Deborah A. Larson, BSN, PHN, MSN/Ed
**** ******** ***, *******, ** 95765
Cell: 916-***-****
**********@*******.***
Qualifications:
• DEVELOPED AND IMPLEMENTED LESSON PLANS FOR STAFF IN-SERVICES.
• CNA COURSE INSTRUCTOR.
• Experience in geriatric healthcare.
• Proven ability to build positive relationships with patients, family, physicians, and other medical professionals.
• Knowledge of medication administration, management, and training.
• Knowledge of Risk Management policies, procedures, and implementation of plans.
• Knowledge of electronic health recording systems and PC computer applications.
Professional Experience:
RN WORK EXPERIENCE
AEGIS OF CARMICHAEL, SACRAMENTO, CA
HEALTH SERVICES DIRECTOR, 4/2013 – 3/2014
The Health Services Director assists residents to retain self-care and stability of medical conditions,
coordinating with family, healthcare practitioners, and ancillary services. The Health Services Director has
accountability for training staff and health related topics and oversees all Medication Management services.
• Experience in staff member relations including training and development.
• Knowledge of computers and software applications including Microsoft Word.
• Knowledge of dementia care.
• Oversee resident health care.
• Provide early diagnosis of resident health changes.
• Demonstrated initiative to learn and apply new skills.
• Commitment to high quality standards for resident care.
• Commitment to continuous improvement.
VITAS INNOVATIVE HOSPICE, SACRAMENTO, CA
RN CASE MANAGER, 4/2012 – 4/2013
• Member of the interdisciplinary team and a pivotal person in identifying the physical, psychological, social
and spiritual needs of the patient and family. Initiate appropriate intervention and support for the patient and
family upon admission to VITAS and provide a continuously appropriate, comprehensive and responsive
plan of care.
NORWOOD PINES ALZHEIMER’S CENTER, SACRAMENTO, CA
UNIT MANAGER, RN, 7/2011 – 4/2012
• Assist the Director of Nursing Services in the day-to-day resident care functions.
• Assist in coordinating nursing services with other resident services.
• Ensure all resident care-nursing personnel comply with procedures.
• Assess, develop, and implement risk management issues and plans.
• Admit, transfer, and discharge residents.
• Participate in the development of written plan of care (preliminary and comprehensive).
• Assess and perform treatments.
Deborah A. Larson, BSN, PHN, MSN/Ed
1228 Meridian Way, Rocklin, Ca 95765
Cell: 916-***-****
**********@*******.***
• Educate and retrain nursing staff on proper processes and procedures
LVN WORK EXPERIENCE
COTTONWOOD ACUTE REHAB CENTER AND WOODLAND SKILLED, WOODLAND, CA
POSITIONS HELD: CHARGE NURSE, DIRECTOR OF STAFF DEVELOPMENT
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF NURSING 1/ 2005 – 7/2011
ASSUMED ROLE OF LVN PRECEPTOR. GUIDED AND MONITORED STUDENTS IN DAILY WORK FLOW ON CARE UNIT. MONITORED
MEDICATION PASSING, CHART DOCUMENTATION, MD CALLS, AND FOLLOW THROUGH OF ORDERS.
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF NURSING
• ASSISTED DIRECTOR OF NURSES IN OPERATION OF FACILITY
• REVIEWED AND MONITORED PATIENT CHARTS FOR COMPLIANCE
• ASSISTED WITH ADMISSIONS AND DISCHARGES OF PATIENTS
DIRECTOR OF STAFF DEVELOPMENT
• DEVELOPED AND IMPLEMENTED LESSON PLANS FOR STAFF IN-SERVICES
• DEVELOPED AND PRESENTED LIVE DEMONSTRATIONS/ PREPARED AND PRESENTED POWERPOINT PRESENTATIONS
• CNA COURSE INSTRUCTOR
CHARGE NURSE
• DEVELOPED AND IMPLEMENTED PATIENT CARE PLANS FOR LONG AND SHORT TERM GOALS
• SUPERVISED CNA STAFF
• ASSESSED AND TREATED WOUNDS
• COMMUNICATED WITH PHYSICIANS, MONITORED LABS AND IVS, AND ELECTRONIC DATA ENTRY OF MD ORDERS
Education:
Great Falls Vo-Tech College, Nursing/LVN 1980
Bachelor of Science, Nursing, 3.88 GPA, High Honors, 2011
Masters of Science, Nursing/Education, 3.82 GPA, 2013