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Linda Allen

Gardner

Summary

Dynamic nursing leader with extensive experience at Heywood Healthcare, excelling in quality management and staff training. Proven ability to enhance compliance through policy development and effective team collaboration. Skilled in critical care and patient assessment, ensuring optimal outcomes while fostering a culture of excellence and accountability.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience

Work History

Manager Nursing Practice and Quality

Heywood Healthcare
01.2024 - Current


  • Managed Quality Meetings
  • Streamlined and monitored quality metrics to improve compliance.
  • · Ensured compliance with regulatory standards and best practices through diligent oversight of clinical procedures, documentation, and staff training.
  • Assessed and updated clinical policies and procedures for compliance with changing regulations.
  • Trained personnel and enforced participation in exercises focused on key skills.

ICU Nurse

Heywood Healthcare
03.2011 - 02.2023
  • Managed critical care patients with complex medical conditions, providing compassionate care and support to families.
  • Conducted ongoing monitoring of vital signs, lab results, and diagnostic tests to promptly identify changes in patient conditions.
  • Monitored patients' respiratory status and ventilator operation and made adjustments to promote stabilization.
  • Administered medications safely and effectively, following established protocols and guidelines for dosage calculations and administration techniques.

Clinical Coordinator RN

Heywood Healthcare
01.2007 - 03.2011
  • Created weekly schedules for nurses, taking into account sick days and vacation time.
  • Demonstrated commitment to patient privacy by implementing robust data security measures and promoting adherence to HIPAA regulations among all team members.
  • Assessed clinical policies and procedures for compliance with changing regulations.
  • Supervised and managed daily activities of clinical team consisting of nurses, and support staff.

Telemetry Registered Nurse

Heywood Healthcare
03.2002 - 03.2007

Education

Associate of Science - Registered Nurse

Mount Wachusett Community College
Gardner, MA
05-1996

Skills

  • Customer service
  • Team leadership
  • Collaborative decision-making
  • Staff training and development
  • Task delegation
  • Documentation and reporting
  • Shift scheduling
  • Policy and procedure development

Timeline

Manager Nursing Practice and Quality

Heywood Healthcare
01.2024 - Current

ICU Nurse

Heywood Healthcare
03.2011 - 02.2023

Clinical Coordinator RN

Heywood Healthcare
01.2007 - 03.2011

Telemetry Registered Nurse

Heywood Healthcare
03.2002 - 03.2007

Associate of Science - Registered Nurse

Mount Wachusett Community College

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