SENIOR LIVING RESIDENT CARE MANAGER

Senior Nursing Professional with over 25 years’ experience in the healthcare industry, providing direct nursing care to senior residents and patients, managing care teams, and teaching, mentoring and empowering Nursing Professionals.

Dedicated Senior Living Resident Services Director with a passion for ensuring geriatric residents are well-cared for by well-trained, enthusiastic and empowered Resident Care associates.

Highly skilled Nurse with many years dedicated to academic excellence and instructing Nursing Professionals in multiple disciplines, and promoting Public Health.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

TIERRA ROSE CARE CENTER, Salem, OR

75 Resident, Intermediate Care/Skilled Nursing Facility

Resident Care Manager/MDS Coordinator, 5/2018 – 9/2019

Served as Resident Care Manager and MDS Coordinator for long term care residents.

Interviewed appropriate unit staff. Delegated, trained, evaluated and supported Resident Care Staff.

Responsible for completing resident assessments, supporting physician plan of care, and coordinating with physicians and healthcare providers.

Worked with all teams within the organization and delegated, trained and supported Resident Care Staff.

Participated in the development of a written plan of care for each resident and reviewed resident’s medical and nursing treatments to ensure they were in accordance with the resident’s care plan and wishes.

Completed the planning, scheduling and revising of the MDS, including the implementation of CAA’s and Triggers.

Made daily rounds to ensure that all nursing personnel were performing their work assignments.

Reviewed nurses’ notes to ensure that they were informative and descriptive of the nursing care being provided and the resident’s response to care and wishes.

Developed and maintained a good working rapport with all facility personnel to ensure that the needs of the resident were met.

Participated in reviews of the discharge plans and prepared reports.

Reviewed resident care plans using the information available and resident care plan, and resident’s medical history.

Updated resident care plan as necessary.

Monitored follow-through of resident care plans and reported non-compliance.

Audited resident's medical record for Q.A. for areas with MDS relevance.

Provided direct nursing care as necessary.

Participated in facility surveys by authorized government agencies.

Made recommendations for new or changes in procedures, policies, methods, education, reference material and general nursing practices to ensure the highest level of quality resident care was given.

Created and upheld an atmosphere of warmth, patience, enthusiasm, and a calm and cheerful environment.

GRAND CANYON UNIVERSITY, (on-line)

Post-Master’s Nursing Education Certificate Program Graduate, 2/2017 – 5/2018

Full-time, Completed all Course Work

BROOKDALE BEND, Bend, OR

Memory Care Community

Resident Care Manager, 2016

Supervised the day-to-day nursing care of residents.

Participated in the development of a written plan of care for each resident and reviewed resident’s medical and nursing treatments to ensure they were in accordance with the resident’s care plan and wishes.

Made daily rounds to ensure that all nursing personnel were performing work assignments correctly.

Provided direct nursing care as necessary.

ST. CHARLES MEDICAL CENTER, Bend, OR

Acute Care Medical Center

MSN Internship/Practicum, 2015

GRAND CANYON UNIVERSITY, (on-line)

Master’s in Science, Nursing, Public Health, 2012 – 2015

Full-time, Completed all Course Work

SAFE HAVEN CARE, Bend, OR

In-Home Care Agency

Corporate RN, 12/2011 – 9/2012

Duties included client assessment, Care Taker assignment, Case Management, and communication with referring agencies.

Delegated to Care Takers as needed with documentation for the state.

Served as clinical resource in collaboration with team members to provide knowledge and to implement evidence based programs. Functioned with expert knowledge of major risk factors, including but not limited to: CV disease, diabetes, obesity, depression, stress management, sleep deficiencies, cancer prevention, physical inactivity, tobacco/substance misuse and musculoskeletal injuries and disease.

Promoted awareness and prevention by conducting biometric screenings to include: Blood Pressure, Waist Circumference, Glucose, A1C, Height, Weight, BMI and review of basic laboratory parameters within established guidelines.

Performed clinical functions including personal health surveys, vaccinations, immunizations, blood pressure measurement under the guidelines/protocols of applicable state and federal regulations and agencies.

Responsible for assisting with statistical data entry/gathering and quality assessments to support incentive platforms including: participatory and health outcomes based programs.

Participated in quality assurance, maintaining nursing standards, developed educational material designed to promote health and wellness self- management.

Engaged a diverse population of clients at all stages of health risks including: low risk, rising risk and high risk clients assisting them to actively work towards a better state of health. Provided education and resources and connected individuals to community resources.

BROWN LEDGE CAMP, Colchester, VT

Overnight Girls Summer Camp

Registered Nurse, 2011

Served as RN for a 300+ all-girls residential camp, and worked in the infirmary.

Provided care to campers and staff who reported to the infirmary for medical care, including minor issues to serious problems that required the local medical clinic or hospital.

Served as fully ACLS certified RN.

PIONEER PACIFIC COLLEGE, Wilsonville, OR

Private Non-Profit College

Adjunct Clinical Instructor, 11/2009 – 7/2010

Courses taught included anatomy, physiology and nutrition.

Conducted regular student assessments and provided timely graded feedback; including homework, quizzes, and exams.

Taught assigned courses in accordance with course competencies and syllabi.

Developed and utilized a variety of instructional strategies, techniques and delivery methods designed to meet the individual learning styles of students.

Fostered a safe and civil learning environment.

Informed students about course requirements, evaluation procedures, and attendance policies.

Monitored, evaluated, and documented student attendance, progress and competency attainment.

OUTPATIENT AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTERS, OR

Registered Nurse, 2003 - 2009

Responsible for assessing, planning, implementing and coordinating patient care from Pre-op to Recovery Room.

Responsible for the achievement of patient outcomes through implementation of critical pathways and in accordance with the mission, vision and values of each facility.

MERRILL GARDENS AT MONROE, Monroe, WA

Assisted Living, Memory Care Community

RCM, Registered Nurse (contract), 2004

Responsible for providing oversight of resident care and direct supervision of caregivers delivering care and services to residents.

Helped assist in setting the tone and the overall leadership in the operations of the community.

Assured compliance to applicable regulatory requirements and the standards of excellence established by Merrill Gardens.

PRIOR EXPERIENCE

ACUTE CARE HOSPITALS/MEDICAL CENTERS, MA, OR

Registered Nurse, 1991 - 2003

Worked in acute3 care hospitals and medical centers on adult acute care floors.

EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION

Currently studying the Nursing Home Infection Preventionist Training Course from the DHS

RN – Registered Nurse

Oregon (current)

Post-Graduate Certificate, Nursing Education

Grand Canyon University, Phoenix, AZ

MSN - Masters in Science, Nursing-Public Health

Grand Canyon University, Phoenix, AZ

Diploma in Nursing

Nursing School, Springfield, MA

BS – Bachelor of Science, Health/Fitness/Wellness

Springfield College, Springfield, MA

Community Health

Central Oregon Community College, Bend

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