DON or ADON or Nurse Manager or Unit Manager

Emily M. 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.

Camilla Hall Convent Infirmary, Immaculata, PA 1/03 - 1/10 Director of Nursing * 24 hour responsibility and accountability for the nursing services provided in a 240 bed nursing home for the Sisters, Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mar y religious order of nuns. * Wrote and implemented nursing policies and procedures. * Established an Infection Control Program and Policy and Procedure book.

* Conducted education for various departments in Infection Control. * Implemented and performed on-going maintenance / surveillance of various depar tments' compliance. * Instituted new pharmacy procedures regarding med passes, narcotic disposal, pa in management policies, and the usage of cardexes. * Introduced and educated, facility wide, on the use of Palliative Care and Hosp ice services. * Worked with an outside vendor in efforts to set up individual accounts for bil ling for incontinence products for individual residents. * Wrote grants to obtain funds for educational services for Nursing Assistant ce rtification classes, and for nurses to attend outside in-services and updates on various skills; Hired professional staff. * Annually evaluated all staff in the nursing department. * Functioned as the Staffing Coordinator for 109 employees for 5 years until a r eplacement was hired. * Implemented OBRA regulations. Main Line Nursing and Rehabilitation, Malvern, PA 2/07 - 7/10 11-7 Supervisor, Per Diem * Functioned as the shift coordinator in a 180 bed Sub-acute / Rehab / Long Term Cart nursing facility. * Monitored and educated staff on regulatory compliance issues * Followed through on the completion of the admission process * Performed counseling / discipline of employees as needed. * Maintained proper staffing * Kept the DON apprised of any reportable incidents occurring over the weekend a nd assisted with the reporting process. * Maintained a favorable working environment among the bargaining staff and the non-bargaining staff Pottstown Memorial Medical Center, Pottstown, PA 3/01 - 10/03 Per Diem Nurse * Worked in the Emergency Room as a per diem nurse. * Performed all aspects of Emergency Nursing care from triage to Advanced Cardia c Life Support.

Coventry Manor Nursing Home, Pottstown, PA 5/01 - 7/01 Interim Nursing Home Administrator * Functioned as an interim Administrator in a 42 bed skilled nursing home with 2 4 hour accountability. * Duties included managing day to day operations, financial accountability for t he facility revenue goals and expenses, and labor management. * Was responsible for meeting state and regulatory compliance. * Chair of the QA committee. * Participated in mock survey exercises in sister facilities Manor Care Health Services, Yardley /Lansdale, PA 6/99 - 5/01 Shift Coordinator * Functioned as the shift coordinator in a 150 bed Sub-acute / Rehab / Long Term Cart nursing facility. * Duties include the supervision of all nursing staff, as well as dietary and ho

usekeeping personnel. * Was responsible for monitoring and tracking incidents/accidents. * * Assisted in the development and maintenance of policies and procedures for the shift in addition to education of the staff, as needed. * Performed duties as assigned to facilitate the admission process. * Functioned as a liaison regarding resident /family concerns and assisted in th e resolution of the same. * Participated in the staffing of nursing personnel. * Performed employee performance reviews as well as the counseling / discipline of employees as needed. * Maintained a favorable working relationship with Pharmacy and Ancillary Servic es, outside vendors, hospitals, physicians, managed care organizations, hospice services and facility personnel. * Was responsible for the maintenance and monitoring of JCAHO and OBRA regulator y compliance within the facility on 3-11 / 11-7 shifts. Germantown Hospital and Medical Center, Philadelphia, PA 2/95 - 4/99 Emergency Room / ICU, Per Diem Nurse * Was responsible for all aspects of those patients in need of emergency service s. * This included patients in need of triage, fast-track, non-urgent and emergent services. * Patient types ranged from newborn to elderly. * Had significant knowledge, understanding and the ability to care for patients in need of first aid, up to and including advanced trauma and Cardiac Life Suppo rt. * Also worked in a 10 bed ICU. * Cared for patients on a ventilator, with A-lines, Swans and ICP monitoring.

