Dedicated and compassionate Licensed Practical Nurse with extensive experience in Long Term Care. 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. I started out as a Certified Nurse Aide and graduated MCC with my Licensed Practical Nurse Diploma. I have been a team leader for over 7 years overseeing and assisting staff and patients in our once EDEN certified skilled nursing facility. Maintains a positive work culture with education and assisting with care needs as desired. Attentive to fine detail, multitasking, easily approachable, a fast learner with a zest for knowledge. Once I obtain my BSN from ISU, I would like to continue on for my MSN in Nurse Practitioner.
- Multi-tasking and prioritization
- Healthcare platforms
- Caring for wounds
- Empathetic and compassionate
- Documenting incidents
- Educating families and elders
- Staff direction and task delegation
- Tracking symptoms
- Counting and being responsible for narcotics
- Assisting physicians, physician assistants, and other disciplines
- Regulatory requirements
- Rehabilitation for Skilled Services
- Basic Life Support Certification
Middletown, OH, 10/2017 - Current
- American Heart Association BLS CPR Instructor since 2018
- Analyzed employees' skill levels and implemented new techniques to boost staff knowledge.
- Led training programs designed to implement new agent performance management standards for all departments.
- Presented training information via role playing, simulations and team exercises.
- Mentored team members to succeed and advance within department and company.
- Created effective training course objectives, course content and all materials.
- Created testing and evaluation procedures to assess performance before, during and after training sessions.
Green Bay, WI, 11/2013 - Current
- Proficient in MDS 3.0
- Proficient in Point Click Care Software
- Familiar with State of Michigan Survey process
- ICD 10 and Medical Diagnoses
- Careplan Processes
- Analyzed patients records to determine efficiency and effectiveness of care.
- Mentored nursing staff, as needed and set unit goals and standards.
- Assigned daily tasks and responsibilities to employees and filled out daily work logs.
- Processed monthly reports for department performance.
- Worked as part of team to execute proper care of body mechanics and safety of patient.
- Instructed patients and family members on proper discharge care.
- Created individualized service or program plans by assessing resident history and preferences.
- Established and maintained positive relationships with government regulators, residents, families, other area health care providers, physicians and community at large.
- Worked with nurses and other clinical staff to process patients and direct to appropriate departments.
- Assessed notes by nursing staff for accuracy, completion, services rendered and patient responses.
City, STATE, 07/2008 - Current
- Collected biological specimens and packaged for laboratory transport to complete important diagnostic tests.
- Researched and studied client diagnoses to identify care needs, effectively contributed to nursing plan developments and facilitated patient education.
- Documented patient intake and dietary requirements and assisted with feeding.
- Triaged patients by phone and provided general assistance for basic and advanced needs.
- Documented patient intake information, including medical histories, current symptoms and vitals such as height and weight.
- Responded to patient alarms and needs-assessment requests to identify course of treatment.
- Managed wound care, gave respiratory treatments and helped with non-invasive procedures.
- Cleaned and sanitized rooms and equipment using aseptic technique to prevent infection and cross-contamination.
- Examined and addressed lacerations, contusions and other physical symptoms in need of further attention.
- Assisted physicians with conducting examinations and patient scans during diagnostic processes.
- Promoted patient satisfaction by assisting with daily living needs such as bathing, dressing, toileting and exercising.
- Delivered high-quality direct and indirect nursing care to up to 33 patients per day.
- Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
- Communicated concerns regarding clients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.
- Worked with healthcare team, including social workers, physical therapists, and speech therapists, to assess patient needs, plan and adjust plans of care and actualize nursing interventions to promote and restore patient health.
City, STATE, 05/2002 - 04/2008
- Sold and Serviced Alltel Cellular Phones and Accessories
- Sold and Serviced DishNetwork Satellite TV
- Tires and Wheels
- Car Audio Equipment - speakers, subwoofers, stereos, and installation kits.
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School Attended
- Indiana State University
- Muskegon Community College
- Central Michigan University
- Newaygo High School
Job Titles Held:
- Staff Development Coordinator
- Elder Care Manager
- Licensed Practical Nurse
- Cellular Manager
Degrees
- Bachelor of Science
- Associate of Science
- Some College (No Degree)
- High School Diploma
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