Chessiree Barnes
University Heights,United States
Summary
Compassionate and dedicated Licensed Practical Nurse with experience in providing high-quality patient care in fast-paced healthcare environments. Skilled in medication administration, wound care, patient education, and vital sign monitoring. Adept at collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes. Strong ability to build rapport with patients and families, delivering compassionate and culturally competent care. Committed to maintaining compliance with healthcare regulations and facility protocols. Seeking to leverage clinical expertise and patient-centered approach in a dynamic healthcare setting.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Hospice Admissions Nurse/ Clinical Liaison
Emunah Hospice
Beachwood, OH
08.2024 - Current
- Enhanced patient experience by providing compassionate support and education to patients and families throughout the admission process.
- Facilitated smooth transitions between hospital discharge and hospice admission by establishing strong relationships with local hospitals and healthcare providers.
LPN
Menorah Park
Beachwood, OH
06.2023 - 08.2024
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
LPN Unit Manager
Advanced Health Care Of Landerhaven
Mayfield Heights, OH
06.2023 - 08.2024
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
Director of Marketing & Admissions
Woodside Senior Living
Bedford, OH
02.2020 - 06.2023
- Organized and executed robust, creative experiential marketing events.
- Devised marketing plans using digital strategies, print advertising and word of mouth tactics.
- Coordinated with creative team to generate dynamic marketing content and communication tools for promotional campaigns.
Director of Marketing & Admissions
Sunrise Pointe
Maple Heights, OH
01.2018 - 02.2020
- Coordinated with creative team to generate dynamic marketing content and communication tools for promotional campaigns.
- Kept all campaigns and marketing collateral in line with branding and focused on target consumers.
- Created innovative strategies to drive customer engagement.
Marketing/Clinical Care Liaison for Skilled Care
Avenue Care & Rehabilitation Center
Warrensville Heights, OH
05.2015 - 02.2018
- Marketing and admissions director for two facilities
- Pro-active in team coordination and programming
- Experienced in financial strategies and in developing systems to maintain efficiency of records
- Contributes to effective team roles, goal setting and maximizing team potential
- Created marketing strategies for recruiting and promoting company mission and value
Marketing Coordinator/Medical Records Coordinator
Cross Roads Hospice
Valley View, OH
02.2009 - 10.2015
- Boosted brand awareness with target customer demographics with social, print and email campaigns.
- Answered general marketing department inquiries by email, phone and mail.
- Composed daily posts for social media and helped build corporate presence on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.
- Tracked and reported on marketing campaign responses.
- Planned and executed internal and external marketing events.
- Managed workflow between staff, coordinating documents, planning and creative material distribution.
Admissions and Marketing Director
Shaker Gardens Nursing & Rehab Center
Shaker Heights OH
10.2014 - 05.2015
- Developed and implemented social and digital plans, promotional calendars and marketing programs.
- Created and managed marketing budget and monthly reporting.
- Supported sales and marketing teams by assisting in delivery of relevant and timely service information and collateral through variety of communication channels.
- Identified new opportunities to enhance communication with team members, leveraging internal communication channels and executing tactics for delivering key messages and information to audiences.
State Tested Nursing Assistant
Park East Nursing Home
Beachwood, OH
02.2008 - 01.2012
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Reported unusual or urgent circumstances in patients' condition or environment immediately to nurse supervisor.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
Administrator/Owner/Operator
Over The Rainbow Daycare
South Euclid, OH
03.1999 - 04.2011
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
- Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
- Enhanced operational efficiency and productivity by managing budgets, accounts and costs.
State Tested Nursing Assistant
Cleveland Clinic
Cleveland, OH
01.1996 - 01.2001
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar levels.
Education
Associate of Science - LPN
Hondros College of Nursing
Westerville, OH02.2021
No Degree - Phlebotomy
LaRock Healthcare Academy
Northfield, OH03.2013
No Degree - Nursing Assistance
Indian Hills Nursing Center
Euclid, OH02.2008
High School Diploma -
Jane Adams Business School
Cleveland, OH05.1988
Skills
- Performs patient care accordingly to age specific and cultural needs of patients
- Accurately reports changes in patient medical and emotional conditions
- Plan, organize and complete patient care assignment in a timely manner with minimal assistance
- Preparing and administering prescribed medications (oral, topical, subcutaneous, intramuscular and/or intravenous) and performs treatments according to established policies/procedures
- Recognize and responds to emergencies, initiate emergency measures
Timeline
Hospice Admissions Nurse/ Clinical Liaison
Emunah Hospice
08.2024 - Current
LPN
Menorah Park
06.2023 - 08.2024
LPN Unit Manager
Advanced Health Care Of Landerhaven
06.2023 - 08.2024
Director of Marketing & Admissions
Woodside Senior Living
02.2020 - 06.2023
Director of Marketing & Admissions
Sunrise Pointe
01.2018 - 02.2020
Marketing/Clinical Care Liaison for Skilled Care
Avenue Care & Rehabilitation Center
05.2015 - 02.2018
Admissions and Marketing Director
Shaker Gardens Nursing & Rehab Center
10.2014 - 05.2015
Marketing Coordinator/Medical Records Coordinator
Cross Roads Hospice
02.2009 - 10.2015
State Tested Nursing Assistant
Park East Nursing Home
02.2008 - 01.2012
Administrator/Owner/Operator
Over The Rainbow Daycare
03.1999 - 04.2011
State Tested Nursing Assistant
Cleveland Clinic
01.1996 - 01.2001
Associate of Science - LPN
Hondros College of Nursing
No Degree - Phlebotomy
LaRock Healthcare Academy
No Degree - Nursing Assistance
Indian Hills Nursing Center
High School Diploma -
Jane Adams Business School