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Deanna Acker

Cartwright,OK

Summary

Retired nurse who is a highly motivated professional with several years of entrepreneurial and management experience. Creates and maintains professional, loyal relationships with co-workers, staff, and clients. Comfortable working independently as a manager and a leader, and as a collaborative team member. Applies business acumen and experience and exercises decisive judgment to meet and exceed organizational goals.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

OWNER/OPERATOR MANAGER

SAND CREEK FARM
CARTWRIGHT, OK
01.2025 - Current
  • Directed day-to-day operations by spearheading implementation of short-term and long-term strategies to achieve business plan and profitability goals.
  • Led crisis management efforts, quickly resolving operational disruptions with minimal impact.
  • Investigated customer complaints related to product and service quality or delivery issues.
  • Connected with clients and developed strategies to achieve sales and customer service goals.
  • Reviewed financial statements and sales or activity reports to measure productivity or goal achievement.
  • Developed and implemented operational policies and procedures to ensure efficient business operations.

LVN

TMC HOME HEALTH
DURANT, OK
11.2020 - 12.2025
  • Worked as part of healthcare team to assess patient needs, plan and modify care and implement interventions.
  • Collected biological samples for routine laboratory testing to assist diagnostic processes.
  • Prevented drug interactions and contributed to correct diagnosis by recording patient health information, monitoring vitals and updating patient files.
  • Participated in team meetings to discuss patient progress and plan treatment goals accordingly.
  • Maintained accurate medical records for each patient utilizing electronic health record systems.
  • Actively participated in continuing education activities in order to stay abreast of latest developments in nursing practices, procedures, techniques .
  • Looked for physical, emotional, and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.

LVN

RENEW HOME HEALTH
DENTON, TX
02.2019 - 11.2020
  • Maintained a safe environment within the home setting by recognizing potential hazards or risks.
  • Evaluated nursing intervention outcomes by conferring with other healthcare team members.
  • Interviewed patients to obtain medical history.
  • Developed relationships with community resources such as pharmacies, durable medical equipment suppliers, in order to facilitate quality care for patients.
  • Managed patient records, ensuring confidentiality and compliance with healthcare regulations.
  • Took temperatures or blood pressures, dressed wounds and provided other basic patient care or treatments.
  • Worked as part of healthcare team to assess patient needs, plan and modify care and implement interventions.

REGIONAL INTAKE COORDINATOR

JORDAN HOME HEALTH
SHERMAN, TX
08.2014 - 01.2017
  • Provided information and resources to individuals, families, and groups seeking assistance.
  • Provided information and referrals to clients for additional resources and support services.
  • Coordinated with external agencies and community partners to facilitate referrals and access to services.
  • Maintained accurate records of client intakes in electronic database system.
  • Coordinated the intake process for new clients, including scheduling initial assessments and providing necessary paperwork.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary team members to ensure quality care is provided to all clients.
  • Coordinated the intake process, ensuring all required documentation was collected and processed.
  • Facilitated communication between clients, family members, and healthcare providers to ensure seamless service delivery.

CLINICAL COORDINATOR

JORDAN HOME HEALTH
DENTON, TX
08.2013 - 08.2014
  • Facilitated communication between patients, family members, physicians, other healthcare providers, insurance companies.
  • Liaised with insurance companies to facilitate patient care and resolve billing issues.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to ensure effective delivery of services.
  • Maintained records management system to process personnel information and produce reports.
  • Monitored patient care to ensure adherence to established clinical guidelines and standards.
  • Implemented quality control measures to improve clinical operations and patient outcomes.
  • Analyzed clinical data to identify trends, issues, and opportunities for improvement.
  • Provided guidance and support to team members regarding clinical best practices.
  • Assessed need for additional staff, equipment and services based on historical data and seasonal trends.
  • Facilitated communication between patients, families, and healthcare professionals.
  • Maintained accurate and confidential patient records in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
  • Collaborated with other departments to coordinate patient care services.
  • Collaborated with healthcare professionals to plan and execute patient treatment plans effectively.
  • Oversaw inventory management of clinical supplies and equipment to ensure availability and operational readiness.

Education

LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE - NURSING

KIAMICHI TECHNOLOGY
Durant, OK
06-2003

Skills

  • Crisis management
  • Regulatory compliance
  • Patient assessment
  • Case management
  • Electronic health records
  • Time management
  • Data entry
  • Customer service

Affiliations

  • crafter
  • gardening
  • wood working
  • cooking

Timeline

OWNER/OPERATOR MANAGER

SAND CREEK FARM
01.2025 - Current

LVN

TMC HOME HEALTH
11.2020 - 12.2025

LVN

RENEW HOME HEALTH
02.2019 - 11.2020

REGIONAL INTAKE COORDINATOR

JORDAN HOME HEALTH
08.2014 - 01.2017

CLINICAL COORDINATOR

JORDAN HOME HEALTH
08.2013 - 08.2014

LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE - NURSING

KIAMICHI TECHNOLOGY

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