• Monitor patients with acute and chronic cardiac disease for arrhythmias.• Provide acute care and close monitoring of adult pre- and post-operative open heart, organ transplant and pulmonary patients. • Closely monitor patients to determine the effectiveness of IV drip cardiac medications • Work collaboratively with surgeons, cardiologists, and other team members to discuss and identify patients' needs.• Work as a Super User for Cerner Electronic Documentation and provide first line troubleshooting support for all users, including nursing staff and physicians, while on shift.

Work as part of a multidisciplinary team and provide safe, quality nursing care to all patients. Responsible and accountable for the planning, directing and provision of nursing care to patients in accordance with the State Nurse Practice Act, Physician’s orders, and Facility's policies & procedures.

Knowledge of quality measurement, process improvement, quality in healthcare. Monitor charts and perform audits on various medical records.Responsible for identifying potential clinical and service issues, investigating potential causes and solutions, taking action to improve performance and evaluating the effectiveness of these actions.Participate in various meetings by state agencies and providers. Responsible for investigating and reviewing critical incidents and various quality issues. Interface between organization and joint commissions on various contracts and applications. Develops Performance Improvement Plans (PIPs). Maintain knowledge of all accreditation requirements and processes and responsible for National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) Accreditation and Healthcare Effectiveness Data and Information Set (HEDIS) performance. Responsible for implementing and monitoring State of Florida Quality Improvement and HEDIS interventions. Formulate and establish policies, operating procedures, and goals in compliance with internal and external guidelines. Knowledge of HEDIS measurement and reporting. Focuses on actual services rendered over and above expected rates as measure of success, instead of hours of activity or number of touches.

• Provide patient and family member education on current treatment plans, available hospital resources, and follow-up care.• Administrate medications and implement other treatment programs. • Review MARS and schedule all medical appointments for the residents.• Write weekly schedules for care staff.• Set up specialized recreation activities for adults with developmental disabilities• Allocate the budget for the program and implement methods to make the program cost effective. • Train the staff to take care of the people in the facility and ensure that it is of the highest order. • Coordinate with the Sales and Marketing department to maximize revenue to be used in the facility.

• Provided exceptional nursing care, in a 50 bed unit, for patients recuperating from orthopedic, gastrointestinal, urological, gynecological, ear, nose, throat and other surgeries• Functioned as part time charge nurse, provided leadership and supervision for the facility and employees and manage issues that arise.• Supervised RNs, LPNs and CNAs and served as a preceptor/mentor to new nurses and nursing students. • Interacted with multidisciplinary staff, particularly Surgeons, OR nurses, Respiratory Therapists, Social Workers to discuss and identify patients’ treatment needs, minimize delays, and optimize patient care and efficiency.• Contributed to strategic plans and initiatives to advance standards of care excellence, improve patient outcomes and drive continuous improvement

• Assessed patient's conditions and nursing needs; including cardiac rhythm.• Planned and implemented individualized nursing treatment programs for patients and their families. • Collaborated effectively with an interdisciplinary team of medical and health care professionals comprised of a physician, nurse manager, dietician, social worker, case manager, and physical therapist.