Andrea Beros
Lincoln City,OR
Summary
Dynamic and results-driven Licensed Practical Nurse with extensive experience at Powerhouse Detox, Inc. Skilled in withdrawal management and therapeutic communication, I excel in multidisciplinary collaboration to enhance patient outcomes. Proven ability to lead teams and implement effective care plans, ensuring compliance and safety in high-pressure environments.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Detox Nurse; Addiction Medicine
Powerhouse Detox, Inc
Otis, OR
09.2024 - Current
- Perform CIWA assessments for ETOH withdrawal patients.
- Perform COWS assessments for Opiate withdrawal patients.
- Administer medications based on assessments and per prescriber orders and document.
- Administer nasal naloxone for suspected overdose.
- Monitor patients response to medications and alter as indicated per orders.
- Initiate buprenorphine taper and monitor for side effects.
- Initiate and run Full Code on patients experiencing overdose or cardiopulmonary issues.
- Monitor and report abnormalities to prescriber in a timely fashion.
- Monitor vital signs including LOC and pain level.
- Perform mock training scenarios with night shift staff.
- Administer PPD tests to staff and assess/document results.
- Conduct patient intake interviews including skin checks, assessment for contraband, and obtain full health history.
- Conduct Infectious Disease Risk Assessment Forms as well as PHQ-9 to assess for potential risks.
- Conduct UDA to confirm substances the patient is currently taking; develop plan of care with RN staff to treat specific to those substances.
- Prepare patient for discharge and complete patient teaching in regards to medications and follow-up services with MAT as indicated.
- Provide resources to patients indicating a need for outpatient services such as residential treatment or MAT services.
- Terminate patient for non-adherence to PHD policies including use of substances while in treatment.
- Initiate contact with police/sheriff as indicated by patient actions (ie: combative, assaultive, menacing, trespassing).
- Serve as charge nurse for night shift technician/ CNA. Delegate accordingly.
- Monitored and maintained building security throughout night shift, implementing safety protocols and responding to incidents.
Administrator/Owner/LPN
Silver Ridge AFC Home LLC
Beaverton, OR
10.2008 - 08.2024
- Perform HR functions, including interviewing, hiring, performance reviews and terminations.
- Coordinated volunteer efforts and optimized scheduling to support service delivery.
- Prepare and track monthly and quarterly payroll.
- Prepared documents for WCDAVS for relicensing.
- Oversee state and county annual inspections.
- Prepared and submitted billing claims via MMIS, ensuring timely payment for services rendered.
- Ensure facility and staff are in compliance with all laws, statutes and OAR’s.
- Coordinate appropriate service needs with case managers and develop care plans accordingly.
- Participate in care conferences with medical and mental health teams, clients and family members.
- Assist with LOCUS assessment and scoring.
- Prepare care plans and coordinate implementation and updates as needed.
- Perform initial client assessment for appropriateness of facility.
- Conduct tours of facility and provide relevant information to prospective clients and family members.
- Assist in preparation of marketing materials and networking within community.
- Coordinate and plan client activities.
- Create budget, projection and reports.
- Prepare and update MAR’s, behavior and activity logs.
- Reviewed and submitted incident reports to appropriate agency, ensuring compliance and enhancing safety protocols.
- Communicate with county and state agencies.
- Provide initial and ongoing training to staff.
- Prepare and implement facility specific policies and procedures.
- Prepare, implement and participate in emergency plans.
- Provide training to clients and residents related to specific individual care needs.
- Provide nursing care as needed; vital signs, IM and SQ injections, wound care and foley care.
- Prepare initial resident records and update records and progress notes as needed.
- Medication management including administering, inventory and documentation.
- Behavior management, intervention, and documentation.
- Provide assistance with ADL’s per care and service plans.
Staff Nurse
King City Rehab
King City, OR
01.2008 - 12.2008
- Administer and monitor parenteral nutrition to ensure optimal patient nourishment.
- Provide comprehensive wound, catheter, and vacuum care to support patient recovery.
- Administer oral, rectal, enteral and IV medications.
- Provide intramuscular injections to deliver medications effectively to patients.
- Collected capillary blood glucose samples and administered subcutaneous injections to manage patient diabetes.
- Recorded vital signs and pulse oximetry readings to monitor patient health.
- Document patient care and progress notes each shift to maintain accurate patient records.
- Perform new patient intake assessments upon discharge of hospital setting.
Nurse Manager; Memory Care Unit
Regency Park ALF and Memory Care Unit
Portland, OR
01.2007 - 12.2008
- Conducted HR functions, including interviewing, hiring, evaluating performance, and managing terminations to build an effective team.
- Developed and delivered training programs to enhance knowledge and skills of caregivers, promoting high-quality care.
- Collaborated in creation and implementation of care plans, ensuring individualized and effective resident care.
- Oversee staff including medication aides for accuracy.
- Monitor and manage medication room for compliance and accuracy.
- Maintain interim care plans for any change in care.
- Administered nursing care, including vital signs, IM and subcutaneous injections, and wound care.
- Contacted medical emergency services promptly during incidents.
- Prepare and submit incident reports.
Pharmacy Technician Header Entry
Medco Pharmacy
Pittsburgh, PA
01.2004 - 12.2006
- Processed C2 controlled substance RX while monitoring for contraindications and suspicious activities.
- Adjusted medication quantities based on patient insurance plans to ensure optimal coverage.
- Enter RX information to fill prescription accurately.
- Called physicians to clarify prescription information.
- Supported pharmacist in maintaining compliance with Board of Pharmacy regulations.
