Results-driven professional with 29 years of experience and focus on performance. Very diverse healthcare background in nursing, wound care, staff education. Highly successful in streamlining lag time with onboarding process to eliminate on boarding delays. Very successful team builder that analyzes employee assets and ways to increase moral and productivity.
Skills
Conflict Resolution
Nursing Intervention Evaluations
Nursing Staff Supervision
Performance Monitoring
Staff Supervision
Examination and Test Preparation
Information Compiling and Auditing
Work Planning and Coordination
Interdisciplinary Team Collaboration
Team Building
Dementia Knowledge and Care
Critical Thinking
Infection Control
Analytical Thinking
Strategy Development
Coaching and Mentoring
First Aid and CPR Instructor
HIPAA Compliance
Responsible and Dependable
Adaptable and Flexible
Strong Clinical Judgment
Time Management
Work History
02/2021 to Current
LPN Staff Development Coordinator/Human Resources AssistantLake City Nursing And Rehabilitation Center, Llc – Lake City, GA,
Developed and delivered new hire training programs and continuous professional development.
Performed reviews of employee work performance to check for areas in need of additional training.
Helped develop successful recruitment and hiring plans.
Assisted with development of effective recruitment and hiring strategies.
Worked with managers to identify internal talent and plan development pathways.
Maintained employee records for all mandatory training, competencies and licensing information.
Monitored employee performance to look for areas in need of improvement.
Developed curricula, instructions, documentation and written tests for various training courses.
Trained and mentored all new frontline personnel hired to fulfill roles in various departments.
Decreased training time by designing effective new training programs.
Delivered friendly assistance with new hires throughout interviewing and hiring process.
Filed paperwork, sorted and delivered mail, and maintained office organization.
Developed and executed continuous on-boarding process of all applicants for the most efficient process and time reduction to fill critical staffing needs.
Organized new employee orientation schedules for new hires.
Compiled employee records from individual departments to maintain central files.
Set up orientations and initial training for new employees.
03/2012 to Current
LPN Wound Care NurseArchcare – Dobbs Ferry, NY,
Collaborated with healthcare team to implement interventions for wound healing and skin breakdown prevention.
Documented and examined patient recovery and reported progress to doctors for effective management.
Prevented skin deterioration against formidable odds using ground-breaking technology.
Treated and carefully tended to vascular and diabetic ulcers.
Designed pouch systems to assist in wound draining and recovery.
Offered emotional support to patients and family members experiencing trauma.
Remained situationally aware and nimble despite critical health conditions.
Provided consultation, education and counseling to patients, staff and home health staff members.
Implemented plans to prevent pressure ulcers and other wound developments.
Collaborated with Unit Managers on evaluation of care plan outcomes, implementing or adjusting interventions accordingly.
Developed Skin Care Committee in effort to standardize practices and procedures across facility-wide wound care protocols.
07/2008 to Current
LPN Dementia Support Group FacilitatorSt. Mary's Nursing And Rehab – City, STATE,
Facilitated dialogue between participants, family and program workers to provide best possible program and individualized program.
Oversaw support groups for over forty members caring for someone suffering from dementia.
Educated patients on potentially beneficial wellness services.
Maintained positive environment through educational presentations and dialogue so that everyone felt safe and open to sharing and participating.
Developed open rapport with patients, encouraging sharing of questions and concerns.
Planned special guest speakers events for program participants based on changing needs, times of year and availability.
Educated in various types of techniques and skills to better understand people from diverse walks of life and cultures.
Prepared and led support groups for residents, families and members of the community.
09/2010 to 06/2012
Assisted Living AdministratorTaylor Farm Assisted Living – City, STATE,
Worked in fast-paced environment with competing demands for time and attention.
Applied reason, logic, and advanced problem-solving skills to resolve complex and sensitive issues.
Led, directed and motivated others to innovate and excel.
Created customized service plans, working with staff and families to assess and meet individual needs.
Monitored and inspected staff processes to eliminate hazards posed for both residents and staff while ensuring continuous compliance with regulations.
Successfully negotiated client contract renewals to create increased revenue.
Communicated with patients, ensuring that medical information was kept private.
Fostered excellence by example by "setting pace" and being hands on mentor to clinical staff.
Collaborated with national and international organizations to leverage industry connections.
Recruited, hired and trained all staff, providing direct supervision, ongoing staff development and continuing education to employees.
Developed and updated policies and procedures, maintaining compliance with statutory, regulatory and local, state and federal guidelines relating to HIPAA, benefits administration and general liability.
Developed policies and procedures for effective care delivery and regulatory standards.
Conducted routine facility inspections, identifying areas needing improvement and eliminating hazards posed to staff and residents for continued compliance with associated regulations.
Recruited, hired and coached employees to offer high-quality, cost-effective care to all residents.
Developed and implemented Human Resources polices and practices for hiring and maintaing employee files.
Education
Expected in
No Degree: Nursing/Human Resources College of Southern Maryland - La Plata, MD GPA:
Expected in 05/1992
LPN: Nursing Center of Applied Tech North - Severn, MD, GPA:
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School Attended
College of Southern Maryland
Center of Applied Tech North
Job Titles Held:
LPN Staff Development Coordinator/Human Resources Assistant