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HOME HEALTH DIRECTOR

Professional Summary

Attentive nursing professional presenting a high level of care and patient assistance during each shift. Considered hardworking and driven. Ready for a new opportunity as a Home Health Registered Nurse Case Manager; to apply exceptional nursing skills in Home Health setting.

Work History

Company Name - Home Health Director City, State07/2014 - Current

Participated in monthly management team meetings to discuss resident status, census changes and resident complaints or concerns
Established and monitored infection control programs to provide safe, sanitary environment to prevent transmission of disease and infection
Established new policies and updated existing policies to improve standard of care for patients
Identified department issues to recommend corrective actions, including patient/staff and staff/staff department issues
Recruited and developed over 5 quality individuals to develop accountable top quality staff
Evaluated work performance of 15 nursing personnel to determine wage increases and implement discipline
Collaborated with staff, management and external groups to coordinate patient care
Developed positive employee relations, incentives and recognition programs to promote teamwork and mutual respect
Planned and assigned workload to 15-person nursing staff to direct patient care
Generated and reviewed incident reports, including employee write-ups, actualizing appropriate corrective action plans to mitigate ongoing and potential situations

Company Name - Licensed Practical NurseCity, State06/2002 - Current

Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport
Assisted patients with mobility needs, including moving to and from beds, organizing wheelchairs and preparing assistive devices
Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery
Conferred with multidisciplinary healthcare team to help effectively manage patient conditions with regular testing and vitals assessments
Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines
Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar to stay on top of symptoms and keep Primary RNs informed of changes
Documented patient symptoms, medical histories and current medications with Healthcare First and Kinnser (Wellsky)
Reported any unusual or urgent circumstances in patients' condition or environment immediately to Primary RN or MD
Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care
Performed basic standardized wound care procedures by applying hot and cold packs and applying dressings and bandages to patients
Agreed to take on additional shifts and extra hours during busy periods and holidays to maintain proper staffing and floor coverage
Secured patient information and maintained patient confidentiality by completing and safeguarding all medical records
Furthered skills by actively taking part in employee trainings and taking classes in subjects to improve wound care including negative pressure therapy, IV infusion, and pain assessment
Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms

Company Name - Licensed Practical NurseCity, State04/1996 - 05/1999

Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.
Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport.
Applied interpersonal communication skills to comfort and counsel patients and families throughout care process.
Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs and performed catheterizations.

Company Name - Licensed Practical NurseCity, State05/1993 - 03/1996

Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.
Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport.
Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.

Hobbies

I love reading, crafts, hiking, and ATV rides.

Demographics

Shauna Dawes

132 E. Center st.

PO Box 23

Dingle, Idaho 83233

cell: 208-220-4102

home: 208-847-2267

Objective

To find and secure a full time position with an organization that will utilize my skills.

Community Involvement

Worked on monthly food bank project

Worked with Enough is Enough coalition

Assisted with lice checks at local schools

Skills

Medication and IV administration
Intake and discharge
Wound Care
Patient education
Direct patient care
Chronic disease management
EMR / EHR

Infection control and aseptic procedures
Resource Allocation
Family Education
Home Health Nursing
Intravenous therapy
Patient and family advocacy
Strong clinical judgment

Education

Expected in 04/2021Nightingale CollegeCity, StateBachelor of Science: Nursing

05/1993Idaho State Technical College CityLPN Licensure: Nursing

Certifications

Negative Pressure therapy certification

CPR

Resume Overview

School Attended

Nightingale College
Idaho State Technical College

Job Titles Held:

Home Health Director
Licensed Practical Nurse

Degrees

Bachelor of Science : Nursing
LPN Licensure : Nursing

Home Health Director Resume Example

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