Jennifer Kelley
Licensed Practical Nurse, LALA, CDP
Heathsville,Virginia
Summary
New Healthcare Administrator with proven to deliver exemplary level of healthcare service delivery to patients with 14 years of nursing experience. Proven problem solver and excellent communicator. Strong organizational skills, superb understanding of data collection and performance metrics. Looking forward to starting a new career as an Assisted Living Administrator.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Staff Nurse
Love And Loyalty
Kilmarnock, VA
03.2022 - Current
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic and cognitive status of patients.
- Directed patient care by initiating and following through with plan of care, continuing care and discharge instructions.
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring and specimen collection.
Director of Nursing
Commonwealth Senior Living
Kilmarnock, VA
11.2018 - 06.2022
- Collaborated with staff, management and external groups to coordinate patient care.
- Performed rounds to observe care and interview staff, residents and families.
- Established new policies and updated existing policies to improve standard of care for patients.
- Developed positive employee relations, incentives and recognition programs to promote teamwork and mutual respect.
- Evaluated work performance of multiple nursing personnel to determine wage increases and implement discipline.
- Participated in management team meetings to discuss resident status, census changes and resident complaints or concerns.
- Established and monitored infection control programs to provide safe, sanitary environment to prevent transmission of disease and infection.
- Planned and assigned workload to multiple nursing staff to direct patient care.
- Prepared and reviewed infection control surveillance reports to identify trends and develop effective actions to control and prevent infections.
- Identified department issues to recommend corrective actions.
- Recruited and developed quality individuals to develop accountable top quality staff.
- Used Yardi to maintain department budgets and record expenses.
- Recruited, hired and trained all staff, providing direct supervision, ongoing staff development and continuing education to employees.
- Developed and updated policies and procedures, maintaining compliance with statutory, regulatory and local, state and federal guidelines relating to HIPAA, benefits administration and general liability.
- Recruited, hired and coached employees to offer high-quality, cost-effective care to all residents.
- Conducted routine facility inspections, identifying areas needing improvement and eliminating hazards posed to staff and residents for continued compliance with associated regulations.
- Direct day-to-day administrative and operational functions for 81-bed facility, providing guidance and leadership to over 60 employees across more than 5 departments.
- Created customized care plans, working with hospital staff and families to assess and meet individual needs.
- Communicated with patients, ensuring that medical information was kept private.
- Discussed medical histories with patients in effort to provide most effective medical advice.
- Ordered all pharmacy supplies and kept check on inventory levels.
Interim Executive Director
Commonwealth Senior Living
Kilmarnock, VA
01.2022 - 04.2022
- Worked closely with organizational leadership and board of directors to strategically affect operational direction.
- Drove strategic improvements to enhance operational and organizational efficiencies.
- Exercised appropriate cost control to meet budget restrictions and maximize profitability.
- Spearheaded successful business development initiatives aligned with company's strategy and core competencies.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Senior Health Care
Richmond , VA
02.2016 - 11.2018
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs and performed catheterizations.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs and preferences.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers and discharges.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
- Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
- Performed functional assessments for admission and discharge.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
Education
LALA - Licensed Assisted Living Administrator
VA Board of LTC Administrators
Virginia Richmond08.2022
Associate of Science - LPN
Rappahannock Community College
Saluda, VA11.2008
Skills
- HIPAA Regulations
- Issue Resolution
- Financial Operations Oversight
- Financial Reporting Coordination
- Direct Patient Care
- Critical Thinking
- Team Meetings
- Long-Term Care
- Clinical Operations Management
- Recognition Programs
- Quality Assurance
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Risk Management
Accomplishments
I successfully became a Licensed Assisted Living Administrator.
Timeline
Staff Nurse
Love And Loyalty
03.2022 - Current
Interim Executive Director
Commonwealth Senior Living
01.2022 - 04.2022
Director of Nursing
Commonwealth Senior Living
11.2018 - 06.2022
Licensed Practical Nurse
Senior Health Care
02.2016 - 11.2018
LALA - Licensed Assisted Living Administrator
VA Board of LTC Administrators
Associate of Science - LPN
Rappahannock Community College
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