Yquadea Whitaker, RN (******)
P.O. Box ***, Porter TX 77365
*******@*****.***
Objective
Secure a position in the healthcare industry where I am able to maximize my management skills, policy and procedure implementation, case mgmt/utilization review experience, successful home health agency start up skills, and intense knowledge of HMO’s while providing quality nursing care.
Experience
CEO/Administrator/Supervising Nurse (DON)/Human Resources
June 7, 2007- Present Charismata Home Health, LLC, Spring, Texas
manage daily operations of agency (ongoing liason with GB, PAB and staff). establish/maintain eff channels of comm to remain updated on current organizational, comm and industry trends
organize and direct the agency's ongoing functions
supervise the provision of quality care to agency clients and/or assure skilled nsg/therapeutic services furnished under supervision of licensed physician or RN
supervise to ensure implementation of agency policy and procedures
ensure documentation of accurate and timely services while complying with applicable laws/regulations
recruit/contract, employ and maintain qualified personnel to maintain appropriate staffing levels
ensure staff education, evals & orientation is according to federal/state requirements
ensure accuracy of public info and current clinical info/practices available to personnel
fiscal planning & implementation of an eff budgeting and accounting system that promotes the health and safety of the agency's clients
supervise/evaluate client satisfaction survey reports on all clients served/ direct and monitor performance imp activities
available to agency personnel in person or by telephone during the agency's operating hours/ appoint similarly qualified alternate to be available at all times during business hours in my absence
designate in writing an agency employee who must provide DADS/CHAP, inc surveyors entry to the agency in accordance with §97.523(e)(relating to Personnel Requirements for a Survey) if the administrator and alternate administrator are not available.
participate in activities relevant to services furnished, dev of qualifications and assignment of agency personnel; ensure client's plan of care or care plan is executed as written; ensure appropriate health care professional performs a reassessment of a client's needs when there is a significant health status change in the client's condition, physician's request, or after hospital discharge
Registered Nurse/Director of Nursing
2007-Oct 2009 Bayou Manor, Houston Texas
accountable and responsible for planning, directing and evaluating activities of the nursing department, including implementation of the department's philosophy and goals, standards for nursing practice and the management and development of nursing personnel.
Provided leadership and direction in all nursing concerns
Administrator/Supervising Nurse/Director of Nursing
Dec 5, 2005-August 1, 2007 ITS Country HH, LLC, Houston, TX
job responsibilities/ duties were the same as Charismata HH, LLC
assist in startup of this new agency
Registered Nurse Onsite Case Manager
Feb 17, 2004-May 28, 2008 Gulfquest LP/Texas HealthSpring, Houston, TX
daily onsite clinical review of hospitalized mbrs utilizing MCR interqual criteria
transition mbr/client via comm with physicians, medical directors and other healthcare personnel involved in client care
attend and review trends monthly with contracted physicians
RN Weekend Supervisor
Aug 2, 2006-Jan 14, 2008 Humble Healthcare Ctr, Humble, TX
in-service/supervise all nsg staff
24 hr turn-a-around MD orders
monitor documentation for accurate, appropriate skilled care for MCR certified beds
knowledge of state survey requirements
RN Weekend Supervisor
Feb 2, 2005-April 1, 2006 Regent Care Center, The Woodlands, TX
in-service/supervise all nsg staff
24 hr turn-a-round MD orders
monitor documentation for accurate, appropriate skilled care for MCR certified beds
knowledge of state survey requirements
Education
San Jacinto College South, Houston, TX
ADN
Class President/Helene Fuld Scholarship recipient
Panola College, Carthage, TX
LVN
Deans List
Skills
CPR Instructor
Medicare interqual criteria trng
Utilization review/coding class
Home health agency start up with accreditation (self consult)
Strong organizational skills
References
References are available on request.