Kristy Spakowski
Saginaw,MI
Summary
Dynamic Resident Care Director at Bavarian Comfort Care with proven expertise in clinical leadership and care planning. Enhanced patient satisfaction through comprehensive assessments and tailored care plans. Strong communicator and critical thinker, adept at managing teams and ensuring compliance with nursing standards, resulting in improved health outcomes.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Resident Care Director
Bavarian Comfort Care
05.2024 - 11.2024
- Set and updated staff schedules, delegated assignments and monitored performance.
- Conducted admissions assessments to determine patient conditions and risk levels.
- Audited charts and medication to check compliance.
- Coordinated care with external agencies to best support resident needs.
- Supervised and coached team members on proper procedures and care standards.
- Developed comprehensive care plans for residents, resulting in improved health outcomes and satisfaction levels.
LPN
MAS Staffing
06.2021 - 07.2023
- Utilized time management skills to prioritize tasks effectively, allowing for efficient completion of daily responsibilities.
- Maintained accurate documentation of all relevant clinical data, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
- Implemented infection control measures, ensuring a clean and safe environment for patients and staff.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
LPN Charge Nurse
Great Lakes Rehabilitation Center
02.2019 - 07.2021
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Delegated tasks effectively, optimizing staff productivity and maintaining a well-organized nursing unit.
- Assembled and used equipment such as catheters, tracheotomy tubes, or oxygen suppliers to effectively manage patient care.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to make sound clinical decisions in high-pressure situations, minimizing risks and ensuring patient safety.
- Analyzed patient assessments and laboratory data to bring any issues to attention of physicians.
- Served as charge nurse, caring for patients with serious illnesses.
- Provided compassionate end-of-life care, supporting patients and their families through difficult times.
- Documented vitals and medical histories in patient charts when assessing patients and communicated patient information to physicians and other nurses for care continuity.
- Promoted continuity of care by thoroughly documenting shift-to-shift communication in nursing reports.
- Promoted patient independence by teaching self-care skills and explaining conditions and medications.
- Managed complex wound care cases, applying advanced knowledge of wound healing principles to achieve optimal results.
- Developed strong relationships with patients'' families, keeping them informed of progress reports and collaborating on decisions regarding their loved ones'' healthcare plans.
- Maintained accurate medical records in accordance with established protocols, ensuring confidentiality of sensitive information at all times.
- Managed daily staff assignments and patient scheduling to guarantee clinic coverage and flow.
- Delivered direct quality care to patients by evaluating medical conditions and managing and assessing treatments.
LPN
Guardian Angel Homecare
06.2016 - 02.2019
- Utilized time management skills to prioritize tasks effectively, allowing for efficient completion of daily responsibilities.
- Maintained accurate documentation of all relevant clinical data, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
- Implemented infection control measures, ensuring a clean and safe environment for patients and staff.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Adhered to treatment plan instructions when administering medications and treatments to patients.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and closely monitoring vital signs.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to enhance knowledge base and skillset as an LPN.
- Demonstrated adaptability in working with diverse patient populations across various healthcare settings.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult times, fostering positive relationships built on trust and compassion.
LPN Charge Nurse
Edgewood Assisted Living
04.2012 - 06.2016
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Delegated tasks effectively, optimizing staff productivity and maintaining a well-organized nursing unit.
- Assembled and used equipment such as catheters, tracheotomy tubes, or oxygen suppliers to effectively manage patient care.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to make sound clinical decisions in high-pressure situations, minimizing risks and ensuring patient safety.
- Analyzed patient assessments and laboratory data to bring any issues to attention of physicians.
- Served as charge nurse, caring for patients with serious illnesses.
- Provided compassionate end-of-life care, supporting patients and their families through difficult times.
- Documented vitals and medical histories in patient charts when assessing patients and communicated patient information to physicians and other nurses for care continuity.
- Promoted continuity of care by thoroughly documenting shift-to-shift communication in nursing reports.
- Promoted patient independence by teaching self-care skills and explaining conditions and medications.
- Managed complex wound care cases, applying advanced knowledge of wound healing principles to achieve optimal results.
- Developed strong relationships with patients'' families, keeping them informed of progress reports and collaborating on decisions regarding their loved ones'' healthcare plans.
- Maintained accurate medical records in accordance with established protocols, ensuring confidentiality of sensitive information at all times.
- Managed daily staff assignments and patient scheduling to guarantee clinic coverage and flow.
- Delivered direct quality care to patients by evaluating medical conditions and managing and assessing treatments.
- Improved infection control measures by closely monitoring staff adherence to proper hand hygiene protocols.
- Served as a mentor to new nurses, fostering a positive work environment and promoting professional growth.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to optimize patient outcomes and deliver high-quality care.
LPN
Heartland Hospice
06.2008 - 03.2012
- Utilized time management skills to prioritize tasks effectively, allowing for efficient completion of daily responsibilities.
- Maintained accurate documentation of all relevant clinical data, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
- Implemented infection control measures, ensuring a clean and safe environment for patients and staff.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Performed wound care treatments using sterile techniques, promoting healing and preventing complications.
- Adhered to treatment plan instructions when administering medications and treatments to patients.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and closely monitoring vital signs.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to enhance knowledge base and skillset as an LPN.
- Demonstrated adaptability in working with diverse patient populations across various healthcare settings.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult times, fostering positive relationships built on trust and compassion.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction levels through effective communication and empathetic listening skills.
LPN Charge Nurse
Hoyt Nursing & Rehab Centre
06.2004 - 05.2008
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Delegated tasks effectively, optimizing staff productivity and maintaining a well-organized nursing unit.
- Assembled and used equipment such as catheters, tracheotomy tubes, or oxygen suppliers to effectively manage patient care.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to make sound clinical decisions in high-pressure situations, minimizing risks and ensuring patient safety.
- Analyzed patient assessments and laboratory data to bring any issues to attention of physicians.
- Served as charge nurse, caring for patients with serious illnesses.
- Provided compassionate end-of-life care, supporting patients and their families through difficult times.
- Documented vitals and medical histories in patient charts when assessing patients and communicated patient information to physicians and other nurses for care continuity.
- Promoted continuity of care by thoroughly documenting shift-to-shift communication in nursing reports.
Education
Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing
Davenport University
Midland, MI06.2004
Skills
- Clinical leadership
- Operational management
- Team management
- Assessment skills
- Care planning
- Medication management
- Conducting assessments
- Monitoring staff
- Risk determination
- Plan of care support
- Determining patient risk levels
- Nursing standards
- Teamwork
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Customer service
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking
- Multitasking Abilities
- Reliability
- Excellent communication
- Critical thinking
- Organizational skills
- Team collaboration
- Active listening
- Effective communication
- Patient safety
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Verbal and written communication
- Decision-making
- Patient care assessment
- Patient education
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Relationship building
- Patient education and counseling
- Employee supervision
- Medication dispensing
Timeline
Resident Care Director
Bavarian Comfort Care
05.2024 - 11.2024
LPN
MAS Staffing
06.2021 - 07.2023
LPN Charge Nurse
Great Lakes Rehabilitation Center
02.2019 - 07.2021
LPN
Guardian Angel Homecare
06.2016 - 02.2019
LPN Charge Nurse
Edgewood Assisted Living
04.2012 - 06.2016
LPN
Heartland Hospice
06.2008 - 03.2012
LPN Charge Nurse
Hoyt Nursing & Rehab Centre
06.2004 - 05.2008
Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing
Davenport University
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