Barbara Maronick

Adjusting ventilator settings according to patient assessment and in alignment with Rotech policy and procedures. Conducts patient assessment per Rotech's policy and procedure and the physician's order. Sets up all highly technical respiratory equipment.

• Responsible for the overall implementation, delivery, and coordination of resident services at the community.
• Is completely familiar with the state regulations governing Assisted Living, ensuring compliance in department by regularly reviewing regulations checklist.
• Manages expenses within given budget parameters utilizing spend-down sheets.

• Coordinated with doctors and registered nurses to develop care plans for residents.
• Utilized strong assessment skills to determine necessary patient care.
• Provided behavioral/emotional support and supervision for those that are doing rehabilitation post-op care.
• Actively participated in unit-based Quality Assurance Program.

• Ensures facility is in compliance with regulatory requirements relating to staff credentialing and education. Provides services associated with ongoing professional development of staff at the facility.
• Conducts new employee orientation, coordinates competency completion, monitors and reports infections to proper authorities, coordinates and completes continued CNA classes and it's state regulation requirements.
• Ensures for or delivers annual mandatory and continuous education for staff using internal or external resources according to state and federal regulations and company policy.
• Teaches certain in-house courses, such as the NA training program, special care unit training, etc.
• Coordinates employee health program (immunizations, flu shots, physical exams, etc.)
• Infection Control Preventionist
• Monitors and ensures current licensure and certifications of facility staff.
• Maintains employee education, training and health files.
• May assist in the screening and hiring of nursing staff.
• Completes required forms and documents in accordance with company policy and state and/or federal regulations.
• Performs other duties as assigned in assisting the Director of Nursing with facility operations.

• Utilized strong assessment skills to determine necessary patient care.
• Provided quality nursing care in accordance with resident care policies and procedures.
• Provided behavioral/emotional support and supervision for those with dementia and Alzheimer's.
• Performed all tasks with a patient-centered focus while seeking opportunities for improvement of processes and treatments.

• Inmate intake.
• Initial physical assessment determined needs of inmate during time in custody, including chronic health issues, mental health and substance abuse.
• Medication Administration ensuring adherence. Chronic care clinics held for cardiac, diabetic's, HIV inmates