Karen Hinebaugh

• L.P.N for ALF
• Duties include medication management
• Completing incident reports and assisting with assessments
• Working with dementia residents, Hospice,independent living and assisted living.
• Performed routine laboratory tests including urinalysis, blood glucose.
• Participated in educational programs to keep up-to-date on new developments in nursing practice
• Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient condition
• Promoted culture of safety for patients and employees through proper identification, reporting documentation and prevention.
• Used sterile techniques to prepare patients for procedures.
• Followed rehabilitation and treatment care plans to accelerate patient recovery, minimize pain and optimize patient outcomes.
• Administered prescribed medications or started intravenous fluids, noting times and amounts on patient charts.
• Applied interventions to progress patients toward wellness and address maintenance of wellness.
• Collected biological specimens and packaged for laboratory transport to complete diagnostic tests.
• Sterilized medical equipment and supplies with germicides, sterilizers and autoclaves.
• Worked as part of healthcare team to assess patient needs, plan and modify care and implement interventions.
• Took temperatures or blood pressures, dressed wounds and provided other basic patient care or treatments.
• Documented patient medical histories, current symptoms and vitals.
• Measured and recorded patient height, weight and other vital signs
• Observed strict confidentiality and safeguarded all patient-related information.
• Guaranteed exceptional care quality by correctly administering medication, inserting and caring for catheters, dressing and changing wounds and assisting with personal hygiene.
• Provided emotional support during difficult times such as end-of-life decisions or family disputes over treatment options.
• Administered medications orally, i or intramuscularly depending on the prescription given by the doctor.
• Looked for physical, emotional and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
• Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds and managed catheter
• Collected blood, urine or sputum from patients to perform routine laboratory tests.
• Provided behavioral and emotional support and closely supervised patients suffering from dementia and Alzheimer's.
• Monitored infection control procedures to verify facility-wide health and safety.
• Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
• Observed changes in patient's condition and reported any significant changes to the registered nurse or physician.
• Assisted with admissions and discharges of patients from hospital units or long-term care facilities.
• Managed emergency situations promptly according to established protocols.

• Conducted health screenings for blood pressure, glucose levels, cholesterol, body mass index.
• Monitored vital signs of patients such as temperature, pulse rate, respiration rate and blood pressure.
• Administered vaccinations and immunizations according to schedule.
• Managed medical records including documenting progress notes and filing documents in the electronic system.
• Documented medications administered to patients, following instructions from physicians and healthcare providers.
• Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
• Administered oral, Iand intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions

• Wellness nurse responsible for medication management, identifying change in condition, staff management, treatments
• Conducted health screenings for blood pressure, glucose levels
• Monitored vital signs of patients such as temperature, pulse rate, respiration rate and blood pressure.
• Managed medical records including documenting progress notes and filing documents in the electronic system.
• Maintained compliance with all relevant laws, regulations and guidelines related to healthcare delivery.
• Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
• Assisted physicians with patient care by taking vital signs, administering injections
• Promoted culture of safety for patients and employees through proper identification, reporting documentation and prevention.

• Provide direct care to 6 adult males with intellectual disabilities
• Duties include medication administration, personal care, housekeeping, dietary needs and active treatment
• Provided assistance to individuals with physical and mental disabilities in activities of daily living.
• Supervised and monitored the safety of clients during recreational activities.
• Instructed clients on proper use of adaptive equipment for mobility, communication, and self-care needs

• Supervised social service department ensuring state and federal regulation compliance in Skilled nursing & Rehabilitation and Long term care
• Provided social services and Risk Management 2008-2015 to a 180 bed skilled and intermediate nursing facility.
• Hipaa Compliance Officer 2008 to 2015.
• Coordinated with other departments to ensure efficient delivery of services.
• Provided leadership in developing policies, procedures, and protocols for social service programs and Risk Management.
• Organized trainings for employees on relevant topics .
• Conducted assessments
• Participated in community events.
• Discharge Planning and DME planning
• Provided guidance and support to staff members in resolving complex cases.
• Facilitated meetings between clients and families and other professionals involved in their care.
• Handled administrative procedures to meet objectives set by boards of directors or senior management.
• Developed benchmarks for measuring and monitoring.
• Recruited, interviewed and hired
• Partnered with insurance providers to secure appropriate coverage levels for services including Medicare and Medicaid
• Analyzed data from various sources
• Identified, assessed, and reported on risk management issues.
• Conducted regular reviews of internal controls to ensure compliance with relevant regulations.
• Monitored changes in laws and regulations that could impact the organization's operations.
• Collaborated with across departments to identify areas of risk exposure.
• Assessed operational activities for potential risks on an ongoing basis.
• Provided guidance and advice on how to handle high-risk situations appropriately.
• Investigated any incidents related to possible breaches of security or other risks.
• Identified key performance indicators
• Performed periodic reviews of existing systems, processes, and procedures in order to minimize potential risks.
• Prepared detailed reports outlining current risk levels as well as recommended actions for senior management.
• Documented findings from audits and investigations into the organization's risk profile accurately and comprehensively.
• Facilitated communication between different teams regarding risk assessment activities.
• Maintained risk identification programs to reduce potential losses from workers' compensation
• Constructed periodic surveys and inspections to comply with regulatory committees.
• Identified hazardous materials in facilities
• Managed vendor relationships for workers' compensation
• Participated in division safety and security meetings and joint safety task force meetings.
• Collaborated with law enforcement officials OAG for Abuse and neglect cases.
• Developed and documented risk management systems.
• Performed statistical analyses to identify trends, variations, patterns and insights.
• Conducted investigations and took appropriate actions to resolve concerns.

• Responsible for the management and operation of four homes for the care of adult men and women with intellectual disabilities
• Duties included: Life safety, Workman Comp, Unemployment Compensation, Hipaa Compliance Officer, local, state and federal surveys.
• Provided oversight of all departments to ensure compliance with established policies and procedures.
• Organized regular meetings with board members to discuss progress on initiatives and solicit feedback.
• Oversaw day-to-day administrative tasks related to personnel files .
• Informed board and committee about trends, issues and activities

Recruited, hired and trained employees on operations and performance expectations.

• Provided organizational leadership and collaborated with executive partners .