Ellen Strohl
Neoga
Summary
Dynamic Registered Nurse with extensive experience at Heartland Senior Living, excelling in patient assessment and interdisciplinary collaboration. Proven track record in enhancing care quality through effective training programs and infection control measures, while fostering teamwork and mentoring staff. Committed to improving patient safety and compliance with healthcare standards.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Heartland Senior Living
09.1992 - 10.2022
- Administered medications and treatments per physician orders, ensuring patient safety and compliance with healthcare standards.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments to develop individualized care plans for residents, enhancing overall quality of life.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate patient care and address complex health concerns effectively.
- Mentored new nursing staff on best practices and protocols, promoting a culture of continuous improvement and teamwork.
- Implemented infection control protocols, significantly reducing the incidence of healthcare-associated infections among residents.
- Developed and executed training programs for nursing staff, enhancing clinical skills and knowledge.
- Oversaw budget management, aligning resources with organizational goals and priorities.
- Analyzed performance metrics to identify areas for improvement in nursing services delivery.
- Participated in management team meetings to discuss resident status, census changes, and resident complaints or concerns.
- Oversaw and approved recruitment, hiring and orientation of new nursing staff.
- Built and maintained positive working relationships with physicians and staff to support seamless healthcare operations.
- Performed rounds to observe care and interview staff, residents, and families.
- Prepared and reviewed infection control surveillance reports to identify trends and develop effective actions to control and prevent infections.
- Evaluated work performance of 40 nrsing personnel to determine wage increases and implement discipline.
- Evaluated nursing practices and implemented evidence-based protocols to improve patient safety.
Education
High School Diploma -
Teutopolis High School
Teutopolis, ILAssociate of Applied Science - Nursing
Lake Land Community College
Mattoon, ILSkills
- Patient assessment
- Medication administration
- Care planning
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Infection control protocols
- Staff mentoring
- Budget management
- Training program development
- Recruitment and hiring
- Leadership in nursing
- Quality improvement strategies
- Compliance with healthcare standards
- Resident care coordination
- Clinical skills enhancement
- Team building and support
- Surveillance report preparation
- Staff performance evaluation
- Medication and IV administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient and family advocacy
- Infection control measures
- Nursing staff leadership
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of 40 staff members.
- Infection Control
- Schedule and Maintain Nursing Staffing Needs
- Monitor required Training of all staff
- Develop relationships with collaborating patient care with local Hospitals.
- Monitor Budget with staffing requirements
- Quality Assurance - Ensured and enforced medical office compliance with HIPAA, OSHA and CLIA regulations for maximum quality and control.
Certification
Dementia Training Certification
Infection Preventionist Certification
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Heartland Senior Living
09.1992 - 10.2022
High School Diploma -
Teutopolis High School
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Lake Land Community College