Keishia Cooper

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acarfy@r.postjobfree.com

Objective

Dedicated Licensed Practical Nurse and facility/clinical manager with 17+

years of extensive experience looking for an opportunity within a top notch

facility offering managerial responsibilities. Patient focused and

compassionate care of adults and children in all settings exemplifying

acute or chronic conditions.

Summary of Qualifications

Efficiently promotes and coordinates the delivery of quality, cost

effective health care services based on medical necessity. Demonstrates

commitment to high quality service without prejudice. Highly skilled in

utilizing detailed knowledge of clinical guidelines and policies to meet

regulatory and program requirements.

Work Experience

Life Incorporated, Edenton NC

Licensed Practical Nurse

December 2010 to present

. Collect samples for testing, perform routine laboratory tests, and

record food and fluid intake and output.

. Presents and refers cases to the physician medical directors (MDs)

for cases reviewed and not meeting approval criteria. Facilitates

physician peer-to-peer contact upon provider request when members'

health conditions do not meet guidelines. Consults with MDs when

necessary and makes recommendations for alternative settings of care

when appropriate.

. Documents outcome of reviews and demonstrates the ability to

interpret and analyze clinical information. Utilizes detailed

knowledge of clinical guidelines and policies to meet regulatory and

program requirements.

. Supervises and manages 50+ CNAs and med techs as directed by scope of

practice.

. On call 24 hours daily

Life Incorporated, Edenton NC November 1996 to December 2010

Habilitation Associate II

. Provided patients with help moving in and out of beds, baths,

wheelchairs or automobiles, and with dressing and grooming.

Accompanied clients to doctors' offices and on other trips outside the

home, providing transportation, assistance and companionship.

. Planned, purchased, prepared, and served meals to patients and other

family members, according to prescribed diets. Provided patients and

families with emotional support and instruction in independent living

and adaptation to disability or illness.

. Provided care to mentally challenged patients in a home environment to

promote independence.

Interim Home Health, Elizabeth City NC July 2006 to October 2009

CNA II

. Cared for individuals living in their own homes and needing help with

tasks and activities of daily living. Performed a variety of duties as

requested by client, such as obtaining household supplies and running

errands. Accompanied clients to doctors' offices and on other trips

outside the home, provided transportation, and companionship. Worked

on exercises as assigned by a physical therapist or physical therapy

assistant. Light cleaning and meal preparation as needed in some

cases.

. Entertained, conversed with, or read aloud to patients to keep them

mentally healthy and alert.

. Planned, purchased, prepared, and served meals to patients and other

family members, according to prescribed diets. Provided patients and

families with emotional support and instruction in independent living

and adaptation to disability or illness.

Home Life Care, Edenton NC November 2002 to July 2004

Position

. Provided patients with help moving in and out of beds, baths,

wheelchairs or automobiles, and with dressing and grooming.

Accompanied clients to doctors' offices providing transportation,

assistance and companionship.

. Provide basic bedside care, measure and record patients vital signs

and first aid as needed.

. Conducted light housekeeping and chores as indicated for personal care

management.

Education

College of the Albemarle, Elizabeth City NC

Continuing Education, 3.25 GPA September 2011 to present

College of the Albemarle, Elizabeth City NC August 2001 to June 2003

Practical Nursing Diploma

Honor Graduate

Class Representative, 2001

Elizabeth City State University, Elizabeth City NC January 1996 to December

1997

General Education

North Carolina Scholar Award, 1996

Skills

. Clinical decision making skills, self directed; supervise 8+ homes

. Computer experience including Word

Psych and mental health Knowledge of Microsoft

care proficient. Windows operating

system

Running staff meetings

BAC screening/drug

screen collection

Skilled in medication

administration; namely Excellent bedside care

the giving of pills and provider and

ensuring they are administrator

consumed.

Licenses

CPR and First Aid certified through American Heart Association, present

Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification, 2003 to present

Practical Nursing in the State of NC, license #74094, 2009

References

Available upon request

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