Registered Nurse For Day Habilitation Program resume example

Supervising Registered Nurse for a Non for Profit Day Program that provides adults with disabilities the opportunity for community integration and Person Centered Programing. Responsible for primary care, and medication management. Strong assessment skills used to determine necessary patient care. Provision of quality care in accordance with agency mission and New York State OPWDD regulations. Member of the Promenade Hill management team and routinely collaborated with team members to develop and maintain quality care systems and standards, including but not limited to, protocols/guidelines and organization of medical records, updated and maintained for over 60 consumers receiving services. Provided health education training to direct care staff including, signs and symptoms of illness, seizure disorders, OSHA & Blood-borne training, Epi-Pen use, importance of immunizations, annual administration of Flu Vaccines and training related to any new disorders or diseases as required. Assisted team members, Psychologist and direct care staff in providing behavioral/emotional support and supervision for those with challenging behaviors including Dementia and Alzheimer's. Advocate for and assist parents for those individuals that still live at home. In addition to responsibilities for COARC, assigned in 2012 to provide nursing over-site and re-organization assistance to outside agency and was commended for maintaining the safety, respect and dignity of the people we serve.