Cherise L. Hall, LPN

928-***-**** adyhd0@r.postjobfree.com 8281 S Placita Del Plantio Dr., Tucson, AZ 85747WELLNESS NURSE MANAGER/RESIDENT CARE DIRECTOR/LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE/ASSISTED LIVING MANAGER/WOUND NURSE/INFECTION CONTROL/PSYCH NURSE/MDS NURSE/ADON/HOME HEALTH NURSE

Seeking an LPN position within the Tucson, AZ area. 16 Years of Experience in Skilled Nursing, Long-term Care, Assisted Living, and Home-Health Settings, along with:

Currently enrolled in BSN Program; expected to graduate in December 2024.

Strong observation and interpersonal communication skills; Understand and speak some Spanish.

Strive to understand a patient’s needs and concerns.

Hardworking and energetic; flexible; adapt easily to change of environment and work schedule.

Maintain critical thinking skills essential to providing competent and dignified patient care.

Personable; interface effectively with patients, families, and nursing staff.

Proven ability to create a positive working environment that uplifts patients’ spirits.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Park Senior Villas Houghton, Tucson from 3/23-4/23

The Center At Tucson, Tucson from 6/22-3/23

Canyon Valley Assisted Living, Green Valley from 8/21- 4/22

Sapphire of Tucson, AZ from 7/20 to 12/20

Pueblo Springs, Tucson, Az from 8/19 to 6/20

Villa Campana, Tucson, AZ from 4/17 to 7/19

Villa Maria Care Center, Tucson AZ, 4/15 to 3/17

La Posada Assisted Living, Green Valley, AZ – 11/14 to 4/15

Atria Senior Living, Tucson, AZ from 8/13 to 11/14 – full time

Staffing Agencies:

oSaguaro Home Care, Tucson AZ from 06/13 to 08/13 (on-call basis)

oArcadia Healthcare Staffing, Tucson AZ from 08/12 to 08/13 (on-call basis)

Pueblo Springs, Tucson AZ from 6/10 to 09/12

Arcadia Healthcare Staffing, Tucson AZ from 11/07 to 5/10

Villa Campana, Tucson, AZ from 8/04 to 12/05

Hacienda Life Care Center, Sierra Vista, AZ from 8/03 to 12/03

Park Senior Villas Houghton

As an Executive Director, I oversaw the implementation, delivery and coordination of operations at the community for over 80 residents. Duties include, but are not limited to:

Supervised day to day operations of community to include AP reports, marketing reports and outreach,

Ensured all Arizona State Regulations were in compliance

Coordinated meetings with families and outside agencies

Ensured all life safety aspects of community in working order at all times

Adhered to all company and regulatory standards

Performed assessments of potential residents to determine their levels of care and continually assess our existing residents to make sure their needs are being met

Implemented and maintained an accurate wellness record for each resident

Supervised the storage, distribution, administering of and discontinuation of resident's medication

Served as the liaison between residents and their families, administration and staff as well as with the residents' physician, pharmacist and medical personnel

Scheduled and staffed the department while playing a key role on the management team of a successful Assisted Living community.

Ensured resident needs are met by coordinating and monitoring measures, restorative services and related support services allowing for respect and dignity of the person

Developed and maintained a service plan for each resident

Monitored and maintained compliance with all state regulations

Monitored the progress and effectiveness of each resident’s service plan through written progress note and verbal communication with the resident

Met regularly with the supportive services, social services, and/or resident to evaluate the resident’s service needs

Ultimately responsible for assuring departmental personnel follow established Community policies and procedures at all times. Evaluates the Nursing Department’s personnel’s skill competencies and overall performance evaluations annually

Operated/maintained department within budgetary guidelines

Worked collaboratively with all other departments to assure delivery of resident-related services

Promoted Full Life Services and provides ongoing wellness programs to residents

Implemented services during resident move-in, assists residents with orientation to the community/staff and with their overall adjustment to the community

Creatively seeks ways to minimize resident turnover allowing for residents to age in place

Adhered to all OSHA regulations and safety procedures when lifting, bending, and using equipment

Ensures that residents and families receive the highest quality of service in a caring and compassionate atmosphere and recognizes individuals’ needs and rights

Exhibited judgment in leading others to meet worthwhile objectives.

Took action in solving problems while exhibiting judgment and a realistic understanding of the issues. Able to use reason, even when dealing with emotional topics.

Defined realistic, specific goals and objectives. Able to define task and deliverables necessary to meet goals.

Clearly present information through the spoken word. Can accurately communicate, providing the necessary level of detail even under stressful or demanding conditions.

