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Kristen Card

Clinton Township

Summary

Knowledgeable Nurse Manager with excellent conflict resolution and problem-solving abilities demonstrated across a 13 year career history. Keeps units running at peak efficiency, quality and performance. Excellent communication and coordination skills. Focused on maximizing resources and Resident satisfaction.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

LPN Unit Manager

Regency At Waterford
01.2023 - Current

*Supervises the care/services provided by the RN, LPN, CNA, and other staff who provide services to the Residents for which the Unit Manager is responsible.

*Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organizational policies and procedures.

*Plans, assigns, and directs work in the accordance with the needs of the Residents and the skill levels of the available staff.

*Prepares work assignment sheets, taking into consideration Resident safety, the educational preparation, experience, knowledge, and ability of the persons to whom the assignments are made.

*Transfers employees among units as needed.

*Schedules and adjusts lunch and rest breaks.

*Receives and resolves employee complaints.

*Determines rotation of employees within the unit.

*Monitors and corrects job performance.

*Ensured a safe environment for patients and staff by maintaining proper infection control standards.

*Participated actively in interdisciplinary meetings discussing treatment options that best suit the unique needs of each patient leading towards improved outcomes.

*Conducted regular audits for accuracy and completeness, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.

*Coordinated with interdisciplinary team members for comprehensive patient care planning.

*Developed rapport with patients and their families providing emotional support during difficult times thereby creating an atmosphere conducive for healing.

*Collaborated with physicians on treatment planning, adjusting care as needed based on individual patient needs.

*Streamlined communication between staff and family members to provide consistent updates on patient progress.



LPN Unit Manager

Pomeroy Living Sterling Skilled
04.2011 - 01.2023

*Supervises the care/services provided by RN, LPN, and CNA and other staff who provide services to the Residents for which the Unit Manager is responsible.

*Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organizational policies and procedures and applicable laws.

*Plans, assigns and directs work in accordance with the needs of the Residents and the skill levels of the available staff.

*Prepares work assignment sheets, taking into consideration Resident safety, the educational preparation, experience, knowledge and ability of the persons to whom the assignments are made.

*Schedules and adjusts lunch and rest breaks.

*Receives and resolves employee complaints.

*Prepares performance evaluations.

*Monitors and corrects job performance.

*Ensured a safe environment for patients and staff by maintaining proper infection control standards,

*Participated actively in interdisciplinary meetings.

*Developed rapport with Residents and their families providing emotional support during difficult times thereby creating an atmosphere conducive for healing.

*Streamlined communication between staff and family members to provide consistent updates on Resident progress.

*Collaborated with physicians on treatment planning, adjusting care as needed based on individual Resident needs.





Education

No Degree - Nursing

Schoolcraft College
Livonia, MI
05.2025

LPN Certificate -

St. Clair County Community College
Port Huron, MI
12.2010

High School Diploma -

Mt. Clemens High School
Mount Clemens, MI
06.1993

Skills

  • Wound Care
  • Infection Control
  • Medication Administration
  • Responsible and Dependable
  • Certified in CPR/AED

Timeline

LPN Unit Manager

Regency At Waterford
01.2023 - Current

LPN Unit Manager

Pomeroy Living Sterling Skilled
04.2011 - 01.2023

No Degree - Nursing

Schoolcraft College

LPN Certificate -

St. Clair County Community College

High School Diploma -

Mt. Clemens High School
Kristen Card