Nurse Staff
Resume:
Carmel B. Laurel, LVN
Palmdale, CA 93551
MOBILE: 818-***-****
*************@*****.***
EMPLOYMENT
San Fernando Post Acute Hospital
Director of Staff Development 03/2013-02/2016
Coordinated theoretical and clinical orientation to all new employees, Coordinated and conducted an effective on-going in-service plan to all employees, Provided and coordinated mandatory annual in-services to all facility employees in accordance with State and Federal regulations and company policy, Coordinated yearly calendar training and provided scheduled education to all department heads, Assessed skill compliance and demonstration for the determination of employee comprehension during direct patient contacts.
Infection Control Nurse 04/2011-02/2013
Ensures and monitors facility's compliance with the current CDC and OSHA as well as local regulations concerning infection control, Developed and maintained updates of infection control precautions and aseptic technique and successfully correct the problem areas, Assisted all departments in evaluation and classifying routine and job-related functions to ensure that tasks involving exposure to blood/body fluids are properly indentified, Made rounds on all nursing units and patient rooms for the purpose of case finding, review of environmental sanitation procedures and supervision of isolation precautions/practices, Visited isolated patients as necessary to ensure that established isolation precautions and aseptic techniques are followed, Reviewed and analyzed infectious disease laboratory reports and consulted with doctors in developing the care plan for assuring techniques are implemented, Assisted in the development and implementation of facility -wide TB management control program, Reported occupational exposures to blood, body fluids, infectious materials and hazards in accordance with the facility's policies and procedures governing accidents and incidents, Assisted in compliance with CDPH and Title 22 guidelines.
Charge Nurse/ Quality Assurance/ Utilization Manager 05/2010-03/2011
Developed a care plan with the patient and family and set an appropriate time line for evidence-based interventions, Provided telephonic calls to reinforce education and knowledge deficits, Ongoing documentation for patient support, Work with staff and additional caregivers to provide a patient centered care, Conduct chart audit, Conduct medication reconciliation and consult with both pharmacist and doctor for additional approach, Updated plan of care for change of condition, Assisted in completing admission and discharge documentation. Assist nursing supervisors and charge nurses in day to day functions.
Emeritus Senior Living
Resident Care Director/Director of Staff Development 05/2006-04/2010
Assured facility compliance with applicable federal, state and local regulations, Develops, established and maintained resident census at optimal levels, Assured that physical assets of the facility are maintained in good condition, and the material supply inventories are maintained at appropriate levels, Made recommendations for improvement of and additions to nursing home buildings and equipment, Directed the recruitment, hiring, orientation, training, development and discipline of qualified staff, Directed and coordinated activities of medical, nursing and administrative staff and services, Assured a safe and pleasant environment for resident and staff, Established and maintained a favorable community/public relations positions, Assured the implementation of therapeutic, recreational and rehabilitative programs to meet social and activity needs for residents, administers fiscal operations such as budget planning, business office functions and operating within established budgets and facility business plans,
Cedar Sinai Medical Hospital
Telemetry Unit- Charge Nurse 02/2001-04/2006
Provided specialized care for heart, liver, lung transplant patients, Worked in coordination with specialized doctors and other health care members to meet the specific needs of the patients, Provided a specific patient centered care and modified care as needed to meet treatment goals, Performed variety of bed side treatment and procedures under the directed supervision of the RN supervisor, Acted as the liaison between the hospital and family and created an open communication to unify goals and expectations, Reported abnormal EKG reading to appropriate doctor for immediate interventions.
EDUCATION
Concorde Career Institute: North Hollywood, CA 1991-1992
Licensed Vocational Nurse-
Completed theoretical and clinical training to meet California guidelines/standards to obtain a nursing license.
University of Recolletos, Philippines 1962-1966
Bachelors of Business and Finance
Obtained and Graduated a bachelors degree of business and finance.
LICENSE AND CERTIFICATION
License Vocational Nurse
CPR
Infection Prevention
Staff Development
IV Certified
EKG Certified (12 lead)
STROKE certified
Ventilator certified
Fire Card
REFERENCE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST
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