Built and maintained productive, work-focused relationships with team, residents, and their families, corporate, regional and divisional resources and within the community.

Worked with people in such a manner as to build high morale and group commitments to goals and objectives.

Function as a role model for staff by being punctual, neat and clean in appearance

The Center At Tucson

As an LPN shift nurse, I provided patients with assistance with ADLs and in the administration of their medications while supervising staff. • Adhered to instructions of the Director of Nursing, I perform duties in accordance with all company policies and procedures, while providing resident care services with kindness and compassion to the residents. • This is a hands on position requiring some participation in assisting residents with ADLs to ensure their safety and comfort needs are met. • On a daily basis I assisted with the diabetic management and medication oversight for approximately approximately 90 patients. • I have an active LPN certification with the capability of providing excellence in the quality of life of to residents with dementia and/or Alzheimer’s patients.

• I have a strong ability to prioritize, multi-task and work independently.

• Perform assessments of potential residents to determine their levels of care and continually assess our existing residents to make sure their needs are being met

• Implement and maintain an accurate wellness record for each resident

• Serve as the liaison between residents and their families, administration and staff as well as with the residents' physician, pharmacist and medical personnel

• Schedule and staff the department while playing a key role on the management team of a successful facility.

My daily duties include:

Directly oversees the delivery of care to patients to ensure that emotional, physical, psychological and safety needs are met through all program services and activities.

Coordinates, along with the Administrator, and family/patient care conferences and serves as a direct liaison between residents, families, and staff.

Manages labor costs, supplies and other line items in facility budget.

Works with residents, families and other staff to ensure that residents are at appropriate levels of care.

Develops and/or monitors documentation systems to ensure that all regulatory timeframes for review of assessments and service plans are met and that resident needs are met.

Ensures that employee tuberculosis testing is conducted in a timely manner.

Schedules and conducts new resident orientation for all Patients.

Writes and reviews residents assessments and care plans with appropriate staff.

Plans and schedules staff training programs and in-services for the staff.

Ensures compliance with all state regulatory requirements including mandatory reporting to State.

Ensures that all concern and incident reports are completed, filed and that follow-up is conducted appropriately.

Manages and coordinates the work of all nursing and other facility staff, communicating pertinent resident health and safety information.

Attends all required training, in-service, and staff meetings.

Strives to maintain a safe working environment through the prevention of accidents, the preservation of equipment, and the achievement of safe working practices.

Maintains a positive and professional demeanor toward residents, visitors, families, and co-workers.

Adheres to all policies and procedures.

Performs other duties as assigned by the Administrator

Canyon Valley Assisted Living

As a Resident Care Director/Wellness Nurse Manager my primary job duties are the overall implementation, delivery and coordination of resident care services at the community for over 80 patients. Duties include, but are not limited to:

Managed property in absence of Executive Director

Supervised medical technicians and care giving staff

Adhered to all company and regulatory standards

Performed assessments of potential residents to determine their levels of care and continually assess our existing residents to make sure their needs are being met

Implemented and maintained an accurate wellness record for each resident

Supervised the storage, distribution, administering of and discontinuation of resident's medication

Served as the liaison between residents and their families, administration and staff as well as with the residents' physician, pharmacist and medical personnel

Scheduled and staffed the department while playing a key role on the management team of a successful Assisted Living community.

Ensured resident needs are met by coordinating and monitoring measures, restorative services and related support services allowing for respect and dignity of the person

Developed and maintained a service plan for each resident

Monitored and maintained compliance with all state regulations

Monitored the progress and effectiveness of each resident’s service plan through written progress note and verbal communication with the resident

Met regularly with the supportive services, social services, and/or resident to evaluate the resident’s service needs

Ultimately responsible for assuring departmental personnel follow established Community policies and procedures at all times. Evaluates the Nursing Department’s personnel’s skill competencies and overall performance evaluations annually

Operated/maintained department within budgetary guidelines

Worked collaboratively with all other departments to assure delivery of resident-related services

Promoted Full Life Services and provides ongoing wellness programs to residents

Implemented services during resident move-in, assists residents with orientation to the community/staff and with their overall adjustment to the community

Creatively seeks ways to minimize resident turnover allowing for residents to age in place

Adhered to all OSHA regulations and safety procedures when lifting, bending, and using equipment

Ensures that residents and families receive the highest quality of service in a caring and compassionate atmosphere and recognizes individuals’ needs and rights

Exhibited judgment in leading others to meet worthwhile objectives.

Took action in solving problems while exhibiting judgment and a realistic understanding of the issues. Able to use reason, even when dealing with emotional topics.

Defined realistic, specific goals and objectives. Able to define task and deliverables necessary to meet goals.

