Lolether Glover Crooms
Ormond Beach
Summary
Dedicated Registered Nurse with over 30 years of experience in Geriatric Nursing, Nursing Management, and Case Management. Proficient in advanced care planning, patient education, pathophysiology, and pharmacology. Proven leadership as Charge Nurse, Nursing Supervisor, and Assistant Director of Nursing. Aiming to leverage expertise in a Registered Nurse teaching role to promote lifelong learning and ethical patient care.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Unit Manager
Daytona Beach Health & Rehab, DOE
04.2008 - 02.2015
- Supervised RN's, LPN's, and CNAs on a 60-bed health unit.
- Ensured compliance with Florida staffing ratios for optimal care delivery.
- Managed comprehensive care for residents with Alzheimer’s and dementia-related conditions.
- Conducted performance evaluations for employees every 90 days and annually.
- Advocated for residents by monitoring clinical changes and notifying physicians.
- Participated in Care Plan Team to assess ADL needs and coordinate multidisciplinary communication.
RN Charge Nurse- Mentor Network
11.2014 - 11.2016
- Ensured safe medication administration for 20 patients per MD orders.
- Monitored patients for adverse reactions and changes in conditions effectively.
- Supervised and supported Direct Care Staff to enhance patient care quality.
- Conducted assessments to evaluate medication responses and adjust treatment plans accordingly.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to achieve targeted patient care results.
- Delivered efficient service to customers, resolving challenges with professionalism.
ADON
Oaktree Healthcare
06.2016 - 07.2018
- Enhanced patient care through effective supervision of LPN and HHA visits.
- Managed care for 30-60 patients, ensuring all needs were met consistently.
- Executed IV management, chemotherapy, and wound care to prevent complications.
- Generated accurate reports and OASIS documentation to support patient care.
- Conducted utilization reviews to optimize service efficiency and reduce waste.
- Communicated effectively with physicians regarding patient needs and treatment changes.
Nurse Preceptor
Kindred Home Care
07.2018 - 06.2020
- Enhanced nurse training effectiveness by precepting 50-60 new nurses across multiple branches.
- Evaluated nurses' progress and provided formal assessments after clinical placements.
- Optimized training courses by applying educational and clinical expertise to enhance learning.
- Designed clinical assignments to assess and improve nursing skills effectively.
- Facilitated educational planning for nurses to maximize learning and career growth.
- Trained nurses in recognizing patient health deterioration and equipment malfunctions.
Clinical Manager/DOP
MSA Home Care
11.2019 - Current
- Led clinical operations, ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations and standards.
- Developed and implemented quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient care outcomes.
- Trained and mentored staff on best practices in patient management and clinical protocols.
- Coordinated patient care programs, enhancing service efficiency and patient satisfaction rates.
Psychiatric Registered Nurse
Accent Home Care
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Enhanced patient safety by effectively managing volatile situations and violent outbreaks.
- Administered medications while observing responses to optimize treatment plans.
- Conducted thorough assessments to monitor patient responses and adjust treatments accordingly.
- Provided quality care to 20-30 patients, evaluating psychiatric conditions consistently.
- Equipped patients with coping strategies to alleviate depression and anxiety.
- Supervised care for suicidal patients, proactively reducing harm risks.
Education
ASN - Nursing
Med Tech College - Indianapolis
Orlando, FL11.2016
RN License AHA CPR/AED Certified -
Med Tech Institute
Orlando, FL2016
Skills
- Proven history of easily learning and adapting to change
- Dedicated individual who has worked exclusively with elderly population within LTC facilities for over 20 years
- Effectively communicates with all healthcare disciplines as well as patients and their families
- Readily develops rapport with patients, families and other healthcare professionals
- Excellent critical thinking skills, patience, ability to see possibilities and commitment to service excellence,
- Mental Disability Management
- Discharge Plan Development
- Medication Side Effect Knowledge
- Mental and Physical Assessments
- Suicide Prevention
- Patient Care Assessment
- Accurate Documentation
- Patient Relationships
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Preventive Healthcare
- Psychiatric Evaluation
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of 60 staff members.
- Resolved product issue through consumer testing.
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
Certification
- American Heart Instructor 2023
- CNA Prep Instructor 2020
Timeline
Psychiatric Registered Nurse
Accent Home Care
01.2022 - 01.2023
Clinical Manager/DOP
MSA Home Care
11.2019 - Current
Nurse Preceptor
Kindred Home Care
07.2018 - 06.2020
ADON
Oaktree Healthcare
06.2016 - 07.2018
RN Charge Nurse- Mentor Network
11.2014 - 11.2016
Unit Manager
Daytona Beach Health & Rehab, DOE
04.2008 - 02.2015
RN License AHA CPR/AED Certified -
Med Tech Institute
ASN - Nursing
Med Tech College - Indianapolis