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ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF NURSING
Summary

Dedicated and compassionate Licensed Practical Nurse with extensive experience in medical procedures, including sample collection, blood draw, IV insertion and infection control. Meticulous regard for detail and accuracy with strong follow-through and administrative skills. Maintains composure and makes accurate decisions in fast-paced, unpredictable and stressful environments. History of interfacing seamlessly with doctors, specialized support services, patients and visiting families.

Skills
  • Patient Care
  • COVID Screening and Vaccinations
  • Infection Control
  • Scheduling
  • Staff Management
  • Wound Care
  • Care Planning
  • Treatment Planning
  • Staff Development
  • Policy Establishment
  • Staff Education
  • Rehabilitation
  • HIPAA Compliance
  • Long-Term Care
  • Teamwork
  • Psychotropic Medicine
  • Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) First Aid
  • Medication Administration
  • New Hire Orientation
  • Insurance Knowledge
  • Symptoms Reporting
  • Work ethic
  • Critical thinking
  • Reliable and trustworthy
  • CPI
  • Quality leadership
Experience
Assistant Director of Nursing | 07/2013 to 03/2021
Company Name - City, State
  • Collaborated multi-disciplinary staff including Medical Director, Clinical Nurse Manager, Nursing Director, Program Director, Nurses and Counselors to improve overall patient care and response time
  • Managed and scheduled staff of 20 plus nurses, fostering environment supportive of both employees and patients.
  • Organized and delegated tasks during rapid response and high-pressure situations.
  • Assisted with implementing changes needed to correct deficiencies.
  • Assessed and coordinated patient's discharge planning needs with healthcare team members.
  • Liaised between patients and doctors, completing comprehensive assessments and recording medical information to achieve recovery goals.
  • Interfaced with patients to complete comprehensive assessments to determine needs, document medical information and communicate findings with healthcare team to ensure continuum of care.
  • Provided employees and patients with Hepatitis and COVID vaccinations with consideration for dosage requirements, contraindications and possible side effects for each time of immunization.
  • Provided orientation, education and mentorship of Nursing staff members.
  • Educated patients, caregivers and families on diagnoses, treatment options and disease prevention.
  • Reviewed daily documentation of dispensing of controlled substances, immediately noting any discrepancies from shift to shift.
  • Oversaw new nursing employee orientation process, including explanation of personnel policies and individual duties.
  • Reviewed incident reports for accuracy and proper notification to family, physicians and other agencies as required by regulations.
  • Participated in weekly meetings with department heads to discuss census information, admissions and discharges for residents
  • Assisted with implementing policies and procedures to achieve and maintain CARF accreditation.
  • Communicated with patients with compassion while keeping medical information private.
  • Led and motivated 20 plus employees through supervision, training and coaching on duties and daily operational activities.
  • Directed daily operations at facility caring for more than 75 individuals.
  • Created and maintained facility documents and records, maintaining accuracy while managing sensitive data.
  • Coordinated and led in-services to facilitate nursing leadership development and career growth.
LPN Charge Nurse | 06/2013 to 12/2013
Company Name - City, State
  • Oversaw medication administration to 40 plus patients daily, monitoring and documenting responses.
  • Facilitated patient admission, transfer and discharge processes.
  • Provided continuous assessment of patients.
  • Monitored patient status and treatment progress, reporting observations to physicians.
  • Audited patient charts in real-time, verifying accuracy and completion of information.
  • Performed intramuscular injections, oral and subcutaneous medication administration.
  • Delivered high level of care to every patient.
LPN Floor and Documentation Nurse | 07/2012 to 02/2013
Company Name - City, State
  • Completed required forms and chart documentation, including recording vital signs, medications and other information.
  • Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds and managed catheters.
  • Checked in on patients at regular intervals to record food and fluid intake and output, taking measures to promote healthy levels as needed.
  • Medicare Part A and MDS documentation.
  • Transcribed physician orders
  • Provided behavioral and emotional support and closely supervised patients suffering from dementia and Alzheimer's.
  • Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
LPN Floor Nurse | 02/2011 to 07/2012
Company Name - City, State
  • Completed required forms and chart documentation, including recording vital signs, medications and other information.
  • Administered scheduled medications and therapies rectally, orally, subcutaneously and via intramuscular injections while overseeing pain management plans.
  • Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
  • Maintained adequate unit supplies to meet expected patient demands.
LPN Wound Care Nurse | 05/2010 to 02/2011
Company Name - City, State
  • Managed wound care and helped with non-invasive procedures.
  • Responded to patient alarms and needs-assessment requests to identify course of treatment.
  • Promoted patient satisfaction by assisting with daily living needs such as bathing, dressing, toileting and exercising.
  • Examined and addressed lacerations, contusions and physical symptoms to assess and prioritize need for further attention.
  • Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
  • Guaranteed exceptional care quality by correctly administering medication, inserting and caring for catheters, dressing and changing wounds and assisting with personal hygiene.
  • Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
LPN Psych/Mental Health | 03/2009 to 06/2009
Company Name - City, State
  • Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
  • Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
  • Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
  • Administered oral and intramuscular medications to patients and monitored responses.
  • Administered psychotropic drugs and other medications, adhering to medication schedules and making adjustments commensurate with patients' condition and response.
  • Conducted 15-minute and unscheduled checks on patients, immediately responding to hazardous incidents or crises to maintain safe milieu.
Medical-Surgical LPN | 05/2002 to 01/2005
Company Name - City, State
  • Delivered physician-ordered treatments and monitored responses to quickly spot complications and side effects.
  • Assessed patients using comprehensive evaluation techniques and sound clinical judgment.
  • Improved care outcomes with proactive education, communication and guidance for patients and family members.
  • Cared expertly for individuals with wide array of medical issues such as pulmonary, cardiology and infectious disease patients.
  • Checked in on patients at regular intervals to record food and fluid intake and output, taking measures to promote healthy levels as needed.
  • Provided pre- and post-operative nursing care.
  • Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
  • Administered medications and therapies in accordance with physicians orders.
  • Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds and managed catheters.
  • Administered prescribed medications and started intravenous fluids to address patient symptoms and underlying etiologies.
Education and Training
McNeese State University - City, State
Some College (No Degree)
Nursing
SLCC Gulf Area Campus - City
Diploma
Practical Nursing, 03/2002
Abbeville High School - City, State
High School Diploma
05/1984
Certifications
  • Practical Nurse License - 2002
  • IV Therapy Training - 2002
  • CPR / First Aid
  • CPI Certified
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Resume Overview

School Attended

  • McNeese State University
  • SLCC Gulf Area Campus
  • Abbeville High School

Job Titles Held:

  • Assistant Director of Nursing
  • LPN Charge Nurse
  • LPN Floor and Documentation Nurse
  • LPN Floor Nurse
  • LPN Wound Care Nurse
  • LPN Psych/Mental Health
  • Medical-Surgical LPN

Degrees

  • Some College (No Degree)
    Diploma
    High School Diploma

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