IHS Clara Burke Community, Plymouth Meeting, PA 1/97 - 12/97 Director of Nursing Services * 24 hour responsibility and accountability for a 73 bed sub acute/rehab/ventila tor/long term care facility. * Was responsible for the maintenance and monitoring of JCAHO and PA State regul atory compliance. * Financial and budgetary responsibilities for the Nursing Department. * Hired and evaluated new and existing employees. * Maintained a working relationship with internal and external union staff. * Functioned as part of the pre-admissions assessment team. * Duties also included the daily financial monitoring of managed care patients w ithin the facility. * Assisted in maintaining old and obtaining new managed care contracts. * Assisted In marketing to local hospitals and physician's to maintain a fluid c ensus. * Functioned in an administrative role in the absence of the Administrator. Township Manor Nursing and Rehab Center, Elkins Park, PA 1/96 - 11/96 Director of Nursing Services * Was responsible for the daily nursing operations of a 150 bed Sub acute /Rehab /Long Term Care facility. * 24 hour accountability; Budgetary and financial responsibilities for the Nursi ng Department; staffing and supplies.

* Reviewed, evaluated and hired professional staff. * Patient and staff education. * Had a working knowledge of both OBRA and JCAHO standards and the ability to en sure regulatory compliance. * Wrote policies and procedures. * Functioned as the pharmacy liaison. * Participated as the lead member of the Continuous Quality Improvement Committe e, as well as an active member of the Infection Control Committee, and Behavior Management Committee. * Participated in marketing strategies to hospitals and local physician groups. * Maintained a working relationship with internal and external union staff. * Functioned as part of the pre-admission assessment team. * Duties also included daily monitoring of managed care patients within the faci lity. * Functioned in an administrative role in the absence of the Administrator. Immaculate Mary Nursing Home, Philadelphia, PA 1/95 - 1/96 Assistant Director of Nursing * Was responsible for the monitoring/supervision of support staff, as well as li ne staff and care givers in a 300 bed Long Term Care facility. * Performed daily nursing rounds on 6 units monitoring and monitored dining room activity in 3 dining rooms for 2 meals. * Coordinated the restorative nursing, rehab services. * Was certified as a trainer for the new nursing assistant program. * Assisted the DON as needed. Medbridge, Physical and Medical Rehabilitation, Huntingdon Valley, PA 5/92 - 1/95 11-7 Shift Supervisor * Participated in the start up venture of a new physical and medical rehabilitat ion facility. * Was responsible for planning, developing and implementing new graduate orienta tion as well as the orientation for the experienced nurse. * Maintained adequate staffing ratios on a 24 hour basis. * Provided patient and staff education in a sub acute medical and physical rehab setting. * Monitored and enforced the compliance of OBRA regulations. * Directed patient care and services. * Was responsible for nursing quality assurance and infection control monitoring . * Developed new policies and procedures for nursing services. * Organized and controlled the admission / discharge processing of patients. * Participated in the preparation for JCAHO accreditation process for LTC. * Developed a nurse extern protocol. Presbyterian Hospital, Philadelphia, PA 1/91 - 2/94 Staff Nurse, Per Diem * Was responsible for all facets of patient care for critically ill patients in the following areas: emergency room, surgical intensive care, recovery room, and cardiac step down. * Functioned as a staff nurse and charge nurse in these same areas. * Acted as a preceptor as well as a resource person. * Assisted with scheduling, assignments and general duties.

Albert Einstein Medical Center, Philadelphia, PA 5/84 - 11/93 11-7 Staff Nurse and Per Diem * Learned to function as a critical care nurse in a Level I Trauma Center. * Was responsible for all facets of patient care of critically ill patients in a variety of different settings. * Developed a higher level of professionalism as well as autonomy and flexibilit y. * Functioned as a Charge nurse on the 11-7 shift when needed. * Also functioned as a nurse in the CCU, SICU, Recovery Room and Trauma / Orthop edic floors.

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