Practical Nurse Executive Director
Resume:
Linnette F. Bailey
**** ******** *****, *********, ******* 32526 - Phone: 815-***-****
Professional Summary
I am a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) with over 20 years of experience and I am currently seeking a position in Nursing. A key strength that I bring to the table is my vast experience. I have worked with Alzheimer's residents for over 10 years giving me the real world experience necessary to enrich the quality of life of my residents. I have trachcare, telecommunication patient care, G-tube insertion and care capability. I have strong management skills exemplified through my 2 years of experience as a DON, over 4 years of experience as an ADON, and my familiarity working with doctors and pharmacists at an assisted living facility, I believe I will make a great addition to your team.
Core Qualifications
• Strong management skills
• Extensive experience with Alzheimer's Residents Intravenous therapy
• Strong medical ethic
• Patient evaluation and intervention
• Strong clinical judgment
• Advanced problem-solving skills
• People person with a great bedside manner
• Diabetes, Hospice, and Stroke Patient Care
• Ability to manage priorities and meet deadlines
• 10+ years of experience providing in-patient and out-patient care
• Patient and family-focused
• Experienced in wound cleaning arid care
• Acute and rehabilitative care
• Drug administration and dosage
• Patient and family advocacy
Work Experience
Alden Gardens of Waterford - Aurora, IL 10/2014 – 2/2020 My key responsibilities as LPN and DON include:
• Managing staff schedule and daily assignments
• Developed care plans, home and hospital assessments for admission
• Facility received no tags with last survey in 2019 while I served as the Director of Nursing
• Medication administration, V/S, Charting of Patient Care and passed last state guidelines at facility
• Schedule and supervise staff available to cover residents as needed
• Communicate to Residents family, Department Heads, Residents Services and Executive Director
• Communicate with Physicians and families change of status
• CPR certified and First Aid certified
Manor Care - Naperville, IL 2/2011 – 4/2013
My key responsibilities as a LPN Nurse Supervisor include:
• Conducted telecommunication patient care
• Retracted patient throat cultures and prepared for lab submissions
• Performed vitals/glucose testing and assisting in administering injections and urinalysis Experience with Parkinson's, Dementia, Diabetes, Cancer, Alzheimer's and Paget’s disease
• Determined necessary patient care
• Followed infection control procedures
• Documented all elements of nursing assessment, treatments, medications, discharge instructions, and follow-up care
• Responsible for primary care, case management, and medication management
• Administered medications and assisted in diagnostic testing for HIV-positive patients
• Developed patient care plans, including assessments, evaluations, and nursing diagnosis
• Assisted patients with multiple chronic diagnoses including COPD and asthma
• Managed caseload of 20 clients
• Providedbehavioral/emotionalsupportandsupervisionforthosewithdementiaandAlzheimehs
• Treated patients with strokes, head traumas, comas, and intracranial hematomas
• Ordered and read lab tests, x-rays, MRI, Ultrasound, and EKG
• Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented progress of individuals participating in clinical trials
• Developed patient care plans, including assessments, evaluations, and nursing diagnoses
• Monitored acute conditions, instructed patients and family members on proper discharge care
• Liaised between patients and physicians to ensure patient comprehension of treatment plans Managed care for post-operative patients through discharge Meadowbrook Manor - Bolingbrook, IL 08/2007-11/2010 My key responsibilities as a Dementia Unit Nurse included:
• Implemented new floor assignments based on evaluation of staffing requirements
• Liaised between patients and physicians to ensure patient comprehension of treatment plans
• Instructed patients and family members on proper discharge care
• Monitored acute conditions
• Developed patient care plans, including assessments, evaluations, and nursing diagnoses
• Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented progress of individuals participating in clinical trials
• Evaluated staffing requirements and floor assignments and implemented new requirements based on evaluation
• Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate outstanding healthcare teams.
• Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation and HIPAA compliance
• Treated patients with strokes, head traumas, comas, and intracranial hematomas
• Provided diagnoses and treated patients with chronic and acute health problems (MI, arrhythmias, asthma, COPD, pneumonia)
• Provided behavioral/emotional support and supervision for those with dementia/Alzheimer's
• Delegated staff nurse duties
• Managed clinical oversight medications, discharge instructions, and follow-up care
• Followed infection control procedures
• Experienced with various medical conditions including Parkinson's. Dementia, Diabetes, Cancer, Alzheimer’s, and Paget’s disease
• Helped physicians examine and treat patients, assisting with instruments, injections, and suture removal
Valley View School District 365U - Romeoville, IL 8/2004-7/2008 My key responsibilities as a one-on-one Nurse included:
• Recorded patients’ medical history, vital statistics and test results in medical records
• Assisted patient with bathing, dressing, feeding, lifting and transferring
• Provided primary resident care and assistance with daily living activities
• Assisted patients with games, crafts, cooking, music, reading, and other activities
• Ensured safety and well-being of patients
• Extensive experience working in homes with disabled children and adults
• Assisted patients with daily functions
• Provided treatment within scope of practice as defined by state law
• Provided trach care and G-tube feeding and care
Oaks of Burr Ridge - Burr Ridge, IL 4/1999 - 7/2004 My key responsibilities as an ADON Nurse included:
• Processing monthly reports for department performance
• Managed team of medical support personnel
• Instructed patients and family members on proper discharge care
• Monitored acute conditions
• Developed patient care plans, including assessments, evaluations, and nursing diagnoses
• Evaluated staffing requirements and floor assignments and implemented new requirements based on evaluation
• Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate outstanding healthcare teams
• Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation
• Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, treatments, medications, discharge instructions, and follow-up care
• Provided on-call care at all times of day and night
• Coordinated with doctors and registered nurses to develop care plans for patients
• Experience with various medical conditions including Parkinson's Dementia, Diabetes, Cancer, Alzheimer’s Paget's disease
• Often commended for maintaining the safety, respect, and dignity of residents
• Helped physicians examine and treat patients, assisting with instruments, injections, and suture removal
Education
Nursing, LPN
Triton College -1990
River Grove, IL USA
Alzheimer's Certification - 2008
Meadowbrook Training Program, Dr. Lozano
Bolingbrook, IL USA
Intravenous Certification - 2009
Meadowbrook Training Program, Omni Care Pharmacy
Bolingbrook, IL USA
References
Bobbie Vavra
Administrator at Alden Gardens of Waterford
Laura Cruese
1047 Bothwell Circle, Bolingbrook, IL 60440
Kim Bojonowski RN
3803 Thoroughbred, Joliet, IL 60435
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