Deena Knight, MSN, RN, CALL, CHPN

Experience

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  YRC Freight

  Jul 2006 - Apr 2012

  Linehaul Supervisor

  Managed the day to day needs of two hundred drivers. Planned and utilized Driver resources. Handled customer inquiries Coordinated and facilitated mandatory driver training. Coordinated the Line Haul Safety Team.

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  EXTENDED LIFE HOME CARE

  Feb 2014 - Sept 2016

  Licensed Practical Nurse

  Provided ventilator and tracheostomy suctioning care, G-tube feedings and care, respiratory treatments and assessments, bathing and hygiene assistance including shaving and hair care. Also monitored vital signs and performed wound care treatments as necessary.

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  National Church Residences

  Jun 2015 - Jun 2023

  Oversees the making of patient and personnel assignments. Assures the coordination of patient care and that patient needs are continually assessed. Conducts record reviews as requested and communicates findings and recommendations to the QA Coordinator and appropriate personnel. Performs hiring, coaching, conducting performance evaluations and terminations. Manages interdisciplinary team of 30+ staff members. Monitors staff productivity and ensure productivity expectations are being met. Responsible for directing, managing and supervision all staff’s plan of care, documentation and performance. This includes staff development of current and new staff, performance evaluations, staff competencies and corrective action measures to include interviewing and orientation of new staff members. Reviews all aspects of documentation to ensure timeliness, accuracy and completeness in coordination with QA Coordinator. Directs, develops and implements programs for the education and counseling to clients/families/staff regarding community services for discharge planning, disease progression, self-care techniques and rehabilitation nursing procedures. Assists in the formulation, revision, implementation and evaluation of policies and procedures, as well as strategic goals and objectives. Maintains a positive and interactive working relationship with service vendors and corporate staff members regarding appropriate cost-effective services and accurate billing. Participates in public relations and community activities that promote the Organization’s role as an effective member of the health care delivery system. Performs the planning, implementation and evaluation of in-service and continuing education programs. Demonstrates and maintains a positive, professional manner, manages time efficiently and effectively, provides leadership as a role model to promote a team approach, collaborates a participates in policy creation and appropriate problem-solving methods. Show less

  • Director Of Clinical Management

    Nov 2020 - Jun 2023

  • Registered Nurse Case Manager

    Sept 2018 - Nov 2020

  • Licensed Practical Nurse - Charge Nurse

    Jun 2015 - Sept 2018
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  Healogics, Inc.

  Jul 2015 - Aug 2017

  Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy Technician / Hyperbaric Safety Director

  Operate hyperbaric oxygen chamber in an outpatient hospital wound care center within all facility and safety guidelines. Determined which patients met criteria for hyperbaric therapy and coordinated with physicians and other ancillary staff to determine the best course of treatment for the patient. Coordinated insurance benefits using ICD 10 codes to obtain prior authorizations when necessary according to the NCD or applicable LCD. Tracked and monitored all hyperbaric patient wound care progress, appointments and scheduled ancillary testing when needed. Worked in clinic as wound care nurse when needed. Duties in clinic include: dressing changes, wound documentation, patient education, obtaining screening arterial testing as needed and any other duties as directed by RN charge nurse. Documented all patient care in the electronic medical record. Safety Director duties included monitoring and maintaining the departmental safety program in accordance with Mt Carmel and Joint Commission policies and procedures Show less

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  National Church Residences Harmony Trace

  Jun 2023 - Jul 2024

  Director of Nursing
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  Gentiva

  Jul 2024 - now

  Executive Director