Nurse Manager
Resume:
Laura Roderick
Email: abov0w@r.postjobfree.com
Address:
City: Crossville
State: TN
Zip: 38572
Country: USA
Phone: 845-***-****
Skill Level: Any
Salary Range:
Primary Skills/Experience:
Caring Licensed Practical Nurse with excellent communication and nursing skills. 18 years experience in home health care, family practice and geriatric/long term care.
Educational Background:
High School Dipolma from Tennessee Technology Center, Crossville TN 1/2001 to 9/1994 (Licensed Practical Nursing)
High School Dipolma from Gannett Education, Crossville TN 1/2001 to 10/2012
Job History / Details:
Professional Summary
Caring Licensed Practical Nurse with excellent communication and nursing skills. 18 years experience in home health care, family practice and geriatric/long term care.
Licenses
Licensed Practical Nurse in Tennessee, License number 49182, expires 04/30/2014.
Licensed Practical Nurse in New York, License number 305656-1, expires 04/30/2014.
American Heart Association CPR and AED certification, expires 02/28/2014.
Skill Highlights
Enthusiastic caregiver
Self-directed
Strong medical ethic
Patient/family focused (customer service!)
18 years clinical experience
Believe strongly in Infection control standards
Proficient in supervision, problem-solving, CNA training, In-service teaching, MDS/Care Planning, physical assessments, administering medications, proper catheter insertion/removal, colostomy care, gastroenteral nutrition, venipuncture, Port-A-Cath maintenance, IV maintenance, wound cleaning/care, client and family teaching
Professional Experience
August 2011 to September 2012
#1 Park Manor Acquisition II LLC Middletown, NY
Licensed Practical Nurse / Charge Nurse
Charge nurse on long term care and rehabilitation floor. Oversaw average of 25 patients and 6-10 clinical/support staff per shift. Cared for patients with multiple acute and chronic diagnoses and provided behavioral/emotional support and supervision for those with dementia and Alzheimer's. Examined patients, dispensed medications and provided wound/skin treatments as ordered. Provided quality nursing care in accordance with policies and procedures and in coordination with resident care plans.
October 2001 to October 2010
#2 Wyndridge Health and Rehabilitation Center Crossville, TN
Licensed Practical Nurse / multiple positions
Charge nurse on long term care and rehabilitation floors. Oversaw average of 25 patients and 6-10 support staff per shift. Treated patients with multiple acute and chronic diagnoses and provided behavioral/ emotional support and supervision for those with dementia and Alzheimer's. Examined patients, dispensed medications and provided wound/skin treatments as ordered. Provided quality nursing care in accordance with policies and procedures and in coordination with resident care plans.
MDS nurse collected and organized resident data (for 30-50 residents), prepared MDS, RAPS and CARE PLAN for RN approval and for submission to TN state. Coordinated with doctors and registered nurses to develop care plans for patients.
Unit Manager coordinated/supervised all aspects of resident care for 50-bed Unit and interactions/meetings with family members. Supervised and provided In-Service training for all staff on Unit and provided necessary health education to residents and families. Reviewed all admission orders for accuracy and coordinated necessary care based on diagnoses. Maintained updated resident information worksheets for use every shift by all charge nurses and CNA's. Coordinated physician visits and follow-ups. Scheduled all routine and acute lab / diagnostic testing. Maintained daily contact with primary care physician and addressed all acute care needs on a daily basis. Participated in routine multi-disciplinary meetings to address Dietary, Activities, Social Services, Psychosocial, Nursing and Therapy needs. Daily reviews of all new orders and charting assignments to ensure accuracy and compliance.
CNA training program - conducted classes for prospective CNAs. Oversaw the training of 200-300 students and was successful with a very low failure rate during the State exams. Conducted health screenings, 2-step TB testings, basic physicals, background checks and reference interviews for all prospective students.
Second Shift Building Supervisor to oversee and assist all staff as needed in providing quality care in a timely fashion, ensuring that policy and procedure and patient care needs are met. Coordinated with all Units for reports of acute issues and then contacted physician for further orders. Addressed phone/family issues. Managed all staffing issues.
October 1994 to October 2001
#3 Personal Home Health Care Crossville, TN
Licensed Practical Nurse / Visiting nurse
RN DON - Kathryn McCoy 931-***-****
(Company owned by Fentress County Hospital, Jamestown, TN)
Organized 8-12 home visits on a daily basis in regards to the driving/visiting schedules, meeting with family members, physicians contacts, preparing supplies and teaching material individualized to each client. Primary focus of care was close monitoring of acute conditions, physical assessment and then addressing diabetic needs, wound care, lab draws, PAC maintenance, IV medications and maintenance or catheter changes as ordered by each physician.
July 2006 to May 2007
#4 Sunshine Specialty Clinic Crossville, TN
Licensed Practical Nurse / Family practice
(formerly known as Wood Medical Clinic)
Kathy Bowers, Practice Manager 931-***-****
(This employment was a 10-month hiatus from Wyndridge Health and Rehabilitation while waiting for a full time position to reopen due to the facility putting an indefinite hold on further CNA classes)
Efficient check-in of each client, checked vital signs, organized reason for visit and client history in computer, reviewed complete medicinal routines for accuracy by client, readied client and exam room for Dr. Bowers. Assisted physician with exams and minor surgical procedures. Placed follow-up phone calls to all clients regarding testing results.
Education and Training
1994 Tennessee Technology Center Crossville, TN
Licensed Practical Nursing
September 1993 - September 1994
LPN Associate's degree, multi-state license granted
Achievement: maintained A Honor Roll throughout program, received Student of the Quarter recognition
Gannett Education Falls Church, VA
(On-Line In-Service Training)
(formerly known as Nursing Spectrum Division of Continuing Education)
In addition to hands-on experience and In-Service training provided by employers, further knowledge and contact hours received via this accredited on-line teaching institution (member since 2011)
Infection Control for Healthcare Professionals
Decades Later - Post Polio Syndrome
Delegating to Unlicensed Assistive Personnel
Reflect a Positive Image of Nursing
Elder Abuse/
Mistreatment of Older Americans on the Rise
Dementia in the Elderly
Every Nurse is a Risk Manager
HIPPA and Confidentiality/Practice May
Change, But Principles Endure
Activating a Stroke Alert: A Neurological Emergency
Advanced Directives/An Unrealized Goal
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