Registered Nurse, Wound Care Certified and experience in LTC

Angela Poole, RN

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Minnetonka, Minnesota 55343

Cell: 218-***-****

Licensure: RN License for Minnesota and Certified in Wound Care

Work Experience:

January 2014 to present MDS Coordinator at Mission Nursing Home, Plymouth, MN

Duties: Complete assessments for Minimum Data Set (MDS) and care plans for all men assigned.

Monitors completion of MDSs by other disciplines within timeframes prescribed by regulatory

guidelines. Ensure accurate and timely completion of the MDS/RAPs/Triggers sheet for all

assigned men. Monitors and ensures completion of 7-day look-back documentation by nursing

staff within prescribed MDS timeframe. Advise supervisor of incomplete or untimely assessments

and data collecting completed by nursing assistants and licensed nurses.

March 17, 2010-January 2014 Charge Nurse at Mission Nursing Home, Plymouth, MN

Duties: Administer medications and treatments per physician orders. Document on resident’s

change of condition, notify physician and updating family. Complete and update care plans and

assessments on new admissions quarterly, annually and with any changes. Responsible for the

care of male residents that have difficulty managing needs outside of an all- male nursing home.

August 23, 2012- May 31, 2013 Director of Nursing and Case Manager for Senior Helpers,

Bloomington, MN

Duties: Responsible for the day to day operations for 16 memory care residents. Supervise home

care aids performing delegated tasks. Provide education and in-services to staff on policy,

procedures and related care issues. Complete assessments, create and ensure service plans are

being followed. Communicate with physicians, therapists and other disciplines to meet the needs

of clients or residents in a home/facility environment. Comply with state and federal rules and

regulations for proving nursing services in home care.

October 4, 2010-July 23, 2012 Director of Education and Training at Texas Terrace, St.

Louis Park, MN

Duties: Provide education and training to all staff according to policy and procedure of facility.

Tracking all staff members in-service attendance and discuss with staff what in-serves to make to

stay compliant with OSHA, state and federal rules and regulations. Responsible for infection

control program, tracking and observing for patterns in infections, and making sure staff follow

infection control practices to eliminate the spread of infections. Responsible for restorative

programs are current and are being followed according to the residents plan of care.

Communicate with interdisciplinary team changes and needs of residents. Comply with state and

federal rules and regulations while implementing restorative programs documenting monthly

summaries and assessments.

December 18, 2009- September 30, 2009 Nurse Manager at Woodbury Health Care Center,

Woodbury, MN

Duties: Manage staff and the care of a 62 bed Alzheimer's-dementia unit. Communicate effectively

with nursing staff when delivering care to the residents. Update care plans and nursing assistant

information sheets in a timely manner. Attend care conferences and write summaries for families

who were not able to attend. Overseen wound rounds for all patients at Woodbury Health Care

Center that had pressure areas or other types of wounds once a month with the wound time.

Provide accurate and complete documentation on wounds. Track infections and complete

necessary paper work. Participate in IDT meetings and work as a team player while coming up

with nursing interventions that are resident centered. Provide education to the staff along with

evaluations and counseling when needed. Held daily meetings with staff from the day and evening

shift to ensure staff are aware of expectations and changes in resident condition status.

March 9, 2009 to October 2009 Director of Nursing-Parmly Lifepoints, Chisago City, MN

Duties: Direct and supervise staff to ensure residents are cared for in a safe and efficient manner

while providing them a loving environment. Knowledge and understanding of requirements for

skilled nursing under state and federal laws. Knowledge and understanding of quality indicators

and how to resolve nursing issues that are a cause for concern. Able to move staff through the

disciplinary process to termination. Measure resident’s wounds while demonstrating a high skill

level around wound management. Demonstrate good communication skills with members of

nursing department and communicating daily with key members of nursing department; nurse

managers, MDS coordinators and staffing coordinator.

Dec, 2006 to March 6, 2009 Director of Nursing - Lodi Good Samaritan Nursing Home,

Lodi, WI

Duties: Direct and assure that residents are cared for in a safe and efficient manner. Ensures

quality performance, compliance with regulation and laws, and customer satisfaction; assist and

participates in QA/QI process. Recruit, hire and provide performance evaluations for nursing staff.

Computer programming software skills, typing and faxing. Establish good working relationships

with other departments.

March 2006- Nov 2006 MDS/Medicare/Rehab Coordinator/RN Supervisor/floor nurse - Marshall

Manor Good Samaritan, MN

Duties: Supervised and managed MDS process and Care plans related to nursing. Supervised and

managed Restorative Nursing Program. Knowledge and understanding of PPS/Medicare

guidelines for payment. Medication and Treatment administration. Appropriate documentation

according to facility policy and procedure.

May 2005 - Mar, 2006 Director of Nursing - Midway Care Center, Fosston, MN

Duties: Direct and supervise nursing staff, MDS coordinator, Infection Control monitoring and in-

services, Provided staff education with CEU’s, Recruit/hire and retain nursing staff, Direct quality

assurance meetings, and Managed and coordinated Medicare/Rehab for all residents.

