PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Scranton Health Care Center - Scranton, PA                                                                      July 2024-Present

Director of Nursing

 

*Direct supervision of a 44-bed skilled nursing facility's nursing department.

*Responsible for maintaining state and federal regulatory compliance

*Identify areas for improvement

*Implementing, modifying, and educating on facility policies and procedures

*Interview, hire, and train new employees

*Collaborate with all department heads, physicians, and families to develop and implement a person centered approach to resident care

 

Glen Brook Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center - Berwick, PA                January 2024-May 2024

Executive Clinical Director

 

*Supervisor of Clinical Management Team at 240-bed facility.

*Responsibile for training facility's Director of Nursing and subordinates to ensure regulatory compliance.

*Review and modify facility's policies and procedures.

*Conduct quality assurance audits and implement ad hoc plan of corrections as indicated.

*Assist facility's administrative team with state and federal survey process.

 

Mohoning Valley Nursing & Rehabilitation Center - Lehighton, PA                  Jan 2019-Dec 2023

 Director of Nursing

 

*Direct supervision of a 142-bed skilled nursing facility’s nursing department.

*Member of quality assurance committee which is responsible to maintain up to date knowledge of department of health regulations, review current policies and procedures and ensure compliance by conducting audits, adjusting administrative policies, and educating staff.

*Identify areas for improvement by conducting ad hoc administrative assessments and reviewing and implementing policies and procedures.

*Function as infection preventionist responsible for identifying pathogens, tracking and trending, mitigating risk for transmission, reporting to governing agencies, and educating staff with current best practice.

*Collaborate with practitioners, families, staff, and residents to implement patient centered, holistic care plans to improve resident outcomes.

*Collaborate with department heads to ensure multidisciplinary plan of care is followed safely and effectively while maintaining resident dignity and independence to the extent possible

*Interview, hire, and train new employees.

*Maintain positive working relationships with vendors including pharmacy, physician groups, consultant firms, hospice groups, and DME suppliers to ensure residents and staff have access to necessary services without delay.

 

Parkhouse Nursing & Rehabilitation Center - Royersford, PA                            Dec 2017- Jan 2019

Assistant Director of Nursing 

 

*Responsibilities included direct supervision of unit managers and staffing coordinators of a 467-bed skilled nursing facility.

*Staff development and education.

*Taking call for the facility on off shifts and weekends.

*Performing audits to ensure regulatory compliance.

*Collaboration with residents, practitioners, and their families to maximize resident outcomes.

*Interviewed, trained, and mentored new staff as well as seasoned employees.

 

West Reading Manor Care - West Reading, PA                                                                                 2013-2016

RN Nurse Supervisor, RN Unit Manager

 

*Responsibilities included administering medications.

*Performing head to toe assessments.

*Admitting and discharging residents.

*Supervising evening shift medication nurses and certified nurse aides.

*Functioning as unit manager of a 30-bed long term care unit.

*Strong focus on staff development, education, infection control, and department of health regulatory compliance.