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D. Dawn Bedgood

Swainsboro,GA

Summary

I plan to advance my career in Long Term Care as Administrator in Training to reach my goal as Long Term Care Administrator. I encompass great leadership and management skills.

Communication

Problem Solving

Time Management

Strategic Thinking

Delegation

Teamwork

Conflict Resolution

Motivation

Decision Making

Empathy

Financial Management

Quality Assurance

Operations Management

Strategic Planning

Interpersonal Communication

Critical Thinking

Customer Service

Compliance

Care planning

Rules and Regulations

Overview

31
31
years of professional experience

Work History

Social Services

Pruitt Health Swainsboro
Swainsboro, GA
08.2023 - Current
  • Maintained and developed community relationships to support various client referrals.
  • Maintained thorough case history records and wrote detailed reports.
  • Used knowledge of successful crisis intervention techniques and supportive problem-solving to achieve treatment goals.
  • Assessed client needs and developed treatment plans accordingly.
  • Collaborated with family members to provide comprehensive support services to clients.
  • Facilitated frequent family conferences to discuss case plans in detail and discuss goals.
  • Coordinated care with interdisciplinary teams and community contacts to promote continuity of care.
  • Assisted and advocated for clients obtaining financial resources and government entitlements.
  • Educated clients about the impact of trauma on mental health and well-being.
  • Provided crisis intervention services to individuals in need.
  • Implemented social service interventions to achieve treatment goals and address client needs.

Social Services/Director of Business Development

Pleasant View Nursing Center
Metter, GA
01.2015 - 08.2023
  • Researched and analyzed community needs to determine program directions and goals.
  • Developed and implemented a comprehensive strategic plan for the social services department.
  • Developed benchmarks for measuring and monitoring strategic changes and organizational goals.
  • Provided direct service and support by handling referrals for advocacy issues or resolving complaints.
  • Facilitated meetings between clients and families and other professionals involved in their care.
  • Ensured compliance with all state regulations concerning social service programs.
  • Provided hands-on and proactive leadership to community services staff.
  • Served as a liaison between clients, staff members, and external agencies.
  • Participated in community events related to social services initiatives.
  • Spoke to community groups to explain and interpret purposes, programs, and policies.
  • Assessed and identified service delivery challenges and opportunities within local area.
  • Strategic planning for bed management
  • .Maintained budgeted census

Licensed Practical Nurse/ Social Worker

Twin View Health Care
Twin City , GA
08.1994 - 01.2015
  • Delivered high-quality direct and indirect nursing care to patients.
  • Facilitated referrals for specialty services when necessary.
  • Ensured that all clinical documentation is accurate and up-to-date in the electronic medical record system.
  • Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings for coordination of patient care plans.
  • Collaborated with healthcare team to develop individualized care plans for patients.
  • Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds and managed catheters.
  • Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
  • Communicated effectively with patients and loved ones to explain diagnoses, treatment options and procedures.
  • Educated clients, patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
  • Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols.
  • Prevented drug interactions and contributed to correct diagnosis by recording patient health information, monitoring vitals and updating patient files.
  • Followed rehabilitation and treatment care plans to accelerate patient recovery, minimize pain, and optimize patient outcomes.
  • Facilitated communication between patients, family members, and healthcare professionals.
  • Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
  • Communicated concerns regarding patients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.
  • Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
  • Directed implementation of improved patient care and documentation methods and procedures to achieve quality objectives.
  • Collected biological specimens and packaged for laboratory transport to complete diagnostic tests.
  • Looked for physical, emotional, and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
  • Assisted with admissions and discharges of patients from hospital units or long-term care facilities.

Education

LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse

Swainsboro Technical Institute
Swainsboro, GA
08-1994

GED -

Swainsboro Technical Institute
Swainsboro, GA
08-1992

Skills

Social / Psychosocial Assessments

Social Service Documentation

Care Plans

MDS Assessments

Coordinating referrals to specialist

Discharge planning

Community Involvement

Behavior Management Program Coordinator

Participate in monthly QAPI meeting

Communication with families

Great Customer Service

Timeline

Social Services

Pruitt Health Swainsboro
08.2023 - Current

Social Services/Director of Business Development

Pleasant View Nursing Center
01.2015 - 08.2023

Licensed Practical Nurse/ Social Worker

Twin View Health Care
08.1994 - 01.2015

LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse

Swainsboro Technical Institute

GED -

Swainsboro Technical Institute

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