Assisted Living Practical Nurse

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Caldwell, ID ***** 208-***-**** ******@*******.***

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SUZANNE MICKELSON

Proficient and caring nursing team member offering twenty years of patient-facing experience. Addresses patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds.

SKILLS • Cultural Sensitivity

• Budget Management

• Problem Solving

• Interpersonal Skills

• Decision Making

• Conflict Resolution

• Regulatory Compliance

• Active Listening

• Training and Coaching

WORK HISTORY VACCINE AND FOREIGN TRAVEL COORDINATOR 11/2022 to Current Saltzer Health, Nampa, ID

Primary Vaccine Coordinator for Saltzer Health Canyon County clinics (backup Coordinator for Ada County) - Maintain Vaccine Supply for all Canyon County Saltzer clinics. –assessing need for vaccines, timely ordering to assure availability, assure accuracy of supply selection and immunization documentation by staff, maintain proper storage and handling as required by CDC. Work closely and follow all protocols mandated by Idaho Immunization Program and VFC

(Vaccines for Children) Program guidelines.

ASSISTED LIVING HOME ADMINISTRATOR 03/2019 to 11/2022 State of Alaska, Department of Family and Community Service, Division of Pioneer Homes

Ketchikan Pioneer Home, Ketchikan, AK

Administrator – 45 Bed Facility, 50 employees.

Responsible for the overall operation, maintenance, and administration of an assisted living facility. Responsible for assuring resident care, operations and policies meets Federal and State regulations as well as budget development and implementation of plans and goals. Provide community representation and program development. ASSIST ADMINISTRATOR/MDS AND DOCUMENTATION NURSE 11/2012 to 03/2019 State of Alaska, Department of Family and Community Service, Division of Pioneer Homes

Ketchikan Pioneer Home, Ketchikan, AK

Assistant Administrator, CNA Apprenticeship Mentor, Employee Evaluations, Direct Care Staff Supervisor, MDS/Documentation Nurse, Care Plans, admission, and quarterly assessments, Develop ALP/Care Plans and quarterly/annual meeting facilitator. Work closely with the medical community and resident families. Process MD orders, medication management and administration.

Implemented new EHR system, managed and trained all staff.

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LPN 06/2011 to 06/2013

PeaceHealth Ketchikan Medical Center, Ketchikan, AK Long-term Care Unit - Implement and evaluate patient care, provide direct patient care including administering of medications and treatments as prescribed. Document care in electronic medical records.

Delegate task/assignments to CNA staff.

Triage patient phone calls, counsel patients, providing patient education, taking patient histories, administering prescribed medications, changing dressings, and venipuncture. Specimen collection, wound management, and monitoring patient vital signs. Process MD orders.

LPN OFFICE NURSE/NEURO LAB TECH 08/1988 to 05/2011 Lawrence E Green, MD, Nampa, ID

Office Nurse, patient education, injection training, phlebotomy, triage, insurance verification and prior authorizations. Verify insurance, appointments, billing, preauthorization's. Procedures/meds, gather medical records, review, and provide timeline for Independent Medical Exam appointments, liaison between patients and physician.

*Electrodiagnostic Lab Manager/tech – Performed Electroencephalographs, Evoked Potentials

(Auditory and Visual), Nerve Conduction Velocities, Neurotrax Mental Status Testing.

*Study Coordinator -perform, manage, report, and maintain study material for drug studies. CAREGIVER - LPN 01/2003 to 12/2009

A.C.T.I.O.N., Littleton, CO

Provided travel experiences for disabled adults-monitored the travelers health conditions, medications according to care plan.

Supervising Aides.

URGENT CARE LPN 09/2000 to 12/2007

Primary Health Medical Group, Meridian, ID

Part time office nurse, Triage patients, EKG, Vitals, evaluate - patients, Assist physician with procedures, phlebotomy, lab tests -Urinalysis, Strep testing, CBC, immunizations, etc) EDUCATION Boise State University, Boise, ID

Associate of Arts, Licensed Practical Nurse Program CERTIFICATIONS Active Idaho LPN License

Level 1 Assisted Living Administrator Certificate

Current CPR and First Aid for Healthcare Providers

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