Dana Likens
Mont Clare,PA
Summary
Accomplished Director of Nursing at Sunrise Senior Living, adept in nurse education and training and quality improvement. Demonstrated excellence in streamlining operations and enhancing care standards, significantly improving staff performance and resident care. Skilled in clinical resources management and strong work ethic, ensuring regulatory compliance and optimal patient wellbeing.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Nursing
Sunrise Senior Living/ Morningside House
03.2020 - Current
- Participated in management team meetings to discuss resident status, census changes, and resident complaints or concerns.
- Monitored and evaluated nursing staff performance, providing feedback and guidance to support standards of care.
- Ensured regulatory compliance by staying current on industry standards and updating policies accordingly.
- Streamlined nursing operations by optimizing staffing schedules, resource allocation, and workflow processes.
Wellness Nurse
Sunrise Senior Living
01.2019 - 03.2021
- Administered medications as directed by healthcare providers and documented this information on patient charts.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement holistic care plans for diverse patient populations.
- Evaluated the unique needs of geriatric patients and tailored nursing interventions accordingly, maximizing quality of life and overall wellbeing.
Med Tech
Sunrise Senior Living
01.2017 - 01.2019
- Measured patient vital signs such as blood pressure, pulse rate, and temperature to record information on patients' charts.
- Performed patient service duties by communicating directly with patients, answering questions, and assisting with concerns.
- Administered medications and performed basic and advanced patient assessments.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Montgomery County Community College
Blue Bell, PA05-2016
Skills
- Nurse education and training
- Quality improvement
- Strong work ethic
- Clinical resources management
- Documentation and reporting
Timeline
Director of Nursing
Sunrise Senior Living/ Morningside House
03.2020 - Current
Wellness Nurse
Sunrise Senior Living
01.2019 - 03.2021
Med Tech
Sunrise Senior Living
01.2017 - 01.2019
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Montgomery County Community College
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