Clearly present information through the spoken word. Can accurately communicate, providing the necessary level of detail even under stressful or demanding conditions.

Built and maintained productive, work-focused relationships with team, residents, and their families, corporate, regional and divisional resources and within the community.

Worked with people in such a manner as to build high morale and group commitments to goals and objectives.

Function as a role model for staff by being punctual, neat and clean in appearance

Sapphire of Tucson

As the ADON of Sapphire, I assisted the DON with overseeing the facility with a patient population of 135 and staff of 100+. I directed the PDPM process, as well as Managed the nursing staff with the day to day duties. I also adhered to instructions of the Director of Nursing, I perform duties in accordance with all company policies and procedures, while providing resident care services with kindness and compassion to the residents. • This is a hands on position requiring some participation in assisting residents with ADLs to ensure their safety and comfort needs are met. • On a daily basis I had diabetic management and medication oversight for approximately 60 patients. • I have an active LPN certification with the capability of providing excellence in the quality of life of to residents with dementia and/or Alzheimer’s patients.

• I have a strong ability to prioritize, multi-task and work independently.

• Perform assessments of potential residents to determine their levels of care and continually assess our existing residents to make sure their needs are being met

• Implement and maintain an accurate wellness record for each resident

• Serve as the liaison between residents and their families, administration and staff as well as with the residents' physician, pharmacist and medical personnel

• Schedule and staff the department while playing a key role on the management team of a successful facility.

My daily duties include:

Directly oversees the delivery of care to patients to ensure that emotional, physical, psychological and safety needs are met through all program services and activities.

Coordinates, along with the Administrator, and family/patient care conferences and serves as a direct liaison between residents, families, and staff.

Manages labor costs, supplies and other line items in facility budget.

Works with residents, families and other staff to ensure that residents are at appropriate levels of care.

Develops and/or monitors documentation systems to ensure that all regulatory timeframes for review of assessments and service plans are met and that resident needs are met.

Ensures that employee tuberculosis testing is conducted in a timely manner.

Schedules and conducts new resident orientation for all Patients.

Writes and reviews residents assessments and care plans with appropriate staff.

Plans and schedules staff training programs and in-services for the staff.

Ensures compliance with all state regulatory requirements including mandatory reporting to State.

Ensures that all concern and incident reports are completed, filed and that follow-up is conducted appropriately.

Manages and coordinates the work of all nursing and other facility staff, communicating pertinent resident health and safety information.

Attends all required training, in-service, and staff meetings.

Strives to maintain a safe working environment through the prevention of accidents, the preservation of equipment, and the achievement of safe working practices.

Maintains a positive and professional demeanor toward residents, visitors, families, and co-workers.

Adheres to all policies and procedures.

Performs other duties as assigned by the Administrator.

Villa Campana and Pueblo Springs

As an LPN Shift Supervisor I oversee staff, LPN’s, certified nursing assistants, and other ancillary staff. I also directed the MDS department. Other duties include:

• I provided patients with assistance with ADLs and in the administration of their medications while supervising staff. • Adhered to instructions of the Director of Nursing, I perform duties in accordance with all company policies and procedures, while providing resident care services with kindness and compassion to the residents. • This is a hands on position requiring some participation in assisting residents with ADLs to ensure their safety and comfort needs are met. • On a daily basis I assisted with the diabetic management and medication oversight for approximately approximately 90 patients. • I have an active LPN certification with the capability of providing excellence in the quality of life of to residents with dementia and/or Alzheimer’s patients.

• I have a strong ability to prioritize, multi-task and work independently.

• Perform assessments of potential residents to determine their levels of care and continually assess our existing residents to make sure their needs are being met

• Implement and maintain an accurate wellness record for each resident

• Serve as the liaison between residents and their families, administration and staff as well as with the residents' physician, pharmacist and medical personnel

• Schedule and staff the department while playing a key role on the management team of a successful facility.

My daily duties include:

Directly oversees the delivery of care to patients to ensure that emotional, physical, psychological and safety needs are met through all program services and activities.

Coordinates, along with the Administrator, and family/patient care conferences and serves as a direct liaison between residents, families, and staff.

Manages labor costs, supplies and other line items in facility budget.

Works with residents, families and other staff to ensure that residents are at appropriate levels of care.

Develops and/or monitors documentation systems to ensure that all regulatory timeframes for review of assessments and service plans are met and that resident needs are met.

Ensures that employee tuberculosis testing is conducted in a timely manner.

Schedules and conducts new resident orientation for all Patients.

Writes and reviews residents assessments and care plans with appropriate staff.

