Anna Dever
Thomaston
Summary
Compassionate Director of Nursing dedicated to maintaining highest standards of nursing practices and policies. Excellent leader, mentor and recruiter, supporting staff and local community. Demonstrates strong working knowledge of regulatory compliance along with proven results in managerial role.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Nursing
Providence Healthcare of Thomaston
Thomaston
08.2023 - 03.2026
- Oversaw nursing staff scheduling and compliance with health regulations.
- Implemented patient care plans in collaboration with interdisciplinary teams.
- Conducted training sessions for nursing staff on best practices and protocols.
- Managed budgets and resource allocation for nursing departments effectively.
- Led performance evaluations and provided feedback to nursing personnel regularly.
- Fostered a positive work environment through team-building activities and communication.
- Reviewed incident reports submitted by nurses related to any adverse events that occurred during their shift.
- Oversaw the daily operations of the nursing department including staffing, scheduling, budgeting, and resource allocation.
- 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.
- Conducted performance evaluations for all nursing staff members and made recommendations for improvement when necessary.
Director of Nursing
Ansley Park Health and Rehabilitation (ETHICA)
Newnan
04.2017 - 07.2023
- Assess competency of clinical staff to promote quality, continuity and safety.
- Oversee explanations of personnel policies and job descriptions as part of nursing employee orientation process.
- Administer executive supervision, exercising independent judgment to select proper course of action in policies and procedures.
- Implement changes needed to correct deficiencies found during government inspections.
- Monitor development, implementation and updates of individualized care plans.
- Review incident reports within 24 hours for accuracy and proper notification to family, physicians and other agencies as required by regulations.
- Coordinate medical and health services in compliance with government regulations and policies set by company leaders.
- Review daily documentation of dispensing of controlled substances, immediately noting discrepancies from shift to shift.
- Manage and schedule staff of at least 14 nurses and 30 CNA's to foster an environment supportive of patients.
- Communicate with patients with compassion while keeping medical information private.
- Collaborate with the interdisciplinary care team to improve overall patient care and response times.
- Create and maintain facility documents and records, maintaining accuracy while managing sensitive data.
- Lead and motivate employees through supervision, training and coaching on duties and daily operational activities.
- Work closely with physicians, nurses and administrative staff to maintain optimal workflows.
- Manage operations in accordance with budget requirements.
- Work closely with the nurse practitioner's and nurses involved in the ISNP program.
- Initiate training and education programs for supporting healthcare staff.
- Implement new hire training to further develop skills and initiate discussions on task prioritization.
- Participate in Utilization Review meetings with the interdisciplinary care team to discuss census information, admissions and discharges for residents.
- Collaborate with Quality Team to develop outcomes statistics.
- Head clinical oversight to devise and establish policies, procedures and best practices in alignment with regulatory requirements.
- Coordinate delivery of exceptional patient care by evaluating workflows and facilitating positive changes.
- Develop policies to align procedures with nursing home strategic initiatives and comply with regulatory, state and federal guidelines.
Assistant Director of Nursing
Riverside Health and Rehabilitation (ETHICA)
Thomaston
09.2013 - 04.2017
- Communicated with patients and families regarding their care.
- Collaborated with the interdisciplinary care team to improve patient care.
- Supervised and assisted charge nurses and CNA's on a daily basis to carry out their roles and responsibilities.
- Provided training and education programs for supporting healthcare staff.
- Provided education to newly hired associates to develop skills and initiate discussions on task prioritization.
- Participated in Utilization Review and PAR meetings with nursing, social services, activities, and therapy departments to discuss patient care, new admissions and discharges for residents.
- Worked closely with the Director of Nursing to ensure the facility complied with state and federal guidelines.
- Oversaw the facility's Infection Control Program
- Worked closely with physicians and nurse practitioner's to provide the best patient care.
Director of Nursing
Heritage Inn of Barnesville (ETHICA)
Barnesville
07.2011 - 07.2013
RAI Coordinator
Riverside Health and Rehabilitation (ETHICA)
Thomaston
05.2005 - 07.2011
- Assessed patients according to the RAI guidelines while keeping medical information private.
- Followed OBRA regulations for Medicare/Medicaid certified nursing homes which included conducting initial and periodic assessments for all their residents.
- Performed MDS assessments timely and accurately in order for the facility to received appropriate reimbursement for care provided.
- Determined whether or not a resident needed a routine assessment or a significant change in status assessment.
- Created and updated patient centered plans of care upon admission as well as throughout the patients stay in the facility.
LPN Charge Nurse
Riverside Health and Rehabilitation (ETHICA)
Thomaston
04.2000 - 05.2005
- Administered medications with exacting accuracy, monitoring patients for side effects and supporting patient comfort and comprehensive recovery.
- Analyzed charts and utilized data to recommend proper treatment courses to physicians.
- Administered medications and therapies in accordance with physicians orders.
- Worked with social workers, physical therapists and speech therapists to assess patient needs, plan and adjust plans of care and actualize nursing interventions to promote and restore patient health.
- Documented patient medical histories, current symptoms and vitals.
- Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
- Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds and managed catheters.
- Communicated effectively with patients and loved ones to explain diagnoses, treatment options and procedures.
- Answered patient calls, identified issues and determined how best to provide assistance within parameters established by facility and supervisor.
Education
Associates Degree in Nursing
Columbus Technical College
Columbus, GA12.2008
Practical Nursing Degree
Flint River Technical College
Thomaston, GA09.1998
Skills
- Multidisciplinary team collaboration
- Recruiting and hiring
- Accreditation coordination
- Profitability strategies
- Health information systems
- Acute and rehabilitative care
- Quality assurance controls
- Census goals
- Patient relations
- Records management
- Regulatory requirements
- Patient safety
- Staff supervision
Timeline
Director of Nursing
Providence Healthcare of Thomaston
08.2023 - 03.2026
Director of Nursing
Ansley Park Health and Rehabilitation (ETHICA)
04.2017 - 07.2023
Assistant Director of Nursing
Riverside Health and Rehabilitation (ETHICA)
09.2013 - 04.2017
Director of Nursing
Heritage Inn of Barnesville (ETHICA)
07.2011 - 07.2013
RAI Coordinator
Riverside Health and Rehabilitation (ETHICA)
05.2005 - 07.2011
LPN Charge Nurse
Riverside Health and Rehabilitation (ETHICA)
04.2000 - 05.2005
Associates Degree in Nursing
Columbus Technical College
Practical Nursing Degree
Flint River Technical College