LPN, Wound Care, certified, certified dementia practitioner

ERICA ATWELL

Fishers, IN ***** 317-***-**** **********@*****.***

Professional Summary

Committed and accomplished LPN/CDP/WCC proudly offering 14 years of experience in LTC, Dementia care and Intake Care Coordination. Highly motivated, energetic and has a positive, realistic and supportive attitude towards the needs of patients, families and staff. Driven to deliver clinical excellence in a professional manner.

Skills

Compassionate geriatric nursing

Focused on positive patient outcomes

Capacity to muli-task & manage priorities in

a fast pace environment

Professional, values and ethic oriented

Proficient in assessing and care planning

Relationship development, building &

retention

Customer Service

Team Building Collaboration

Process improvement

Proficient in EMR (Matrix)

Multidisciplinary team collaboration

Training and mentoring

Staff Management

Work History

Nursing Unit Manager & Wound Care Nurse 07/2016 to 02/2021 Trilogy Health Services LLC – Indianapolis, IN

Direct supervision of LTC, SAR and Memory Care employees and residents Participated in daily Interdisciplinary Team meetings Assisted with coordinating and completing Care Conferences/Care Plan Meetings Assisted with Care Planning completion, review and implantation of interventions & goals Participated in CAR, Clinical At Risk, meetings

Oversight and maintenance of quality care and advocated for residents Wound rounds including assessments, recommendation of treatment/order changes & interventions, documentation and utilization of the KISS system - Wound Care Certified Review of incoming referrals for acceptance or denial Support and maintain a culture of safety and quality Proven ability to build positive relationships with residents, family members, physicians and employees

Assisted with day to day functions of the facility Assisted in interviewing and the hiring process as needed Provided staff education & support

Provided counseling & disciplinary action as needed Grievance resolutions

Assisted in the infection control processes - Infection Control Certified Close communication with physicians, resident's and family members regarding any changes in condition, new orders and new/updated interventions Communicated with resident's &/or families regarding level of care, billing/price changes Carry out of physician orders in a timely manner

Implemented successful healthcare programs through professionalism, quality of care, medical teaching and resident satisfaction

Legacy Unit Manager 10/2013 to 07/2016

Trilogy Health Services LLC – Noblesville, IN

Over saw, managed and directly assisted in the day to day functions, including nursing & activities on the Legacy Unit (Dementia Unit)

Medication management, administration and review of effects Antipsychotic audits, reductions and GDR recommendations Provided behavioral, emotional support and supervision for residents with dementia Participated in Care Plan Meetings/Care Conferences Planned and lead family support groups

Organized, oversaw and assisted in dementia based activity schedules and routines Evaluated new &/or worsening behaviors, implemented interventions based on the residents individual needs, personal history and personality Worked collaboratively with physicians, psychologist and family members Provided dementia and nursing education and in-serving to staff Counseling and disciplinary actions for staff members if needed End of the month unit audits

End of the month billing and level of care assessments Assessments for appropriate placement of residents to and from memory care unit Assisted in staff development including hiring process SAR Nursing Manager, Memory Care Unit Manager 10/2006 to 10/2013 American Senior Communities – Fishers, IN

I worked at Prairie Lakes starting in 2006 as a floor nurse for approx 6 months then was promoted to the Augusta's Cottage Unit Manager role. Approx 6 months prior to Allisonville Meadows opening I transferred there with my ED, DON and ADON. I worked at the SAR nursing manager as well as the Augusta's Cottage Unit Manager. I also assisted in the Medical Records position when the position was open and working closely with the SDC to assist in dementia training and continuing education.

Please see above for similar/like job duties I completed Education

Associates Degree - LPN : Nursing 06/2006

J. Everett Light - Indianapolis, IN

Certifications

Wound Care Certified

Certified Dementia Practitioner

Infection Control Certificate

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