Resume August 2017

1. Donna D'Alessandro RN MSN
2 Naples Road
Salem,MA 01970
ddalessandro03@hotmail.com:
(h) (978) 594-1778;(cell) (978(-996-3352
Seeking a dynamic, challenging position in nursing leadership .I am passionate about producing a superior
customer service experience and quality outcomes.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Chief Quality Officer
Curahealth Boston North Shore- Peabody, MA - 2017 to January 2017- present
Function at a Senior Leadership level reporting directly to the CEO. Responsibility: Chief Quality Officer /
Infection Control Nurse/ Employee Health Nurse/ Education Nurse/ Workman's Compensation. This is an
inclusive role that is ultimately responsible for survey preparedness and submission. I have completed 5
surveys including TJC Hospital and Lab Surveys and CMS Surveys. Committee work includes preparation for
Governing Board,MEC, chair/Quality Council,co-chair Nursing Council,PTICN and EOC.
Regional Director of Professional Development and Quality Assurance
Wingate Healthcare - Needham,MA - November 2011 to July 2016
Implementation/developmentofnew leadership position with Regional
Responsibility:implement professional and ancillaryeducation to supportWingate initiatives;function in a
resource capacityat all levels of the organization;co-develop and implementation of:EMR
Conversion/education;developed and implemented a cohesive standardized Orientation Program;
Initiated/chair Regional Clinical Council;IC education lead;co-chair/I.C.E.
Initiative; co-developed and implemented mandatory8 Hour Dementia
Program for Wingate;Heart Failure Program;PulmonaryProgram,survey prep
Committee Membership:P+Ps Committee/chair,Workplace Violence Prevention Committee,
Education and DevelopmentCommittee,Information Technology/Matrix Committee,IC
Preventionisteducation and support
Support: staff recruitmentand retention;performance improvement;NPSGs;qualityindicators
Education initiatives:to supportacuity include:IV medications /CVADs/conversion to EHR/
TPN/ Tracheostomy/ChestTubes/Dobhoff/Life Vest / Behavior analysis and care plan
Nurse Manager Patient Flow
Cambridge Health Alliance - Cambridge,MA - 2009 to June 2011 implementation and
role development
Manage/ optimize patientflow across three campus organization
Standardization of admission flow processes/ED clinical support
Committees:PatientFlow / ICU/ Transforming Care atthe Bedside

2. Code Blue and Rapid Response Team
Preceptor for Northeastern UniversityBSN candidates
Lead Off- Shift Manager/Whidden Campus
IV Therapy - 2002 to 2009
• Shift accountabilityfor hospital operations for a 125 bed acute care facility
• Committee /H Works Team Leader,Policy and Procedures,Education Initiatives
• Serve as a liaison to administration,physicians,staff,patients and visitors
• Clinical support - Rapid Response Team,Code Blue Team,IV Therapy
Emergency Department Registered Nurse
North Shore Medical Center - Salem,MA - 2000 to 2006
• Rotating Team Leader
• Triage - quick registration,EmergencySeverity Index
• Preceptor
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science of Professional Arts in Health Care Administration
St. Joseph's College - Standish,ME 1998
Diploma in Graduate
Malden Hospital School ofNursing - Malden, MA
1977
Masters of Science in Nursing / Gerontology
Independence University- Salt Lake City, UT
SKILLS
Management, IC, EH, Workman's Compensation, Acute care, LTC, LTAC, survey preparedness and
documentation,Education,Administration
CDC SAMS CARD/ 2017
MEMBERSHIP: APIC 2017
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
• A highlyorganized,accountable,solution -oriented Registered Nurseleader.Experience includes acute care
ICU/ ED, administration,management,qualityassurance,Policyand Procedure,Information Technologyand
LTC education and project management.Goal is to promote superior clinical outcomes which are supported
by Policy and Procedure. High attention to documentation and regulatory compliance. Innovation and
customer service driven.