Amber Howe

• Set schedules for all nursing staff by planning and designating shifts and hours.
• Managed filing system, entered data and completed other clerical tasks.
• Managed phone and email correspondence and handled incoming and outgoing mail and faxes.
• Assisted coworkers and staff members with special tasks on daily basis.
• Recorded new hires, transfers, terminations, changes in job classifications and merit increases to main human resources files.
• Surpassed team goals by partnering with colleagues to implement best practices and protocols.

• Mentored new clinical staff members for proper onboarding and orientation processes.
• Coordinated, monitored, assigned, and documented patient and clinical care activities.
• Supervised and managed daily activities of clinical team consisting of LNA's, nurses, and support staff.
• Assessed clinical policies and procedures for compliance with changing regulations.
• Implemented new policies and educated staff on changes.
• Built strong relationships with patients and families for optimized care satisfaction.
• Created weekly schedules for nurses, taking into account sick days and vacation time.
• Presented feedback on current and new procedures at weekly clinical meetings.
• Set up educational programs for clinical staff to enhance skills and knowledge.
• Established and maintained effective communication with staff to promote high quality patient care.
• Conducted routine facility inspections, identifying areas needing improvement and eliminating hazards posed to staff and residents for continued compliance with associated regulations.
• Upheld quality assurance procedures to maintain patient safety and satisfaction.

• Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
• Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
• Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
• Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
• Upheld infection control and prevention policies across different patient-facing areas.
• Helped patients complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care.
• Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets.
• Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.

• Check for any new appointment requests in the report room.
• Contact any of the following offices to schedule an appointment;

Dental offices, Physician offices, ENT (otolaryngologist), Ophthalmologist and or optometrist and Podiatrists.

• Notify MRCC’s Unit Manager and MRC’s Manager of scheduled appointments.
• Record any new appointments on the Transport Calendar book (either side).
• Notify Responsible party &/or family of scheduled appointments on MRC side only.Scheduled all off site appointments for Residents

The Day of appointments

• Obtain copies of any medical information, consults sheets needed to submit at appointment
• Notify Dining services if a lunch or supper meal is needed to be prepared for the resident while away at appointment.
• Escort resident to transportation vehicle and assist with getting on board. Provide seasonal attire, blankets, as needed.
• Upon return to facility, assist resident off the van.
• Notify person in charge that you have returned.
• Provide any paperwork from appointment to nurse/person in charge.
• Assist resident back to room as needed.

• Planned individually-designed treatment programs to restore, maintain and improve physical functioning, alleviate pain, and prevent disability.
• Followed all HIPAA rules and regulations regarding patient confidentiality.
• Provided mobility support during patient transfers and ambulation, limiting further damage.
• Adapted exercises to suit varied ages and abilities for personalized patient care.
• Improved patient mobility using passive and active therapeutic exercises.
• Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
• Upheld infection control and prevention policies across different patient-facing areas.
• Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.

• Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
• Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
• Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
• Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.