- Alert pharmacist to any negative indications regarding medications.
- Facilitated MEPAP applications for low-income patients to access free or reduced medications.
Administrator/Owner
Benchview Place INC
Tigard, OR
01.2001 - 12.2003
- Perform HR functions, including interviewing, hiring, performance reviews and terminations.
- Coordinate and manage volunteers and scheduling.
- Tracked and managed monthly and quarterly payroll to ensure accurate employee compensation.
- Prepared documents for WCDAVS for relicensing.
- Oversee state and county annual inspections.
- Prepare and submit billing claims for the payment of services.
- Ensure facility and staff are in compliance with all laws, statutes and OAR’s.
- Coordinate appropriate service needs with case managers and develop care plans accordingly.
- Participate in care conferences with medical and mental health teams, clients and family members.
- Prepared care plans and coordinated implementation and updates.
- Perform initial client assessment for appropriateness of facility.
- Conduct tours of facility and provide relevant information to prospective clients and family members.
- Assist in preparation of marketing materials and networking within community.
- Coordinate and plan client activities.
- Create budget, projection and reports.
- Prepare and update MAR’s, behavior and activity logs.
- Prepared, reviewed, and submitted incident reports to ensure compliance with agency standards.
- Communicate with county and state agencies.
- Provide initial and ongoing training to staff.
- Developed and implemented facility-specific policies and procedures to enhance operational compliance.
- Prepare, implement and participate in emergency plans.
- Provided nursing care, including vital signs, IM and subcutaneous injections, and wound care.
- Prepared initial resident records and updated records and progress notes.
- Medication management including administering, inventory and documentation.
- Behavior management, intervention, and documentation.
- Provide assistance with ADL’s per care and service plans.
Co-Administrator/Owner
Young at Heart Care Homes, INC
Portland, OR
01.1998 - 12.2001
- Perform HR functions, including interviewing, hiring, performance reviews and terminations.
- Tracked monthly and quarterly payroll to ensure timely and accurate employee compensation.
- Submitted billing claims for payment of services, ensuring compliance with agency requirements.
- Ensure facility and staff are in compliance with all laws, statutes and OAR’s.
- Oversee state and county annual inspections.
- Prepare and implement facility specific policies and procedures.
- Prepare, implement and participate in emergency plans.
- Coordinate appropriate service needs with case managers and develop care plans accordingly.
- Prepare care plans and coordinate implementation and updates as needed.
- Participate in care conferences with medical and mental health teams, clients and family members.
- Perform initial client assessment for appropriateness of facility.
- Conduct tours of facility and provide relevant information to prospective clients and family members.
- Assist in preparation of marketing materials and networking within community.
- Coordinate and plan client activities.
- Created budgets and projections to support financial planning and reporting.
- Prepare, review and submit incident reports to appropriate agency.
- Communicate with county and state agencies.
- Provide initial and ongoing training to staff.
- Provide training to clients and residents related to specific individual care needs.
- Provide nursing care as needed; vital signs, IM and subcutaneous injections, wound care.
- Prepare initial resident records and update records and progress notes as needed.
- Medication management including administering, inventory and documentation.
- Behavior management, intervention, and documentation.
- Provide assistance with ADL’s per care and service plans.
- Coordinate and manage volunteers and scheduling.
- Provide assistance with ADL’s per care and service plans.
Education
40-Hour ALF/RCF Administrator Training Course - Oregon
Oregon01.2016
ECOS Certified; Enhanced Care Outreach Services - Oregon
Oregon01.2011
Licensed Practical Nurse - Ohio
Ohio01.2007
Certified Nursing Assistant - Oregon
Oregon01.2001
Certified Medication Aide - Oregon
Oregon01.2001
WCDAVS Ensuring Quality Care - Oregon
Oregon01.1999
Skills
- Licensed Practical Nurse
- Certified Nursing Assistant
- Certified Medication Aide
- IV Certified
- Detoxification management
- Withdrawal management
- Addiction Counseling
- Relapse prevention
- Emergency response
- Therapeutic communication
- Seizure management
- Vitals monitoring
- Patient intake
- CPR
- First Aid
- AED certified
- BestNotes
- BOX
- Oregon disability license
- Collaborative teamwork
- Behavioral interventions
Skills And Education
- WCDAVS Ensuring Quality Care-Oregon, 1999
- Certified Nursing Assistant-Oregon, 2001, Expired
- Certified Medication Aide-Oregon, 2001, Expired
- Licensed Practical Nurse-Ohio, 2007, #200730417LPN, Current
- IV Certified, Current
- Adults and People with Disabilities State of Oregon License, #510215, Retired
- ECOS Certified; Enhanced Care Outreach Services-Oregon, 2011
- MMIS; Medicaid Management Information Systems
- Microsoft Office, Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, BestNotes, BOX
- CPR, First Aid and AED certified
- 40-Hour ALF/RCF Administrator Training Course-Oregon, 2016
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Detox Nurse; Addiction Medicine
Powerhouse Detox, Inc
09.2024 - Current
Administrator/Owner/LPN
Silver Ridge AFC Home LLC
10.2008 - 08.2024
Staff Nurse
King City Rehab
01.2008 - 12.2008
Nurse Manager; Memory Care Unit
Regency Park ALF and Memory Care Unit
01.2007 - 12.2008
Pharmacy Technician Header Entry
Medco Pharmacy
01.2004 - 12.2006
Administrator/Owner
Benchview Place INC
01.2001 - 12.2003
Co-Administrator/Owner
Young at Heart Care Homes, INC
01.1998 - 12.2001