Registered Nurse Manager

LYNETTE COX

*** ******* ***, **** **** Beach, Florida 33413 (H) 561-***-**** ************@***.***

Professional Summary

Registered Nurse Highly skilled career professional with 20 years practical experience from 1995- to current in all levels of

skilled nursing environments. Established in all areas of Gerontology. Experienced in supervisory and management roles in

Nursing Homes and Assisted Living facilities. RN, skilled at communicating, organizing and solving problems to raise the

stature and rankings of health care facilities.

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Skills

Strong presentation skills Patient evaluation/intervention

Effective staff coach Professional bedside manner

Accomplished leader CPR certification

Promotes positive behavior Patient-focused care

Work History

Interim Unit Manager 06/2015 to 10/2015

Coral Bay – 2939 South Haverhill Rd. WPB FL 33415

Adhered to departmental goals, objectives, standards of performance, policies and procedures.

Organized the department in accordance with administrative guidelines in order to provide specified nursing services to

meet the legal, organizational and medical staff guidelines.

Led the planning and achievement of goals and objectives consistent with the agency mission and philosophy.

Supervisor /Unit Manager 04/2007 to 05/2015

Lourdes Noreen Mc Keen – 315 South Flagler Drive WPB FL 33401

Led the planning and achievement of goals and objectives consistent with the agency mission and philosophy.

Achieved high staff morale and retention through effective communication, prompt problem resolution, proactive

supervisory practices and facilitating a proactive work environment.

Investigated, provided and submitted information to Quality Department about special incidents, events and complaints.

Facilitated an on-going assessment of patient/family needs and implementation of interdisciplinary team care plan.

Closely collaborated with management team to make necessary improvements and satisfy resident needs.

Unit Manager 07/2005 to 02/2007

Hebrew Home & Hospital – 1 Abrahms Boulevard, West Hartford CT 06117

Organized the department in accordance with administrative guidelines in order to provide specified nursing services to

meet the legal, organizational and medical staff guidelines.

Led the planning and achievement of goals and objectives consistent with the agency mission and philosophy.

Perform all aspect of nursing care. Diagnose human responses to actual or potential health problems, provide supportive

care to residents and family members.

Skillfully developed departmental goals, objectives, standards of performance, policies and procedures.

Encouraged creative thinking, problem solving, and empowerment as part of the facility management group to improve

morale and teamwork.

Weekend Supervisor/ &Assistant Director of Nursing 03/2004 to 05/2005

Haven Health – South Windsor, Connecticut

Encouraged creative thinking problem solving and empowerment as part of the Facility management group to improve

morale & teamwork

Led the planning and achievement of goals and objectives consistent with the agency mission and philosophy.

Skillfully developed departmental goals, objectives, standards of performance, policies and procedures.

Staff Nurse

Encouraged creative thinking, problem solving, and empowerment as part of the facility management group to improve

Achieved high staff morale and retention through effective communication, prompt problem resolution, proactive

supervisory practices and facilitating a proactive work environment.

ChargeNurse/Supervisor 12/1995 to 08/1997

Walnut Hill Care – 55 Grand Street, New Britain CT 06052

Routinely collaborated with department managers to correct problems and improve services.

Supervised and managed the daily activities of a clinical team consisting of physicians, nurses and support staff.

Investigated, provided and submitted information to Quality Department about special incidents, events and complaints.

CNA 01/1991 to 05/1995

Hebrew Home & Hospital – West Hartford, Connecticut

Responsible for ADL's of the residents, day to day activities.

Followed the rules and regulations to maintain a safe environment for the Residents.

Education

Master of Science: Nursing May, 2003

University of Hartford - Hartford, CT

Continuing education in [Topic]

B.Sc: Nursing May,1999

University of Hartford - Hartford, CT

Continuing education in [Topic]

Associate Degree: Nursing May,1995

Capital Community College - Hartford, CT

Continuing education in [Topic]

Accomplishments

Gerontological Nurse granted by ANCC June 27, 1998.

Certifications

Publication: Issues Minority Nurse Fall 2003: Student Voices: A lifelong Dream Fulfilled

Additional Information

CREDENTIALS License, State of Connecticut License, State of Florida RN C Gerontology-- American Nursing

Credentialing Centre Awarded Certificate of Achievement -- Assisted Living Facility Core Competency (2011)

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