Delecia Lynch
Angier,NC
Summary
Driven Cottage Coordinator with a proven track record at Spring Arbor of Cary, excelling in crisis management and fostering teamwork. Demonstrated success in enhancing medication administration accuracy and improving care team efficiency. Skilled in cultural competency and committed to addressing the complex needs of memory-impaired residents with compassion and professionalism.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Cottage Coordinator
Spring Arbor of Cary
1705 Kildaire Farm Road
07.2020 - Current
- Recruit, train, supervise evaluate performance for and delegate responsibilities to cottage care staff.
- Manage and direct cottage care staff.
- Complete scheduling for cottage care staff.
- Orient, monitor process and reinforce training for staff
- Assist the Resident care director and executive director in implementing state regulations as required.
- Develop a care team and residential living environment that supports overall cottage care.
- Monitor physician orders to assure follow-through and completion.
- Monitor all aspects of medication administration
- Audit Medication Administration Records (MAR) and notify pharmacy of any changes
- Consult with families and or physicians to coordinate resident care needs
- Ensure compliance and understanding of all regulations regarding residents' rights at all times and report observed violations.
- Attend meetings and training sessions as required and in accordance with state guidelines.
- Assist coworkers with other duties as needed.
Med Tech/ SIC / Certified Trainer
Woodland Terrance
300 Kildaire Woods Dr. Cary, NC
03.2018 - 07.2020
- Administrate medicine as appropriate
- Fill out and file PCS forms and document actions by completing forms, reports, logs and records.
- 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.
- Monitored inventory levels of supplies, equipment, and reagents used and placed orders for replacements.
- Administered medications and performed basic and advanced patient assessments.
- Interacted with patients and families while demonstrating high standards of performance, teamwork, and compassion.
- Collected and processed laboratory specimens to obtain samples for analysis.
- Updated patient records accurately and efficiently, ensuring proper documentation and communication between healthcare professionals.
- Take vital signs and record information appropriately
- Responsible for documenting any changes in resident's care and reporting to the head nurse, physician and family.
- Ensure that the medications administered is following physician's orders, established policy and procedure and state law.
Education
No Degree - Certified Phlebotomy Technician
Central Carolina Community College
Sanford, NC09.2014
No Degree - Certified Nursing Assistant
Central Carolina Community College
Sanford, NC09.2013
High School Diploma -
James Madison High School
Atlanta, GA05.1996
Skills
- Crisis Management
- Cultural Competency
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Dependable
- Experience in and knowledge of diagnoses
- Knowledge of medication administration procedures
- Ability to exercise confidentiality following HIPPA guidelines
- Understanding of the social, psychological and recreational needs of Alzheimer's and memory impaired residents
- Genuine concern for and strong interest in working with seniors
- Ability to demonstrate a positive attitude at all times
Certification
- CPR
- CNA1
- Phlebotomy
- Medical Assisting
Timeline
Cottage Coordinator
Spring Arbor of Cary
07.2020 - Current
Med Tech/ SIC / Certified Trainer
Woodland Terrance
03.2018 - 07.2020
No Degree - Certified Phlebotomy Technician
Central Carolina Community College
No Degree - Certified Nursing Assistant
Central Carolina Community College
High School Diploma -
James Madison High School