Karen Novak, RN, MS

adxt88@r.postjobfree.com

352-***-****

Florida Licensure 1252222

CAREER OBJECTIVE:

To continue to provide quality care and management expertise to a mission-driven organization utilizing my strengths to assist residents and family members through the transition process of the continuum of care.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Plymouth Harbor on Sarasota Bay

Director of Nursing, Home Care October 2022 – Present

Oversees all aspects of the Home Care Department.

Serves as a key member of Plymouth Harbor’s Emergency Management Team.

Administrator of Strategic Health Initiatives Feb 2020 - October 2022

Served as the point person throughout the pandemic reporting directly to the CEO.

Planned and provided guidance to PH Leadership regarding initiatives to protect and improve the quality of residents’ health.

Monitored CDC and other public health agencies for best practices and assisted with implementation of the same.

Directed operations of the Home Care department in accordance with current applicable federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations.

Collaborated as part of the facility's emergency response team to create, implement, and maintain a strategic plan.

Director of Nursing, Skilled Nursing April 2013 - Feb 2020

Oversaw and managed the delivery of all nursing services in the facility.

Allocated department resources to enable residents to achieve maximal physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being.

Collaborated with facility administration, other departments, medical professionals, consultants, organizations, government agencies, and advocacy groups, to develop, support and coordinate resident care, related administrative functions, and to represent the interests of the facility.

Led initiative to achieve Gold Seal Status, 5 Stars, and 2016 & 2017 Deficiency Free Surveys.

EDUCATION:

Concordia University, Master of Science, Health Care Management May 2003

Concordia University, Bachelor of Science, Health Care Management January 2002

University of Tampa, Bachelor of Science June 1982

AWARDS:

Leading Age Florida Employee of the Year 2020

Florida Department of Elder Affairs Certification 2006

Manchester’s Who’s Who Among Executive and Professional Women in Nursing 2005

Nurse Educator of the Year Alachua County, Florida 2003

Leadership Academy Alachua County Schools 1999

JC Penney Volunteer of the Year Nominee 1999

Families up Front (Health and Human Services) Volunteer of the Year 1997

Clinical Ladder 2 for Nursing (Affirms expertise in field) 1986