Clinical Resource Nurse /RN
Resume:
Barbara Meek
Clinical Resource Nurse covering * Skilled Nursing Facilities in Tucson area - ENSIGN
SERVICES DBA BANDERA
Tucson, AZ 85748
ad1tx2@r.postjobfree.com
To obtain a position as Director of Nursing Services or Regional Director of Clinical Services. Work Experience
Clinical Compliance Director
Haven Health management - Tucson, AZ
December 2017 to May 2022
Responsibilities include but not limited to weekly visits to complete audits and to identify and improve quality of care, assist Director of Nurses in annual survey preparation and assist during actual State Survey, complete Mock Annual survey. I also act as an Interim Director of Nurses on obtaining new facilities and absence of full time Director of Nurses. Clinical Resource Nurse covering 6 Skilled Nursing Facilities in Tucson area ENSIGN SERVICES DBA BANDERA - Tucson, AZ
April 2015 to December 2017
Responsibilities include but not limited to weekly visits to identify and improve quality of care, assist the Director of Nurses in survey preparation and during annual survey process, identifying areas of opportunity for improvement of clinical systems, improving the Quality Measures of each facility, completing annual mock surveys, part of a team to interview prospective Director of Nurses and Executive Directors.
During my tenure I have acted as interim Director of Nursing and improved annual survey results from 12 deficiencies including G level to 3 minor deficiencies in 3 months. Also with the team in each facility improved the Quality Measures in all buildings, and now have 5 of 6 facilities 5 star building with the 6th building 4 star.
Director of Nursing Services
Signature Point on the Lake - Dallas, TX
August 2012 to March 2015
for skilled nursing facility. Responsibilities include budget control, identifying and improving quality of care issues, improving Quality Measures, writing/updating policies, survey preparedness, ensure all nursing staff meet the current standards of compliance within the state of Texas. During my tenure we had 3 annual surveys and only 1 minor tag. The last 2 annual surveys were deficiency free. District Director of Clinical Services and Director of Nursing Services Kindred Transitional Care - Tucson, AZ
December 2009 to January 2012
As Director of Clinical Operations I traveled the state of Arizona monitoring and supporting the Director of Nurses to improve Quality of Care, completing mock surveys and assisting during annual surveys. During this time I was able to assist the facilities in decreasing the number of citations in the facilities I served. As the Director of Nursing along with my staff we took a very troubled 225 bed facility from 29 deficiencies with substandard care to 3 nursing deficiencies with D level scope. Regional Director of Clinical Services
Life Care Center of America - Cleveland, TN
January 2007 to November 2009
Traveled throughout Arizona assigned to 6 buildings in addition to assisting with Mock surveys in 12 other facilities in the state. Weekly visits were conducted to assist the Director of Nursing in improving outcomes for quality of care and improving annual survey outcomes by decreasing the number of citations significantly.
Peri-operative nurse and shift coordinator
St Joseph Hospital - Tucson, AZ
March 2005 to December 2006
Assisting surgeons in scheduling and performing surgical procedures. Specialties included Cardiovascular, Orthopedics, and Neurology. I circulated providing needed equipment and at times assisted in the surgical procedures.
Travel nurse acting as Interim Director of Nursing on contract basis TVL Healthcare - Alpharetta, GA
August 2000 to March 2005
Carolina Medical Center - Charlotte, NC
October 1999 to August 2002
Charlotte, N.C.
450 bed hospital with 26 operating suites including 4 cardiovascular suites. Assisted surgeons in all manner of surgical procedures as well as shift coordinator. In the shift coordinator position I assisted in the development of an effective system to increase productivity and reduce case delays. Administrator
Manorhouse Assisted Living - Gastonia, NC
June 1998 to October 1999
110 bed facility including a 20 bed Alzheimer unit. Responsibilities included hiring all department managers as this was a new upstart building, FTE's, P and L monthly statements, financial fiscal year, and developed an Alzheimer program. As it was a new building I assisted in the marketing of the new building and when we opened we had over 50% of residents move in the first week. Director of Nursing
Hillhaven Rehabilitation and Healthcare - Gastonia, NC July 1994 to June 1998
120 bed facility SNF and LTC with responsibilities of maintaining quality of care, FTE's nursing department, control budget for nursing department, and ensure good outcome during annual surveys. Education
Jonesboro School of Practical Nursing - Jonesboro, AR Skills
• Microsoft SQL Server
• Program Development
• Nursing
Certifications and Licenses
RN License
BLS Certification
Compact State Nurse License
CPR Certification
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