Nursing Unit Manager

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March 18, 2015

CHERIE CASSENS-DUNCAN

Professional Summary

Licensed Practical Nurse with 25 years experience in the Long-Term Care Industry. Experienced

Wound Care Nurse, well versed in F-314 and deficient-free from survey findings related to skin

for the past 10 years. Eighteen years of management experience, most of which has been on a

skilled rehab unit.

Licenses

Wound Care Certification 2012-present

CPR Certified through American Heart Association

Skill Highlights

Computerized charting specialist Preventative mindset

Experienced with Medicare Appeals process

Knowledge of Managed Care and Insurances

Rehabilitative care Educator

Wound care specialist Great customer service skills

Strong medical ethic Fast learner

Culturally sensitive Managerial expertise

Geriatric experience Excellent documentation skills

Professional Experience

Unit Manager/Wound Nurse Sep 2005 to Current

Marquette Health Center - Indianapolis, IN

Manage nursing operations and coordinated care between disciplines on 38-54 bed skilled unit.

Address and resolve customer service issues. Assist in the care planning process and attend care

plan meetings. Ensure daily documentation requirements are met for Medicare skilled

coverage. Designated as a Superuser for computerized charting system. Assist in hiring process.

Provide disciplinary action when warranted. Provide annual nursing reviews. Wound care nurse

for entire CCRC campus. Created and implemented wound care program and protocol. Conduct

weekly wound rounds. Provide facility wound care education.

Education and Training

Technical Certificate, Nursing 1996

Ivy Tech State College - Kokomo, IN, United States