I have an extensive nursing background in nursing home long term care and sub acute rehab services. I have held multiple positions in nursing homes from dietary,

activities, LNA, Nursing and Management.

I also have experience in urgent care and Primary Care Physician Office nursing.

I have a long term history with SHRC. Have been involved with SHRC off and on since 1998.

Strong desire for improvement in staff morale and to boost reputation in the local community.

Most recently I have had the pleasure for the past 3 years of going back to Assisted Living and really enjoying the non facility like characteristics of residential/assisted living homes.

I have an excellent eye for details! Positive Attitude!

Wound Care Experience

Phlebotomy Skills

IV Therapy

Dementia Care

Accelerated nursing skills

Education experience

Leadership skills

Patient advocate

Coaching and supervision training

Excellent Customer Service Skills

Dependability

Subacute and Rehabilitative care

Experience

September 2004 to February 2005

Gill Odd Fellows Home Ludlow, VT

Nurse Manager

Nurse Manager for geriatric population from dementia care to skilled nursing services.

Responsible for everyday nursing unit flow.

Worked closely with M.D.'s, management and family's to provide best care for patients.

Quality assurance audits/meetings/implementing corrective plans.

Care Plans/Meetings

Assessments

Wound Rounds

Staff care assignments

Monthly reviews of MARs/TARS, Behavior Flow Sheets

Provided Staff Education as it related to policy and procedures adhering to CMS guidelines.

February 2005 to March 2009

Genesis healthcare Lebanon, NH

Nurse Manager

Managing resident care plans, assessments, functional and psychosocial well being.

Admission and discharge process.

Attended interdisciplinary meetings and actively implemented appropriate changes as needed to the patient plan of care.

Worked closely with Rehab services, psychiatrist, admissions coordinator, clinical reimbursement, PCP visits.

Provided coaching and supervision to staff as needed.

Responsible for improving CMS Survey Results at Lebanon Center Genesis as the facility had many deficiencies upon arrival and was 99% deficiency free upon leaving.

Left this job to another building that was newly managed by Genesis.

Took an Assistant Director of Nursing position with the DON at the time to assist in implementing policy and procedures in the newly Genesis managed building.

Development of Make a last wish program for residents of Lebanon Center. Made it possible for 1st Vermont female pilot to fly a plane again at age 88. Public relations with local news.

May 2009 to December 2010

Elmwood Center Genesis Claremont, NH

Assistant Director Of Nurses

Assisted the Director of Nursing with Nursing care, staff supervision, staff education regarding new policy and procedures managed by Genesis HealthCare.

Participated in wound rounds, evaluating and making appropriate treatment changes as needed. Provided interventions to assist in healing wounds.

Participated in the care planning process using the interdisciplinary approach.

Assisted in staffing and was on call for staffing challenges.

December 2011 to July 2014

Revera Springfield Health and Rehab Center Springfield, VT

Staff Development Coordinator

Infection Control Coordinator-

Daily Line listings of infections

Immunization control-All staff and residents. Obtained consent, provided education, and administered most immunizations.

Performed monthly audits for quality control and improvement.

Reported monthly reports to IDT, Medical Director, Corporate

Attended monthly Vermont Healthcare Infection Prevention Meetings at various health care centers.

Staff Development Coordinator-

Educator of all New Hires and all Staff in the workplace.

Wound Team Nurse

Active member on the internal Quality Assurance Team

Instructor of State of Vermont Dementia Education Series- to all staff in the workplace.

Educated staff on Policy and Procedures and CMS Guidelines.

Recorded all staff Education, managed files.

Went to other facilities within Revera to teach and develop care plans for all levels of care.

Developed education and tests to ensure competency.

