Rebecca Blasinski
Roscoe
Summary
Dedicated clinical leader with extensive experience in managing healthcare teams and ensuring regulatory compliance. Known for exceptional problem-solving abilities and attention to detail, contributing to improved patient outcomes and streamlined processes through effective training and performance analysis.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Team Manager
Northern Illinois Hospice Association
Rockford, IL
12.2019 - Current
- Oversaw clinical team operations, ensuring adherence to care standards and regulatory compliance.
- Developed and implemented training programs for staff, enhancing team competencies and patient care quality.
- Analyzed performance metrics, identifying areas for process improvement and implementing strategic solutions.
- Managed resource allocation effectively, ensuring optimal staffing levels to meet patient needs and operational demands.
- Conducted regular performance evaluations, providing constructive feedback to enhance team performance and accountability.
- Coordinated interdisciplinary care plans, fostering collaborative partnerships between nursing, medical, and ancillary staff.
- Ensured regulatory compliance by conducting thorough audits of clinical documentation and processes.
Hospice Registered Nurse Case Manager
JourneyCare Hospice
Barrington, IL
05.2017 - 12.2019
- Coordinated comprehensive care plans for patients, ensuring alignment with medical and emotional needs.
- Conducted regular assessments to evaluate patient conditions and adjust care strategies as necessary.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to enhance patient outcomes and streamline care delivery processes.
- Educated families on hospice services, disease progression, and end-of-life care options to foster understanding.
- Utilized electronic health record systems to document patient interactions and maintain accurate medical histories efficiently.
- Managed complex caseloads effectively, prioritizing tasks based on patient acuity levels.
- Participated in continuous professional development opportunities resulting in better understanding advancements in palliative medicine.
Director of Nursing
Bickford Assisted Living
Rockford, IL
01.2014 - 04.2018
- Led nursing staff in delivering high-quality patient care and support services.
- Developed and implemented policies to enhance resident safety and compliance.
- Mentored nursing team, fostering professional development and continuous education.
- Oversaw medication management processes, ensuring accuracy and regulatory adherence.
- Streamlined operational workflows, improving efficiency in daily nursing practices.
- Conducted performance evaluations, providing constructive feedback to improve staff effectiveness.
- 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.
- Established and monitored infection control programs to provide safe, sanitary environment to prevent transmission of disease and infection.
- Recruited, hired and trained all staff, providing direct supervision, ongoing staff development and continuing education to employees.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to create comprehensive care plans for patients.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Rock Valley College
Rockford, IL2013
Skills
- Patient safety
- HIPAA compliance
- Documentation review
- Quality improvement
- Joint commission standards
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Attention to detail
- Excellent communication
- Critical thinking
- Patient care assessment
- Patient education
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Operational efficiency
- Team building
- Clinical staff management
- Strategic planning
- Budget planning
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of 26 up to 35 direct Clinical staff members.
- Recipient of Director of Nursing of the year award in 2017 for Bickford Assisted Living Corporation
Certification
- Certified Hospice Palliative Nurse, 2025 (CHPN certification)
Timeline
Clinical Team Manager
Northern Illinois Hospice Association
12.2019 - Current
Hospice Registered Nurse Case Manager
JourneyCare Hospice
05.2017 - 12.2019
Director of Nursing
Bickford Assisted Living
01.2014 - 04.2018
Associate of Science - Nursing
Rock Valley College