Debraca S Holmes

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Walterboro, South Carolina 29488

803-***-****

acrqpq@r.postjobfree.com

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

• Highly skilled Nursing Professional with 10+ years in long-term care adept in nursing management and providing high quality nursing care and unparalleled patient service. Creative problem solver and leader, adept at managing people while effectively delegating and providing support and promoting a cohesive team environment. Insures that everyone understands and identifies with the organization\'s mission and core values.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Whiteoak Manor of Charleston

Resident Assessment Coordinator 2012-2015

• Thorough understanding of minimum data set nursing procedures

• Profound knowledge of Medicare and OBRA assessments

• Developed, implemented and update care plans and MDS schedules for each of my assigned residents

• Coordinated with family members as well as interdisciplinary team members to ensure consistent patient care

• Sucessfully held other key positions in the facility such Unit Coordinator/ Charge nurse/Supervisor/Wound Care Nurse until facility vacancies could be filled Pruitt Health Of Walterboro

Wound Care Nurse 2014-2014

• Assessment of pressure ulcers, diabetic ulcers, surgical wounds, amputations, and complex skin tears to determine proper treatment as agreed upon by the MD

• Profound knowledge of wound vacs, speciality mattresses and other wound care products

• Weekly measurement and documentation in accordance with company and regulatory guidelines with utilization review meetings with MDS staff

• Ongoing communication with primary MD, the wound care center or specialist as warranted for wounds that were not progressing as desired

Oakbrook Health and Rehabilitation

Director of Nursing 2010-2012

• Zero citation survey while directing resident care staff as well as housekeeping, maintenance, and kitchen staff in the absence of a steady administrator

• Posess/in act strong knowledge base of all federal and state SNF regulations as well as professional standards/best practice

• Managed and direct clinical services, coordinate and evaluate clinical practice and services; conduct and/or participated in staff development and continuing education

• Assisted in the recruitment, responsible for the hiring, supervision, evaluation and discipline of clinical personnel

• Developed and maintained a successful wound care program St. George Healthcare

Director of Nursing 2008-2010

• Directed the nursing department to maintain quality standards of care in accordance with current Federal, State and company standards, guidelines and regulations

• Developed and maintained quality care systems and standards, including infection control, weight loss, incidents/accidents, restraint monitoring/reduction, psychotropic drug monitoring/reduction, medication administration monitoring both controlled and non-controlled, treatment administration monitoring, implementation of new/changed orders and documentation monitoring Oakwood Healthcare Center

Staff Development Coordinator / Nurse Manager 2003-2008

• Maintained nurse manager position in absence of a DON/other key nursing personnel

• Educated staff on treatments and patient care protocols

• Evaluate patient care guidelines and determine areas for improvement and education

• Staff skills check offs

• Developed and maintained staff schedules and need patterning to determine hiring needs

• Assist with staff evaluations

EDUCATION

The Technical College of the Lowcountry

Associate Degree in Nursing 2008

Orangeburg-Calhoun Technical College

Diploma in Practical Nursing 2001

Thunderbolt Career Center

Certified Nursing Assistant 1997

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