Leonor Duran
Escondido,CA
Summary
Dynamic Memory Care Director at Escondido Senior Living, skilled in developing personalized care plans and enhancing resident quality of life. Expertise in dementia care and effective communication fostered strong family relationships and improved patient safety. Successfully trained staff and optimized medication management, ensuring compliance and high standards of care.
Memory care professional with strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results. Possesses expertise in developing and implementing care plans, managing staff, and ensuring high standards in patient care. Skilled in communication, problem-solving, and adapting to changing needs. Known for reliability and making positive impact on both patients and team members.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Memory Care Director
Escondido Senior Living
07.2010 - Current
- Assisted in developing individualized care plans for residents to enhance daily living experiences.
- Supported team in implementing memory care programs tailored to residents' cognitive needs.
- Collaborated with families to provide updates and address concerns regarding resident well-being.
- Facilitated training sessions on dementia care best practices for new staff members.
- Observed and documented resident behaviors to inform adjustments in care strategies.
- Promoted a safe and engaging environment through regular safety checks and activity planning.
- Communicated effectively with family members on regular basis regarding care, issues and overall health of loved ones.
- Established strong relationships with local healthcare providers, ensuring comprehensive medical support for memory care residents when needed.
- Evaluated staffing needs regularly, adjusting schedules as necessary to maintain proper coverage while minimizing overtime costs.
- Conducted tours of facility to prospective residents and families.
- Ordered all pharmacy supplies and kept check on inventory levels.
- Conducted routine facility inspections, identifying areas needing improvement and eliminating hazards posed to staff and residents for continued compliance with associated regulations.
- Removed trash and straightened counters to keep pharmacy area clean and neat.
- Established and maintained effective communication with staff, physicians and community organizations to promote high quality patient care.
- Created customized care plans, working with hospital staff and families to assess and meet individual needs.
- Created a safe and comfortable living environment for residents by closely monitoring their physical health and addressing any changes promptly.
- Coached and trained newly hired employees to promote knowledge of responsibilities and position requirements.
- Improved resident quality of life by developing and implementing personalized care plans for each individual in the memory care unit.
Education
Orange Glen High School
Escondido06-1994
Skills
- Telephone and email etiquette
- Effective communication
- Activity programming
- Activities scheduling
- Care planning
- Medication management
- Recruiting and hiring
- Staff scheduling
- Assessments
- Onsite tours
- Medication inventory
- Physician order processing
- Dementia care expertise
- Teamwork
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Multitasking
- Excellent communication
- Patient safety
- Patient care assessment
- Medication dispensing
- HIPAA guidelines
- Employee work scheduling
- Drug inventory management
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Memory Care Director
Escondido Senior Living
07.2010 - Current
Orange Glen High School
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