Licensed Practical Nurse managing admissions and implementation of services for new patients, including communicating with families, coordinating outside service providers, and orienting caregivers to patient care plans. Establishes, maintains, and regularly audits physical and computer-based patient records. Responds to and resolves patient needs and questions. Liaises between clients, caregivers, and administrators. Assists Director of Nursing to coordinate with physicians, preparing medication information and documentation, Survey Citation POC. Staff Education. Track and trend infection control. Prepare audits for POC and present findings at monthly QAPI.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

Administration of Medicine

Working knowledge of Medicare and Medicaid

Monitoring Vital Signs

Patient Progress Notes

Incident response and survey readiness

Interpersonal Skills

Problem-Solving

Working Independently and Efficiently Under Pressure

Managing Dementia related behaviors

Helping Patients With ADLs

Infection Control

Patient Advocacy

Excellent Communication and Leadership Skills

Customer Service

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Vista College, Killeen TX

1.Adjunct Clinical Instructor January 2020 to present

HCA Georgetown Medical Clinic, Georgetown TX

1.LVN June 2019 to present

Manage efficient flow of patients, obtain vital signs, collect samples and prepare for Patients exams or minor proceudres. Ensure accurate documentation to patient chart.

Ensign Wellington Rehab, Temple TX

1.Admissions Coordinator January 2018 to Febuary 2019

Screen potential admissions for clinical need and insurance coverages. Maintained working relationships with Hospital discharge planners and social workers.

2.Assistant Director of Nursing Febuary 2019 to Present

Manage staff of nurses and staff to best meet the needs of both residents and the needs of the building. Coordinate needed physician visits, lab work and imagining to assure tohe best outcome for the resident.

Ensign(formerly Extendicare) Olympia WA December 2014 to August 2017

1.Resident Care Manager

2.Assistant DON

Specializing in Dementia care. Managed all aspects of Resident care within a locked memory unit with a 30 bed capacity. Assuring all Specialists, clinics and Medical Director are properly informed of Resident's changes.

Prepare Plan of Correction in response to state survey citations

Track and report all Incidents to DSHS.

Educate and train all Licensed nurses on wound vacs,

Educate all staff on changes in policy and continuing education requirements

Point Click Care system education

Manor Care, Lacey WA

1.Admissions Liaison

September 2014 to December 2014

Screen and coordinate admissions, accommodating individual needs of residents. Maintained working relationships with Hospital discharge planners and social workers. Maintained a working knowledge of Medicare and Medicaid reimbursements and guidelines

Successfully raised the overall census from 62 to 97 out of 110 beds

Maintaining a skilled mix of 32

Genesis (formerly Sunbridge), Milford, MA and Everett, WA

1.Admissions Coordinator(September 2012 to June 2014) 2. Cart Nurse (April 2011 to September 2014)

April 2011 to June 2014

Screen and coordinate admissions, accommodating individual needs of residents. Maintain patient health and safety on sub-acute unit. Manage and redirect patients with behavioral outbursts. Liaise between patient, doctor, and family. Supervise nursing assistant staff.

Successfully raised and maintained skilled mix at 40 out of 100 beds.

Completed training to manage rehab unit as an RCM.

Taught in-services on Walk in my World theory to new employees.

Gracelen Terrace, Portland, OR

Charge Nurse

October 2009 to February 2010

Provided exceptional level of care to dementia patients with challenging behaviors. Contributed to health care administration activities as needed. Interacted with patient families on a regular basis. Served as professional resource to employees.

Supervised staff of certified assistants (CNAs) to assist residents with bathing, dressing, and meals.

Received and monitored daily vital signs (blood pressure, temperature, and pulse) from CNAs.

Communicated status reports to family members.

EDUCATION & TRAINING

2009 – Apollo College, Licensed Practical Nurse, Portland, OR

2000 – University of Maine, General Undergraduate Studies, Orono, ME

1997-Certified Nursing Assitant

LICENSES & CERTIFICATIONS

LPN #LN60278747, #3423771TX

Basic Life Support certified through 06/2018

IV certification through Omnicare

References:

Bethany Conklin 702-***-****

Callie Truelove 254-***-****

Tracy Kouri 330-***-****

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