Diana Durant
Nursing at Moonlight Dr, Zanesville, OH

Certifications: <br/>Licensed Registered Nurse Ohio and Kentucky and West Virginia <br/><br/>Nursing<br/>A Member of the Divisional Quality Assessment and Assurance Committee.<br/>Greater than 50 CEUs in wound management<br/>Extensive clinical skills, with a hand on approach to ensure quality care.<br/>Proficient in completion of the MDS, understanding RUGS groupers and reimbursement factors Medicare, and Medicaid.<br/><br/>Financial Skills/ Accomplishments:<br/>Successfully managed yearly Nursing budget within allowable parameters.<br/>Exceeded budgeted profit by $70,000 <br/>Composed and analyzed a wage competition analysis and presented information with suggestions of gaining a competitive edge.<br/>Created a behavior unit and purchased Bariatric equipment to meet the needs of the community and intern increased census with an end result of increased revenue<br/>Knowledgeable concerning Level of Care and its relationship to increased profitability and therapy productivity.<br/>Educated and assisted facilities in controlling cost for centers in my Division<br/><br/>Market Development<br/>Provided personalized tours to families interested in placement of a loved one in the facility.<br/>Completed timely follow up phone calls to inquiries and answered any and all of their questions.<br/>Fielded telephone calls concerning placement of potential residents within the facility.<br/>Conducted luncheons for Case Managers where both verbal and written information about the facility was distributed.<br/>Participated in marketing calls within the communities to attract new referrals.<br/>Participated in community programs to bring potential residents and families in to tour.<br/>Set up luncheons at local doctors offices to obtain referrals.<br/>Gave educational presentations to various organizations on Long-term Care placement and its many benefits.<br/><br/>Diana Durant<br/>Page 2<br/><br/>Human Resources:<br/>Completed employee evaluations to determine appropriate pay increases.<br/>Interviewed and oriented new employees for nursing department.<br/>Reviewed and evaluated recruiting methods and made recommendations for improvement.<br/>Suggested possible counter offers for management during union contract negotiations. <br/>Provided assistance and education on attaining staffing requirements within budgetary requirements and federal guidelines. <br/>Provided company required orientation to new employees.<br/>Conduct second interviews of prospective ADNS for HCR Manorcare<br/><br/>Regulatory Compliance:<br/>Assisted in facilities in achieving positive survey outcomes through weekly visits.<br/>Implement new policies and procedures for the region to maintain compliance.<br/>Conducted abuse investigations to determine the validity of allegations and ensure the safety of residents within the facilities.<br/>Upheld state, federal, and corporate guidelines for the operation of a 9 Skilled Nursing Facilities and 1 Assisted Living Facility.<br/>Conduct annual mach surveys and revisits to ensure regulatory compliance for assigned facilities.<br/><br/>Work Experience<br/><br/>April 2014- Present Director of Nursing Heartland of Westerville, HCR Manorcare<br/><br/>July 2011- April 2014 Divisional Quality Regulatory Consultant HCR Manorcare<br/><br/>July 2010 July 2011 HCR Manorcare, Quality Regulatory Consultant <br/><br/>June 2008 July 2010 HCR Manorcare, Clinical Services Consultant <br/><br/>Oct. 2007 June 2008 HCR Manorcare, Victorian Village <br/> Director of Nursing<br/><br/>Sept. 2003 Oct. 2007 Autumn Healthcare of Zanesville, Zanesville, Ohio<br/>Director of Nursing<br/><br/>Mar. 2000 - Sept. 2003 Lutheran Village of Columbus, Columbus, Ohio<br/>Director of Clinical Services, Skilled Unit Coordinator <br/><br/>Oct. 1996 - Jan. 2000 We Care Health Facility, Columbus, Ohio.<br/>Assistant Director of Nursing, MDS Coordinator, Staff Development, Infection Control, and Quality Assurance, and Staff Nurse.<br/><br/>Jun. 1992 - Jan 2000 Doctors North Hospital, Columbus, Ohio<br/> Oncology Nurse<br/><br/>References Available Upon Request