October 2013 to April 2016

Rockingham Medical Group Springfield Medical Care Systems Rockingham, Vermont

LPN, Urgent Care and Primary Care

Urgent Care Nurse

Worked closely with MD/P.A. to provide walk in care services

Phlebotomy Skills-filled in for phlebotomist as needed

Administered medications

Performed dressing changes

Obtained Vital signs

Documentation

Lab testing such as influenza testing,strep testing, urine testing

July 2016 to May 2018

Genesis Healthcare

3-11 Nurse Supervisor and Acute Rehabilitation Nurse

Medication Administration

Treatment Administration

Highly skilled in Medicare Skilled Nursing Notes

Assist all coworkers with knowledge of policy and procedure tasks and regulations

Advocate for all patients and staff

Complete all new admissions and discharge with ease

Set example for nursing in all day to day tasks

Wound vacs

Hospice Care

Collaboration with Therapy Services

IV training

Phlebotomy tasks

Customer Service excellence

MD and pharmacy Communication

Care Plan updates

May 2018 to March 2020

Genesis Health Care

Nurse Practice Educator/Infection Preventionist

Presented Education

Educated on Policy and Procedures

Maintained listing of all infections

Managed outbreaks

Provided support to all departments

Head of the Fun Committee

Put orders in for new admissions/assisted in writing plan of care

Maintained all infection care plans

Head of the Wound Team

Maintained all wound care care plans

Recommended all wound care orders

Wrote a How To Book for the Nursing Unit- everything from admission orders to proper skin

care orders.

Communicated all P+P changes to all staff

Orientated all new staff to computer system

On call

April 2020 to April 2022

The Sterling House (Residential Home)

Nurse Manager

Responsible for care plans- updating, frequent reviewing

Monthly Evaluation on 18 residents each month

Transport and attend 90 percent of outpatient appointments

Documentation for all appointments and acute issues

Review Med Administration Records at end of each month

Educate all caregivers and staff each month on various topics r/t our

population of dx and regulations.

Follow up and manage the appointment schedule for all residents

Nail care to most residents. Toenails and fingernails monthly and as needed.

Communicate needs to family such as meds, briefs, natural supplements

Monitor weights, blood glucose levels and BP+P 4-5 times per week

On call 1 weekend a month and every wednesday.

Frequent reordering of medications 2x per week and as needed

Monitor each resident 4-5 days a week for any change in condition

AIMS assessments as scheduled

Take residents shopping, promote quality of life

Draw labs as needed

Cook for 18 residents if need be

I take 5-6 residents every week thrift store shopping, out to eat, Christmas light tours etc..

8/2020-1/2021

Home Care- Private Duty

Caregiver and wound care responsibilities

Wound treatment recommendation, dressing care provided daily to 2x a week

Provided education including treatment and prevention.

Caregiver responsibilities included toileting, providing medications and meals

Communicated frequently to family advocates,Primary Physicians, and nurses

Ordered supplies necessary for wound care

Measured and provided written evaluation of wound status at least weekly

Provided compassionate care which incorporated wholistic care to the resident

May 2021-August 2022

Merten's House

Charge Nurse, MDS and Care Plan Nurse

Medication Administration

Dressing changes, evaluations, and treatment orders

Documentation

Care plan updating as needed

Complete MDS's when scheduled

Direct Care Plan meetings with IDT, residents, and families

April 2022- July 2023

Ascutney House, Davis Home, Brookwood

General Manager for 3 Residential Care Homes Duties Include for all 3 homes

Hiring of new employees: background checks, Education, Policy and Procedure Review

Coaching and Supervision of more than 15 staff

Manage appointments for 45+ residents

Drive residents to appts

Food Ordering/ menu changes

Communicate with M.D.s, families, staff

Manage and design monthly activity calendars

Shopping of food and supplies

Manage vaccines

Education for all employees 12 hours each year per employee

Take residents to the ED ass needed

Evaluate residents for changes in conditions

Provide wound care

Managed all resident personal accounts

Certifications

2004 New Hampshire Community Technical Center Claremont, NH

Practical Nursing LPN

2016 Omnicare,

I.V Certification

6/2020 American Red Cross,

CPR/AED Professional Rescuers good till 2022

May 2019 Specialized Infection Prevention Training

Provided by Genesis Healthcare

Activities and Honors

Employee of the Month February 2018, voted by my coworkers.

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