Community Leader resume example

JOB DUTIES 1997-2015

• Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
• Implemented quality patient care techniques to align with safety, health and organizational regulations.
• Monitored nursing care, patient assessment processes and treatment implementations.
• Documented medications administered, treatments and patient procedures performed in patients charts and electronic MARs according to privacy requirements (HIPAA) and facility protocol.
• Directed patient care activities, guided and trained RNs, LPNs and residential advisors during shift.
• Collaborated with various healthcare professionals to determine specific and individualized care plan based on goals and long-term health.
• Supervised and managed daily scheduling, tasking and administration.
• Worked with patients diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), asthma, congestive heart failure (CHF), cerebrovascular accidents (CVA), diabetes or sepsis to asses needs and determine best options for care.
• Cared for patients' wounds and changed dressings.
• Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
• Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
• Obtained case history and gathered triage information to determine appropriate avenue for care to acting physician and/or medical team.
• Informed patients and families of effective treatment options and at-home care strategies, enhancing long-term outcomes.
• Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
• Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
• Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies
• Organized paperwork such as charts and reports for office and patient needs.
• Maintained current and accurate medical records for patients.
• Enhanced office productivity by handling high volume of callers per day.
• Managed master calendar and scheduled appointments for providers based on optimal patient loads and clinician availability.

• Monitored juveniles progress using questionnaires and psychological testing in a detention facility.
• Arranged substance abuse rehabilitation for offenders.
• Collaborated with institutional staff, area law enforcement, mental health boards, county attorneys and treatment providers.
• Actively listened to family member concerns to effectively approach plan of action for each detained juvenile independently and successfully.
• Resolved problems, on a case by case basis as well as group sessions.

• Participated in all areas of recruit training, maintaining high levels of efficiency by taking detailed notes, asking questions and using buddy/mentor support system.
• Learned new materials, processes and programs quickly.
• Completed all online and in class coursework in the top 10 percentile of my class.
• Attended training courses to build stamina, physical strength and endurance.

• Organized welcoming and closing ceremonies, family night and sporting events.
• Designed learning and recreational activities for over 15 campers between ages of 9yrs and 12yrs old.