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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
CHURCHVIEW SUPPORTIVE LIVING FACILITY, Chicago, Illinois * 2007-2010
86-bed supportive living facility providing personal care to low-income older an
d disabled adults under Medicaid.
Director of Nursing * 2010-
Coordinated delivery of health assessment, monitoring and personal care programs
facility-wide. Assured quality resident care in accordance with facility polici
es and procedures as personal care staff manager. Oversaw all personal care staf
f; observed practice and reviewed resident outcome evaluations. Delivered teachi
ng, training and corrective action as needed. Assessed all prospective residents
. Conducted off-site home and hospital visits; developed comprehensive personali
zed service plans designed to promote independence and personal dignity of each
patient. Liaised with Case Coordination Units (CCU). Orchestrated resident medic
ation monitoring and set-up program. Led daily nursing team and staff meetings;
provided guidance regarding current occurrences within facility and prioritized
team tasks.
* Stepped in to provide much-needed leadership to struggling facility. Built tea
m cohesion and assured regulatory compliance.
* Developed and delivered ongoing in-service personal care assistant training pr
ogram as well as specific training for all employee levels as required by admini
strative leadership.
* Established direction for health assessment, monitoring and personal care prog
rams and services through creation, oversight and regular updates to facility-wi
de operating policies.
Facility Administrator * 2008-2010
Orchestrated personnel administration, staff compliance, and fiscal operations i
ncluding budget planning, accounting and payroll. Managed and mentored departmen
t supervisors. Approved invoices and oversaw Accounts Payable. Administered, neg
otiated and controlled contract, equipment and supply budgets. Ensured hiring of
quality team members through development and introduction of programs governing
recruitment and retention.
* Alleviated stress and assured confidence of department heads through weekly me
ntoring sessions, new staff additions, provision of needed resources, and team-b
uilding initiatives.
* Secured facility savings of over $3,000 per year through renegotiation of snow
removal, recycling and refuse disposal contracts.
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EDUCATION
Licensed Practical Nurse
Miami Lakes Technical Education Center, Miami Lakes, Florida
Associates Degree in Arts
Miami-Dade Community College, Miami, Florida
LICENSURE
Illinois Board of Nursing PN-043-089509
Florida Board of Nursing PN-1001731
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Regents College: RN / BSN Transition Program