To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Nursing Home Administrator/Director of Nursing
Wibaux County Nursing Home
06.2008 - 07.2023
Managed operations at 40-bed facility.
Discussed resident census data and admissions and discharge information in department-head meetings.
Provided guidance and leadership to over 30 employees in 40-bed facility while managing day-to-day administrative tasks.
Maintained compliance with statutory, regulatory, state and federal guidelines for benefits and developed appropriate procedures to meet nursing home objectives.
Complied with statutory, regulatory, state and federal guidelines in terms of benefits and developed appropriate procedures to meet strategic initiatives for nursing home.
Conducted routine facility inspections, identifying areas needing improvement and eliminating hazards posed to staff and residents for continued compliance with associated regulations.
Generated and reviewed incident reports and employee write-ups to pursue appropriate corrective action plans.
Monitored and inspected staff processes to eliminate hazards posed for both residents and staff while ensuring continuous compliance with regulations.
Monitored and evaluated nursing staff performance, providing feedback and guidance to support standards of care.
Built and maintained positive working relationships with physicians and staff to support seamless healthcare operations.
Participated in management team meetings to discuss resident status, census changes, and resident complaints or concerns.
Facilitated continuing education and training programs to drive staff competency and professional development.
Established new policies and updated existing policies to improve standard of care for patients.
Established and monitored infection control programs to provide safe, sanitary environment to prevent transmission of disease and infection.
Liaised with other healthcare professionals to develop comprehensive patient care plans and provide highest quality of care.
Complied with federal and state regulations for completion and coordination of RAI process.
Verified prompt and accurate completion of MDS activities for billing.
Assessed electronic medical record for required documentation to support MDS coding.
Completed minimum data set assessments with strong collaboration across business, provider and clinical disciplines.
Set schedules for staff to start and complete MDS assessments and care plan meetings.
Managed system for secure storage, transmission and manipulation of clinical data.
Investigated outbreaks and revamped control measures to prevent future incidents.
Set clear policies to improve success of infection control measures in departments.
Surveilled ongoing infections to verify adequate data collection, control procedures and current staff interventions.
Presented findings to committees and public interest groups to spearhead necessary changes to policies and procedures.
Kept teams operating in accordance with latest epidemiological research and sound care practices.
Implemented emergency actions for especially virulent or widespread infections.
LPN Charge Nurse
St. Luke's Nursing Home
08.2006 - 06.2008
Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
Delivered direct quality care to patients by evaluating medical conditions and managing and assessing treatments.
Established cordial relationships with medical personnel and staff to promote teamwork and maintain positive attitude.
Assembled and used equipment such as catheters, tracheotomy tubes, or oxygen suppliers to effectively manage patient care.
Analyzed patient assessments and laboratory data to bring any issues to attention of physicians.
Administered medications and injections to patients.
Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
Helped long-term care residents with bathing, dressing, feeding, and other daily living activities.
Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
CNA/CMA
St. Benedict's Health Center
10.2001 - 08.2006
Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
Followed directions of licensed nurses to administer medications and treatments.
Helped patients complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care.
Took patient vital signs, height, and weight measurements and monitored glucose and patient wellbeing.
Interacted kindly with patients and families and displayed positive, outgoing attitude, resulting in establishment of long-term, professional relationships.
Administered medications to patients and remained vigilant for negative side effects.
Coordinated daily medicine schedules and administration to help clients address symptoms and enhance quality of life.
Prepared medication doses accurately by following medication administration record (MAR) written by healthcare providers.
Counted and recorded medication inventory routinely to maintain medication security and control.
Identified and reported medication errors to avoid distributing wrong medication to patients.
Administered psychotropic medications and anxiety education to patients to provide mental health care.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Dickinson State University
Dickinson, ND
05.2008
Skills
Dietary Requirements
Personnel Management
HIPAA Guidelines
Records Management Systems
Creative Thinking
Proper Staffing
Patient Relations
Manage Records
Policy Interpretation
Best Practices and Standards
Electronic Medical Record Software
Individualized Care Plans
Timeline
Licensed Nursing Home Administrator/Director of Nursing