REGINA E. COOK

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Gilbert, AZ 85296

480-***-****

wui8i0@r.postjobfree.com

LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE

Objective: To obtain a LPN position as a Nurse Manager giving direct patient care.

EDUCATION, LICENSURE AND CERTIFICATIONS

• Licensed Practical Nurse, State of Arizona (expires 04/01/2014)

• CPR Certification (expires April 2012)

• First Aid (expires April 2013)

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AREAS OF KNOWLEDGE

Staff Supervision Tracheotomy Care Cost-efficient use of supplies

Administer Oxygen Private Duty Nurse Assessment & resident care Skills

Injections and immunizations Chest, NG, gastric tubes IV pumps

Wound and Burn care Oxygen therapy Medication management

Urinalysis, culture and sensitivity Casualty triage Pediatric and geriatric base care

In-patient basic care Labor and childbirth Intravenous fluids

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Work Experience

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Citadel Assisted Living- Feb/2010-Oct/2010

As a Resident Care Director, I was responsible for 303 residents, I monitored their health and well being .I provided leadership support and assistance with resident care and services. I trained and monitored care staff with medication mgt. administration. I had the ability to teach, train and monitor care staff quality clinical care. I communicated effectively with resident support services and their families. I maintained clinical quality assurance in accordance with state regulations. I promoted the highest degree of quality care and services to our residents.

Atria Chandler Villas-Jan/2009 to Feb/2010

As the Resident Care Director, my job duties included managing 164 residents, insuring theirs needs were provided. I supervised care staff that consisted of 10 caregivers. I prepared their schedules each month, did in-service training to meet state regulations. I did assessments prior to move-in and there-after. I communicated professionally with outside healthcare providers, as well as with our residents families. I had some marketing responsibilities as far as meeting with referral sources and touring our campus.

Freedom Inn Assisted living @ Scottsdale – Aug/2005 to Jan/2009

As the Assistant Wellness Director, my duties include the daily scheduling of our unlicensed care associates,

according to budget restraints. I’m also involved in the interview and hiring process for our care staff. I’m responsible for effectively educating our care staff through various training techniques. As well as the development of Resident service plans. I also oversee the medication management for all patients. I’m involved with communicating with outside healthcare providers, as well as the patient families. I was promoted to Wellness Director June/2007.

Heartfields Assistant Living of Easton – Nov/2000 to Aug/2005

My duties included direct resident care. Supervising and educating the resident care staff and families for a 72 bed facility. Communicating professionally with the resident, family’s peers and MD’s. While providing medication management and med pass. Provide care for Hospice patients.

Genesis Elder Care – The Pines 1985 to 2000

1990-2000 LPN duties included supervising and educating the resident care staff. I was the Unit supervisor for 42 residents and 5 staff members. This also included the supervising the Alzheimer and Dementia unit.

1985-1990 My duties included providing direct patient care as a Certified Nurse’s Assistant and Certified Medical Technician.

References available upon request