Registered Nurse Management
Resume:
Jennifer Cescolini, RN, MSN
**** *.* **** ********, MI 49829
*****************@*****.***
Position Objective:
I am a Registered Nurse with a Master’s Degree in Nursing and specialization in nursing administration looking to take on new challenges leading today’s health care toward greater outcomes. I have over 18 years of nursing experience with 10 years in leadership roles in the acute care setting.
Professional Highlights:
Improved emergency department patient satisfaction scores from 31st percentile rank to 80th percentile rank within 3 quarter periods
Improved emergency department employee engagement from Press Ganey Tier 4 to Tier 2 within one year
Implementation of emergency department supply process; decreasing stock by 75% and establishing PAR levels
Implementation of hospital-wide Sepsis Committee and evidence-based practice improving sepsis bundle compliance to greater than 92%
Development of Trauma Program to achieve Level IV designation with the State of Michigan
Development of surgery scheduling and pre-admission testing process to improve patient outcomes, decrease delays, and minimize cancellations
Implemented staffing modifications in the Ambulatory Care setting; falling below budgeted salaries for the first time in 5+ years without compromise to patient care
Ownership and project management of MediTech Client Server implementation and optimization project
Providing clinical experience to new nurses as they begin their journey with the fundamentals of nursing as a nursing instructor
Michigan Hospital Association Keystone Leader for Emergency Department Initiative
Meaningful Use project management to achieve Stage 1 (2011) and successfully fulfilling the requirements of CMS audit
Development and implementation of a nursing orientation program including the preceptor program
Participation in many Joint Commission surveys and Risk Management Audits including preparation, on-site survey, and follow up
Development of system documentation and training manuals; developed and executed in-depth classroom training programs; “trained the trainer” as well as end users and managers; created user testing instruments
Developed and presented onsite demonstrations / presentations to C-level management and administration
Revision and implementation of a fall program that reduced falls by 50%
Developed workflow and process to improve ED revenue by more than $20k per month through billing and coding process changes
Education:
Masters of Science in Nursing with Nursing Administration Certification: Kaplan University (2012)
Bachelor of Science in Nursing: Kaplan University (2010)
Associate Degree in Nursing: Bay De Noc College (2000)
Licensed Practical Nurse: Bay De Noc College (1996)
Professional Experience:
9/2015 – Current
Manager of EHR Optimization
Canvas IT
Responsible for conducting healthcare assessments to evaluate the utilization of the EHR with attention to patient safety, efficiency, and compliance standards
Responsible for implementation of assessment recommendations to streamline processes
Reason for Leaving: Looking for new opportunities on a health care leadership team that utilizes my vast experience
11/2014 – Current
Faculty Member
University of Phoenix (Online)
Responsible for facilitation of Health Care Information Systems (HCIS) courses in an online learning environment
11/2014 – Current
Adjunct Nursing Instructor
Bay College
Clinical nursing instructor teaching fundamentals of nursing
Instructor for EHR and First Aid/CPR courses for non-health care and health care providers
2/2013 – 9/2015
Manager Patient Care Services – Emergency Department
OSF St. Francis Hospital
Management of care provided in the emergency setting with supervision of registered nurses, technicians, and EMTs (40 FTE)
Participation in Regional Trauma Advisory Committee
Budget preparation and management
Process improvement projects
Development of competency-based orientation and staff professional development
EPIC: ASAP
Reason for Leaving: Offered a position with great diversity, challenges, and financial gain
Patient Care Supervisor – Ambulatory Care
OSF St. Francis Hospital
Management of care provided in the ambulatory care setting (outpatient surgery, endoscopy, infusion, and chemotherapy) with supervision of registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, and unit secretaries (30 FTE)
Development of orientation, policy and procedure, and workflow based upon evidence-based practice including moderate sedation, pre/post-operative care, and infusions
Evaluation of processes to identify way to improve efficiency and minimize waste
Staff development and education
Development of quality improvement initiatives
EPIC: Optime, HOD/OPD, Clin Doc
Reason for Leaving: Promoted to Manager of Patient Care- Emergency Department
2/2010 – 2/2013
Information Systems Director
Bell Hospital
Preparation and management of the information system’s budget
IS Steering Committee Chairperson
Clinical informatics leadership to the hospital and provider clinics
Development and supervision of information systems staff, projects, and initiatives
Evaluation of interfaces and requirements for a complete electronic health record
Participation in Revenue Cycle Taskforce to improve billing, coding, and claims
Management of MediTech Client Server (hospital) and Allscripts (provider clinics)
Preparation for ICD-10 and Meaningful Use Stage 2
Reason for Leaving: Offered a position that provided the opportunity to implement significant changes to the delivery of care in a clinical setting; organization closer to home
Quality and Clinical Informatics Director
Bell Hospital
Served as a liaison between clinical staff and information systems to meet common goals
Hands on build and end user training for MediTech PCS, PWM, EDM, PCMII, and BMV
Development of MediTech Core Team to problem solve and understand the integration of the system
Project management of MediTech implementation and optimization for financial and clinical modules
Assisted in vendor analysis and selection for perinatal and anesthesia HIS
Project management of Meaningful Use achievement
Participation in Revenue Cycle Taskforce to improve billing and coding processes
Clinical and Non-Clinical Quality Committee Chair to oversee hospital-wide quality initiatives and Safety Committee Chair
Joint Commission, CMS, and Risk Management survey preparation, participation, and follow-up
Participation in all medical staff committees and hospital board meetings
Reason for Leaving: Offered a promotion to Information Systems Director
10/2008 – 2/2010
Implementation Consultant
McKesson Provider Technologies
Assisted in design and build of clinical assessments for multi-facility organizations
Provided system training on use and build of Paragon Clinical Care Station, Order Management, and Web Station for Physicians
Provided Go Live support and post implementation support to maximize use of the system
Customer service and communication
Reason for Leaving: Family changes requiring less travel; previously traveling weekly
05/2001 – 10/2008
Education Coordinator & Hospital Supervisor
Dickinson County Hospital
Build, implementation, and support of EHR including end user training
Development of nursing orientation program
Development of preceptor program
Provided new nurse/student nurse orientation
Development of policy and procedures/co-chair of committee
Joint Commission preparation, survey, and follow up
Reason for Leaving: Offered a unique opportunity in healthcare informatics to grow professionally
Registered Nurse/Charge Nurse
Dickinson County Hospital
Patient care Medical/Surgical/Pediatrics, Float Pool to IMCU, ED, and OB
Shift supervision of RN, LPN, CNA for assignments and patient flow
Reason for Leaving: Promoted to a position as education coordinator and hospital supervisor
10/1997 – 05/2001
Registered Nurse/Social Services Director
ManorCare Health Services
Supervision of LPN and CNA in the care of residents
Development of resident care plans including psychological/psychosocial well-being
Resident and family education on admission process
Management of resident records and maintenance of regulated requirements
Reason for Leaving: Accepted a position in an acute care setting to learn and grow professionally
Licensed Practical Nurse
ManorCare Health Services
Care of residents with supervision of CNA
Reason for Leaving: Promoted to social services director upon graduating with RN
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