Char. Coombs, MSN, RN

Experience

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  Phelps Memorial Hospital Center

  Jan 1992 - Jun 1995

  Staff Nurse

  Monitored all aspects of patient care including the identification, documentation and resolution of patient care concerns. Interpreted diagnostic and intervention procedures to patients, families and members of the health care team. Rendered nursing care to general medical surgical patients with a specialty in postoperative care.

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  Hebrew Healthcare

  Jul 1995 - Dec 2001

  Staff Nurse & Baylor Nursing Supervisor

  Responsible to coordinate and oversee care delivered to 277 residents on LTC units and 45 patients on the hospital units; responsible for overseeing and managing the care delivered by professional and non-professional staff; Delegates appropriately to others and makes sure that the task is accomplished; Effectively directs performance management as a means of developing employees; Assigns nursing staff based on acceptable staffing patterns; Supervises the activity of nursing personnel as appropriate; Assist staff in identifying and defining nursing diagnosis/problems from assessment data; Utilizes supervision constructively by demonstrating an ability to grasp new concepts, interpret directives and meet changing conditions; Makes appropriate decisions from information received or gathered to facilitate quality care; Demonstrates an ability to cooperate and work effectively with others; Interacts appropriately with staff, physicians, and other departments in a collegial relationship to meet the needs of residents and families; includes personal courtesy, tactfulness and consideration of others. Effectively resolves conflicts; Demonstrates knowledge and applications of professional standards of care and nursing process in daily practice; Demonstrates accountability for personal and professional, ethical and legal standards; Provides for the safety and security needs of the patients; Oversees the administration of PO,IM,PR, topical, respiratory and intravenous medications within required timeframes and maintenance of all IV sites Show less

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  Alcohol and Drug Recovery Centers / St. Francis Hospital

  May 2006 - Oct 2015

  Director of Nursing Services

  •Assumes 24 hours responsibility for the coordination and delivery of care to 3,500 substance dependent, medically compromised and psychiatrically involved clients annually•Responsible for staffing as well as hiring and coaching employee•Continuously evaluate nursing practices to ensure the meeting hospital, quality and regulatory standards •Ensure patient and nurse satisfaction•Contribute to fiscal awareness and stability by collaborating in the development of the annual budget as well as operating within the defined parameters•Conduct staff meetings, individual supervision and interdisciplinary team meetings to ensure continued open communication•Facilitate accurate and timely supply management•Spearheaded the nurse in recovery work reentry program•Collaborate with multi-department, multidisciplinary teams, and community partners to achieve agency-wide objectives•Synthesize cutting edge research to ensure the interpretation and implementation of evidentiary practice•Update and compose policy and procedure •Provide ongoing feedback in addition to yearly performance appraisals for all nursing staff•Assist staff in developing realistic goals•Participate in peer-to-peer reviews•Streamline admission and documentation processes to improve efficiency Show less

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  Connecticut Valley Hospital

  Nov 2015 - now

  • In charge of Nursing in the Addictions Division at CVH • Directs the staff and operations of the nursing department in the Addictions Division • Coordinates, plans and manages nursing activities; formulates program goals and objectives; makes staff assignments; develops or assists in the development of related policy incorporating current nursing research and professionally recognized standards; • Develops or assists in development and implementation of plans for nursing care; interprets and administers pertinent laws; evaluates staff; • Prepares or assists in the preparation of the nursing budget; maintains contacts with individuals both within and outside of the department who might impact on program activities; participates in recruitment and retention programs.• Makes rounds to determine the quality of nursing care; participates in Quality Assurance Programs; assures the optimal quality of care is provided in a safe environment; develops and/or implements effective ongoing programs to measure assess and improve the quality of nursing care. • Treatment and services delivered to patients; develops productive work teams; protects human and civil rights of patients and/or clients and staff; recommends disciplinary actions; • Collaborates with clinical instructors for educational programs; represents the hospital/facility at meetings of professional and/or community organizations.• Compiles data and prepares periodic reports; responsible for coordinating and providing twenty-four-hour nursing coverage for the facility or assigned units(s); • Intervenes in crisis situations and investigates all unusual incidents.• Leads and participates in meetings, and speaks on behalf of nursing;• Participate in strategic planning; may participate in research activities; may be a member of standing committees; performs related duties as required.• Provides 24/7 on call supervision to both CVH Addition units and Blue Hills Hospital. Show less Directs or assist with direction of staff and operation of nursing department; directs or assist with planning of nursing activities; develops or assists with formulation of program goals and objectives; develops related policy incorporating current nursing research and professionally recognize standards; development and implementation of plans for nursing care; interprets and administers pertinent laws; evaluates staff; prepares or assist in preparation of the nursing budget; assures optimal quality of care is provided in a safe environment; develop and implement effective ongoing programs to measure, assess and improve quality of nursing care, treatment and services delivered to patients; develop productive work teams; intervenes in crisis situations and investigates all unusual incidents; leads and participates in meetings; speak on the behalf of nursing; may oversee other disciplines including but not limited to pharmacy, respiratory therapy or social work; participates in strategic planning. Show less

  • Chief of Patient Care Services

    Jul 2018 - now

  • Director Of Nursing Services

    Nov 2015 - now