Kay Long
Montgomery,AL
Summary
Highly dynamic, successful healthcare professional with hands-on health services experience. Skilled in strategic, economic and day-to-day operations. Efficiently trains clinical and non-clinical personnel while meeting policy and regional requirements. Adept in conducting medical evaluations, maintaining health forms and overseeing administrative management functions.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Health Services
PHP Of Alabama
02.2023 - Current
- Administrated completion of medical forms, reports and evaluations to identify areas requiring improvement.
- Ordered all pharmacy supplies and kept check on inventory levels.
- Served as a liaison between the health services department and other organizational units, ensuring seamless integration of patient care efforts.
- Implemented staff training programs focused on enhancing clinical skills and improving service delivery standards.
- Recruited, hired and trained all staff, providing direct supervision, ongoing staff development and continuing education to employees.
- Reviewed assessments submitted by LPN nurses and provided administrative feedback.
Clinical Care Coordinator
PHP Of Alabama
01.2016 - 02.2023
- Ordered all pharmacy supplies and kept check on inventory levels.
- Developed and adjusted work schedules for [Type] staff.
- Liaised with other healthcare professionals to develop comprehensive patient care plans and provide highest quality of care.
- Promoted patient-centered care by actively involving patients and their families in treatment decisions and goal-setting processes.
- Coordinated, monitored, assigned, and documented patient and clinical care activities.
- Trained all staff, providing direct supervision, ongoing staff development and continuing education to employees.
- Established and maintained effective communication with staff, physicians and community organizations to promote high quality patient care.
LPN
PHP Of Alabama
08.2006 - 01.2016
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, and discharges.
- Assisted in the management of chronic health conditions by providing education, support, and follow-up care.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify medical needs and develop appropriate treatment plans.
- Maintained accurate documentation of all relevant clinical data, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
LPN
All Med
08.2010 - 03.2015
- Assisted in the management of chronic health conditions by providing education, support, and follow-up care.
- inserted IVs, and performed x-rays
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Provided diagnosis information, treatment possibilities, disease management tips and wound care advice to patients, loved ones and caregivers.
- Supported physicians during examinations and scans to assist with diagnostic procedures.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
LPN Charge Nurse
Hillvie Terrace Health And Rehabilliation
05.2009 - 02.2010
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to optimize patient outcomes and deliver high-quality care.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Coordinated timely admissions, transfers, and discharges for efficient bed utilization within the nursing unit.
- Helped long-term care residents with bathing, dressing, feeding, and other daily living activities.
- Performed peg tube feeding, urinary catheter changes, scheduled injections, and other assigned skilled nursing task
LPN Charge Nurse
Woodley Manor
01.2006 - 05.2009
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Enhanced patient care by conducting comprehensive assessments and developing individualized care plans.
- Documented vitals and medical histories in patient charts when assessing patients and communicated patient information to physicians and other nurses for care continuity.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Performed peg tube feedings, catheter changes, scheduled injections, and other skilled nursing task.
- Analyzed patient assessments and laboratory data to bring any issues to attention of physicians.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Troy Uniiversity
Montgomery, AL12.2023
Diploma - Practical Nursing
Trenholm State Technical College
Montgomery, AL12.2005
Skills
- Staff Supervision
- Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers (BLS)
- Employee Supervision
- Decision-Making
- Critical Thinking
- Health Education
Timeline
Director of Health Services
PHP Of Alabama
02.2023 - Current
Clinical Care Coordinator
PHP Of Alabama
01.2016 - 02.2023
LPN
All Med
08.2010 - 03.2015
LPN Charge Nurse
Hillvie Terrace Health And Rehabilliation
05.2009 - 02.2010
LPN
PHP Of Alabama
08.2006 - 01.2016
LPN Charge Nurse
Woodley Manor
01.2006 - 05.2009
Associate of Science - Nursing
Troy Uniiversity
Diploma - Practical Nursing
Trenholm State Technical College
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