Hi, I’m
Diane Harrington
lpn
Palm Harbor,FL
Summary
Enthusiastic Memory Care Director proudly offering over 30 years' experience communicating with patients and families.
An energetic professional known for cultivating a homelike environment for those with memory issues. Knowledgeable in all federal and state regulations and laws related to resident facilities.
My love for Memory care is personal, my grandmothers and my mother suffered from dementia.
Overview
7
years of professional experience
1
Certification
Work History
Truewood by Merrill Bradenton, FL
Memory Care Director
06.2022 - Current
Job overview
- Collaborated with multi-disciplinary staff to improve overall patient care, work closely with PT/OT,MD,APRN.
- Delivered continuous quality service, resulting in high satisfaction levels from families and residents.
- Personally gave prospective residents and families tours of memory care unit, answering questions about services and facility.
- Kept family members abreast of important information regarding patient care, health issues and medication. Passed meds when necessary.
- Communicated with patients with compassion while keeping medical information private.
- Built work schedules and staff assignments, taking workload, space and equipment availability into consideration.
- Maintained communication and transparency with governing boards, department heads and medical staff.
- Explained policies, procedures and services to patients. Reviewed care plan and assessment with family.
Freedom Village at BradentonBradenton, FL
Memory Care Charge Nurse
01.2022 - 04.2022
Job overview
- Implemented and updated care plans as needed.
- Admissions and discharge planing
- Worked closely with Therapy, MD, APRN to better residents quality of life
- Monitored med administration, blood sugars,oxygen use, HHN services
- Reported any change in resident condition to MD, APRN,family
- Passed meds when necessary
- Over saw staff, monitored schedule
- Adhered to charting and other policies of Freedom Village
- Kept necessary paperwork current
Truewood by MerrillBradenton, FL
Memory Care Director
01.2021 - 12.2021
Job overview
- In addition to above listed for Truewood: Temp screening logs, screening monthly task logs, Q2 hr rounding sheets, monitoring narcotic book daily, monitoring resident blood sugar.
- Daily meeting with other managers, weekly meeting with HHN and APRN
- Once a month MOD in building
- Schedule for memory unit
- Assist MC activity person as needed.
Westminster Pt. PleasantBradenton, FL
Memory Care Charge 7 to 3
08.2016 - 01.2021
Job overview
- Passed meds to 30 standard AL residents
- Updated and initiated care plans, monthly weights and POS
- Admission, discharge of residents
- Monitored temps,vitals,blood sugars
- Initiated contact with HH agency when necessary
- Updated family, MD and APRN with any changes
- Daily stand up with staff
- Alert , ABT, falls charting daily
- GDS forms and other forms related to dementia
- Montessori training for activities
Education
Harrisburg Area Community CollegeHarrisburg, PA
LPN Certificate from Nursing
01.1993
University Overview
- Courses toward RN degree
- Wound clinic training after graduating LPN school
- Training in care of dementia resident
Skills
- Employee Supervision
- Employee Training Program
- Verbal and Written Communication
- In-Service Programs
- Decision Making
- Employee Work Scheduling
- Critical Thinking
- Employee Recruitment and Hiring
- Employee Performance Evaluations
- Medication Inventory
- Training and Onboarding
- Exemplary Communication Skills
- Client Advocacy
- Facility Inspections
- Telephone and Email Etiquette
- Patient Care Assessment
- HIPAA Guidelines
Certification
- Licensed Practical Nurse -PN 5211124 7/21 to 7/31/23
Timeline
Memory Care Director
Truewood by Merrill
06.2022 - Current
Memory Care Charge Nurse
Freedom Village at Bradenton
01.2022 - 04.2022
Memory Care Director
Truewood by Merrill
01.2021 - 12.2021
Memory Care Charge 7 to 3
Westminster Pt. Pleasant
08.2016 - 01.2021
Harrisburg Area Community College
LPN Certificate from Nursing
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