated development and implementation, maintenance and coordination of program of infection control

related policies, procedures and educational programs to comply with local, state, federal, and CDC regulations

and guidelines in prevention and surveillance of infection control.

• Held responsibility for coordinating and maintaining infection control records.

• Reported infection trends to state and local agencies in accordance with Center for Disease Control and

Department of Health and Mental Hygiene guidelines and regulations.

• Serve as liaison and resource in infection control for all departments.

CLINICAL REIMBURSEMENT COORDINATOR

CORSICA HILLS CENTER - Centreville, MD - 2007 to 2008

• Managed tracking of all Medicare/Medicaid case-mix documents to ensure appropriate reimbursement for

services provided.

• Tracked Medicare Customers to determine continued and appropriate Medicare eligibility and benefit period.

• Reviewed pre-admission intake information with the External Care Coordinator or Admissions Coordinator to

estimate Resource Utilization Group (RUG) levels for Medicare Customers and to identify potential resource

costs, consider formularies, and communicate findings.

• Performed concurrent MDS review to insure appropriate RUG categories are achieved through the capture

of appropriate clinical information and identified opportunities to enhance reimbursement.

• Communicated to the Care Plan Coordinator the MDS assessment schedule to ensure timely facilitation of

care planning process.

• Served as the Center resource for MDS/RUGs and state case-mix systems.

REGISTERED NURSE / CASE MANAGER - HOSPICE

HOSPICE OF QUEEN ANNE'S, INC - Stevensville, MD - 2006 to 2007

• Directed nursing care for hospice patients, trained new registered nurses/case managers, and coordinated

with care teams and patient families.

• Handled assessment and determination of hospice eligibility; assessed hospice patients to identify the

physical, psycho social, and environmental needs as evidenced by documentation, clinical record, case

conference, team report, and evaluations.

• Served as Case Manager for 8-10 residents, trained new staff, and provided 24/7 support to clients and

their families.

• Implemented, developed and documented plans of care.

• Provided clinical directions to HHA/CNA to ensure quality and continuity of service.

• Advised physicians of changes in patient status and made recommendations for treatment.

REGISTERED NURSE

CHESTER RIVER HOSPITAL CENTER - Chestertown, MD - 2005 to 2006

• Provide direct patient care, including IV Therapy, Foley, NG Tube Insertion, Phlebotomy, medication,

treatment and other prescribed therapies.

• Supervised LPN's and CNA's, and communicated with physicians regarding patients

• Collected and interpreted patient data, and monitored for changes in status.

NURSE INTERN

Post-Anesthesia Care Unit - 2002 to 2005

• Provide direct patient care, including IV Therapy, Foley, NG Tube Insertion, Phlebotomy, medication,

treatment and other prescribed therapies.

• Collected data related to patient status and communicated with nurses

• Rotated through the following departments for maximum learning experience and skills attainment: o

ICU, Telemetry, Labor & Delivery, Operating Room, Emergency Room, Pediatrics, Medical/Surgical, Post-

Anesthesia Care Unit

EDUCATION

Masters of Science in Nursing Administration

CHAMBERLAIN COLLEGE OF NURSING - St. Louis, MO

June 2011

Bachelor of Science

CHESAPEAKE COLLEGE - MGW SCHOOL OF NURSING - Wye Mills, MD

2009

Master's in Business Administration

KELLER GRADUATE SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT - Downers Grove, IL

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• Demonstrated ability delivering unparalleled patient care, improving nursing processes, analyzing complex

issues while developing viable solutions, and managing/motivating teams.

• Caring and compassionate, with proven ability to form strong relationships and gain trust of colleagues and

patients at all levels.

• Detail-oriented, multitasker with extensive organizational and task management attributes, with an extensive

background in emergency care nursing.

• Ability to cultivate a positive, harmonious environment, promoting a spirit of teamwork and idea-sharing while

optimizing patient care and maximizing individual contributions.

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