ANNA DUNLAP
Traverse City,MI
Summary
Proficient and compassionate Licensed Practical Nurse, offering administration roles, outstanding patient care experience, skilled efficiency with leadership, attention to detail, work ethic, and team mindedness. Offering strong academic performance and willingness to learn. Ambitious proven history of cultivating strong patient rapport to provide exceptional care and patient education. Attentive and empathetic listener with excellent multitasking skills, communication, organizational abilities, and unprecedented patient-first prowess.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director of Nursing, LPN
Bay Ridge Assisted Living
08.2024 - Current
- Oversaw and approved recruitment, hiring and orientation of new nursing staff.
- Developed and updated policies and procedures, maintaining compliance with guidelines relating to HIPAA, benefits administration and general liability.
- Monitored and evaluated staff performance, providing feedback and guidance to support standards of care.
- Streamlined nursing operations by optimizing staffing schedules, resource allocation, and workflow processes.
- Established and monitored infection control programs to provide safe, sanitary environment.
- Develop comprehensive care plans for patients with complex needs.
- Served as a liaison between hospital nurses, doctors, case managers, medical staff, patients, families, and other stakeholders to ensure effective communication and collaboration.
LICENSED PROFESSIONAL NURSE
Grand Traverse Pavilions
02.2023 - Current
- Organizing and effectively accomplishing own work tasks in fast-paced environment
- Direct, perform and record procedures, treatments, and response with correct charting in compliance with State regulations
- Administer and document medications, controlled drug accountability, ordering medications, and performing lab draws
- Administer close patient care, check and record vital signs
- Supervising quality of nursing care and assist CNA staff when needed
- Assist patients with personal hygiene requirements and monitor conditions to update nursing staff
CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT
Grand Traverse Pavilions
12.2020 - Current
- Certified in State of Michigan 12/2020
- Supporting medical staff in administering care to residents with diagnoses such as dementia, respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease, muscular dystrophy, and injuries
- Assisting with feeding and monitored intake/output to help patients achieve nutritional objectives
- Care for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs in a fast-paced work environment
- Deliver individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments and evaluating patient needs
SALES REPRESENTATIVE
EPI - Environmental Protection, Inc
03.2018 - 12.2019
- Created professional sales presentations and seminars to effectively demonstrate product features and competitive advantages
- Met with existing customers and prospects to discuss business needs and recommend optimal solutions
- Evaluated inventory and delivery needs and optimized strategies to meet customer demands
- Developed strategic relationships with existing customers by learning preferences and managing regular communications
- Applied mathematical skills and drafted liner dimensions using AutoCAD to calculate amounts, negotiate prices and set up contracts
LEAD PHLEBOTOMIST
Munson Medical Center
04.2011 - 03.2018
- Performed arterial blood gases, venipunctures, EKG's, vitals, glucose checks, collected cultures and specimens
- Worked efficiently and quickly in traumas/medicals, codes, outpatient, inpatient, ER, surgery; and alongside IV therapy, doctors, and nurses
- Promoted mission, vision and values of organization and trained new clinical staff in phlebotomy procedures
- Resolved unusual test orders by contacting physicians, nursing stations or reference laboratories
Education
Licensed Professional Nurse - Nursing
Northwestern Community College
12.2022
Bachelor of Science - Health Sciences
Central Michigan University
Mt. Pleasant, MI06.2016
Skills
- Patient Management
- Dementia and Alzheimer's knowledge
- Responding to emergencies
- Problem solving strength
- Computer/EHR knowledge
- Interpersonal communication skills
- Supervisory experience
- Infection Control
- Compliance Monitoring
- Patient-Focused Care/Exams
- Medication Administration
- Nurse education and training
- Leadership and guidance
- Quality improvement
- Strong work ethic
Certification
- Licensed Professional Nurse
- CNA - Certified Nurse Assistant
- BLS Certified
Accomplishments
- Be The Match donations
- Running races for Hospice
- Community needs
- Motivator in social media
- Youth Baseball Coach-American Legion
Timeline
Director of Nursing, LPN
Bay Ridge Assisted Living
08.2024 - Current
LICENSED PROFESSIONAL NURSE
Grand Traverse Pavilions
02.2023 - Current
CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT
Grand Traverse Pavilions
12.2020 - Current
SALES REPRESENTATIVE
EPI - Environmental Protection, Inc
03.2018 - 12.2019
LEAD PHLEBOTOMIST
Munson Medical Center
04.2011 - 03.2018
Bachelor of Science - Health Sciences
Central Michigan University
Licensed Professional Nurse - Nursing
Northwestern Community College
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