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Kaelin Pearce

Menasha,WI

Summary

Dynamic Facility Director with extensive CNA/Medication Technician experience at Alten Haus Assisted Living, excelling in patient care and compliance with healthcare regulations. Proven ability to lead teams, enhance resident satisfaction, and implement effective CNA and medication administration protocols. Recognized for effective and punctual communication, critical thinking and attention to detail, ensuring quality care and safety for all residents.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Facility Director

Alten Haus Assisted Living
05.2023 - Current
  • Ensuring that all policies and procedures are upheld.
  • Provide a positive and engaging leadership that includes coaching and modeling of expected behaviors.
  • Ensure compliance to Code 83 and all other applicable codes regulating CBRF's.
  • Responsible for quality care of the residents at Alten Haus.
  • Responsible for oversight, training, and support of the CNA's of Alten Haus.
  • Accountability to the residents, guardians, POA's, social workers, outside agencies/CMO's, state surveyors, and the administrator.
  • Direct communication with physicians, doctors, pharmacists, care teams, and nurses.
  • Obtaining and following valid medical orders including but not limited to pharmaceutical orders, therapy orders, and diet orders.
  • Collaborating with interdisciplinary team to develop individualized, resident centered care plans.
  • Activity planning.
  • Arrange and provide transportation of residents.
  • Collecting inventory of needed supplies/groceries/resident requests, and ordering such on a weekly basis.

CNA/Lead Medication Technician

Alten Haus Assisted Living
05.2017 - 05.2023
  • Providing compassionate care to residents, ensuring comfort and dignity during daily activities.
  • Assisting with personal hygiene tasks, promoting resident independence and well-being.
  • Monitoring vital signs and documenting changes promptly for nursing staff follow-up.
  • Training new CNAs on best practices in patient care and safety protocols.
  • Implemented infection control measures, enhancing health and safety standards within facility.
  • Engaged residents in recreational activities, fostering social interaction and mental stimulation.
  • Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
  • Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
  • Administered medications accurately, ensuring adherence to prescribed treatment plans.
  • Monitored patient responses and reported changes to healthcare team promptly.
  • Assisted in maintaining medication inventory, conducting regular audits for compliance.
  • Trained new staff on medication administration protocols and safety procedures.
  • Developed and maintained detailed documentation of medication administration records.
  • Prepared medication doses accurately by following medication administration record (MAR) written by healthcare providers.
  • Unpacked, sorted, counted, and labeled all incoming medications to keep optimum inventory levels.

Restaurant Shift Manager

Noodles and Company
06.2015 - 10.2017
  • Supervised daily operations, ensuring workflow efficiency and high service standards.
  • Trained and mentored staff on customer service best practices and operational procedures.
  • Implemented inventory management processes, optimizing stock levels and reducing waste.
  • Resolved customer complaints promptly, enhancing overall guest satisfaction and loyalty.

Education

Associate of Arts - Health Sciences

University of Wisconsin, Oshkosh
Oshkosh, WI
05-2020

Skills

  • Patient care
  • Attention to detail
  • Compassion and empathy
  • HIPAA compliance
  • Complex Problem-solving
  • Clinical documentation
  • Medication administration
  • Multitasking and organization
  • Critical thinking
  • Infection control practices
  • Effective communication
  • Healthcare regulations

Certification

  • CNA
  • Standard Precautions
  • Fire Safety
  • First Aid and Choking
  • Medication Administration

Timeline

Facility Director

Alten Haus Assisted Living
05.2023 - Current

CNA/Lead Medication Technician

Alten Haus Assisted Living
05.2017 - 05.2023

Restaurant Shift Manager

Noodles and Company
06.2015 - 10.2017

Associate of Arts - Health Sciences

University of Wisconsin, Oshkosh