Charlene Foote
Philadelphia
Summary
Motivated Registered Nurse with over 13 years of experience caring for patients. Experienced with nursing administration, focusing on patient care and staff management. Utilizes effective communication and leadership skills to foster cohesive and efficient team. Track record of ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations and improving patient outcomes.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Director of Nursing
Kearsley Rehabilitation & Nursing Center
Philadelphia, PA
09.2024 - Current
- Led nursing staff in delivering high-quality patient care and improving overall resident satisfaction.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to create individualized care plans for residents, ensuring compliance with regulations.
- Developed and implemented training programs to enhance clinical skills and knowledge of nursing personnel.
- Streamlined medication administration processes, resulting in improved accuracy and reduced errors among staff.
- Conducted regular audits on patient care documentation to ensure adherence to facility standards and best practices.
- Mentored junior nurses, fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional development within the team.
- Analyzed patient outcomes data to identify trends and drive strategic improvements in care delivery practices.
Registered Nurse Supervisor
RehabCare
Philadelphia, PA
05.2013 - Current
- Promoted to Supervisor role after committing one year with the company
- Supervised nursing staff, ensuring compliance with care standards and regulatory guidelines.
- Developed and implemented patient care plans in collaboration with interdisciplinary teams.
- Monitored patient progress, adjusting care strategies to meet individual needs effectively.
- Conducted staff training sessions to enhance clinical skills and improve patient outcomes.
- Managed daily operations of nursing unit, optimizing workflow and resource allocation.
- Evaluated staff performance, providing constructive feedback to foster professional development.
- Led quality improvement initiatives, enhancing service delivery and patient satisfaction rates.
- Advocated for patient needs within the healthcare organization, working closely with multidisciplinary teams to optimize resource allocation and service delivery.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient care activities in accordance with regulatory requirements, ensuring timely completion of reports as necessary for compliance purposes.
- Led successful team comprised of RNs, LPNs, and ancillary staff.
- Supervised nursing assistants and aides, delegating tasks based on team strengths to optimize patient care
- Managed large caseloads and collaborated with team members to quickly perform treatment tasks.
- Engaged with patients to establish rapport and enhance personal comfort during treatment.
- Administered medications to patients and monitored physical responses
- Recorded patient medical history and documented previous or observable symptoms.
- Assessed patient vital documentation and discharge documents.
- Mentored newly hired employees on operating equipment and safety and developed training manuals
- Handled customer issues, created solutions, and adjusted policies to meet changing needs.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
The University of Texas
Arlington, TXAssociate of Science - Nursing
Harcum College
Bryn Mawr, PABachelor of Arts - Education
Mico University College
Kinston, JamaicaSkills
- Nursing management
- Clinical leadership
- Case management
- Care planning
- Patient assessments
- Medication administration
- Healthcare administration
- Quality control
- Business operation management
- Train employees
- Nursing leadership
- Manage records
- Resource allocation
- Capital budget management
Certification
- CPR certified
Timeline
Assistant Director of Nursing
Kearsley Rehabilitation & Nursing Center
09.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse Supervisor
RehabCare
05.2013 - Current
Associate of Science - Nursing
Harcum College
Bachelor of Arts - Education
Mico University College
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
The University of Texas
Employer of year 2025
Voted employer of the year 2025