RN with varied clinical experiences & Ret Army Nurse

Janet Elaine Curtis

**** ***** ****** ******* ****, Veradale, WA 99037

509-***-**** (home) 509-***-**** (cell)

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Summary of Qualifications

. BS degree in Nursing plus 2 years of postgraduate studies in Health

Administration

. Successfully managed the care of more than 60 senior residents in an

Assisted Living environment

. Provided guidance to nine communities in four states on state

regulations and corporate policies to ensure quality care of their

senior population with good outcomes

. Over 30 years experience as Nurse Manager/Supervisor in Hospital,

clinics and Assisted Living environments

. Over 10 years of experience in elder care in the Assisted Living

environment

. Highly successful in problem solving, developing a plan of action and

reviewing outcome

. Active in staff development, upgrading nursing skills and promoting a

team atmosphere

. Strong work ethic and people oriented leader

. Skilled in multitasking and able to delegate as needed

Relative Experience

Administrative/Management

. Developed and implemented policies in accordance with State

regulations and codes in four states, OSHA, Infection Control (CDC)

and generally accepted standards of nursing practice

. Promoted excellent working relationships with other health care

agencies including pharmacy services, medical clinics, state agencies

and support groups serving the senior population

. Five years as Assisted Living Director in a community of 60 residents.

Developed and implemented successful orientation programs, continuing

education and QA programs for staff

. Served on the Review Committee that reviewed and updated the WA State

courses for Mental Health and Dementia

Janet E Curtis

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. Wrote procedure guidelines, job descriptions, safety protocols and

emergency standards

. Liaison of on site reviews/inspections with State agencies, insurance

companies, and other reviewing agencies with a 100% pass rate as a

Director

. Served as a member of the WHCA Education Committee

Staff Development

. Established staff education programs that enabled staff to remain

current on standards of practice and state regulations within their

specialty

. Developed an employee professional evaluation program that enabled the

employees to be involved with setting professional and personal goals

. Served as a consultant to our community college NAC curriculum board

Employment History

Mar 2010 - Dec Regional Director of Regency Pacific, Bellevue,

2014 Clinical Operations WA

Mar 2005 - Mar Director of Assisted Brighton Court, Spokane

2010 Living Valley WA (Regency Pacific)

Mar 2003 - Mar Assistant Director of Option Care Home Health,

2005 Nursing & Case Mgr Spokane, WA

2001 - 2003 Manager of Women and Valley Hospital and Medical

Children's Services Center, Spokane Valley, WA

1990 - 2001 Clinical Nurse Manager Overlake OB/GYN Clinic,

Bellevue, WA

1970 - 1990 Clinical Nurse Manager US Army Nurse Corps,

& Department various locations in US and

Supervisor Europe

Education

AL Administrator course, CA Title 22, January 2012, Certificate

WHCA A+ Program (Administrator Training), Oct 2011, Certificate

The Coaches Training Institute, San Raphael, CA, 1997-98, Certification as

Personal

Success Coach

Golden Gate University, San Francisco, CA, 1986-88, 19 hours toward an MBA

in

Health Services Management

West Virginia Wesleyan College, Buckhannon, WV, 1972, BS in Nursing

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