LVN
Resume:
Rebekah Patterson
LVN/Resident Care Coordinator
Sacramento, CA 95815
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Work Experience
Resident Care Coordinator
Eskaton - Orangevale, CA
May 2017 to April 2018
Reports to the executive director. Responsible for supervison of the Memory Care Coordinator, Wellness Nurse as well as all Resident Care Assistants and Resident Medication Assistants. Responsible for overseeing the scheduling of the assisted living unit and oversight of the memory care coordinator's scheduling. Implementing and supporting the facilities policies and procedures, following title 22 regulations and ensuring that all resident's medical needs are met. Ensures that the wellness nurse implements inservices and trainings in regards to the needs of the clientele. Monitoring of any residents with a change in condition, making referrals to outside agencies and assessing residents for admission and/or a change in the level of care. Provides marketing information as needed, creates relationships with outside agencies for the benefit of the facility. Contacts medical professionals in regards to the residents and develops close working relationships with the families and/or responsible parties. Works closely with hospice to provide and enforce highly qualitative end of life care. Recieves phone calls at any time from staff in regards to staffing, resident conditions or any other administrative need. Reviews the pharmacy and dietary reports, makes suggested changes and provides education in regards to those changes.
INP LVN
self employed - Sacramento, CA
August 2015 to April 2017
Client is diagnosed with with Duchenne's muscular dystrophy. Nursing services provided to the client in his home. The patient requires 24hr nursing staff to assist with trach care, ROM, ADL's, activities and other duties as assigned. Independently contracted through Medi-Cal and bill for services provided. Quality Assurance Nurse
Crestwood PHF-American River/ American River Residential - Carmichael, CA March 2014 to April 2017
Crestwood Carmichael- American River PHF 3/14- Current- Review current and past clients charts to check for compliance, any missing data and to ensure completion of charting. Audit all charting from the nurses, residential assistants and service coordinators to maintain accuracy and continuity. Track and maintain records of client events and illnesses. Receive the laboratory billing statements, audit and make corrections. Review the doctor's orders, check for accuracy and proper billing codes. Make referrals to outside Healthcare facilities for the clients ongoing treatment. Discharge chart review, enter all applicable diagnosis and billing codes. Charge Nurse: Work with acutely psychotic or severely depressed individuals(often with dual diagnosis) toward the short term goal of stabilization through crisis intervention and medication management. Duties include taking and recording t.o's, administering PO, topical and IM medications, documentation, reviewing client packets to present to the MD for admission, giving and receiving nurse to nurse reports crisis interventions, behavior management and root cause analysis. Supervision of the Restorative Health Aides.
Residential duties: Give instruction regarding medication administration, polices and procedures. Assist residents in regard to conveying their medical and psychiatric needs to the doctor. Administer injections. Supervise medication administration by rehabilitation assistants and offer instructions regarding medication administration and additional training as needed. Education/Training: Develop and implement staff trainings for in service hours. Provide support for ongoing trainings and ensure comprehension of materials provided. Nursing support: Assist the DON or ADON with hiring, disciplinary action, policy development and training of new staff.
LVN
Always Home - Citrus Heights, CA
April 2014 to May 2014
Responsibilities
Nursing care for a 4year old vent, trach and gtube pt. Assisted with ADL's and ROM. Activites. LVN
Crestwood Wellness and Recovery - Redding, CA
January 2013 to February 2014
Provided care to mentally ill conserved patients, (many of whom were dually diagnosed) in a long term care setting. Responsible for administering medications and treatments as prescribed, routine and PRN. Continual observation and assessment of the pts mental health status as well as their medical status. Weekly, Monthly and PRN pt specific documentation. Receiving, notating and implementation of orders. Supervision of CNA's and delegation of duties. Report to supervisor any change of condition, logging in and ordering of medication, behavioral and crisis interventions and other duties as assigned. Shift supervisor/Charge nurse duties: responsible for placement of staff, attended daily team ADT meetings to address client and facility needs, admission and discharge of clients, staff supervision and education, obtaining new medication orders, diet checks in the dining room, assist with meals, and other duties as assigned. Residential: meet with doctors to discuss treatments. Notate and transcribe doctor orders. Audit mars for any discrepancies and check for medication compliance. LVN
Restpadd PHF/Crisis
July 2012 to August 2013
Provide care under my license to individuals with mental health illnesses. Go to the local ER's and preform mental health assessments on individuals placed on a mental health hold. Write or release 5150's. Make recommendations and referrals to community resources, doctors, shelters and sober living programs/rehabs. Continual assessment of the pts that were brought to the crisis unit for a 23 hr continuum of care. Address any sign or increase of suicidal or homicidal ideations and substance withdrawal or effects . Note any change in psychosis. Obtain orders from the on call doctor to meet the pt's needs. Send out for hospitalization if unable to stabilize. PHF: Work with acutely psychotic or severely depressed (many were dually diagnosed) individuals toward the short term goal of stabilization through crisis intervention and medication management. Duties include taking and recording t.o's, administering PO, topical and IM medications, documentation, reviewing client packets to present to the MD for admission, giving and receiving nurse to nurse reports crisis interventions, behavior management and root cause analysis. Supervision of the Mental Health Aides.
Direct Support Staff
Comer Residential
January 2012 to April 2012
Worked with 6 developmentally disabled adults in their home that also had diagnoses of mental illnesses and demonstrated high risk behaviors. Duties included meal preparation, sanitizing the facility, assisting the individuals to complete their adl's, medication administration, behavior interventions, medical appointments, transportation, and other duties as assigned. CNA
Brentwood Skilled Nursing Facility
January 2010 to July 2010
CNA
Assisted elderly and rehab patients with adl's, toileting, hygiene and bathing, administering vital signs, maintained documentation, responded to pt's needs efficiently and effectively. Education
Vocational in Nursing Program
Institute of Technology
2008 to 2009
Clinical Experience
Shasta Regional Medical Center, Mercy Medical Center Skills
Attention To Detail
Certifications/Licenses
LVN
May 2016 to May 2018
Current LVN Liscense
Certified DBT Coach
September 2016 to Present
Training in the theory of Dialectical Behavior, and the skills needed to coach clients in the residential program. Certification requires assessment of a client's ability to participate in the therapeutic program, teaching a skills group, 1:1 therapeutic sessions and the development of DBT skills to replace unwanted behaviors and help the person achieve their life worth living goal. Additional Information
List of professional references available upon request
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