Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Timeline
Generic

Nicole Manelski

Newark

Summary

Compassionate Director of Nursing with proven ability to lead teams in delivering patient-centered care while maintaining operational efficiency. Specialize in clinical management, healthcare compliance, and staff development. Excel in communication, leadership, and problem-solving to enhance team performance and patient satisfaction.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Director of Nursing

Brandywine Counseling & Community Services
Wilmington
10.2017 - Current
  • Assessed the competency of the nursing staff to promote quality, continuity, and safety.
  • Oversaw the daily operations of the nursing department including staffing, scheduling, budgeting, and resource allocation.
  • Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) inspections and audits have a 100% pass rate, with no findings since 2020.
  • Oversee five nursing departments across the state of Delaware.
  • Participated in interdisciplinary teams to discuss client issues or concerns, and develop solutions as needed.
  • Maintained accurate records of staff certifications, licensure, continuing education credits.
  • Implemented changes needed to correct deficiencies found during government inspections and audits.
  • Implemented strategies for improving client and staff satisfaction scores in the nursing department.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop care plans.
  • Adapted nursing practice according to changes in regulations or standards of care related to addiction treatment services.

Registered Nurse

Christiana Care Health System
Newark
07.2012 - 01.2020
  • Per Diem Nurse, October 2017 to January 2020
  • ICU, Step Down, Emergency Department.
  • Dialysis Inpatient Nurse: March 2017 to October 2017
  • Managed 10 to 15 patients daily, administering hemodialysis treatment according to the protocols.
  • Collaborated with nephrologists, dietitians, and social workers to provide care.
  • Education to the patients and families.
  • Maintained accurate and detailed records of the patients.
  • Connect patients to sustained low-efficiency dialysis (SLED) and monitor closely
  • Assist the nephrologist with bedside central line insertion.
  • Place the patient on Dialysis in the Operating room for open heart cases
  • Neurology Step-Down Unit, July 2012 to March 2017
  • Charge Nurse, Mentor and Preceptor
  • Monitored and assessed critically ill patients for neurological changes.
  • Administered medications and treatments as per physician's orders and protocols.
  • Utilized advanced monitoring equipment to track vital signs and neurological status.
  • Provided education and support to patients and families regarding care and recovery.
  • Performed neurological assessments and documented findings accurately.
  • Implemented infection control protocols to ensure patient safety.
  • Wound Care
  • Tracheostomy Tube
  • IV insertion

Dispensing Nurse

Brandywine Counseling & Community Services
Wilmington
02.2010 - 10.2017
  • Licensed Practical Nurse, February 2010 to July 2014.
  • Per Diem Registered Nurse, July 2014 to October 2017.
  • Administered medication: Methadone, Suboxone, Subutex, and Vivitrol to the clients.
  • Educated clients on medication usage and potential side effects.
  • Assisted the providers as needed.
  • Conducted regular inventory of medications and restocked supplies as needed.
  • Assist with medication call-backs, drug screen collections, and drug screen documentation.

Education

Bachelor of Science - BSN

Wilmington University
New Castle, DE
12-2015

Associate of Science - Registered Nurse

Delaware Technical Community College
DE
05-2012

License Practical Nurse -

Delaware Institute-Health
Wilmington, DE
10-2009

Master of Science -

Wilmington University
New Castle, DE

Skills

  • Health care administration
  • Effective communication
  • Team collaboration
  • Quality assurance
  • Care coordination
  • Staff management
  • Critical thinking
  • Goal planning
  • Performance evaluation
  • Clinical leadership
  • Accreditation management
  • Nursing ethics
  • Supply monitoring
  • Relationship building
  • HIPAA regulations
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Nurse education and training
  • Disease control
  • Issue resolution
  • Programs development

Certification

  • Registered Nurse : L1-0042197
  • BLS
  • ACLS

Timeline

Director of Nursing

Brandywine Counseling & Community Services
10.2017 - Current

Registered Nurse

Christiana Care Health System
07.2012 - 01.2020

Dispensing Nurse

Brandywine Counseling & Community Services
02.2010 - 10.2017

Bachelor of Science - BSN

Wilmington University

Associate of Science - Registered Nurse

Delaware Technical Community College

License Practical Nurse -

Delaware Institute-Health

Master of Science -

Wilmington University

Similar Profiles

CREATE PROFILE
Nicole Manelski