Unit Clerk Nursing Assistant

Margaret Woods

***** ****** ***** **** ***** Marlboro, MD 20772 Cell: 301-***-**** *********@*****.*** EDUCATION & TRAINING

The College Network

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LPN to RN Bridge Program * Continuing Education Solutions Oak Tree Community Hospital

• 1989-1993 Columbus, IN 47202

• In House Training Programs:

• EKG, 1993

• Phlebotomy, 1993

• Tech Class, 1992

• Unit Clerk Class, 1990

• Nursing Assistant Class, 1989

• CPR Certified,1989

NOVA Community College

1983–1985 Alexandria, VA

• Margaret Murray School of License Practical Nursing

• Licensed Practical Nurse, Maryland and Washington, DC LICENSURE & CERTIFICATION

• Certified MDS 3.0 in MD & DC

• Certified in IV Therapy

• Certified in Phlebotomy/Lab Technician

• Ventilator Certified LP6 & LP10

• Certified in Wound Care & Ostomy Care

• KCI Certification UMNC Wound Care Center

• Basic Life Support Certification; 2014

EXPERIENCE

Department of Aging and Community Living Washington, DC April 2013 to present GS 13 Transition Program Coordinator/Case manager

• Previously supervised a team of 8 staff members

• Works in the capacity of a social worker and a Licensed Practical Nurse

• Attends all care plan meetings at hospitals and nursing facility for all clients on caseload

• Participates in the development and implementation of outreach events and presentations

• Educates and trains on medication regime and maintenance and monitoring of wound care

• Provides timely client documentation in C-stars, Harmony & DC Care Connects data bases

• Assists client in making medical appointment, reordering medication, recertification of medical insurance, food stamps and personal care assistance (PCA) Services.

• Collaborates with physician’s office in reference to client’s medical needs, medication, and securing the level of care (LOC) forms from Qualis to Liberty Health Care

• Implements the EPD Waiver forms and assists clients with applying for Medicaid and Medicare, and other forms of managed care insurances.

• Collaborates with other stake holders such as Nursing facility, DHCF, DBH, DCHA, Case Management agencies, hospitals socials workers, family members and clients

• Conducts Person Centered Plans and completes comprehensive assessment and clinical chart reviews in nursing home & hospital setting

• Completes varying community client visits at various locations such as private homes, apartments, nursing home or hospital setting

United Medical Nursing Center (UMNC) Washington, DC Nov 2008 to July 2014 Unit Manager; Residential Care Coordinator Unit Manager (RCC)

• Assessed all admissions to unit and completed head-to-toe skin assessments.

• Supervised a team of 25 staff members and ensured smooth operation of patient care

• Conducted ongoing Care Plan Meetings with IDT Team, patients, and patient’s family on weekly basis

• Provided nursing interventions in the treatment of patient illness and diagnosis, rehabilitative needs, and preventative care, ensuring sufficient nursing staff levels were met

• Verified Doctor Orders and obtained new physicians orders written by MD and was knowledgeable of OSHA and JACO regulations.

• Established Nursing Plan of Care (POC) to meet the needs of each patient based on clinical assessments and diagnosis, utilizing the State MDS 3.0 standard of practice

• Consulted with physical therapist, occupational therapist, speech therapist, wound care nurse for continuity of patient care from admission to discharge.

• Completed 24-hour Admission audit of each patient chart admitted to the unit, completed monthly MD orders for 50 patients and verified MAR, TAR and Lab requests

Hadley Specialty Hospital Washington, DC Feb 2005 to Nov 2008 Licensed Practical Nurse, Charge Nurse

• Educated patients and family on Diabetic Disease process and insulin administration

• Administered wound care daily, and measured decubitus ulcer weekly, reported progress to MD

• Performed and administered skill nursing care to acute and sub-acute patients on a 30 bed unit

• Completed documentation of wound healing process and provided clinical information to DON

• Educated patient and family on Disease Process, i.e. CHF, COPD, DM –signs and symptoms of hyper and hypoglycemia conditions educate patient and family on MD Alert parameters

• Responsible for assessing, planning, implementing, coordinating, monitoring, and evaluating patient needs and condition according to their Nursing Plan of Care

• Administered oral medications, peripheral IVs for hydration, administered IMs, (intramuscular & intra-dermal injections) and Sub Q injections

St. Elizabeths Hospital Washington, DC Jun 2000 to Feb 2005 Psychiatric Nurse II

• Collected health screenings information, history and physical, PPD and TB screening

• Clinical Psychiatric Nurse for dual diagnosis psychiatric patients on sex offended unit

• Administered oral medication and documented therapeutic or non-therapeutic side effects

• Provided health education and community meetings to clients, families, and case managers

• Conducted initial psych assessments and body search on admission as mandated by the court

• Provided direct patient care when required for geriatrics, low functioning or debilitated clients

• Maintained accurate clinical records to meet the local, federal, and JHP Forensic agency requirements

• Observed and assessed the psychological interaction and behavior of forensic client and report abnormal behavior to Psychiatrist

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