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Overview
Work History
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Awards And Special Training
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AMY L I E S E K E

Winnabow

Summary

Versatile nursing leader with a focus on regulatory compliance, quality improvement, and staff mentoring. Successfully directed clinical strategies to elevate care standards, collaborating with healthcare professionals to optimize patient outcomes and foster a culture of continuous improvement.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience

Work History

Director of Nursing

Principle LTC
Wilmington
05.2022 - Current
  • Directed clinical strategies while mentoring nursing personnel to enhance quality of care delivery.
  • Collaborated with physicians and healthcare providers to create comprehensive patient care plans.
  • Implemented corrective measures for deficiencies identified during government inspections.
  • Oversaw daily operations of nursing department, including staffing, scheduling, budgeting, and resource allocation.

Director of Nursing

Azalea Health and Rehab
03.2018 - 12.2021
  • Oversee 80 bed LTC and skilled Rehab facility, monitoring staff performance to ensure highest level of direct care to patients and maintaining state regulations through hands on training with staff and interacting with residents and families to gather feedback for Quality Improvement

Unit Manager

Azalea Health and Rehab
10.2017 - 03.2018
  • Support the daily functions of 80 bed facility reporting to DON and training and supporting floor staff to ensure care needs are met. Working with families to help understand care needs and insurance coverage to ensure quality of life is promoted for each resident

House Supervisor

Strategic Behavioral Health
03.2016 - 10.2017
  • Manage daily operation of 112 bed psychiatric hospital including scheduling, coaching and training staff and maintaining JC standards on each unit

RN

Strategic Behavioral Health
07.2013 - 03.2016
  • Duties include administering medications, plan and facilitate education groups, participate in care plan meetings and assist with discharge planning, training new nurses and staff to uphold company policies for safety of staff and residents

Owner/Operator

Absolutely Spotless
01.2002 - 01.2013
  • Company Overview: Residential and Commercial Cleaning Company
  • Residential and Commercial Cleaning Company

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Nursing

CAPE FEAR COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Wilmington, NC
05-2013

Some College (No Degree) - Licensed Practical Nurse

CAPE FEAR COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Wilmington, NC
05-2010

Skills

  • Clinical operations management
  • Quality improvement strategies
  • Staff mentoring and development
  • Regulatory compliance expertise
  • Care plan formulation
  • Effective communication skills
  • Conflict resolution techniques

Awards And Special Training

  • 2014 Employee of the Year at SBC Wilmington, NC
  • 2014 Employee of the Month (October) at SBC Wilmington, NC
  • 2014 ANA Nurses Leading the Way recognition during National Nurses Week for being an "exquisite mentor" to UNCW students
  • Previous BLS instructor and Handle with Care instructor certifications
  • Current BLS and SPICE certification

Affiliations

Studying Plant and Herbs, practicing Reiki and massage and relaxing with Meditation and Breathwork

Timeline

Director of Nursing

Principle LTC
05.2022 - Current

Director of Nursing

Azalea Health and Rehab
03.2018 - 12.2021

Unit Manager

Azalea Health and Rehab
10.2017 - 03.2018

House Supervisor

Strategic Behavioral Health
03.2016 - 10.2017

RN

Strategic Behavioral Health
07.2013 - 03.2016

Owner/Operator

Absolutely Spotless
01.2002 - 01.2013

Associate of Applied Science - Nursing

CAPE FEAR COMMUNITY COLLEGE

Some College (No Degree) - Licensed Practical Nurse

CAPE FEAR COMMUNITY COLLEGE
AMY L I E S E K E