Wellness Director with Memory Care Expertise
Resume:
ELENA J ORTIZ
***** **** ** * ********* Terrace WA 98043
SUMMARY
Expert medical program leader with successful background as accomplished Wellness Director at Cogir of Bothell Memory Care Community, The Terrace at Beverly Care Memory Care and Mukilteo Memory Care,
Focused on improving quality of care and resident protection with proactive approach and sound knowledge of evidence-based practices. Trains, and motivates staff for maximum performance.
EXPERIENCE
HEALTH AND WELLNESS DIRECTOR: COGIR OF BOTHELL MEMORY CARE, TERRACE AT BEVERLY LAKE MEMORY CARE AND MUKILTEO MEMORY CARE.
Oversaw wellness care teams to keep performance in compliance with safety standards and state regulations.
Established initial service plans and updated care strategies with changing demands.
Cultivated strong family support to maximize care outcomes for wellness approaches.
Enhanced care quality and increased resident protection by eliminating knowledge gaps and improving staff performance.
Met care coverage demands by setting effective schedules and delegating assignments.
Effective communicator with members of the team, other professionals and vendors.
WELLNESS NURSE: SUNRISE SENIOR LIVING Edmonds, WA
Assisted with creation of tailored care plans for residents based on individual’s needs.
Documented medication administered to residents, following instructions from physicians and healthcare providers.
Delivered high level of services and care to 80 residents in assisted living center and memory care.
Talked to residents about lifestyle changes and proper diet to promote better overall health.
Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
Helped residents and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
Assessed resident’s conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
RESIDENT CARE MANAGER, STAFF DEVELOPMENT: FOSS HOME AND VILLAGE Seattle, WA
Educated residents and families about recommended procedures and care options.
Managed resident discharge planning.
Performed rounds to evaluate resident’s conditions and update care plans.
Assisted with setting resident’s goals, recommended interventions and connected residents with available program resources.
Worked with other health professionals to coordinate resident care.
Supervised and evaluated Nursing assistants.
Provided CNA classes for continuing education.
REGISTERED NURSE EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT: ARZOBISPO LOAYZA HOSPITAL Lima, Country Peru
Assessed patient’s needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitated with other members of a safe clean environment.
Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment.
Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care using nursing process.
Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress.
Monitored and managed various treatments and care interventions.
Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values and beliefs.
Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient’s conditions.
Trained and mentored new RN’s on best practices, hospital polices and standards of care.
Collected lab specimens.
Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments.
Counseled patients and caregivers providing emotional. psychological and spiritual support
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science: Nursing
Federico Villareal University, Lima Peru
Graduated 5th place of 106 RN nursing students From Arzobispo Loayza Nursing School Lima Peru 1982.
Graduated from North Seattle Community College LPN Seattle WA.
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