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Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Affiliations
Certification
National Red Cross / FEMA Disaster Mgt.
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Denise Freeman

Tallahassee,FL

Summary

Florida-Licensed LPN / MDS Coordinator offering 30+ years of healthcare experience. Proficient in delivering exceptional nursing care, triaging conditions and supporting diverse patient needs. Certified in Geriatrics / Gerontology. Effective at tracking vitals and responses to treatments, administering medications and transcribing orders. Good relationship-building and problem-solving abilities. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Reliable employee Offering excellent communication and good judgment. Dedicated professional with history of meeting company goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

LPN Charge Nurse

Blountstown Health And Rehabilitation Center
01.2021 - 05.2022
  • Onboarded new employees with training and new hire documentation.
  • Explained services and education in friendly and engaging way.
  • Executed regular process updates to reduce discrepancies and enhance scheduling across production calendars and programs.
  • Reviewed performance data to monitor and measure productivity, goal progress and activity levels.
  • Delivered feedback to decision-makers regarding employee performance and training needs.
  • Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.
  • Evaluated employees' strengths and assigned tasks based upon experience and training.
  • Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.
  • Delivered direct quality care to patients by evaluating medical conditions and managing and assessing treatments.
  • Analyzed patient assessments and laboratory data to bring any issues to attention of physicians.
  • Assembled and used equipment such as catheters, tracheotomy tubes or oxygen suppliers to effectively manage patient care.
  • Managed daily staff assignments and patient scheduling to guarantee clinic coverage and flow.
  • Promoted patient independence by teaching self-care skills and explaining conditions and medications.
  • Updated patient medical records with services provided, health conditions and response to treatments using [Software].
  • Conducted [Number] patient assessments per [Timeframe] to obtain patient health history, pain levels, allergies and vital signs.
  • Led and mentored [Number] newly licensed nurses and nursing students to develop professional expertise.
  • Developed individual care plans to meet patient needs and achieve treatment goals.
  • Managed medical supply and equipment inventory through [Action] and [Action].
  • Documented patient vitals, behaviors and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising [Job title].
  • Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
  • Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
  • Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
  • Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
  • Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
  • Provided basic patient care and treatment, such as administering [Type] tests, taking temperature and blood pressure and dressing wounds.
  • Helped long-term care residents with bathing, dressing, feeding and other daily living activities.
  • Clearly and thoroughly explained diagnoses, treatment options and procedures to patients and loved ones, checking in to verify understanding.
  • Provided diagnosis information, treatment possibilities, disease management tips and wound care advice to patients, loved ones and caregivers.
  • Circulated assigned floor to measure and record patients' fluid and food levels, implementing measures to promote healthy intake and output as necessary.
  • Collaborated with [Job title] on evaluation of care plan outcomes, implementing or adjusting interventions accordingly.
  • Supported diagnoses by taking blood samples from patients for laboratory testing.
  • Managed various general office duties such as answering multiple telephone lines, completing insurance forms and mailing monthly invoice statements to patients.

MDS Coordinator

Eden Springs Nursing Home And Rehab
10.2014 - 04.2018
  • Reviewed missing assessment reports and analyzed issues for leadership team.
  • Complied with federal and state regulations for completion and coordination of RAI process.
  • Verified prompt and accurate completion of MDS activities for billing.
  • Completed assessments for residents admitted under assessments requiring [Number] day books.
  • Assessed electronic medical record for required documentation to support MDS coding.
  • Set schedules for staff to start and complete MDS assessments and care plan meetings.
  • Followed up on outstanding clinical items within established timelines for optimal care delivery.
  • Led weekly utilization review to go over recent clinical activities.
  • Completed minimum data set assessments with strong collaboration across business, provider and clinical disciplines.
  • Trained staff in correct techniques for completing and signing MDS assessments.
  • Collected, reviewed and analyzed data from diverse departments for [Type] needs.
  • Trained staff on technical procedures and software program usage.
  • Wrote work instruction manuals, data capture guidelines and standard operating procedures.
  • Built and deployed plans, reports, validation procedures and entry processes for data management needs.
  • Upheld critical security standards when managing user access actions such as setting up and removing accounts.
  • Assisted with database upgrades and migrations by performing user acceptance testing.