Plans and schedules staff training programs and in-services for the staff.

Ensures compliance with all state regulatory requirements including mandatory reporting to State.

Ensures that all concern and incident reports are completed, filed and that follow-up is conducted appropriately.

Manages and coordinates the work of all nursing and other facility staff, communicating pertinent resident health and safety information.

Attends all required training, in-service, and staff meetings.

Strives to maintain a safe working environment through the prevention of accidents, the preservation of equipment, and the achievement of safe working practices.

Maintains a positive and professional demeanor toward residents, visitors, families, and co-workers.

Adheres to all policies and procedures.

Performs other duties as assigned by the Administrator.

La Posada Assisted Living, Green Valley

As an LPN Shift Supervisor I oversee staff, three (3) LPN’s, resident care aides and medication technicians in a busy Assisted Living facility. Other duties include:

I provided residents assistance with ADLs and in the administration of their medications while supervising staff.

Adhered to instructions of the Director of Nursing, I perform duties in accordance with all company policies and procedures, while providing resident care services with kindness and compassion to the residents.

This is a hands on position requiring some participation in assisting residents with ADLs to ensure their safety and comfort needs are met.

On a daily basis I had diabetic management and medication oversight for approximately 60 patients.

I have an active LPN certification with the capability of providing excellence in the quality of life of to residents with dementia and/or Alzheimer’s patients.

I had a strong ability to prioritize, multi-task and work independently.

Performed assessments of potential residents to determine their levels of care and continually assess our existing residents to make sure their needs are being met

Implemented and maintained an accurate wellness record for each resident

Served as the liaison between residents and their families, administration and staff as well as with the residents' physician, pharmacist and medical personnel

Scheduled and staffed the department while playing a key role on the management team of a successful Assisted Living community.

Villa Maria Assisted Living

As a Resident Care Director/Wellness Nurse Manager my primary job duties are the overall implementation, delivery and coordination of resident care services at the community for over 50 residents. Duties include, but are not limited to:

Managed property in absence of Executive Director

Developed and licensed separate assisted living for mild and challenging behaviors

Supervised medical technicians and care giving staff

Adhered to all company and regulatory standards

Performed assessments of potential residents to determine their levels of care and continually assess our existing residents to make sure their needs are being met

Implemented and maintained an accurate wellness record for each resident

Supervised the storage, distribution, administering of and discontinuation of resident's medication

Served as the liaison between residents and their families, administration and staff as well as with the residents' physician, pharmacist and medical personnel

Scheduled and staffed the department while playing a key role on the management team of a successful Assisted Living community.

Ensured resident needs are met by coordinating and monitoring measures, restorative services and related support services allowing for respect and dignity of the person

Developed and maintained a service plan for each resident

Monitored and maintained compliance with all state regulations

Monitored the progress and effectiveness of each resident’s service plan through written progress note and verbal communication with the resident

Met regularly with the supportive services, social services, and/or resident to evaluate the resident’s service needs

Ultimately responsible for assuring departmental personnel follow established Community policies and procedures at all times. Evaluates the Nursing Department’s personnel’s skill competencies and overall performance evaluations annually

Operated/maintained department within budgetary guidelines

Worked collaboratively with all other departments to assure delivery of resident-related services

Promoted Full Life Services and provides ongoing wellness programs to residents

Implemented services during resident move-in, assists residents with orientation to the community/staff and with their overall adjustment to the community

Creatively seeks ways to minimize resident turnover allowing for residents to age in place

Adhered to all OSHA regulations and safety procedures when lifting, bending, and using equipment

Ensures that residents and families receive the highest quality of service in a caring and compassionate atmosphere and recognizes individuals’ needs and rights

Exhibited judgment in leading others to meet worthwhile objectives.

Took action in solving problems while exhibiting judgment and a realistic understanding of the issues. Able to use reason, even when dealing with emotional topics.

Defined realistic, specific goals and objectives. Able to define task and deliverables necessary to meet goals.

Clearly present information through the spoken word. Can accurately communicate, providing the necessary level of detail even under stressful or demanding conditions.

Built and maintained productive, work-focused relationships with team, residents, and their families, corporate, regional and divisional resources and within the community.

Worked with people in such a manner as to build high morale and group commitments to goals and objectives.

