Assisted Living Patient Care
Resume:
Christina M. Santiago
Bolingbrook Illinois, *****
Willing to train onsite Conversion salary: $60K
Skills
Experience
LPN
25
Managed care
10
LPN license no: 043084672, Expires on 01/31/2027
Summary
As an LPN of 25 years the use of my medical, evaluation and one on one patient care has helped patients/families understand and get through the disease process affecting their lives.
Over the 11.5 years that I worked for Lexington Health Network I found the ability to grow within. When reading my resume you will find that I have cared for seniors at many stages of their lives.
Qualifications:
25yrs of nursing skills as allowed under LPN licensure.
1.5 yr floor nurse for Assisted Living
yr Memory Care
Six years of Supervisory skills of eight teen nursing staff members including but not limited to LPNs, RNs, as well as Certified Nursing Aides and Caregivers
Ordering supplies needed for staff to perform their duties,
Six years as a hospice nurse
Completion incident reports,
Attend Daily Census Meeting with the Executive Director, admissions to Private Duty Services,
PCS Billing/data collection,
Care Plan meetings as needed,
Utilization Review/IDT meetings weekly,
COVID -19 Testing, Reporting, & Monitoring of symptoms for employees and residents
Education:
Allied Medical Coding 2015-2016
HPVEC-Wright Colleges of Chicago 1998-1999 Practical Nurse Education
Malcolm X City College of Chicago 1998-1999 pre-requisites needed for nursing course.
Chicago Commons Adult Education 1997-1997 / General Equivalence Diploma
Professional Experience
Atria Senior Living
June 2023- October2024
Assisted Living Memory Care Floor Nurse
Responsible for medication administration for the residents in compliance with Federal & State regulations and Senior Lifestyle Corporation guidelines.
Responsible for the admissions of new residents to include all admission assessments and documentation.
Provide general consultation about health-related concerns within the community.
Notify physicians and/or family members of any change in residents’ health and provide proper documentation.
Respond to all emergencies.
Managed care activities include Medication management as needed, covid test etc.
Maintain communication with all departments and staff members.
Maintain confidentiality of residents’ and prospective residents’ information.
Attend/complete all required training, in-service, and staff meetings.
Lexington Square Community Living
September 2022-May 2023
Assisted Living Floor Nurse
Responsible for medication administration for the residents in compliance with Federal & State regulations and Senior Lifestyle Corporation guidelines.
Responsible for the admissions of new residents to include all admission assessments and documentation.
Provide general consultation about health-related concerns within the community.
Notify physicians and/or family members of any change in residents’ health and provide proper documentation.
Respond to all emergencies.
Maintain communication with all departments and staff members.
Maintain confidentiality of residents’ and prospective residents’ information.
Attend/complete all required training, in-service, and staff meetings.
Managed care activities include Medication management as needed, covid test etc.
Lexington Square Community Living
February 2021-September 2022
Health and Wellness Manager/ Assisted Living Floor Nurse
Completion of Mini-mental assessments for prospects moving into the Independent Living Community of Lexington Square as well as current residents who are experiencing mental status changes that may no longer be able to live independently. Support during the community events
Staffing and attending weekly Blood Pressure Clinic
PRN/ Floor Nurse for the Assisted Living Dept.
Asses the patient vitals, checking for covid flu etc.
Provide support during community events as requested by the Executive Director.
Daily census meetings to discuss changes in our population, which include resident hospitalizations, deaths and move outs.
Completion/follow up with incidents within the Independent Living Community.
COVID-19 testing, monitoring of symptoms and completion of County report as needed for both Independent Living and Assisted Living
Lexington /Merit Health Network
August 24, 2012-February 1, 2021
Private Duty Supervisor
August 2012- I worked for Lexington Hospice for 2.5yrs providing comfort/quality care to patients and their loved ones during their concluding chapter of their lives under the supervision of the RN case-manager.
October 2015- Promoted to a Supervisory position for Lex/Merit Private Care Services.
Supervision of staff members including but not limited to caregivers, Certified Nursing Assistants, Licensed Practical Nurses, and Registered Nurses.
Scheduling/Supervision 18 staff members including but not limited to Caregivers, Certified Nursing Assistants, Licensed Practical Nurses, and Registered Nurses
Payroll, annual evaluations
Promoting sales for Private Care Services, completing contracts
Staffing of private care services,
Completion of data collections weekly/monthly of services provided.
Completion of Mini-mental Assessments for prospects moving into the Independent Living Community of Lexington Square Elmhurst as well as current residents who are experiencing mental status and physical changes that may no longer be able to live independently.
Weekly UR meetings as well as Care Plans for the residents in the community who are to be transferred to the rehab facility, also a part of the Lexington Health Network.
Languages
Ability to speak and read Spanish.
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