Assisted Living Patient Care
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KelleeMarie Gonda, L.P.N.
Griffith, Indiana 46319
ad5yr0@r.postjobfree.com
Objectives
Dedicated L.P.N. with proven track record of providing quality patient centered care in home, hospital, skilled, assisted living, and private settings seeks healthcare position. Licensed professional solidly credentialed with comprehensive background in rehab, pediatrics, med-surg, long term care, ICU nursing, and assisted living. Knowledgeable of Medicare health care regulations, JACHO standards and the state rules and regulations for the operation of a residential facility. Summary of Qualifications
•Advocate for patients’ rights; strive to understand a patient’s needs and concerns
•Hardworking and energetic; flexible; adapts easily to change of environment and work schedule
•Maintain critical thinking skills essential to providing competent and dignified patient care
•Personable with a positive attitude; interface well with patients, family, and staff
•Team leader with ability to create a positive work environment that uplifts patients’ spirits. Professional Experience
The Terrace at Towne Centre – Merrillville, Indiana Director 2010-presant
•Oversee the daily operation of a 75 bed residential facility
•Managed facility budget
•Staffing schedule
• Maintained state required education for staff
•Admissions/Discharges
•Assessments on potential Residents
•Passed four annual state surveys with zero deficiencies Golden Living Center – Merrillville, Indiana
Rehab Director 2008-2010
•Planned, developed, organized, implemented, evaluated, and directed restorative therapy services for 110 bed long term care facility
•Maintained complete and accurate records of therapy assessments and services
•Coordinated restorative therapy services with therapy service provider to provide transitional services to facility residents
•Participated in RAI (resident assessment instrument) process as a representative of Restorative therapy, complies reports related to restorative therapy and resident safety
•Attended care plan conferences
•Planned, developed, organized, implemented, evaluated, and directed the Resident Safety Program in accordance with Indiana Department of Health and faculty standards
•Served as resident safety program coordinator, leading fall prevention, restraint reduction, and poly-pharmacy monitoring committees in accordance with State and Federal regulations
•Prepared and presented regular reports on the Resident Safety Program; reports monthly to the Quality Assurance Committee
•Educated facility staff, residents, and family on safety
•Directly supervised employees within the Restorative Therapy Department Maxim Home Health – Merrillville, Indiana
Pediatric Nurse 2007-2009
•Provided support and care by keeping children’s needs in mind
•Responsible for demonstration and education of family regarding treatment, practice, and equipment
•Provided medication to pediatric patients at scheduled times
•Handled problems, queries, and complaints from patients and family
•Performed assessments and obtained vital signs as ordered Sebos Nursing & Rehabilitation – Hobart, Indiana
Rehab Director 2006-2007
•Planned, developed, organized, implemented, evaluated and directed restorative services for 120 long term care residents
•Maintained complete and accurate records of therapy assessments and services
•Coordinated restorative therapy services with therapy service provider to provide transitional services to facility residents
•Participated in RAI (resident assessment instrument) process as a representative of Restorative therapy, complies reports related to restorative therapy and resident safety
•Attended care plan conferences
•Planned, developed, organized, implemented, evaluated, and directed the Resident Safety Program in accordance with Indiana Department of Health and faculty standards
•Served as resident safety program coordinator, leading fall prevention, restraint reduction, and poly-pharmacy monitoring committees in accordance with State and Federal regulations
•Prepared and presented regular reports on the Resident Safety Program; reports monthly to the Quality Assurance Committee
•Educated facility staff, residents, and family on safety
•Directly supervised employees within the Restorative Therapy Department Med-Staff Inc. _ Hobart, Indiana
Med-Surg Nurse 2002-2007
•Provided pre and post-operative nursing care for patients with musculoskeletal injuries and conditions including lumbar laminectomies, and anterior/posterior cervical discectomies
•Educated patients and their families on disease process, medical-surgical procedures, aspects of therapeutic regimens, including medication and pain management technique, proper use of braces, prosthetics, and orthopedic equipment
•Recommended and implemented changes to the medical unit regarding assignment delegation and prioritization, resulting in a higher standard of patient care, policies, and reassessed/revised plan of care
•Collaborated effectively with an interdisciplinary team of medical and healthcare professionals
•Precept staff nurses in areas of patient care, policies and procedures with demonstrated leadership skills
•Performed Neurological testing
•Provided a broad range of general nursing care services in the areas of vital signs, EKG’s, phlebotomy, catheters, gastro enteric tubes, I.V.’s, central lines
•Monitors patients PT/INR levels to identify the need for anticoagulant therapy, and for potential side effects of the medications demonstrating strong observation, assessment, and intervention skills Wittenburg Lutheran Home – Crown Point, Indiana
Rehab Director 1999-2002
•Provided pre and post-operative nursing care for patients with musculoskeletal injuries and conditions including lumbar laminectomies, and anterior/posterior cervical discectomies
•Educated patients and their families on disease process, medical-surgical procedures, aspects of therapeutic regimens, including medication and pain management technique, proper use of braces, prosthetics, and orthopedic equipment
•Recommended and implemented changes to the medical unit regarding assignment delegation and prioritization, resulting in a higher standard of patient care, policies, and reassessed/revised plan of care
•Collaborated effectively with an interdisciplinary team of medical and healthcare professionals
•Precept staff nurses in areas of patient care, policies and procedures with demonstrated leadership skills
•Performed Neurological testing
•Provided a broad range of general nursing care services in the areas of vital signs, EKG’s, phlebotomy, catheters, gastro enteric tubes, I.V.’s, central lines
•Monitors patients PT/INR levels to identify the need for anticoagulant therapy, and for potential side effects of the medications demonstrating strong observation, assessment, and intervention skills Valparaiso Care & Rehabilitation – Valparaiso, Indiana Ventilator Nurse 1998-1999
•Provided quality nursing care to patients requiring ventilators, oxygen therapy, tracheostomy care, wound care, nasopharyngeal and oral suctioning, intravenous therapy, and insertion of catheters
•Monitored ventilator alarms and patients respiratory status
•Educated patients and their families on disease process, medical-surgical procedures, and other aspects of therapeutic regimens, including medication and pain management
•Administered oral, intramuscular, and subcutaneous medications
•Timely & accurate charting procedures
•Conduct initial assessments on patients upon admission
•Discharge planning
•Report changes in patients” condition routinely and when requiring immediate attention
•Collect specimens for laboratory testing
•Monitor, evaluate, and record food and liquid intake and output levels
•Orientate new personnel in area of patient care, medical practices and procedures Education
Purdue University West Lafayette, Indiana 1992-1993 Molecular Biology
G.P.A. 4.0, Dean’s list
Ivy Tech State College Valparaiso, Indiana 1996-1998 License Practical Nursing
G.P.A 4.0, Dean’s list
Graduated Cum Laude
Indiana University Gary, Indiana 2002-2009
Bachelors of Science, Molecular Biology
The College Network 2010-presant
Associates in Nursing, R.N.
Volunteer/Membership
American Red Cross
Indiana Nursing Association
Skills
Knowledgeable of Microsoft Word and Excel
Effective team player
Demonstrate leadership skills
Excellent oral and written communication skills
License/Certification
State of Indiana Nursing License
TB certified
CPR/First Aide certified
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