Lenora Bain, RN

RN License 470-***-**** Exp **-****

ac7gj3@r.postjobfree.com

810-***-****

**** *** *** **,

Grand blanc MI, 48439

Dear Hiring Manager;

I would like to express my interest in the registered nurse position available within your department. I earned my Associates degree in Nursing at Mott Community College in May 2010; graduating with Honors. I believe that my experience, compassion, attention to detail and desire to provide great service would make me a strong addition to your team.

Over the years I have learned in a variety of nursing environments Including but not limited to; home health care services, home hospice, psychiatric hospital, various long-term care facilities working multiple roles and advancements. I have strong people skills and strive to acquaint myself with each patient's family members, support system and medical staff to best facilitate the best possible client outcome.

I attain a can-do, positive attitude, seek out answers to issues and a desire to learn and grow.

As you can see from my resume I have continued to grow in my career making changes in my employment to either learn a new environment or to accept an advancement in management. I have found that I desire to continue my professional growth with a company that values high quality outcomes for the population that they serve.

I look forward to hearing from you.

Sincerely,

Lenora Bain, RN

Summary

Professional Summary

Experienced RN, licensed in the state of MI, with strong clinical, communication and people skills. I started my career as a Certified Nursing Assistant 18 years ago and worked my way through the LPN and RN school programs then eventually into the management role up to Assistant and Interim Director

In my 18 years of professional healthcare experience, I have worked mostly in Long term care and Rehab environments with geriatric, psychiatric/mental health, child development, hospice and ( yet not limited to ) trauma patients.

Experience

Charge Nurse

Shiawassee County Medical Center

Apr 2018 - Aug 2018

Bedside patient care

Medication disbursement

Completed ordered treatments

Thorough assessments

Assistant Director of Nursing

Fenton Health Care, 512 Beach St, Fenton MI 48430, 810-***-****

Staff Development, Infection Control

April 2017-Febuary, 2018

While working at Fenton Health Care, I Put my initial focus on Staff education and organizing their infection control processes. During my time there, I worked on all shifts and was pulled into the roles of various titles in attempt to resolve building circumstances.

Psychiatric Floor Nurse

Havenwyke Hospital, 1525 University Dr, Auburn Hills, MI 48326, 248-***-****

Psych. Floor Nurse, PRN,

January 2016-, February 2018

As a Registered Nurse at Havenwyke Hospital I provided nursing care to assigned patients utilizing the nursing process. Below are aspects of the job specific to psychiatric nursing.

Develops measurable goals on the Individualized Treatment Plan that are mutually set with the treatment team and patient and/or patient families.

Participates in Non-Violent Crisis Classes, continue certification for and follow Interventions at all times as necessary.

Develops a therapeutic relationship with assigned patients in developing coping mechanisms to deal with feelings and behaviors. I taught patients and families about medications, coping skills and interventions to deal with behaviors in an age/dx-appropriate manner.

Sets limits in a therapeutic/consistent manner within program guidelines and age-specific.

Intervenes to decrease panic in patients and to teach them appropriate interventions on a daily basis, demonstrates an understanding and follows up appropriately.

Acts a charge nurse when so designated by the Clinical Nurse Manager .

Performs other related duties as requested.

Staff Development/ Infection Control/ Dementia Unit Manager

Canterbury on the Lake

Apr 2015 - Mar 2017

Managed Memory Care unit and maintained regulatory compliance

Oversee day to day operations and protocols of the facility

Safety and incident investigations

Instructing new CENAs and Nurses for New Hire Orientation

Staff Development; Developing skills for CENAs and Nurses through hands on training and in-services

Developed education processes to enhance nursing skills within the facility

Developed the education for plans of correction resulting from State surveys

During the last two annual surveys, the Staff Development Program and the Infection control Program, under my supervision, received ZERO citations.

Implement and enforce Infection control policies

Track and trend all infections throughout Canterbury on the Lake

Admissions Nurse manager

Genesys Convalescent Center

Mar 2013 - Mar 2014

Patient assessments in hospital to ensure Facility can meet their needs

As Admissions Nurse manager I oversaw reviewing referrals, preparing orders and equipment for a seamless transition for patient arrivals.

Creating and initiating care plans

Completing various nursing assessments

Greeting residents and families while addressing their concerns

Communicating with physicians for orders and admission updates

Responsible to ensure that Medicare certificates were completed and signed in a timely manner

Skills; Including but not limited to:

Leadership skills:

Development of Worksheet, Test/quiz and Inservice development and implementation for employees in all department’s for growth in leader development

New Hire Orientation organization and instruction with focus on decreasing turnover percentage, increasing employee satisfaction scores and building employee self-accountability

Interviewing, Hiring, disciplining and discharging staff

Testing and auditing of Nursing Skills and CENA skills

Overseeing and completing Investigations for facility and state purposes

Care Plan implementation and management

Medicare Certification for CMS compliance

Infection Control, monitoring, tracking and reporting of facility community and nosocomial infections

Policy writing to meet Standards and regulations

Emergency preparedness training and trainer

Staff Scheduling

Hospital visits for admission and discharge evaluations and Patient admission scheduling

Computer experience:

Point Click Care EMAR

Vision EMAR

Microsoft Office

Microsoft Excel

Beyond Basic Nursing skills:

Camp nurse with developmentally and physically disabled children

Extensive Physical Assessments with paperwork completion

Patient and staff Behavior Modification

Psychiatric Nursing

Extensive Rehabilitation, long term care and Dementia Care

Hospice and Palliative care experience

Certificates

America Heart Association BLS certified 2017

CMS Advanced assessment and staff training conference

CPI Non-Violent Training Certified 2017

Making the transition from staff to Supervisor 2016

FEMA emergency training 2016.

Heartfelt Connections 2016

Department of health and Human services Abuse clearance 2016

Medicare Skilled Nursing Documentation 2016

Infection Control Highlight 2015

American Red cross BLS Certified 2015

Education

Mott Community College 1401 E Court St, Flint, MI 48503

Applied Science in Nursing 2010

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