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Zawacki, MHA, RN
2119 E. Kings Highway
Coatesville, PA 19320
610-299-9984 (C)
610-466-9618 (H)
OBJECTIVE
To obtain a senior healthcare management position, one in which I can utilize st
rong organizational abilities in operating both cost-effective and quality progr
ams and services.
SUMMARY
26 years experience as a Registered Nurse in Critical Care, Emergency, acute, su
b-acute and long term care settings. Results oriented with strong evaluation and
negotiation skills. Demonstrated success in the following areas:
* Delivery of Critical Care Services
* Geriatric Services and programming
* Health promotion and education
* Program startup and marketing
* Physical medicine and rehabilitation
* Survey/accreditation preparation
* Managed Care Programming and Contract Negotiations
* Clinical Advisor in Medical Malpractice Cases
EXPERIENCE
Golden Living Center, Rosemont, PA
4/10 - Present
Director of Nursing Services
* 24hour responsibility and accountability for the nursing services provided in
a 76 bed for profit facility.
* Provided education for all departments on an on-going basis on maintaining reg
ulatory compliance.
* Participated in various committees: QA&A, PPS, UR, Dining, Infection Control
, Weights/Wounds/Restraints/Behaviors, Recruitment & Retention
* Participated in the Annual Survey in June
* Maintained a working relationship with internal and external union staff.
* Functioned as part of the pre-admissions assessment team.
* Closely monitored the PPD for the day.
* Functioned as the liaison for the pharmacy as well as hospice services
* Assisted in marketing to local hospitals and physician's to maintain a fluid c
ensus.
* Initiated employee medical files upon hire.
* Was the facilitator and primary educator for the Point Click Care conversion
* Functioned in an administrative role in the absence of the Administator.
EDUCATION
University of St. Francis, Joliet, Illinois
Master's Degree in Health Care Administration
Beaver College, Glenside, PA
Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration and Political Science
Albert Einstein School of Nursing, Philadelphia, PA
Diploma in Nursing
LICENSING
Registered Nurse in the State of PA License # RN 271845 L
Nursing Home Administrator in the State of PA License # NH-005177-L (Not Active
At Present)
CERTIFICATION
Certified Dementia Care Practitioner
Nurse Aide Training Instructor
Certified Emergency Nurse
Certified Critical Care Nurse
BLS / CPR
ACLS
MEMBERSHIPS
Member of Chester County Health Care Partnership - also sit on the Executive Com
mittee for the same organization
Member of Pennsylvania Director of Nursing Association
Member of National Council of Certified Dementia Practitioners
Member of the American Medical Directors Association