Chief Nurse Executive Resume Samples

Chief Nurse Executive (CNE) is a senior-level position in the nursing profession. CNEs are responsible for providing leadership, guidance, and direction to nursing departments and staff in order to ensure the highest quality of patient care. While the duties vary based on the size and scope of the facility, the following duties mentioned on the Chief Nurse Executive Resume are carried out on daily basis – managing the financial and operational aspects of the nursing organization, and collaborating with other healthcare professionals to promote quality initiatives and improve patient outcomes, developing and implementing nursing policies, creating and managing budgets, managing staff and departments, coordinating activities with other healthcare departments, creating and maintaining standards of care, and overseeing the development of nursing education and training programs.

To be successful in this role, CNEs need excellent leadership and communication skills, strong clinical and managerial experience, and a thorough understanding of the healthcare industry. They must also have a Bachelor’s degree in Nursing and several years of experience in a nursing leadership role. CNEs may also benefit from obtaining a Master’s degree in Nursing Administration or a related field.

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Chief Nurse Executive Resume

Summary : Seeking a rewarding position as a Chief Nurse Executive where a passion for Directing nursing staff consisting of Nursing Administrative Relief Supervisors, Nurse Managers, RNs, LPNs, ORTs, Nurse Aides, and Administrative Secretaries.

Skills : Registered Nursing, Nursing Staff.

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  1. Progressed from House Supervisor to Chief Nurse role after approx. 1 year.
  2. Responsible for overseeing a clinical staff of over 800 employees.
  3. Successfully led the hospital through the JCAHO survey.
  4. Responsible for managing and directing the overall strategic, clinical, regulatory, financial, and personnel performance and success of the public.
  5. Served as LTC Administrator for the SNF and subacute service Responsible for Patient care services in a 100-bed, full-service community hospital.
  6. Oversaw nursing practice at the facility, was Executive Committee Member for St. Louis Region, Missouri State Psychiatric Mental Health Services, collaborative practice agreement with Medical Director to provide primary.
  7. Planned, initiated, and directed the execution of nursing activities by 65 registered/licensed practical nurses, and health technicians in the delivery of 45.
Years of Experience
Experience
10+ Years
Experience Level
Level
Senior
Education
Education
Master Of Science


Chief Nurse Executive Resume

Summary : Seeking a rewarding position as a Chief Nurse Executive where my passion for scientific inquiry, quality healthcare, and experience as an advanced practice clinician can be utilized to the optimum level. Built alliances and lead in a highly matrixed system.

Skills : Microsoft Office, Nursing, Directing.

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  1. Responsible for the development of standards of patient care and delivery of patient care at a 1000-bed facility, acute, behavioral health, and long-term care services.
  2. Directed reports include the acute patient care services division, inpatient and ambulatory $16,000,000 budget for the service line, 374 FTEs Matrix reporting, and responsibility for all nursing personnel in the organization.
  3. Responsible for coordinated activities for patient care and ancillary services to assure regulatory compliance, with the Joint Commission, CMS, and New Jersey Department of Health and Senior Services standards and regulations.
  4. Completed successful negotiations with HPAE, a bargaining unit for registered nurses, with the ratification of a new three-year contract.
  5. Advised clinic administrator and provides direct oversight of nursing triage, case management, disease management, patient safety, and education/training.
  6. Managed and directed the overall strategic, clinical, regulatory, financial, and personnel performance and success of the public.
  7. Provided leadership through Joint commission survey and CMS validation Converted hospital to critical access hospital Implemented certified diabetic.
Years of Experience
Experience
10+ Years
Experience Level
Level
Senior
Education
Education
BS In Nursing


Chief Nurse Executive Resume

Objective : As a Chief Nurse Executive, Strived for collaboration, supports others and team results. Managed different perspectives and find win-win solutions. Worked with physicians, staff and professionals in multiple settings and locations and to promote diversity in the workplace.

Skills : Microsoft Word, Excel, Collaborative Skills.

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  1. Oversaw all nursing responsibilities in a 240-bed acute care facility and two off-site clinics.
  2. Supervised 260 Navy nurses and approximately 300 unionized RNs, LPNs, and support personnel.
  3. Membered of the Executive Steering/Planning Committee.
  4. Restructured the nursing resources to support the hospital more efficiently in light of a shrinking manpower pool.
  5. Increased nursing services morale to its highest level in many years while improving performance.
  6. Achieved all budgetary and staff retention goals.
  7. Provided critical front-line, leadership, clinical instruction, and executive oversight in the development of 60-plus personnel, at all levels.
Years of Experience
Experience
0-2 Years
Experience Level
Level
Entry Level
Education
Education
BS In Nursing

Chief Nurse Executive Resume

Objective : Chief Nurse Executive professional with thirty years experience in nursing and hospital operations. Managed multiple patient care departments encompassing up to 25 direct management reports and in excess of 600 FTEs. Expertised in meeting budget, maintaining regulatory readiness, developing and implementing programs based on evidenced-based research and national standards.

