SHEREEN ELAINE YOUNG R.N.
st
***** ** ** ****** *******, FL. 33027 Telephone: 954-***-**** Email:**********@*****.***
CAREER OBJECTIVE
To attain the highest level in the field of nursing and to be able to give back to my
organization and wider community as much of the knowledge and expertise which it will
afford me.
QUALIFICATIONS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
• Collaborate with DON on achieving successful surveys outcomes
• Collaborate with DON on acquiring 5 star overall facility ratings
• Recognition from ACHA for improvement in RTH and Psy drug reduction
• Strong work ethics, management and leadership skills
• Competent in using MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook and Point
Click Care
EDUCATION
Dade medical College – Hollywood, Florida – May 2012
Associate of Science in Nursing (RN)
McFatter Technical – Davie, Florida – December 2004
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
LICENSURE & CERTIFICATIONS
Registered Nurse-Florida license # RN9351971
IV Certified
BLS
WORK EXPERIENCE
Deerfield Beach Health & Rehabilitation Center
Assistant Director of Nursing July 2013 – Present
• Interim DON as needs arise within organization portfolio
• Acting Director of Nursing when needs arise within facility
• Assist the DON in developing the day to day functions of the nursing
service department in accordance with current rules, regulations, and
guidelines that govern skilled nursing facilities
• Participate in facility surveys (inspections) made by authorized
government agencies as necessary
• Monitor the facility QI, QM, & survey reports. Assist in developing plans
of action to correct potential or identified problem areas
• Collaborate with DON and Risk Manager to reduce RTH and falls
• Make daily rounds of the nursing department to ensure all nursing
personnel are performing their work assignments in accordance with
acceptable nursing standards
• Collaborate with staffing coordinator regarding staffing PPDs
Hillcrest Nursing and Rehab Center
Unit Manager January 2008 – June 2013
• Follow established performance standards and implement facility policies
and procedures
• Assist in recruiting and hiring nursing staff
• Acts as a resource and mentor for staff on clinical issues, documentation,
intra-team problem solving and appropriate customer service
• Daily management meeting with interdisciplinary team to promote holistic
care and better patient outcome
• Collaborate with staff regarding patient care and any change of condition
• Weekly and PRN wound management
• Review of all new admission charts for completeness and accuracy
Margate Healthcare Center
Charge Nurse January 2006 – December 2007
• Meet with residents and family members to discuss specialized care and
provide feedback to the Assistant Director and or Director of Nursing
• Notify the residents attending physician and next-of-kin when there is change
in the resident’s condition
• Develop, plan, conduct and schedule in-service training classes, and ensure a
well-educated nursing service department
Staff Nurse January 2005 – December 2006
• Provided direct patient care for assigned patients
• Comply with evaluation, treatment, and documentation in an accurate and
timely manner
• Adhere to facility policies and procedures and participate in facility quality
improvement and safety programs