Danee Dodd
Cisco
Summary
Dedicated Director of Nursing known for implementing best practices in patient care and conducting impactful staff training sessions. Expertise in developing nursing policies and protocols to uphold safety and quality across healthcare operations.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Nursing
Accolade Healthcare of Paxton on Pells
Paxton
09.2023 - Current
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to develop patient care plans and protocols.
- Managed compliance with health regulations and quality standards in the facility.
- Conducted staff training sessions on best practices and regulatory updates.
- Reviewed patient records to ensure accurate documentation and care coordination.
- Facilitated communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers effectively.
- Evaluated nursing staff performance and provided constructive feedback regularly.
- Assessed competency of clinical staff to promote quality, continuity, and safety.
- Reviewed incident reports submitted by nurses related to any adverse events that occurred during their shift.
- Resolved conflicts among staff members in a professional manner while maintaining positive working relationships.
- Provided clinical guidance and direction to nursing staff to ensure quality care was provided in a timely manner.
- Served as a mentor for new nurses providing support during their transition into the organization.
- Developed and implemented nursing policies, procedures, and protocols to ensure patient safety.
- Maintained accurate records of staff certifications, licensure, continuing education credits.
- Implemented changes needed to correct deficiencies found during government inspections.
- Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare providers to coordinate patient care plans.
- Reviewed daily documentation of dispensing of controlled substances, immediately noting discrepancies from shift to shift.
- Explained policies, procedures and services to patients.
supervisor
Alan G Ryle
Monticello
08.2005 - 06.2021
- Supervised daily operations to ensure smooth workflow and productivity.
- Trained new staff on company policies and operational procedures.
- Coordinated schedules and managed team assignments effectively.
- Monitored inventory levels and ordered supplies as needed.
- Implemented safety protocols to maintain a safe working environment.
- Conducted performance evaluations and provided feedback to team members.
- Resolved conflicts and addressed employee concerns promptly.
- Facilitated team meetings to discuss progress and share updates.
- Provided guidance and direction to subordinates regarding job duties and responsibilities.
- Complied with company policies, objectives and communication goals.
- Maintained accurate records of employee performance, attendance, leave requests, and disciplinary actions.
- Recruited, hired, trained, mentored, coached, evaluated, and terminated staff as necessary.
- Participated in recruitment efforts by interviewing prospective candidates for open positions.
- Acted as a liaison between upper management and staff, facilitating open communication.
- Monitored employee attendance, addressing any punctuality or absenteeism issues.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Richland Community College
Decatur, IL12-2021
Skills
- Patient care planning
- Regulatory compliance
- Staff training
- Clinical supervision
- Quality assurance
- Healthcare team collaboration
- Performance evaluation
- Conflict resolution
- Documentation accuracy
- Effective communication
- Mentoring new nurses
- Safety protocol implementation
- Public relations
- Standards of practice
- Disease control
- Policies compliance enforcement
- Clinical care oversight
- Patient education
- Verbal and written communication
- Nursing ethics
- Family support
- Leadership and guidance
- Chronic disease management
- Relationship building
- Staff scheduling
- Acute care
- Nursing staff supervision
- Long-term care
- Clinical leadership
- Strong work ethic
- Critical thinking
- Behavioral health
- Staff evaluation
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Director of Nursing
Accolade Healthcare of Paxton on Pells
09.2023 - Current
supervisor
Alan G Ryle
08.2005 - 06.2021
Associate of Science - Nursing
Richland Community College
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