Long-Term Care Quality Assurance
Resume:
Christine Tardiff
Agency Nurse
Mont Vernon, NH *3057
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LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE
Diligent, skilled LPN with notable history offering exceptional care to patients with varied medical conditions and challenges in wide range of medical and residential facilities. Committed to supporting patient needs with emphasis on quality assurance and adherence to stringent safety standards.
Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Work Experience
LPN (Per Diem)
COLONIAL HEIGHTS HEALTH CARE - Lawrence, MA
January 2010 to Present
Implement nursing expertise to effective attend to short and long-term care patients with varying needs, and challenges. Offer personalized support to individuals with rehabilitative, behavioral, mental and other ailments in keeping with physician care plans. Conduct thorough assessments to determine patient status and level of care required; evaluate diagnostic test results and decide upon most appropriate treatments / interventions. Execute diverse medical procedures including IV therapy, O2 Implement nursing expertise to effectively attend to short- and long-term care patients with varying needs and challenges. Offer personalized support to individuals with therapy, tracheotomy care, catheter care, chest PT, nebulizer treatments, wound care and insulin and medication administration. Track procedures performed on comprehensive charts and utilize PointClickCare software to manage admissions, transfers, discharges and other administrative processes.
Key Contributions:
# Act in mentor capacity, providing informal orientations to new nursing team members and offering guidance in completion of customary nursing procedures.
# Thrive as integral team member, promptly completing unfinished tasks and assisting colleagues to ensure continued productivity throughout facility. Traveling LPN Home Care nurse
Privatus Health care solutions - Lexington, MA
May 2014 to September 2018
Traveling to clients homes to assist with ADL's, and promote independence, administer medications safely. Would communicate with the physcian if any side affects, changes in physical or mental status, and would assess any changes according to clients labs or any diagnostic testing. Perform Vital signs, perform glucose test and provide appropriate insulin dosage and always report and abnormal findings, and make changes in medication dosages, or discontinue a medication according to the physcian. Write accurate documentation, great communication skills, and assisted co-workers when needed. I have teaching experience with patients and taught Medical Assisting at Bryman, Brookline, MA. Private Duty Nurse
PERSONAL RESIDENCE - Beverly, MA
January 2008 to December 2010
Provide nursing care and assistance with ADLs to client with unique medical / physical challenges in home setting, ensuring continuity of care. Record daily progress and prepare detailed reports for further assessment.
Key Contribution:
# Communicate effectively via non-verbal methods with aphasic patient, maintaining rapport critical to attainment of positive outcomes.
LPN
D’S NURSING SERVICE - Haverhill, MA
January 2004 to December 2008
Performed broad range of customary nursing procedures as required to address medical needs of elderly patients with diverse conditions. Traveled to long-term and sub-acute facilities to take vital signs, manage oxygen and nebulizer treatments and administer insulin and medications based upon treatment plans. Organized individual patient files and prepared required documentation. Key Contributions:
# Reviewed and interpreted patient diagnostic tests and partnered with colleagues to conceive effective treatments and interventions.
# Excelled in supervisory capacity at various facilities as delegated, offering essential oversight to other nurses and medical associates.
Per Diem Nurse
SEA VIEW RETREAT - Rowley, MA
January 2004 to December 2006
Supported 30+ assisted living clients by executing nursing procedures in keeping with individual requirements. Utilized various types of apparatus including IVs and glucometers and distributed medication as indicated. Maintained patient records according to stringent guidelines. Thoroughly evaluated physician orders and laboratory test results and completed necessary adjustments to treatment plans.
Key Contribution:
# Served in advisory capacity coordinating efforts of Nursing Assistants and developing collaborative, productive working environment. LPN
NURSES CARE, INC. - Amesbury, MA
January 2003 to December 2004
Implemented nursing expertise to provide required nursing care for patients of skilled nursing facilities, rehabilitation centers, and other medical facilities. Liaised with Occupational and Physical Therapists to complete rehabilitation procedures as appropriate to patient status and treatment goals. Assessed patient performance of daily care tasks and encouraged continued improvements in independence level.
Key Contribution:
# Excelled in leadership role as Charge Nurse as assigned, ensuring effectiveness of each nursing staff member.
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Additional experience: Medical Assistant, David Schroeder, M.D., Wellesley, MA; supported two physicians by completing various initial / testing procedures and managing essential administrative processes. Education
Assoiciates in nursing
SCHOOL OF PRACTICAL NURSING - Chelsea, MA
2000
Skills
• Proven track record in direct patient care within structured sub-acute and long-term care facilities, rehabilitation centers, and additional medical and non-medical settings.
• Skill for performing routine nursing procedures including medication administration, oxygen administration, IV management and use of specialized medical equipment.
• Talent for garnering patient trust by building rapport and demonstrating compassion in all interactions; respond to inquiries and serve as key resource regarding treatments and other health topics.
• Adept at partnering with fellow nurses, physicians and other medical professionals to conduct intensive patient assessments and complete treatment planning in-line with individual patient needs.
• Proficient in all facets of medical administration, including patient charting and nursing reports in stringent compliance with HIPAA and organizational guidelines.
• Laboratory Experience
• EMR Systems
• Catheter Care
• Vital Signs
• Medical Office Experience
• Tube Feeding
• Epic
• Experience Administering Injections
• Critical Care Experience
• Medical Imaging
• Employee Orientation
• Caregiving
• Documentation review
• Patient monitoring
• Triage
• Infection Control Training
• Medical Records
• Phlebotomy
• Case Management
• Medical Terminology
• Home Care
• Managed Care
• Typing
• Windows
• Care plans
• Catheterization
• Insurance verification
• Venipuncture
• ADLs
• Hospice care
• Medical collection
• Phone Etiquette
• Computer Skills
• Anatomy Knowledge
• Supervising Experience
• Cerner
• Contracts
• Data collection
• Behavioral health
• Discharge planning
Awards
The Best Humanitarian Award
May 2000
I received the, " Best Humanitarian Award", when graduating from Practical Nursing, during clinicals, I've demonstrated my caring, compassionate, and also my patients saftey alwaysbeing my priority. Certifications and Licenses
Licensed Practical Nurse (2000) SOLDIER’S HOME IN MASSACHUSETTS SCHOOL OF PRACTICAL NURSING, Chelsea, MA Certified Medical Assistant, EKG Certified (1996) NATIONAL EDUCATION CENTER, Boston, MA BLS Certification
American Red Cross; IV Certification
Whittier Pharmacist, Inc., Haverhill, MA
CPR Certification
Assessments
Patient-focused care — Proficient
July 2021
Responding to patient concerns with sensitivity
Full results: Proficient
Protecting patient privacy — Proficient
August 2021
Understanding privacy rules and regulations associated with patient records Full results: Proficient
Medical terminology — Proficient
August 2021
Understanding and using medical terminology
Full results: Proficient
Clinical judgment — Completed
August 2021
Assessing a patient's condition and implementing the appropriate medical intervention Full results: Completed
Customer focus & orientation — Expert
December 2021
Responding to customer situations with sensitivity Full results: Expert
Home health aide skills — Proficient
August 2021
Providing care to patients in a home setting
Full results: Proficient
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