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Lorena Sikorskas

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Lock Haven, Pennsylvania, 17745

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ac08cf@r.postjobfree.com

WORK EXPERIENCE

HAVEN SKILLED REHABILITATION AND NURSING, Lock Haven, PA RN Assessment Coordinator, May 2016 – Present

Coordinating the Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI) process including completion of an accurate Minimum Data Set (MDS) and development of the interdisciplinary Plan of Care. Participate in the daily Medicare Prospective Pay System (PPS) Interdisciplinary Team Meeting

(ITM).

Establishes and maintains positive relationships with all members of the healthcare team. Initiating and scheduling all Care Conferences for all long-term residents Responsible for initiating and updating care plans on all residents. works as RN Supervisor for 7pm-7am shift every third weekend and as needed. ROSEVIEW CENTER, Williamsport, PA

Unit Manager, Aug 2011 – Nov 2015

Direct, supervise and evaluate work activities of nursing personnel. Participate in recruitment and hiring of healthcare staff. Monitor the use of diagnostic services, inpatient beds, facilities, and staff to ensure effective use of resources and assess the need for additional staff, equipment, and services. Develop and conduct educational in-services with the Nurse Educator for nursing staff Admissions Nurse, Jul 2010 – Aug 2011

Performed admission assessments on all new residents Coordinated resident care with primary physician

Developed individualized care plans for all new residents Provided information to nursing staff to ensure quality care of each new resident Oriented residents and families upon admission to the facility. Assisted nursing administration with state surveys as needed SOUTHERNCARE INC., Montoursville, PA

Admissions Coordinator, Dec 2008 – Jul 2010

Reviewed medical information and performed physical assessments to determine hospice eligibility

Developed individualized plan of care for patients and their families Provided information to patients and families regarding hospice benefits, services and financial information

Coordinated patient care with members of hospice team Assisted with marketing and education to promote hospice services LOCK HAVEN HOSPITAL EXTENDED CARE UNIT, Lock Haven, PA Admissions Coordinator, Apr 2008 – Nov 2008

Requested and reviewed medical information on potential residents to be admitted to facility Coordinated with hospital social workers and case managers to arrange admissions to the facility Worked on facility units as charge nurse as needed Participated in marketing of facility

231 Island Road Lock Haven, Pennsylvania, 17745 570-***-**** ac08cf@r.postjobfree.com CENTRAL PA INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY, Pleasant Gap, PA Medical Science Instructor, Jan 2008 – Apr 2008

Instructed high school students in the medical sciences SOUTHERNCARE INC, Montoursville, PA

RN Case Manager, Oct 2005 – Jul 2007

SUSQUE-VIEW NURSING HOME, Lock Haven, PA

RN Manager, Sep 1998 – Sep 2005

Assistant Director of Nursing, Mar 1996 – Sep 1998 EDUCATION

Geisinger School of Nursing, Danville, PA

RN Diploma

The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA Bachelor of Science

ADDITIONAL SKILLS

Excellent communication skills

Computer based data entry

Problem solver

Can work effectively as a team member, or on own

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