Kaitlyn Lucas
Cedarhurst of Beaumont
Lexington,KY
1
Certification
11
years of professional experience
Compassionate and dedicated Director of Nursing with 8 years of clinical experience specializing in geriatrics. Manage a community of 100+ residents and their care and clinical needs.
Work History
DIRECTOR OF NURSING
6 Years 3 Months- Directed the nursing program, including implementing new policies and procedures.
- Oversee development of nursing staff
- Communicated with families, residents, and physicians.
- Participate in creating resident care plans and ensuring they are followed
- Ensure the nursing unit is compliant with all local, state, and federal regulations
LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE
1 Year 5 Months- Administer prescribed medications. Observe patients, charting and reporting changes in patients' conditions and taking any necessary action.
- Answer patients' calls and determine how to assist them.
- Provide basic patient care or treatments such as dressing wounds, treating bedsores, giving enemas or performing catheterizations.
- Work as part of a healthcare team to assess patient needs, plan and modify care and implement interventions.
- Supervise nurses' aides or assistants.
CNA
11 Months- Answer patient call signals, signal lights, bells, or intercom systems to determine patients' needs.
- Change bed linens or make beds.
- Communicate with patients to ascertain feelings or need for assistance or social and emotional support.
- Document or otherwise report observations of patient behavior, complaints, or physical symptoms to nurses.
ACTIVITIES ASSISTANT
3 Years- Plan, organize, direct and participate in treatment programs and activities to facilitate patients' rehabilitation, help them integrate into the community and prevent further medical problems.
- Counsel and encourage patients to develop leisure activities.
- Instruct patient in activities and techniques, such as sports, dance, music, art or relaxation techniques, designed to meet their specific physical or psychological needs.
Education
Associate's degree - Nursing (ADN)
GPA: 3.5
Skills
Resident-centered Care
Leadership
Prioritization
Nurse education and training
Adaptability
Communication
Certification
- Registered Nurse license #: 1169807
- BLS provider – American Heart Association, June 2025
Timeline
DIRECTOR OF NURSING
Cedarhurst of Beaumont
05.2020 - CurrentRead More
LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE
Cedarhurst of Beaumont
12.2018 - 05.2020Read More
CNA
The Willows at Hamburg
01.2018 - 12.2018Read More
ACTIVITIES ASSISTANT
The Willows at Hamburg
12.2015 - 12.2018Read More
BLUEGRASS COMMUNITY AND TECHNICAL COLLEGE
Associate's degree from Nursing (ADN)
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Awards & Honors
2017 LeadingAge Kentucky Outstanding Service Award