Danita Howard-Franklin
Ellenwood,GA
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Home Health Licensed Practical Nurse
Visiting Nurse Healthcare System
Atlanta, GA
04.2024 - Current
- Instructed patients and family members about proper home healthcare techniques such as bandaging, administering injections, using assistive devices.
- Administered prescribed medications and started intravenous fluids to address patient symptoms and underlying etiologies.
- Advocated for patient needs with healthcare providers and insurance companies.
- Educated patients on disease prevention and health maintenance strategies.
- Managed the administration of intravenous (IV) therapies and nutrition.
- Administered medications, treatments, and injections as prescribed by healthcare providers.
- Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds and managed catheters.
- Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while providing quality service to meet deadlines.
- Answered patients' calls to determine how to assist.
- Performed a variety of laboratory tests such as urinalysis, glucose monitoring, and blood pressure readings.
- Supported patients with activities of daily living and functional mobility to improve comfort and quality of life and reduce pain.
- Assessed patient's condition by observing physical and mental status, measuring vital signs, and reviewing medical records.
- Assisted with client personal care needs to foster independence and well-being.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to develop individualized care plans for patients.
LPN Field Nurse
CareMaster Medical Services
Griffin, GA
05.2014 - Current
- Worked with social workers, physical therapists and speech therapists to assess patient needs, plan and adjust plans of care and actualize nursing interventions to promote and restore patient health.
- Educated clients, patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
- Administered prescribed medications or started intravenous fluids, noting times and amounts on patients' charts.
- Collected blood, urine or sputum from patients to perform routine laboratory tests.
- Instructed patients on health maintenance, disease prevention, medications and treatment regimens.
- Collaborated with multi-disciplinary staff to improve overall patient care and response times.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to formulate individualized plans of care and adapt plans to patients' changing needs, defining treatment type, duration and dosage.
- Conducted medical tests such as x-rays or electrocardiograms to diagnose medical conditions.
- Communicated effectively with patients and loved ones to explain diagnoses, treatment options and procedures.
- Performed comprehensive patient assessments, recording and monitoring vital signs and collecting specimens and interpreting lab results.
- Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
- Managed emergency situations by providing basic life support measures when necessary.
- Facilitated communication between patients, family members, and healthcare professionals.
- Updated clinical records according to policies and procedures.
- Consulted with patients regarding medical options and disease prevention strategies to encourage optimal health.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
Health and Wellness Director
Village Park of Peachtree Corners
Peachtree Corners, Georgia
09.2023 - 03.2024
- Established initial service plans in ECS and updated care strategies to flex with changing demands.
- Oversaw wellness care teams to keep performance in compliance with safety standards and legal regulations.
- Managed nursing and personal care services offered to residents.
- Met care coverage demands by setting effective schedules and delegating assignments.
- Maintained accurate records of all activities related to Health and Wellness programs.
- Served as a point of contact for any questions or concerns about workplace health issues.
- Developed and implemented comprehensive resident services program.
- Administered, coordinated or recommended disciplinary and corrective actions.
- Advised residents on their rights under relevant laws such as Fair Housing Act or Americans With Disabilities Act.
- Facilitated discussions on policy updates and resident issues during weekly meetings.
- Compiled residents' daily activities and quantities of supplies used to prepare reports
- Provided training opportunities for staff on topics related to resident services.
- Spearheaded, organized, directed and evaluated activities, field trips and leisure programs that met residents' physical, social, emotional, intellectual, and spiritual needs.
Health and Wellness Director
Renaissance On Peachtree
Atlanta, Georgia
07.2022 - 07.2023
- Maintained accurate records of all activities related to Health and Wellness programs.
- Developed budget proposals for Health and Wellness initiatives, each fiscal year.
- Coordinated with other departments within the organization to ensure alignment between their goals and those of the Health and Wellness program.
- Served as a point of contact for any questions or concerns about workplace health issues.
- Provide strategic leadership for resident care in the community by managing, directing, and monitoring the nursing team and medication care managers, as applicable by State/Province law, to promote the health and wellness of the resident population. Provide clinical care through the direct application of the nursing process; perform and document resident assessments, complete Individualized Service Plans, provide or delegate hands-on clinical care as indicated by the plan of care, and evaluate resident outcomes. Provide oversight of the community medication management program to promote resident safety in the medication use process. Collaborate with physicians, pharmacists, and other clinical providers to coordinate care and services for the residents within the community. Provide clinical training and education as needed to nurses, medication care managers, care managers, and others who provide resident care.
- Perform a skill evaluation to assure the clinical capability of care team members.
