Carolyn Fugate
Middletown,OH
Summary
Mature LPN with 15 years of nursing supervisory experience. Exhibits strong knowledge base in federal, state and local guidelines. Proven communication skills and collaborates with team to increase engagement and improve productivity.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director of Nursing
BrightStar Care
Mason, OH
- Current
- Directs oversees the clinical staff
- fall reports,
- care plans, quality audits, assessments,
- admissions, discharges. care plans,
- staff scheduling
- over seeing clinical staff
- Developed and implemented nursing policies, procedures, and protocols to ensure patient safety.
- Provided clinical guidance and direction to nursing staff to ensure quality care was provided in a timely manner.
- Oversaw the daily operations of the nursing department including staffing, scheduling, budgeting, and resource allocation.
- Conducted performance evaluations for all nursing staff members and made recommendations for improvement when necessary.
- Ensured compliance with state regulations regarding nurse-to-patient ratios and other safety guidelines.
Director of Nursing Services
Provision Living
Batavia, OH
12.2020 - 04.2023
- Director of nursing at assisted living facility, overseeing clinical staff, Nurses and aides Attending care conference, staff meetings, overseeing Nurses to ensure, lab, radiology, physician orders are completed, admissions, discharges, assessments, evaluation, medication reports, Narc diversions, quality audits.fall reports
- Monitored and evaluated quality of patient care provided by the nursing staff.
- Developed policies and procedures to ensure safe and effective delivery of nursing services.
- Provided leadership in developing strategic plans for the Nursing Department.
- Coordinated activities with other healthcare providers to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
- Ensured compliance with governmental regulations related to nursing practice, staffing and education standards.
- Supervised clinical operations of all departments within the Nursing Division.
- Established performance goals for each department within the Nursing Division.
- Collaborated with physicians, administrators and other healthcare personnel on initiatives that improved patient care outcomes.
- Created budget proposals for new programs or services in the Nursing Division.
- Maintained a safe work environment through adherence to safety protocols and standards of practice.
- Reviewed medical records to evaluate quality of care delivered by nurses.
- Conducted regular performance evaluations of nursing staff members.
- Participated in professional development activities such as seminars or conferences.
- Trained new hires on proper documentation techniques.
- Provided guidance to clinical staff regarding difficult cases or treatments.
- Analyzed data collected from patient surveys regarding satisfaction with care received.
- Facilitated communication between nursing staff members and other departments within the organization.
- Investigated incidents involving improper or inadequate patient treatment.
LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse)
HarborChase Of Beavercreek
Beavercreek, OH
04.2020 - 12.2020
- Assisted physicians with patient care by taking vital signs, administering injections and performing other nursing duties.
- Provided direct physical and emotional support to patients and their families.
- Performed routine laboratory tests including urinalysis, blood glucose monitoring and others.
- Maintained accurate medical records of each patient's health condition.
- Ensured that all medications were administered accurately and on time as prescribed by the physician.
- Observed patients for any changes in their condition or behaviour, reported findings to the supervisor or physician in charge.
- Instructed patients and their families about disease prevention, proper nutrition, medication management and other health related topics.
- Coordinated with interdisciplinary team members such as doctors, nurses and social workers to ensure quality patient care was provided.
- Participated in educational programs to keep up-to-date on new developments in nursing practice.
- Provided emotional support during difficult times such as end-of-life decisions or family disputes over treatment options.
- Conducted daily rounds visiting assigned patients ensuring they are comfortable and have all necessary supplies available.
- Educated staff members regarding infection control protocols or best practices when caring for a particular type of illness or injury.
- Managed inventory levels of medical supplies within the unit ensuring adequate stock is always available.
- Administered medications orally, intravenously or intramuscularly depending on the prescription given by the doctor.
Triage Nurse
TriHealth Inc.
Cincinnati, OH
07.2019 - 04.2020
- Triaging calls for Ear nose and Throat Department
- Providing verbal care instructions, Post-op, Preventative, clarifying Physician orders.
- Assessed patients' health condition and determined the level of care needed.
- Identified symptoms, gathered medical history, and documented patient information accurately.
- Managed triage phone calls by providing appropriate advice or referring callers to their primary care provider or other specialists when necessary.
- Coordinated referrals to specialty services as needed for further evaluation and treatment options.
- Provided emotional support during difficult times while maintaining a professional demeanor at all times.
- Utilized EHR systems effectively for documentation purposes in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
TriHealth/ Group Health Podiatry/ Foot and Ankle Surgeon
TriHealth ENT Triage Line
11.2015 - 07.2019
- Head Nurse of podiatry, my responsibilities included rooming patients, vitals, wound care, casting, scheduling appointments, surgeries, home wound care, Physical therapy
- Ordering labs
- Completing FMLA, BWC paperwork
- Assisted MD with procedures
- Ordering supplies.
LPN
TriHealth / Group Health Mason
04.2015 - 11.2015
- Pediatrics/ Internal Med
LPN
Tri Health Faculty Medical center
10.2014 - 04.2015
- Internal Med/ OBGYN
LPN
Hillandale Communities
West Chester, OH
03.2011 - 10.2014
- Charge nurse, assisted living, med pass, vitals, labs, wound care, ordering meds
- Assessing patients, monthly assessments
- Daily resident care.
Education
Associate in Health Science -
Excelsior college
02.2019
LPN -
Miami jacobs college of Nursing
11.2008
Skills
- Nursing
- Employee Orientation
- Medical Records
- Critical Care Experience
- EPIC experience
- Anatomy Knowledge
- Medical Office Experience
- Triage
- Experience Administering Injections
- Vital Signs
- Patient Care
- Medication Administration
- EMR Systems
- Laboratory Experience
- Insurance Verification
- Computer skills
- Customer service
- Administrative experience
- Office experience
- Pediatrics ICD coding
- Issue Resolution
- Direct Patient Care
- Budget Administration
- HIPAA Regulations
- Budget Control
- Staff Scheduling
- Team Supervision
- Effective Multitasking
Certification
- LPN
- AED Certification
- CPR Certification
Assessments
Attention to Detail Skills, Proficient, 05/2018, Measures a candidate's ability to use diligence when drafting and editing documents.
Personal Information
Willing To Relocate: Anywhere
Timeline
Director of Nursing Services
Provision Living
12.2020 - 04.2023
LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse)
HarborChase Of Beavercreek
04.2020 - 12.2020
Triage Nurse
TriHealth Inc.
07.2019 - 04.2020
TriHealth/ Group Health Podiatry/ Foot and Ankle Surgeon
TriHealth ENT Triage Line
11.2015 - 07.2019
LPN
TriHealth / Group Health Mason
04.2015 - 11.2015
LPN
Tri Health Faculty Medical center
10.2014 - 04.2015
LPN
Hillandale Communities
03.2011 - 10.2014
Director of Nursing
BrightStar Care
- Current
Associate in Health Science -
Excelsior college
LPN -
Miami jacobs college of Nursing
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