Bridget A. Hayden, LPN
Position Statement
I have over 25 years of experience as a Licensed Practical Nurse. I have taken the opportunity to increase my knowledge and skills in various aspects of the nursing field. I hold many various positions both in Administration and with hands-on Nursing care. I am continually looking for ways to increase my knowledge and skills in the geriatric field.
Professional Background
Director of Health Services for Memory Care (Unity Park Neighborhood) – Lutheran Senior Services at Heisinger Bluffs, Jefferson City, MO, May 2014 – Current (2016 Corporate Shining Star Award Recipient)
Licensed Practical Nurse - Lutheran Senior Services at St. Joseph Bluff’s (transferred from our sister company: Lenoir Woods), Jefferson City, MO, August 2010 – May 2014
Licensed Practical Nurse - Lutheran Senior Services at Lenoir Wood, Columbia, MO, November 1992 – August 2010. (During my employment with Lenoir Woods, I held the following positions: Staffing Coordinator, Employee Health Nurse, and Resident Services Coordinator for Assisted Living and Independent Living residents, and Life Steps Coordinator.)
Certified Nursing Assistant, and Certified Medication Technician - La Plata Nursing Home, La Plata, MO, 1987-1992
Educational Background
IV Certification Program - Boone Slick Vo-Technical School, Booneville, MO, 2004
Licensed Practical Nursing Program - Kirksville Vo-Technical School, Kirksville, MO, 1990-1991
Child Development Assoc. Certification - Kirksville Vo-Technical School, Kirksville MO, 1987-1989
High School Diploma - La Plata High School, LaPlata, MO, 1987
Core Competencies
Certified Medication Assistant (CMA) Instructor Certification
Insulin Instructor Certification
CPR Certification
IV Certification
Employee Staffing
Employee Health Requirements
Rehabilitation Nursing Experience
Knowledge of Skilled & Assisted Living Community – State Regulations
Transmitting & Completing Physician’s Orders
Supervise and Train Nursing Staff
Develop Individual Service (Care) Plans
Experienced in Scheduling & Staffing
Dementia Specialist/ Training Instructor
Alzheimer’s Support Group Facilitator
Coaching and Counseling Training
Payroll / Time Keeping (Kronos)
Skilled & Intermediate Community – State Requirements
Vision - Electronic Medical Records (EMR) Program – “Super User”
Monitor Medication Administration
Detailed & Thorough Medical Documentation
Experienced in Management Responsibilities
Deficiency Free DHSS Inspection for 3 years
Bridget A. Hayden
References
Tina Nelson LPN
Assistant Director of Nursing Services
Sonya Durbin LPN
Director of Health Services
Gail Roddy
Certified Medication Assistant
Larry Robinett
Life Enrichment Coordinator