Barbara Pool, MSN, RN, CCM

Experience

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  Advocate Health Care

  Jul 1986 - Dec 2018

  Administrator of 188 bed skilled nursing facility. Ensured that facility operated in a cost effective manner, met all regulatory requirements, and provided excellent care for residents. Served as change agent, as evidenced by implementation of concepts of the Eden Alternative, bringing life into long term care through incorporation of plants and animals in the environment. Obtained necessary permissions and collaborated with multidisciplinary team to develop policy/protocols for animals in the facility. Consistent improvement in resident and staff satisfaction during tenure. Show less Opened the Medicare skilled nursing section of The Moorings, including extensive policy/protocol development and staff education. Developed dementia care unit, including staff education, family support group.Developed budgets for nursing division. Incorporated Hours of Care per resident day into budget planning (new to long term care at the time). Developed inventory control system and single source vendor for medical supplies.Changed staffing mix of facility, ensured that practice was compliant with Illinois Nurse Practice Act and met or exceeded various regulatory requirements while meeting budget targets.Zero deficiencies for nursing division in IDPH surveys during tenure. Show less

  • Clinical Manager, Neurology/Stroke Care Unit

    Sept 2011 - Dec 2018

  • Administrative Coordinator

    Jul 1999 - Sept 2011

  • Administrator

    Jan 1997 - Jul 1999

  • Director Of Nursing

    Jul 1994 - Jan 1997

  • Clinical Manager, General Surgical Unit

    Apr 1992 - Jul 1994

  • Staff Registered Nurse

    Jul 1986 - Apr 1992
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  Northern Illinois University

  Aug 1993 - Dec 1993

  Instructor, Graduate Faculty

  Instructor for Graduate level Neurology course while the Professor was on sabbatical.

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  Hines & Associates, Inc.

  May 2019 - now

  Case Manager