MDS Coordinator /LPN Charge Nurse

Brownwood Nursing Home
10.1995 - 01.2012
  • Reviewed missing assessment reports and analyzed issues for leadership team.
  • Complied with federal and state regulations for completion and coordination of RAI process.
  • Verified prompt and accurate completion of MDS activities for billing.
  • Completed assessments for residents admitted under assessments requiring [Number] day books.
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
  • Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
  • Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
  • Managed care from admission to discharge.
  • Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
  • Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
  • Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
  • Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
  • Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
  • Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
  • Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
  • Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management.
  • Secured controlled narcotics and distributed medication on schedule to meet patient needs and minimize misuse opportunities.
  • Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension and other conditions.
  • Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit.
  • Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
  • Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
  • Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation by consistently operating to highest standards of care.
  • Kept optimal supply levels in treatment rooms, triage and other areas to meet typical patient loads.

Education

No Degree - Lab Tech / IV / Path

Thomas Technical College
Thomasville, GA
11.1997

No Degree - EMT-Intermediate

Thomas Technical College
Thomasville, GA
11.1995

High School Diploma -

Cairo High School
Cairo, GA
04.1990

No Degree - Licensed Practical Nursing

Thomas Technical College
Thomasville, GA
04.1990

No Degree - Micro Computers

Thomas Technical College
Thomasville, GA
01.1985

Skills

  • Patient Admission
  • Nursing Operations Supervision
  • Closing Support
  • Patient Engagement
  • Patient Counseling and Support
  • Patient Vital Sign Monitoring
  • Collecting Vitals
  • Blood Product Transfusion
  • Medication Side Effect Knowledge
  • Tracheotomy Equipment
  • Tracheostomy Care
  • Intramuscular Injections
  • Medical Chart Management
  • Operational Standards
  • Tracheotomy Tubes
  • Postoperative Care
  • Rehabilitative Nursing
  • Office Support
  • Treatment Planning and Implementation
  • Direct Patient Care
  • Patient Needs Assessment
  • Verbal and Written Communication
  • Catheter Monitoring
  • Monitor IV Fluids
  • Procedure Explanation
  • Patient Consult Coordination
  • Pneumonia Vaccinations
  • Observe Patients
  • Adaptable and Flexible
  • Supply Requisition and Inventory
  • Nursing Intervention Evaluations
  • Dietary Requirements and Restrictions
  • Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS)
  • Conditions Reporting
  • Care Planning and Modifications
  • Dementia Knowledge and Care
  • Update Electronic Charts
  • Strong Clinical Judgment
  • Management Team Support
  • Wound Dressing and Suturing
  • Patient Positioning and Transporting
  • Call Answering and Assistance
  • Medical Paperwork Processing
  • Recordkeeping and Maintenance
  • Quality Assessments
  • Intravenous Medications
  • Work Planning and Coordination
  • Medical Terminology
  • Schedule Management
  • Hiring and Recruitment Knowledge
  • Staff Management
  • Team Leadership
  • Team Coordination
  • Training and Development
  • Training Programs
  • Staff Evaluations

Affiliations

  • American Nurses Association (ANA) Member

Certification

  • Licensed LPN - 30 + Yrs
  • MDS Coordinator - 30 + Yrs
  • IV Administration - 30+ Yrs
  • Lab Tech - 30+ Yrs

National Red Cross / FEMA Disaster Mgt.

I am a Volunteer for National Red Cross and FEMA Disaster Team As Needed.

Timeline

LPN Charge Nurse

Blountstown Health And Rehabilitation Center
01.2021 - 05.2022

MDS Coordinator

Eden Springs Nursing Home And Rehab
10.2014 - 04.2018

MDS Coordinator /LPN Charge Nurse

Brownwood Nursing Home
10.1995 - 01.2012

No Degree - Lab Tech / IV / Path

Thomas Technical College

No Degree - EMT-Intermediate

Thomas Technical College

High School Diploma -

Cairo High School

No Degree - Licensed Practical Nursing

Thomas Technical College

No Degree - Micro Computers

Thomas Technical College

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