June 2003 - May 2005 Assistant Director of Nursing/ Director of Nursing - McIntosh Manor,

McIntosh MN

Duties: Schedule and attend care conferences, Draw blood work from residents as ordered by

physician. Observe labs and schedule labs, report labs to physician, Observe incidents of

infection and prepare infection control report, Observe residents for change of condition and

assess, Report change of condition to M.D, Track change of condition until improvement, Update

functional assessments quarterly, Meet with CNAS to discuss changes, Quarterly notes in nurses

notes in regards to functional maintenance programs as to whether program is maintaining

residents functional ability or need for further assessment and intervention, Know all physical

restraints on unit and keep current list, Ensure regulatory compliance (MD order, med necessity,

proper application and release, informed consent, etc.), Coordinate and meet with fall risk

prevention team weekly, Observe residents who are or may be a fall risk and implement

appropriate measures, Know all pressure sores on unit, Review pressure sores weekly, Ensure

that all proper treatment is being performed, Know residents at risk for breakdown and ensure

preventive measures are in place, Observe weight and nutritional concerns on the unit, Provide all

nursing staff a two-week work schedule, and Provide educational in-services with CEU’s for all

nursing staff.

Oct 2002 - June 2003 Registered Nurse - Valley Home - Thief River Falls, MN

Duties: Assist RN consultant with policy and procedure development and revision, Assess and

monitor resident needs, Communicate with residents, staff, family members, health care

professionals and visitors in a positive manner, Assist RN consultant in development and

presentation of educational programs, Act as on-call contact person as needed, Prepare

medication administration record with current changes every month on computer, Screen new

residents for assisted living, provide information to them about the facility, services offered and

cost, Prepare service contract and care plan for residents on assisted living, and Other duties as

delegated within nursing standards of practice.

Nov 2001 - Oct 2002 Licensed Practical Nurse - Valley Home - Thief River Falls, MN 56701

Duties: Administration of all medications, treatments and supplements as ordered by the

attending physician, Identify needs and changes in condition of residents, Notify physician and

family members when appropriate, Assist in the implementation of each resident’s plan of care,

Inform the RN of revisions needed in the service plan and plan of care, Scheduled and assisted in

scheduling of appointments, yearly history and physicals and lab work, Maintained organized,

accurate resident records, Inform and direct resident attendants in providing care in a manner that

encourages each resident to achieve their highest level of functioning, Order medications as

scheduled and when new orders are obtained, Monitor vital signs and weights as scheduled and

as needed, Review new physician orders and implement them, Document findings in each

resident’s record, and Attended staff meetings as scheduled.

Nov 1999- May 2002 Licensed Practical Nurse - Northwest Medical Center - Thief River Falls, MN

56701

And April 1993- 1996

Duties: Administration of all medications, treatments and supplements as ordered by the

attending physician, Worked as charge nurse on the night shift, Reporting to house supervisor

and attending physician any changes in status or concerns, Identify needs and changes in

conditions reporting to charge nurse, Notify family members when appropriate, Assist in the

implementation of each resident’s plan of care, Make changes on care plan that reflect changes in

resident’s status, Maintain organized, accurate resident records, Inform and direct certified

nursing assistants in providing care in a manner that encourages each resident to achieve their

highest level of functioning, Order medications as scheduled and when new orders are obtained,

Monitor vital signs and weights as scheduled and as needed, Review new physician orders and

implement them, Document findings in each resident record, and Attended staff meetings as

scheduled.

Oct 1997- Aug 2000 Licensed Practical - Dakota Clinic LTD - Thief River Falls, MN

Duties: Scheduled office visits and surgical appointments for patients, Provided explanation of

surgical procedures, lab tests and other diagnostic procedures, Administered injections and other

medication as ordered by the physician, Provided medical advice to patients calling by phone,

Obtained weight, height, blood pressure, pulse, respiration and temperature on patients, Provide

physician with data regarding patient complaints and needs, Assist physician with minor surgical

procedures done in the clinic, and Programmed doctor appointments into computer system.

Apr 1995 - Feb 1998 Licensed Practical Nurse - Hospice of the Red River Valley - Thief River Falls,

MN

Duties: Provide assistance with daily cares to terminally ill patients, Implement Hospice standing

orders, attending physician orders and primary registered nurse directions, Scheduling staff to

provide care to patients around the clock, and Provided Spiritual and caring support to patients

terminally ill and their families.

May 1990- Apr 1993 Certified Nurse’s Assistant - Northwest Medical Center - Thief River Falls, MN

Duties: Taking accurate vital signs and weights, using proper hand washing technique when

washing hands, provided good oral hygiene and personal grooming to residents, and Assisted

residents with ambulation, range of motion, and feeding.

June 1991- Sept 1991 Live in Care Provider - Luella Peterson - Oklee, MN

Duties: Assisted with ambulation, prepared nutritious meals to client and her husband, Assisted

with personal grooming and hygiene, provided lighthouse work, and provided companionship to

client and her husband.

Aug 1989 - June 1991 Dietary Aide - Oakland Park Nursing Home - Thief River Falls, MN

Duties: Responsible for wrapping silverware, cutting butter, and making sandwiches, Assisted

cook with meal preparation, Swept and washed floors, washed, dried and put away dishes, pots

and pans, and Used proper hand washing technique.

Nov 1987 - June 1991 Certified Nursing Assistant - Oakland Park Nursing Home - Thief River Falls,

MN

Duties: Responsible for elderly residents’ activities of daily living, Assisted residents with

ambulation and range of motion, Took accurate vital signs and weights.

Education

Bachelors of Science Degree in Nursing

University of Phoenix On-line Program

Graduated August 2010

Wound Care Certified October 2008

Associated Degree in Nursing

Northland Community and Technical College

Graduated 2002

Thief River Falls, MN 56701

Licensed Practical Nursing

Thief River Technical College

Graduated 1993

Thief River Falls, MN 56701

Lincoln High School

Graduated 1990

Thief River Falls, MN 56701

Interests: Volunteer at church to take blood pressures monthly, Sewing, crocheting, and

embroidery, Hunting, camping and fishing

Reference: Available upon request.

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