Skills : Planning, Analyzing.

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  1. Directed the operations of a 210-bed ministry, with the responsibility of over 500 staff, in accordance with current federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations that govern our hospital.
  2. Responsible for patient care management in critical care, medical-surgical, emergency department, maternal child areas, diagnostic imaging and intervention, ambulatory surgery, procedure center, pulmonary care, sleep lab, acute care rehab, cardiovascular diagnostics and interventions, acute care psychiatry, and Cancer Center.
  3. Analyzed and evaluated nursing and related services to improve the quality of patient and family care.
  4. Developed the Women's Minimally Invasive Diagnostic and Intervention Center in an effort to improve the care of women in our community with breast disease.
  5. Worked to improve physician relations by improving their perception of nursing care and quality of care as shown in the most recent physician's survey tool.
  6. Implemented Lean principles and strategies for improvement in efficiencies and reduction of waste in Surgical Services, Diagnostic Imaging, Emergency Department, and Med/Surg Nursing.
  7. Oversaw application/termination process. Collaborates with educational nursing institutions in providing educational experiences at South Shore Hospital.
Years of Experience
Experience
2-5 Years
Experience Level
Level
Junior
Education
Education
BS In Nursing

Chief Nurse Executive Resume

Summary : Well-rounded and energetic Chief Nurse Executive professional with strong diverse leadership, administrative, and public policy background seeking new challenges and opportunities to apply consummate skills in the role of Nurse Executive.

Skills : Nursing, Counseling.

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  1. Implemented outpatient wound care services in Rural Health Clinic.
  2. Re-structured Studor model focusing on improved employee engagement in Central Partnership Council, Professional Practice Council, and Interdepartmental based council at units of service.
  3. Restructured the RN Clinical Ladder program increasing project implementation in improving the patient experience, Charge Nurse accountability, and new clinical processes.
  4. Provided system leadership and direction for the development of strategies to promote the recruitment, retention, and recognition of excellence in Nursing.
  5. Participated as a member of hospital committees as appointed.
  6. Chaired, attended, or participated in departmental meetings.
  7. Prepared and managed an annual budget for the Department of Nursing.
Years of Experience
Experience
10+ Years
Experience Level
Level
Senior
Education
Education
BS In Nursing

Chief Nurse Executive Resume

Summary : Expect to associate me with a Chief Nurse Executive professionally driven, well-respected organization by pursuing a challenging, responsible, dynamic, and rewarding career and applying my academic knowledge, expertise, skills, and enthusiasm; which will assist career development and contribute effectively to the progress of the organization and the society as well.

Skills : Decision Making, Training.

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  1. Worked closely with Chief Medical Executive on realigning patient quality of care issues, and patient safety issues.
  2. Coached and mentored all Nurse Managers in handling difficult employee situations, providing meaningful evaluations, and improving nursing accountability.
  3. Developed and maintained Quality Management initiatives, including audits and corrective action, plans to meet the standards set by the California Office of Inspector General (OIG).
  4. Increased OIG results from 73.3% to 84.7 in one year. Developed and implemented institutional OIG internal audit tools with education initiatives with mock tracer activity for continuous OIG readiness for PCPs and nursing staff.
  5. Increased OIG scores by 11 percentage points in one year Updated Care Plans for institutions that are being utilized statewide Budgetary savings in excess of 1 million dollars in each of the past four years.
  6. Ensured the smooth operation of the nursing department by managing staff, managing budgets, and monitoring patient outcomes.
  7. Oversaw clinical operations, including quality assurance and risk management.
                    Years of Experience
                    Experience
                    10+ Years
                    Experience Level
                    Level
                    Senior
                    Education
                    Education
                    BS In Nursing

                    Chief Nurse Executive Resume

                    Summary : As a Chief Nurse Executive, led a team of invested employees into exceeding your organizational expectations in our job performance and delivery of superior customer service while simultaneously being good stewards in keeping a keen eye on the bottom line. Utilized leadership, training, and management expertise to potentiate co-workers' and subordinates' success in meeting the organization's mission goals and objectives.

                    Skills : Motivation and Leadership Therapeutic Communication.

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                    1. Provided leadership for all activities of the division of Nursing Services, resulting in optimal delivery of quality nursing care.
                    2. Directly supervised nursing services administration staff, unit nurse managers, and house supervisors.
                    3. Responsible for the administrative functioning of the division of Nursing Services, including planning, organizing, controlling, staffing, and evaluating services.
                    4. Served as liaison with other departments and services. Served on the Senior Advisory Council.
                    5. Worked collaboratively with other department directors, discipline directors, and senior physicians on strategic planning, budget issues, resource allocation, and methods to enhance systems optimization.
                    6. Coordinated with other departments to ensure that all patients receive quality care at all times
                    7. Communicated with physicians or other medical professionals regarding patient conditions and treatment plans.
                                  Years of Experience
                                  Experience
                                  7-10 Years
                                  Experience Level
                                  Level
                                  Management
                                  Education
                                  Education
                                  BS In Nursing

                                  Chief Nurse Executive Resume

                                  Summary : As a Chief Nurse Executive ensured appropriate patient and family involvement, and timely resolution of complaints, and sets the overall tone where the Presbyterian Promise and excellence are the norms. Provided leadership for nursing departments, new program development, and continuous improvement projects, and assists with cross-departmental initiatives.