- Track, trend, and report clinical quality data to identify risk.
- Actively participate as a member of the Community Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement Committee.
- Lead clinical quality and process improvement initiatives within the community to mitigate risk and improve resident care outcomes.
- Recruit, hire, and train clinical team members, and be responsible for performance management, evaluation, and engagement.
- Serve as the Infection Control Coordinator for the community.
- Collaborate with sales partners to determine community capability and assess potential residents' appropriateness for move-in. Assure compliance with all federal, state/provincial, board of nursing, and other applicable regulations.
Health and Wellness Director
Holbrook of Decatur
Decatur, GA
06.2021 - 06.2022
- Developed and implemented health and wellness initiatives for employees across the organization.
- Created and maintained a database of resources to support employee health and wellness needs.
- Conducted workshops on topics such as nutrition, exercise, stress management, mental health.
- Organized events to promote physical activity among staff members.
- Provide strategic leadership for resident care in the community by managing, directing and monitoring the nursing team and medication care managers, as applicable by State/Province law, to promote the health and wellness of the resident population.-Provide clinical care through the direct application of the nursing process; perform and document resident assessments, complete Individualized Service Plans, provide or delegate hands-on clinical care as indicated by the plan of care and evaluate resident outcomes.-Provide oversight of the community medication management program to promote resident safety in the medication use process.-Collaborate with physicians, pharmacists and other clinical providers to coordinate care and services for the residents within the community.-Provide clinical training and education as needed to nurses, medication care managers, care managers and others who provide resident care
- Perform skill evaluation to assure clinical capability of care team members
- Track, trend and report clinical quality data to identify risk
- Actively participate as a member of the community Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement committee
- Lead clinical quality and process improvement initiatives within the community to mitigate risk and improve resident care outcomes
- Recruit, hire and train clinical team members and is responsible for performance management, evaluation and engagement
- Serve as the Infection Control Coordinator for the community
- Collaborate with Sales partners to determine community capability and assess potential residents' appropriateness for movein.-Assure compliance with all Federal, State/Provincial, board of nursing and other applicable regulations.
Resident Services Director
Benton Village of Stockbridge
Stockbridge, GA
05.2019 - 07.2021
- Provide strategic leadership for resident care in the community by managing, directing and monitoring the nursing team and medication care managers, as applicable by State/Province law, to promote the health and wellness of the resident population.-Provide clinical care through the direct application of the nursing process; perform and document resident assessments, complete Individualized Service Plans, provide or delegate hands-on clinical care as indicated by the plan of care and evaluate resident outcomes.-Provide oversight of the community medication management program to promote resident safety in the medication use process.-Collaborate with physicians, pharmacists and other clinical providers to coordinate care and services for the residents within the community.-Provide clinical training and education as needed to nurses, medication care managers, care managers and others who provide resident care
- Perform skill evaluation to assure clinical capability of care team members
- Track, trend and report clinical quality data to identify risk
- Actively participate as a member of the community Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement committee
- Lead clinical quality and process improvement initiatives within the community to mitigate risk and improve resident care outcomes
- Recruit, hire and train clinical team members and is responsible for performance management, evaluation and engagement
- Serve as the Infection Control Coordinator for the community
- Collaborate with Sales partners to determine community capability and assess potential residents' appropriateness for move-in. -Assure compliance with all Federal, State/Provincial, board of nursing and other applicable regulations.
RESIDENT SERVICE DIRECTOR/ INTERIM EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Atria Senior Living
Austell, GA
01.2017 - 02.2019
- Provide strategic leadership for resident care in the community by managing, directing and monitoring the nursing team and medication care managers, as applicable by State/Province law, to promote the health and wellness of the resident population.-Provide clinical care through the direct application of the nursing process; perform and document resident assessments, complete Individualized Service Plans, provide or delegate hands-on clinical care as indicated by the plan of care and evaluate resident outcomes.-Provide oversight of the community medication management program to promote resident safety in the medication use process.-Collaborate with physicians, pharmacists and other clinical providers to coordinate care and services for the residents within the community.-Provide clinical training and education as needed to nurses, medication care managers, care managers and others who provide resident care
- Perform skill evaluation to assure clinical capability of care team members
- Track, trend and report clinical quality data to identify risk
- Actively participate as a member of the community Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement committee
- Lead clinical quality and process improvement initiatives within the community to mitigate risk and improve resident care outcomes
- Recruit, hire and train clinical team members and is responsible for performance management, evaluation and engagement
- Serve as the Infection Control Coordinator for the community
- Collaborate with Sales partners to determine community capability and assess potential residents' appropriateness for movein.-Assure compliance with all Federal, State/Provincial, board of nursing and other applicable regulations.
