La Kecia Dunn
Rock Hill,South Carolina
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Resident Care Coordinator
East Towne Assisted Living
09.2023 - Current
- Evaluated staff performance regularly through observation, providing constructive feedback for professional growth.
- Coordinated the resident admission and discharge process, ensuring a smooth transition and minimizing stress for residents and families.
- Advocated for residents'' rights, promoting dignity and respect throughout interactions between staff members and residents.
- Ensured compliance with regulatory requirements by maintaining accurate records and conducting regular audits.
- Ordered lab work and scheduled appointments with doctors, patients and families to discuss results.
- Reduced hospital readmissions through diligent monitoring of residents'' health status and timely intervention.
- Proactively addressed any potential conflicts among staff members or between staff and residents, fostering a positive work environment conducive to quality care.
- Managed scheduling, staffing, and budgeting effectively to optimize resource allocation across resident care activities.
- Kept close eye on behavior and emotional responses of clients to address concerns and protect each person from harm.
- Encouraged patients to participate in safe physical activity to help boost mood and improve overall wellness.
- Recorded temperature, blood pressure, pulse, or respiration rate as directed by medical or nursing staff.
Memory Care Manager/Med Tech SIC
Parc At Sharon Amity
11.2021 - 09.2023
- Evaluated staff performance regularly through observation, providing constructive feedback for professional growth.
- Coordinated the resident admission and discharge process, ensuring a smooth transition and minimizing stress for residents and families.
- Advocated for residents'' rights, promoting dignity and respect throughout interactions between staff members and residents.
- Conducted assessments to identify residents'' needs, ensuring appropriate placement within the facility''s programs and services.
- Tracked changes in residents' conditions closely using various assessment tools to update care plans accordingly.
- Facilitated communication among team members, fostering a collaborative work environment for optimal resident support.
- Collaborated with healthcare providers to develop individualized care plans, optimizing residents'' quality of life.
- Ensured compliance with regulatory requirements by maintaining accurate records and conducting regular audits.
- Ordered lab work and scheduled appointments with doctors, patients and families to discuss results.
- Managed scheduling, staffing, and budgeting effectively to optimize resource allocation across resident care activities.
- Promoted family engagement through regular updates on resident progress and involvement in care planning decisions.
- Remained alert to problems or health issues of clients and competently responded.
- Kept close eye on behavior and emotional responses of clients to address concerns and protect each person from harm.
- Coordinated daily medicine schedules and administration to help clients address symptoms and enhance quality of life.
- Helped patients safely transition between sleeping surfaces and mobility assistance such as wheelchairs by providing consistent support.
- Recorded temperature, blood pressure, pulse, or respiration rate as directed by medical or nursing staff.
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
- Facilitated smooth transitions for new residents entering the Memory Care program by providing thorough assessments, orientations, and family support services as needed.
Med Tech/LSIC
Queen City Assisted Living
10.2018 - 11.2021
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
Personal Care Assistant
New Horizons Home Care And Staffing
05.2008 - 07.2019
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Assisted with transferring and positioning clients, ensuring proper body mechanics to reduce the risk of injury for both parties.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Improved client comfort by providing exceptional personal care and maintaining a clean, safe environment.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Planned, prepared, and served meals and snacks according to prescribed diets.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Enhanced client well-being by assisting with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, and grooming.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
- Maintained current knowledge of best practices in personal care through ongoing professional development opportunities.
- Promoted independence with structured routines and clear communication to support clients in their daily lives.
- Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
- Managed household chores efficiently, enabling clients to enjoy a clean living space without added stress or physical strain.
Life Enrichment Assistant
Lowman Home
01.2006 - 05.2008
- Supported physical health through organizing exercise programs and encouraging participation in daily activities.
- Enhanced residents'' quality of life by implementing engaging and diverse activities tailored to individual needs.
- Assisted in maintaining accurate records of resident participation, progress, preferences, and concerns.
- Facilitated open communication channels between residents, families, and staff regarding ongoing activity programs and individual preferences.
- Coordinated special events that fostered community connections and showcased residents'' talents and achievements.
- Boosted social interaction among residents through facilitating group events and outings.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop personalized care plans for each resident''s unique needs.
- Partnered with local organizations to bring educational presentations, cultural experiences, and entertainment opportunities into the residence setting.
- Contributed to a positive living environment by fostering strong relationships with residents, families, and staff.
- Encouraged creative expression through art, music, and writing workshops designed for various skill levels.
- Promoted cognitive stimulation with thought-provoking games, puzzles, and memory exercises tailored to individual abilities.
- Customized vocational exploration activities to identify self-determined rehabilitation needs and goals.
- Liaised with community partners to enhance employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities.
- Mobilized case management system to document service delivery and case progress.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Political Science
Winthrop University 1994-1997
Rock Hill, SCSome College (No Degree) - Political Science
Francis Marion University 1991-1994
Florence, SCPre-Nursing Certificate - Nursing
Midlands Technical College
West Columbia, SC05.2005
Skills
- HIPAA understanding
- Staff Training and Development
- Clinical assessment
- CPR Certified
- Care Planning
- Medical terminology knowledge
- Resident Documentation
- Patient Care
- Vital signs monitoring
- Dementia Care
- Dressing assistance
- Clinical Documentation
- Personal Hygiene Assistance
- Medication Administration
- Infection Control
- Patient Safety
- Decision-Making
- Patient Care Assessment
- Employee Supervision
- Employee Work Scheduling
- Staff Supervision
- Drug Inventory Management
- Employee Performance Evaluations
- Multidisciplinary team collaboration
Timeline
Resident Care Coordinator
East Towne Assisted Living
09.2023 - Current
Memory Care Manager/Med Tech SIC
Parc At Sharon Amity
11.2021 - 09.2023
Med Tech/LSIC
Queen City Assisted Living
10.2018 - 11.2021
Personal Care Assistant
New Horizons Home Care And Staffing
05.2008 - 07.2019
Life Enrichment Assistant
Lowman Home
01.2006 - 05.2008
Some College (No Degree) - Political Science
Winthrop University 1994-1997
Some College (No Degree) - Political Science
Francis Marion University 1991-1994
Pre-Nursing Certificate - Nursing
Midlands Technical College
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