                                  Skills : Nursing, Problem Solving.

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                                  1. Championed and engaged in interprofessional collaboration among nursing, medical, and allied health professionals to achieve optimal patient care service outcomes and effective integration of care to meet or exceed patient, family, staff, and provider experience and expectations via the Presbyterian Promise.
                                  2. Led efforts to maintain ongoing regulatory readiness through process improvement, measurement, and policy oversight.
                                  3. Created and continually promoted a positive and collaborative climate that promotes strong direct care nursing/ staff engagement to participate in decisions that influence the establishment and attainment of unit, department, and hospital objectives including the responsibility for patient satisfaction, quality outcomes, and their own growth and professional competencies.
                                  4. Ensured a practice environment that enables the implementation of evidence-based nursing best practices that are consistent throughout the organization and aligned with the organization's broader high-reliability quality improvement plan.
                                  5. Supported of Shared Governance Model and Partners in Care committee within the facility through planning, improvement, and implementation of their body of work.
                                  6. Prepared, monitored, and documented adherence to the budget for the nursing and support services. In collaboration with the facility finance business partner, evaluate the effectiveness of tools utilized for monitoring nursing unit productivity and staffing. 
                                  7. Evaluated nurse staffing and ensure adequacy and safety, and recommends improvements to the staffing model.
                                  Years of Experience
                                  Experience
                                  7-10 Years
                                  Experience Level
                                  Level
                                  Management
                                  Education
                                  Education
                                  BS In Nursing

                                  Chief Nurse Executive Resume

                                  Summary : As a Chief Nurse Executive, Promoted and fostered a multidisciplinary approach to patient care, and the coordination of care among disciplines. Provided system leadership in the establishment and oversight credentialing/privileging policies for nurses and ensures compliance with such policies for nurses who seek to practice and who practice at South Shore Hospital.

                                  Skills : Planning, Quality Assistant.

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                                  Description :

                                  1. Continuously improved patient care services through innovative service enhancements, exploration of developmental opportunities, coordination of initiatives across multiple departments, performing benchmarking, market and competitor analysis, understanding quality and cost drivers; actively lead performance improvement initiatives and monitored nursing-sensitive quality and safety indicators.
                                  2. Be driven to achieve continuous improvement in the quality of clinical care and skilled in the use of data to drive change.
                                  3. Evaluated and improved the quality of nursing care provided; redesigned and improved models of care that are integrated with the care team and deployed; monitor effectiveness.
                                  4. Provided input for priorities, timing, and methods to ensure that training and development of nursing personnel are in place for routine and ongoing validation of competency for new processes and required skills.
                                  5. Supported, coached, and mentored others to succeed with change; developed leadership capacity of direct reports and teams.
                                  6. Created a positive, collaborative work environment and served as a resource for other leaders in regard to nursing communication and integration issues.
                                  7. Understood, developed, and exercised political acumen in internal and external relationships to strengthen the contribution of nursing in the organization and system.
                                  Years of Experience
                                  Experience
                                  7-10 Years
                                  Experience Level
                                  Level
                                  Management
                                  Education
                                  Education
                                  BS In Nursing

                                  Chief Nurse Executive Resume

                                  Summary : As a Chief Nurse Executive, Served as senior spokesperson for the Nursing Department. Advised the senior leadership, the medical staff, board and other internal and external groups; provided input about the implications and decision and change on the quality of patient care, on nursing practice and on nursing care providers.

                                  Skills : Leadership, Communicational Skills, Nursing.

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                                  1. Maintained relationships with physicians and administration in the coordination & planning of activities related to the nursing services organization. In partnership with the facility Hospital Chief Executive and Medical Director, participate in the planning and development of services, expansion plans, growth, etc.
                                  2. Actively participated in implementing the organization's strategic plan at the facility level.
                                  3. Provided leadership and active involvement in nursing recognition events; represents PHS in relevant external professional and community activities.
                                  4. Accountable for integration of services for clinical quality, patient safety, regulatory compliance within PMG clinics, and enhancing a clinical environment that is patient-centered. 
                                  5. Partnered with PMG nursing and leaders to ensure alignment with the hospital's goals and objectives.
                                  6. Identified and articulated the vision and strategic direction for the delivery of patient care and the discipline of Nursing across all patient care settings and its clinical affiliates, directs and collaborates on the implementation of strategies to achieve them.
                                  7. In conducted with other executive leadership, participates in strategic planning, development implementation of hospital services, and assuring appropriate resources for the delivery of care.
                                  Years of Experience
                                  Experience
                                  7-10 Years
                                  Experience Level
                                  Level
                                  Management
                                  Education
                                  Education
                                  BS In Nursing