Veronica J. Carson, LPN

** *** *****, ********, ** 29907 adq6ax@r.postjobfree.com (C) 843-***-**** (H) 843-***-****

Licensed Practical Nurse

Wellness Director with six years of experience with managing staff and credentialed as a Licensed Practical Nurse for nine years. The ability to care for patients through the provision of comprehensive nursing practices to ensure quality and safe delivery of patient care.

QUALIFICATIONS

uNine years of experience as a Licensed Practical Nurse

uSix years of experience in a Managerial Position

uOne year experience in a long-term care facility

uStrong clinical judgement

uProficient with Microsoft Outlook, EMR, Microsoft Word, Email

uFamiliar with QuickMar, Yardi, Meditech, DMHRSI, AHLTA, CHCS, Humana

uSuccessfully directs staff meetings and training

uRapid recognition of responses to changes in a patient’s condition

uIn-depth knowledge of medications, procedures and treatments used in patient care

uAbility to organize activities of a nursing care team

uAdept at prioritizing tasks

uStrong interpersonal communication skills with patients, families, and members of a healthcare team

uUnderstanding of HIPPA and DHEC regulations

uExcellent verbal, written, and communication skills

uHospice and palliative care experience

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

LPN/WELLNESS DIRECTOR – PINES AT HILTON HEAD

404/09/2022 to Curent

uManage quarterly care plans for all residents

uSupervise all care staff, including interviewing, evaluating training, mentoring, assigning work schedules, developing performance improvement plans, addressing complaints and resolving problems

uAbility to interact and build a rapport with residents, families and other outside agencies

uCommunicate with physicians and family members regarding care of residents

uResolve complaints regarding resident care

uProvides training and education to resident care associates on an ongoing basis with classroom in-services, and situation-specific training.

uManage and order incontinence and nursing supplies

uPerforms on-site evaluations of residents admitted to alternate care environments for treatment, and maintains contact with resident families with the intent of returning resident to facility.

uFacilitates continuity of care for those residents receiving home health care, hospice services, and other third party healthcare- related services.

uCommunicates with physicians regarding residents' status and condition changes. Ensures residents are prepared for physician appointments, prepares Physician Visit Form and reviews and updates resident chart.

uShares on-call and manager on duty responsibilities as required.

uEnsures in-house ancillary medical services such as podiatrist, doctor visits, dental visits, psych visits, lab, X-ray, ambulance, etc. are scheduled and followed through.

uOrder medications for residents, submit physicians orders to pharmacy, approve and discontinue medications

uObserve for changes regarding physical and mental status of residents

uChange daily wound dressings and monitor for signs and symptoms of infection

LPN - AMEDISYS HOME HEALTH

11/29/2021 – 04/07/2022

Verifies the plan of care and any verbal orders prior to each visit and provides skilled nursing care to the

patient according to the physician's orders and as directed by the Registered Nurse in accordance with care

center policies.

Performs vital signs and monitors the patient for signs and symptoms of the primary and secondary diagnosis defined by the Plan of Care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.

Reviews all medications for each patient each visit and performs medication reconciliation at each visit.

Teaches and trains patients and caregivers in learning appropriate self-care techniques with demonstrations as appropriate to ascertain response to training.

Collaborates and exchanges patient information with the physician and the Registered Nurse as well as other appropriate staff as frequently as necessary to assure patient's needs are being met. Notify the physician and family as soon as possible when patient's condition changes.

Documents clinical visit notes in the home if possible or within time frame mandated by care center policy.

Performs specialized procedures required as ordered by the physician (i.e. foley catheter change- for which competency has been deemed appropriate).

Prepares equipment and materials for treatments observing aseptic technique as required.

Stays abreast of nursing trends and knowledge.

Participates in Patient Care Conferences as frequently as needed and according to care center policy.

Performs other duties as assigned

LPN/CARE SERVICE MANAGER, HELENA PLACE ASSISTED LIVING, SC

03/13/2020 – 11/20/22

uProvide clinical oversight to Resident Care Partners (RCP), Medication Assistant (MA), and other resident care staff.

uManage quarterly care plans for all residents

uComplete COVID-19 Abbott testing on staff and residents as required by DHEC

uAbility to interact and build a rapport with residents, families and other outside agencies

uCommunicate with physicians and family members regarding care of residents

uResolve complaints regarding resident care

uPerforms on-site evaluations of residents admitted to alternate care environments for treatment, and maintains contact with resident families with the intent of returning resident to facility.

uFacilitates continuity of care for those residents receiving home health care, hospice services, and other third party healthcare- related services.

