Psychiatric RN

P: 914-***-**** E: *********@*****.*** A: Bangor, ME

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Northern Light Acadia Hospital, Bangor, ME

VP Nursing and Patient Care Services 2021-2022

Oversight of Nursing and Patient Care Services, Social Work, Infection Prevention and Pharmacy of a licensed 100 bed inpatient psychiatric facility. Coordinated the expansion of an additional wing to house 50 pediatric patients. Administrative and Quality/Risk oversight of all inpatient units inclusive of 3 adult and 2 pediatric areas. Supervise several disciplines including Nursing, Quality, Infection Prevention, Education, Social Work and Pharmacy. VP Nursing and Patient Care Services, Interim 2020-2021 Contracted through Massachusetts General Hospital Psychiatry Academy: Oversee the development, implementation and evaluation of structures and processes that promote evidence-based nursing practice, quality patient care and services through utilization of problem-solving techniques. Leadership building and mentoring of nurse managers and leaders as well as interdisciplinary staff. Integral change agent to quality program with augmentation of audits, metrics, unit based and discipline-based accountability. Rebuilding unit structure and milieu management through evidence-based research and current national trends. Teaching JC standards of practice, elements of performance and risk assessments. Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital, Plattsburgh, NY 2018-2020 Nurse Consultant Leader, Psychiatry

Contracted through Massachusetts General Hospital Psychiatry Academy: Provide modeling, coaching and hands-on supervision as needed with all behavioral health staff. Mentor directors/managers and staff with positive leadership qualities. Increase census on adult and child/adolescent unit as well as improved patient and staff satisfaction. System-wide contributions designed to improve access and quality care for mental health. Successful physician engagement through collaboration and consensus building. Ensure performance standards are met working closely with the quality department for continuous quality improvement. Office of Mental Health and Joint Commission knowledge and experience. Available “on call” for crisis intervention consultation at all program levels. The Queen’s Medical Center, Honolulu, HI 2017-2018 Director, System Behavioral Health

Contracted through Massachusetts General Hospital Psychiatry Academy: Effective leader of inpatient and outpatient services in behavioral health, crisis stabilization and brief treatment for adults, adolescents and children. Provide clinical oversight in the delivery of behavioral health services. Development of protocols, policy, and procedures applicable to all behavioral health service staff and programs. Provide clinical guidance and support for inpatient and outpatient needs. Establish good working relationships with community providers and stakeholders. Monitor and oversees the implementation of strategic/business plans and the attainment of desired objectives and outcomes.

Gracie Square Hospital/NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, NY, NY 2015-2017 Assistant Director of Nursing

Weekend Director for 157 inpatient beds, specializing in geriatric psychiatry, drug rehabilitation and short-term care. Coordinated, managed and triaged admissions and on-site education. Experienced in operations and program development in unionized setting. NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell, NY, NY 2016-2017 Manager, Care Coordination

High visibility position and liaison working with all departments across the organization to ensure the best quality of care for patients and their families. Centralized resource for patients anticipating needs and proactively communicating, offering support and assistance. NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital/Columbia, NY, NY 2015-2016 Manager, Care Coordination

Responsible for 11 acute inpatient units in NYC major medical center. Supervise, lead and mentor skilled clinicians leading the full spectrum of patient care, from pre-admission to discharge while insuring quality outcomes. Direct all aspects of inpatient care, ensuring optimal length of stay. Initiate and provide direct oversight of Transition of Care Nurse Program. Mentor patient navigators located in emergency department. NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital/Westchester Division 2006-2015 Patient Care Director – Nichols Cottage and Seven North 2012-2015 Front line responsibility and accountability for managing the delivery of inpatient care for the Child and Adolescent Division. Responsible for the planning, organizing, directing, and monitoring of unit activities on a twenty-four hour basis for a non-unionized setting. Investigate, evaluate and resolve patient complaints in collaboration with other departments. Monitor clinical practice and unit systems to promote a culture of safety. Triage of all inpatient admissions 24/7. Patient Care Director – Nichols Cottage 2006-2012

Director of an eighteen bed inpatient psychiatric unit for children ages five to twelve. Responsible for the following disciplines: Patient care services, social work, psychosocial rehabilitation, volunteer services and environmental services. Daiichi Sankyo, Inc., New York, NY 2005-2006

Sales Representative - Southern Westchester/Bronx North territory Responsible for the promotion of four pharmaceutical products; Benicar (olmesartan medoximil), WelChol (colesevalam hydrochloride), Floxin Otic (ofloxacin otic) and Evoxac

(cevimeline hydrochloride).

Schnurmacher Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing 1998-2004 Beth Abraham Family of Health Services, White Plains, NY Assistant Administrator 2002-2004

Provide support and leadership for the provision and development of quality resident care programs and treatment for a 245 bed residential health care facility incorporating long term care, sub-acute rehab, sub-acute medical and dementia care specific units. Assist in the development, revision and implementation of all policies and procedures that reflect the goals and objectives of the facility and those imposed by state and federal regulatory bodies. Supervise departmental directors in the establishment of standards to ensure optimal care and service to the resident population. Direct and supervise the Medical Records Department. HIPAA Privacy Officer promoting Corporate Compliance Initiatives. Collaboration with two collective bargaining units (1199 and 819).

Coordinator of Sub Acute Services 2001-2002

Nurse Manager of Sub Acute Services 1999-2001

Nurse Supervisor 1998-1999

NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital-Westchester Division 1987-1998 Nurse Supervisor and Nurse Recruiter 1994-1998

Supervise the provision of care for a 274 bed acute psychiatric hospital on the evening tour. Administrative liaison in the absence of hospital administrative staff. Nurse Recruiter for professional licensed nurses.

Nurse Manager 1991-1994

Supervisor of delivery of care for a 25-bed inpatient acute adult psychiatric unit. Coordination of overall patient and staffing needs in addition to quality improvement and education. Assistant Nursing Care Coordinator 1990-1991

Staff Nurse 1987-1990

Olsten Health Care Services, Yonkers, NY 1987-1989 Director of Professional Services

Directed and supervised home care nursing for 29 patients. Antonio Mellace, M.D. Soverato, Italy (Catanzaro) 1985-1987 Community Health Nurse

Responsible for nursing home care in southern Italy for population of 500. United States Coast Guard, Sellia Marina, Italy (Catanzaro) 1984-1986 Technical Translator (Italian-English)

The New York Hospital/Cornell Medical Center, New York, NY 1982-1984 General Staff Nurse

Jeanne Jugan Residence, Bronx, NY 1980-1984

Charge Nurse (50 bed HRF)

Education

M.B.A Iona College, New Rochelle, NY 1996

B.S.N Herbert H. Lehman College, Bronx, NY 1981

Licensure

Maine State Registered Professional Nurse #76269

New York State Registered Nurse #345385

New York State Licensed Practical Nurse #141742

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