Function as a role model for staff by being punctual, neat and clean in appearance

Atria Senior Living – 8/2013 to 11/1/14: As a Resident Care Director/Wellness Nurse Manager my primary job duties are the overall implementation, delivery and coordination of resident care services at the community for over 80 patients. Duties include, but are not limited to:

Managed property in absence of Executive Director

Supervised medical technicians and care giving staff

Adhered to all company and regulatory standards

Performed assessments of potential residents to determine their levels of care and continually assess our existing residents to make sure their needs are being met

Implemented and maintained an accurate wellness record for each resident

Supervised the storage, distribution, administering of and discontinuation of resident's medication

Served as the liaison between residents and their families, administration and staff as well as with the residents' physician, pharmacist and medical personnel

Scheduled and staffed the department while playing a key role on the management team of a successful Assisted Living community.

Ensured resident needs are met by coordinating and monitoring measures, restorative services and related support services allowing for respect and dignity of the person

Developed and maintained a service plan for each resident

Monitored and maintained compliance with all state regulations

Monitored the progress and effectiveness of each resident’s service plan through written progress note and verbal communication with the resident

Met regularly with the supportive services, social services, and/or resident to evaluate the resident’s service needs

Ultimately responsible for assuring departmental personnel follow established Community policies and procedures at all times. Evaluates the Nursing Department’s personnel’s skill competencies and overall performance evaluations annually

Operated/maintained department within budgetary guidelines

Worked collaboratively with all other departments to assure delivery of resident-related services

Promoted Full Life Services and provides ongoing wellness programs to residents

Implemented services during resident move-in, assists residents with orientation to the community/staff and with their overall adjustment to the community

Creatively seeks ways to minimize resident turnover allowing for residents to age in place

Adhered to all OSHA regulations and safety procedures when lifting, bending, and using equipment

Ensures that residents and families receive the highest quality of service in a caring and compassionate atmosphere and recognizes individuals’ needs and rights

Exhibited judgment in leading others to meet worthwhile objectives.

Took action in solving problems while exhibiting judgment and a realistic understanding of the issues. Able to use reason, even when dealing with emotional topics.

Defined realistic, specific goals and objectives. Able to define task and deliverables necessary to meet goals.

Clearly present information through the spoken word. Can accurately communicate, providing the necessary level of detail even under stressful or demanding conditions.

Built and maintained productive, work-focused relationships with team, residents, and their families, corporate, regional and divisional resources and within the community.

Worked with people in such a manner as to build high morale and group commitments to goals and objectives.

Function as a role model for staff by being punctual, neat and clean in appearance.

From 2003 while working at Hacienda Life Care center to Aug 2013 (Arcadia & Saguaro), I provide high quality nursing care for patient. Day-to-day responsibilities include but not limited to:

Assessed, monitored and documented patient progress, symptoms and vital signs on each visit and documenting results in chart.

Performed in-office procedures such as suture removal and wound care, and managing infection.

Collected and/or prepared samples, such as wound cultures or joint fluid from patients for testing.

Administered medications, orally or intramuscular injection.

Assisted with post-operative checks, including wound evaluations.

Consistently and accurately documenting all calls, treatments, medications, etc. in medical chart and Logician system as required.

Instructed and counseled patients regarding compliance with prescribed therapeutic regimens and patient teaching.

Responded to all patient questions on phone and documents activity in Logician system.

Followed rehabilitation and treatment plans to accelerate patient recovery; minimize pain, discomfort, infections and complications; and optimize patient outcomes.

Performed Oxygen Therapy, tracheotomy care, Nasopharyngeal and Oral Suctioning

Conducted initial assessment of patients upon admission and assist with discharge planning.

Performed duties needed to care for tracheotomies, ventilators, and suctioning from 2008 to 2011.

Operated equipment and assistive devices to safely transfer patients dispensing of medications.

EDUCATION

PIMA Community College, Tucson AZ

Licensed Practical Nurse Program

Certificate of Completion, October 2007

Cochise Community College, Sierra Vista AZ

Certified Nursing Assistant Program

Certificate of Completion, August 2004

Academy On Demand, Tucson AZ. assisted living managers course, March 2023

LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS

Arizona State Licensed Practical Nurse since 2007, License expires 4/1/2027

Arizona State Certified Nursing Assistant, Licensed from 4/30/2004 to 12/31/2007

CPR Certified

First Aid Certified

Fingerprint Clearance Card

Assisted Living Managers Temporary License in progress, licensure test date 5/6/2023

BSN in progress graduation December 2024

OTHER EXPERIENCE/SKILLS

Computer proficiency skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook; Caring Personality; Pay Attention to Detail; Good Communication; Organizational Skills, Ability to Handle Stress and Customer Service Skills

REFERENCES:

Fred Randolph – Administrator/ED – 520-***-****

Jake Wycoff – Regional Vice President – 520-***-****

Sanjee Walace Taylor- DON- 661-***-****

Linda Buschemi- Behavioral psychologist- 602

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