Yquadea Whitaker, RN (******)

P.O. Box ***, Porter TX 77365

acwcbs@r.postjobfree.com

832-***-****

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.

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