Dawn R. Painter, LPN
Kendall Park, NJ 08824
Qualification profile: Dedicated and patient-focused licensed practical nurse with proven strengths in acute patient care, staff development and family advocacy.
Professional Experiences:
Arista Care at Norwood Terrace April 2011 to present
40 Norwood Avenue
Plainfield, NJ 07060
Assistant MDS Coordinator (Perdiem):
Responsible for education, training and orientation of staff on the Resident Assessment Instrument (MDS and RAPS); ensures timely and accurate completion and submission of the RAI; Obtains the final Validation Reports for the MDS submission and ensures correction of all errors; retrieves the Quality Indication Reports at least monthly, analyzes the reports, takes necessary action, and reports the information to the Quality Improvement Committee monthly; responsible for keeping up with regulation changes relating to the RAI and reimbursement and implements changes accordingly; tracks RUG’s categories and ensures accuracy for all residents receiving Medicare Part A benefits.
Franklin Care Center January 2007 to March 2012
3371 Route 27 June 1997 to March 2005
Franklin Park, NJ 08823
Subacute Manager (2 years)
LTC Manager (2 years)
Staff Nurse/Supervisor:
Responsible for appropriately assigning, directing, and supervision of staff according to their job description and ability. Participates in the orientation of new employees. Supports the Quality Assessment and Improvement Program through setting standards, surveillance and studying identified problems. Initiate and evaluate nursing intervention and revises Plan of Care on an ongoing basis. Manages and assumes 24 hour responsibility and accountability for resident care in accordance with policy and procedures, State and Federal regulation to promote high quality care and service. Responsible for medication administration, wound care, and admission paperwork. Implements individualized Plan of Care.
Assistant MDS Coordinator (2years/Perdiem):
Responsible for education, training and orientation of staff on the Resident Assessment Instrument (MDS and RAPS); ensures timely and accurate completion and submission of the RAI; Obtains the final Validation Reports for the MDS submission and ensures correction of all errors; retrieves the Quality Indication Reports at least monthly, analyzes the reports, takes necessary action, and reports the information to the Quality Improvement Committee monthly; responsible for keeping up with regulation changes relating to the RAI and reimbursement and implements changes accordingly; tracks RUG’s categories and ensures accuracy for all residents receiving Medicare Part A benefits.
Case Manager (2 Years)
Coordinate management of care for a specified patient population; follow patients throughout continuum of care. Maintain effective communication with physicians, nursing staff, patients, families and others related to discharge planning, coordinate with social service personnel to provide services needed.
Cardio Pulmonary Resource Manager (1 year)
One to one education with patients for the management of their acute illness. Identifying how patients signs and symptoms relate to a disease process.
Pine Brook Care Center December 2008 to October 2009
104 Pension Road
Englishtown, NJ 07726
MDS Coordinator:
Responsible for education, training and orientation of staff on the Resident Assessment Instrument (MDS and RAPS); ensures timely and accurate completion and submission of the RAI; Obtains the final Validation Reports for the MDS submission and ensures correction of all errors; retrieves the Quality Indication Reports at least monthly, analyzes the reports, takes necessary action, and reports the information to the Quality Improvement Committee monthly; responsible for keeping up with regulation changes relating to the RAI and reimbursement and implements changes accordingly; tracks RUG’s categories and ensures accuracy for all residents receiving Medicare Part A benefits.
The Elms of Cranbury July 2006 to March 2009
61 Maplewood Ave
Cranbury, NJ 08513
Staff Nurse: Long term care and Subacute unit:
Responsible for medication administration, wound care, and admission paperwork. Implements individualized Plan of Care.
The Pavilions at Forrestal April 2006 to July 2006
5000 Windrow Drive
Princeton, NJ 08540
Subacute Manager:
Responsible for appropriately assigning, directing, and supervising staff according to their job description and ability. Participates in the orientation of new employees. Supports the Quality Assessment and Improvement Program through setting standards, surveillance and studying identified problems. Initiate and evaluate nursing intervention and revises Plan of Care on an ongoing basis. Manages and assumes 24 hour responsibility and accountability for resident care in accordance with policy and procedures, State and Federal regulation to promote high quality care and service.
Princeton Care Center June 2005 to April 2006
728 Bunn Drive
Princeton, NJ 08540
MDS Coordinator:
Responsible for education, training and orientation of staff on the Resident Assessment Instrument (MDS and RAPS); ensures timely and accurate completion and submission of the RAI; Obtains the final Validation Reports for the MDS submission and ensures correction of all errors; retrieves the Quality Indication Reports at least monthly, analyzes the reports, takes necessary action, and reports the information to the Quality Improvement Committee monthly; responsible for keeping up with regulation changes relating to the RAI and reimbursement and implements changes accordingly; tracks RUG’s categories and ensures accuracy for all residents receiving Medicare Part A benefits
Education:
Certified MDS Coordinator 2.0
Certified Wound Care Nurse (expired 2011)
Skin and Wound Management Course
APIC course for Principles of Infection Control
Middlesex County Vocational School (LPN Program)
Currently enrolled with Achieve Test Prep RN Program
License in:
State Of New Jersey 26NP05111800 (expires 5/31/2013)
Commonwealth Of Pennsylvania PN282340 (expires 6/30/2014)
Commonwealth Of Virginia 000******* (expires 7/31/2014)
Military Service:
United States Air Force: May 14, 1985 to June 1, 1992