Carin Pace
Oklahoma City
Summary
Skilled LVN offering expertise in home care hospice, geriatric care, Clinic nurse, and short-term post operative rehabilitation care. Hard working and willing to learn and develop new skills. Eager to secure full time LVN position.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Director of Nursing
Legend at Rivendell AL
05.2024 - Current
- Oversaw nursing staff schedules to ensure adequate coverage and high-quality patient care.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to improve patient outcomes and streamline care processes.
- Conducted performance evaluations for nursing staff, providing constructive feedback and professional development opportunities.
- Participated in management team meetings to discuss resident status, census changes, and resident complaints or concerns.
- Performed rounds to observe care and interview staff, residents, and families.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop efficient care strategies tailored to individual patient needs.
- Served as a role model for nursing staff by demonstrating exceptional clinical skills, ethical behavior, and commitment to continuous learning.
- Coordinated with physicians on complex cases, ensuring seamless communication among healthcare professionals involved in patient care.
- Promoted a culture of teamwork by encouraging open communication among staff members and facilitating collaboration across departments.
- Identified department issues to recommend corrective actions.
- Played a key role in attaining high patient satisfaction scores by consistently delivering compassionate care and addressing concerns promptly.
- Developed positive employee relations, incentives, and recognition programs to promote teamwork and mutual respect.
US Department of Veteran Affairs
VA Clinic
05.2021 - 06.2024
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
Charge Nurse
The Palms Nursing and Rehab
05.2017 - 05.2024
- Promoted a safe working environment by adhering to infection control policies and regularly reviewing safety protocols.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to provide quality patient care.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient information, enabling informed decision-making among the healthcare team members.
- Advocated for patient needs, resulting in improved patient outcomes and satisfaction.
- Oversaw administration of medication, ensuring adherence to strict safety protocols, thereby maintaining patient safety.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
LVN
BSA HOSPICE OF THE SOUTHWEST
01.2016 - 04.2024
- Home Care Hospice, Skilled Nursing Assessment, Wound Care, Respiratory Treatments and Assessments. Medication Education.
- Traveled in Amarillo and surrounding area to provide home care hospice services to adult and geriatric patients with terminal illness.
- Following pain of care to minimize pain and discomfort for terminal patients.
- Assess, monitors and documents patients progress, symptoms, and vitals each visit.
- Communicate with case managers and physicians to implement new orders.
- Educate patients and families on patient's medications and changes in condition.
LVN
THE ARBORS LONG TERM CARE
01.2006 - 01.2016
- Long Term Geriatric Care, Short Term Rehabilitation, IV Therapy, Wound Care, Medication Administration, Glucometer checks, Insulin Administration.
- Assessment of patients in the long-term care setting and short-term rehabilitation setting.
- Administer medication per physicians orders and counting and documentation on controlled medications.
- Wound care per physicians orders. Notification to RN Supervisor and physicians on changes in wound condition and implementing new orders.
- IV Antibiotic therapy.
Education
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Amarillo College
Amarillo, TexasSkills
- Home care hospice
- Long term care
- Short term rehabilitation
- Staff scheduling
- Team leadership
- Patient advocacy
- Medication administration
- Documentation accuracy
- Conflict resolution
- Critical thinking skills
- Effective communication
- Nursing management
- Patient education
- Care coordination
- EMR software
- Clinical documentation
- Strong work ethic
Certification
- Licensed Vocational Nurse, Texas
- CPR/IV Therapy
Personal Information
Availability: Available for all shifts
Timeline
Assistant Director of Nursing
Legend at Rivendell AL
05.2024 - Current
US Department of Veteran Affairs
VA Clinic
05.2021 - 06.2024
Charge Nurse
The Palms Nursing and Rehab
05.2017 - 05.2024
LVN
BSA HOSPICE OF THE SOUTHWEST
01.2016 - 04.2024
LVN
THE ARBORS LONG TERM CARE
01.2006 - 01.2016
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Amarillo College