DEE ANN TAYLOR

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American Fork, UT 84003 Email: acziza@r.postjobfree.com

Director of Nursing/Clinical Educator

A results-oriented and driven Director of Nursing/Clinical Educator with years in the healthcare field and skilled in providing education and evaluation to staff and facilitating evidenced-based research. Proficient in assisting patients and caregivers with educational needs, problem resolution, and health management across the continuum of care. Adept at adhering to regulatory standards and improving patient retention. Excellent communicator with the innate ability to convey information to both large and small groups.

Areas of Expertise

•Managing & Leading Teams

•Providing Education

•Audits and Audit Tools

•Teach Back Education Method

•Reimbursement Payments

•Regulatory Compliance

•Performance Evaluations

•Business Growth

•Infection Control

Professional Experience

RIVERWOODS SURGERY CENTER 5/2015-current

Director of Nursing(5/2015-current)

•Directed clinical staff of nurses, surgical technicians, and CNA's.

•Formulated clinical audits for adherence to ASC regulations.

KEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS

•Established physician and staff peer review for quality improvement.

•Improvement of staff morale.

•Created and instituted new format for pre-operative patient assessments.

ROCKY MT. HOMECARE 2/2002 – 6/2014

Clinical Educator (12/2012 – 6/2014)

•Formulated a collaborative approach to educate nine offices about federal and state rules and regulations.

•Implemented clinical audits to comply with regulatory standards.

•Created correction plans to improve deficiencies.

KEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS

•Created an audit tool to help facilitate adherence to federal regulations.

•Instituted the Teach Back education methodology to improve patient retention and comply with medical regime.

•Developed and implemented educational tools to help staff adhere to policies and procedures.

Director of Clinical Services (2/2002 – 12/2012)

•Managed a census of 120-190 patients and supervised administrative staff, nursing staff, therapy services, and social services.

•Developed criteria to manage the assignment process to meet the specific needs of patients.

•Conducted utilization of correct sources of reimbursement for payment.

•Executed performance evaluations and collaborated with employees to devise areas of improvement.

•Worked with business growth and development to increase health options with the public and health institutions.

KEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS

•Acted as Community Out-Reach for charity care.

•Facilitated the conversion to EMRs.

Career Note: Also worked as a Community Liaison/Business Growth professional for Superior Homecare.

Education

Bachelor of Science Nursing, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT

Associate of Science, Nursing, Ricks College, Rexburg, ID

Professional Affiliations

Member, Utah Homecare Association

Member, AORN

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