uCommunicates with physicians regarding residents' status and condition changes. Ensures residents are prepared for physician appointments, prepares Physician Visit Form and reviews and updates resident chart.

uShares on-call and manager on duty responsibilities as required.

uEnsures in-house ancillary medical services such as podiatrist, doctor visits, dental visits, psych visits, lab, X-ray, ambulance, etc. are scheduled and followed through.

uOrder medications for residents, submit physicians orders to pharmacy, approve and discontinue medications

uObserve for changes regarding physical and mental status of residents

uChange daily wound dressings and monitor for signs and symptoms of infection

Ensures quality resident care is consistently delivered in accordance with all local, state and federal guidelines

Partners with the Executive Director on recruiting, hiring, new hire orientation, training and in-services for the Resident Care Partners, Medication Assistants, LPNs and Lead Resident Care Partners

Collaborates and partners with physicians, pharmacy and other medical professionals to promote quality care and independence for our residents

Conducts comprehensive resident pre-admission, admission and quarterly assessments

Provide on-call support for the community

Ensures compliance, efficiency and team’s understanding of policies and procedures

Additional duties as assigned

LPN/WELLNESS DIRECTOR, BLOOM OF HILTON HEAD, SC

10/2/2017– 03/09/2020

uManage quarterly care plans for all residents

uSupervise all care staff, including interviewing, evaluating training, mentoring, assigning work schedules, developing performance improvement plans, addressing complaints and resolving problems

uAbility to interact and build a rapport with residents, families and other outside agencies

uCommunicate with physicians and family members regarding care of residents

uResolve complaints regarding resident care

uProvides training and education to resident care associates on an ongoing basis with classroom in-services, and situation-specific training.

uManage and order incontinence and nursing supplies

uPerforms on-site evaluations of residents admitted to alternate care environments for treatment, and maintains contact with resident families with the intent of returning resident to facility.

uFacilitates continuity of care for those residents receiving home health care, hospice services, and other third party healthcare- related services.

uCommunicates with physicians regarding residents' status and condition changes. Ensures residents are prepared for physician appointments, prepares Physician Visit Form and reviews and updates resident chart.

uShares on-call and manager on duty responsibilities as required.

uEnsures in-house ancillary medical services such as podiatrist, doctor visits, dental visits, psych visits, lab, X-ray, ambulance, etc. are scheduled and followed through.

uOrder medications for residents, submit physicians orders to pharmacy, approve and discontinue medications

uObserve for changes regarding physical and mental status of residents

uChange daily wound dressings and monitor for signs and symptoms of infection

LPN/ASSISTANT WELLNESS DIRECTOR, BLOOM OF HILTON HEAD, SC

11/18/2016– 10/2/17

uCoordinate nursing/resident services to ensure the continuity of the residents total regimen of care

uManage care plans for all residents

uOrder medications for residents, submit physicians orders to pharmacy, approve and discontinue medications

uSupervise all care staff, including interviewing, evaluating training, mentoring, assigning work schedules, developing performance improvement plans

uParticipate in the development, implementation and enforcement of policies and procedures

uAbility to interact and build a rapport with residents and family

uCommunicate with physicians and family members regarding care of residents

uResolve complaints regarding resident care

uProvide training and supervision to associates in the administration of direct care within the community; provide hands-on resident care as needed or warranted

uProvide continuity of care for those residents that are receiving home health, hospice care, hospice services, and other third party healthcare-related services.

EDUCATION, LICENSURE & CERTIFICATIONS

TECHNICAL COLLEGE OF THE LOWCOUNTRY, BEAUFORT, SC

Diploma Applied Science/Practical Nursing

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), State of South Carolina, LPN.P 46370

Issue Date: 12/05/2013 – Expiration Date: 04/30/2024

BLS for Healthcare Providers – CPR and AED

10/30/2021 – 10/30/2023

REFERENCES

LISA LIBBY – REGISTERED NURSE – SHANKLIN ELEMENTARY

7 PLEASANT PLACE COURT, BEAUFORT, SC 29907

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CELL NUMBER: 843-***-**** HOME NUMBER: 843-***-****

BELINDA HIOTT CRAVEN – LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE –COMPASSUS HOSPICE

3602 PLEASANT GROVE ROAD, WALTERBORO, SC 29488

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CELL NUMBER: 843-***-**** HOME: 843-***-****

SARAH DINNAN - REGISTERED NURSE – TIDEPOINTE

197 PICKETT MILL BLVD., BLUFFTON, SC 29909

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CELL NUMBER 810-***-**** HOME NUMBER 843-***-****

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