LPN HOME HEALTH
Kindred at Home
Stockbridge, GA
01.2006 - 08.2018
- Obtained and documented nursing history from the patient, (i.e
- Comprehensive of present conditions and prior problems.) Phlebotomy done per physician's orders
- Initiated and implemented patient's care plan Maintained acceptable standards of patient care
- Administered medications and intravenous solutions skillfully and correctly .Accurately and promptly implements physicians' orders
- Maintained the standards of accurate and complete recording and reporting
- Supported and enforced infection-control policies and procedures.
LPN II/ POST LIVER TRANSPLANT COORDINATOR/SAFETY COACH
Piedmont Healthcare
Atlanta, GA
02.2012 - 08.2014
- Assist Clinical Director with staffing/scheduling needs of transplant clinic
- Assist MD with Cystoscopy procedures
- Assess vital signs; perform EKG's, Phlebotomy, administration of PO, IM, IV, Intradermal and Sub Q medications
- Assist post liver transplant patients with instruction and needs
- Enter lab results and medications in EMR system
- Assist patients in the scheduling of diagnostic testing, EMR patient documentation, Scanning medical records in Tele documents, CMS audits
- Promote Piedmont as a safety coach by reducing behaviors and practices that could result in harm
- Improve and promote active communication between disciplines
- Strong and effective presentation skills; excellent communications skills both written and verbal.
LPN/NURSING SUPERVISOR/PRECEPTOR
East Point
GA
01.2010 - 01.2012
- Responsible for the supervision and management of CNA's, HHA's, and LPN's of the Home Health Agency
- Orientation of new hires, Initiate and update care plans, patient teaching, diabetic management and wound care, conduct employee in services, write employee disciplines when appropriate and chart management for QA, EMR
- Infection Control seminars.
LPN
Southside Medical Center, Inc.
East Point, GA
01.2004 - 01.2007
- Teaching and managing diabetics, documented and obtained vital signs, performed blood venipuncture, administered insulin, prepared medical histories, Updated care plans, care planning, wound care, preceptor ship with new employees and provided proven leadership.
LPN/STAFF
Newton Medical Center
Covington, GA
01.2003 - 01.2004
- Provided care in a hospital setting for patients on a medical surgical unit, performed assessments, administered medication, blood products, electronic charting, wound care and complete total patient care, discharge teaching and instruction.
Education
Master of Public Health in EPIDEMIOLOGY -
Grand Canyon University
01.2015
Bachelor of Science in Healthcare Administration -
Clayton State University
01.2011
Diploma in LPN -
Griffin Technical College
01.2002
Associate of Science in Education -
Georgia Perimeter College
01.1999
Skills
- Budget Administration
- Health Education
- Service Promotion
- Safety Monitoring
- Organization and Time Management
- Analytical Thinking
- Social Perceptiveness
- Analytical
- Healthcare Management
- Epic
- Leadership
- EMR
- Performance Management
- Nursing
- Quality Assurance
- Care Plans
- Customer Service
- Data Collection
- Labor Cost Analysis
Personal Information
Authorized To Work: US
Timeline
Home Health Licensed Practical Nurse
Visiting Nurse Healthcare System
04.2024 - Current
Health and Wellness Director
Village Park of Peachtree Corners
09.2023 - 03.2024
Health and Wellness Director
Renaissance On Peachtree
07.2022 - 07.2023
Health and Wellness Director
Holbrook of Decatur
06.2021 - 06.2022
Resident Services Director
Benton Village of Stockbridge
05.2019 - 07.2021
RESIDENT SERVICE DIRECTOR/ INTERIM EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Atria Senior Living
01.2017 - 02.2019
LPN Field Nurse
CareMaster Medical Services
05.2014 - Current
LPN II/ POST LIVER TRANSPLANT COORDINATOR/SAFETY COACH
Piedmont Healthcare
02.2012 - 08.2014
LPN/NURSING SUPERVISOR/PRECEPTOR
East Point
01.2010 - 01.2012
LPN HOME HEALTH
Kindred at Home
01.2006 - 08.2018
LPN
Southside Medical Center, Inc.
01.2004 - 01.2007
LPN/STAFF
Newton Medical Center
01.2003 - 01.2004
Master of Public Health in EPIDEMIOLOGY -
Grand Canyon University
Bachelor of Science in Healthcare Administration -
Clayton State University
Diploma in LPN -
Griffin Technical College
Associate of Science in Education -
Georgia Perimeter College
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