Katherine Decrescenzo
Naples,FL
Summary
Take-charge professional delivering executive support and team leadership to business operations. Dependable and detail-oriented to manage multiple tasks and priorities. Broad experience includes office management, accounting, accounts receivable, invoicing, dispatching, database management, vendor negotiations and contract management. Recognized for exemplary customer service and team collaboration.
Overview
46
46
years of professional experience
Work History
Business Owner
Nunzios Taste of Italy
Naples , Florida
08.2022 - Current
- Established strong relationships with vendors to ensure quality products at competitive prices.
- Implemented successful business strategies to increase revenue and target new markets.
- Directed or coordinated financial or budget activities to fund operations and maximize investments.
- Promoted business on social media platforms to maximize brand identity and generate revenue.
- Analyzed financial statements and trends to manage cash flow and make business decisions.
- Kept records for production, inventory, income, and expenses.
- Managed operations budgeting, accounts payable and accounts receivable and payroll.
- Created effective business plans to focus strategic decisions on long-term objectives.
- Established favorable relationships with vendors and contractors, facilitating contract negotiation and development of marketing and sales strategies.
DON Memory Care
Pineapple House of Saphire Lakes
Naples , FL
01.2022 - Current
- Ensured all equipment was properly maintained in a clean environment free from hazards.
- Developed systems to track behavioral patterns in order to identify triggers that lead to aggressive behaviors or episodes of confusion among residents.
- Assessed cognitive abilities of residents through observation, interviews, and testing methods.
- Created a safe environment for residents by implementing safety measures such as fall prevention protocols.
- Identified changes in resident behavior and communicated them to families and other healthcare professionals.
- Supervised nursing assistants when providing direct care services for memory impaired patients.
- Monitored the effectiveness of interventions used by caregivers to ensure compliance with established protocols.
- Maintained accurate resident records including assessments, care plans, treatments, medications and progress notes.
- Communicated with families or advocates to discuss resident needs and progress.
LPN
AHRC
New York City, New York
06.2015 - 08.2021
- Communicated with patients with compassion while keeping medical information private.
- Looked for physical, emotional, and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
- Assessed patient needs through interviews and physical examinations while adhering to safety standards.
- Performed wound care including changing dressings, cleaning wounds, applying ointments and medications and providing other necessary treatments.
- Ensured that all medications were administered accurately and on time as prescribed by the physician.
- Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
- Documented patient medical histories, current symptoms and vitals.
- Provided behavioral and emotional support and closely supervised patients suffering from dementia and Alzheimer's.
Owner
Chalet Fondue
Windham, New York
12.2010 - 08.2021
- Reviewed financial statements and sales or activity reports to measure productivity or goal achievement.
- Reviewed legal documents related to business operations.
- Employed and managed vendors by negotiating deliverables, cost and expected quality.
- Ensured compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.
- Monitored inventory levels and placed new orders for merchandise to keep supply well-stocked.
- Conducted performance reviews for employees on a regular basis.
- Prepared weekly schedules to verify proper floor coverage within fiscal guidelines.
- Collaborated with other owners on joint ventures and shared resources.
- Improved productivity initiatives, managing budgets and accounts, coordinating itinerary and scheduling appointments.
- Managed daily operations of business, including hiring and training staff.
- Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
- Directed or coordinated financial or budget activities to fund operations and maximize investments.
- Oversaw budgeting and financial management.
- Led startup and creation of operational procedures and workflow planning.
LPN
ACLD
Melville, New York
08.2001 - 11.2008
- Communicated with patients with compassion while keeping medical information private.
- Facilitated communication between patients, families, and healthcare professionals.
- Performed wound care including changing dressings, cleaning wounds, applying ointments and medications and providing other necessary treatments.
- Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
- Documented patient medical histories, current symptoms and vitals.
- Prevented drug interactions and contributed to correct diagnosis by recording patient health information, monitoring vitals and updating patient files.
- Provided behavioral and emotional support and closely supervised patients suffering from dementia and Alzheimer's.
- Administered prescribed medications and started intravenous fluids to address patient symptoms and underlying etiologies.
- Collected blood, urine or sputum from patients to perform routine laboratory tests.
- Coordinated with doctors and registered nurses to develop care plans for patients.
- Counseled clients, patients and families and provided emotional and psychosocial support.
LPN Charge
Queen of Peace Hospital
Queens Village, NY
11.1978 - 07.1988
- Promoted culture of safety for patients and employees through proper identification, reporting documentation and prevention.
- Collected biological samples from patients and performed routine lab tests to support diagnosis.
- Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
- Communicated effectively with patients and loved ones to explain diagnoses, treatment options and procedures.
- Collected biological specimens and packaged for laboratory transport to complete diagnostic tests.
- Took temperatures or blood pressures, dressed wounds and provided other basic patient care or treatments.
- Performed triage to maximum team productivity and effectiveness.
- Monitored patient progress during treatments or procedures, reporting any abnormalities to the healthcare team immediately.
- Assisted physicians with patient care by taking vital signs, administering injections and performing other nursing duties.
- Administered prescribed medications or started intravenous fluids, noting times and amounts on patients' charts.
Education
LPN - Nursing
Boces
Williston Park, NY06-1978
Bachelor of Nursing - LPN
SUNY, Farmingdale
Farmingdale, NYSkills
- Sales oversight
- Industry trend tracking
- Social media marketing
- Staff management
- Quality assurance
- Team collaboration and leadership
- Task delegation
- Policies and procedures development
- Employee training
Timeline
Business Owner
Nunzios Taste of Italy
08.2022 - Current
DON Memory Care
Pineapple House of Saphire Lakes
01.2022 - Current
LPN
AHRC
06.2015 - 08.2021
Owner
Chalet Fondue
12.2010 - 08.2021
LPN
ACLD
08.2001 - 11.2008
LPN Charge
Queen of Peace Hospital
11.1978 - 07.1988
LPN - Nursing
Boces
Bachelor of Nursing - LPN
SUNY, Farmingdale
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