Margaret Mae
LPN
Red Oak,IA
Summary
Dynamic LPN with extensive experience at St. Croix Hospice, excelling in medication administration and patient education. Proven ability to enhance patient care through effective collaboration and clinical judgment. Recognized for implementing evidence-based practices that improved care outcomes and fostered strong family communication during critical times. Committed to delivering compassionate, high-quality healthcare.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
LPN
St. Croix Hospice
11.2024 - Current
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Care for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Demonstrated excellent technical skills in wound dressing changes, medication administration, symptom management, catheter insertion, and other routine nursing procedures.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Educate patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
- Maintained a safe and therapeutic environment for patients through effective risk assessment and crisis intervention strategies.
Assistant Director of Nursing
Garden View Nursing Home
01.2024 - 11.2024
- Planned and assigned workload to nursing staff to direct patient care.
- Developed positive employee relations, incentives, and recognition programs to promote teamwork and mutual respect.
- Prepared and reviewed infection control surveillance reports to identify trends and develop effective actions to control and prevent infections.
- Established new policies and updated existing policies to improve standard of care for patients.
- Collaborated with staff, management, and external groups to coordinate patient care.
- Performed rounds to observe care and interview staff, residents, and families.
- Identified department issues to recommend corrective actions.
- Participated in management team meetings to discuss resident status, census changes, and resident complaints or concerns.
- Removed trash and straightened counters to keep pharmacy area clean and neat.
- Developed and updated policies and procedures, maintaining compliance with guidelines relating to HIPAA, benefits administration and general liability.
- Established strong relationships with community partners to expand access to healthcare services beyond facility walls.
- Improved patient care by implementing evidence-based nursing practices and protocols.
Travel LPN
Helping Hands Nursing Solutions
12.2023 - 02.2024
- Mentored new LPNs entering the field, sharing best practices in patient care and fostering professional growth within the team.
- Provided compassionate end-of-life care for terminally ill patients while supporting their families during difficult times.
- Administered vaccinations to travelers as per CDC guidelines, preventing the spread of infectious diseases across borders.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to develop personalized care plans for patients in various medical settings.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Helped patients complete bathing, dressing and eating.
- Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
- Supported diagnoses by taking blood samples from patients for laboratory testing.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Provided patient education on health care issues and prescribed medications.
MDS Coordinator
Accura Healthcare
01.2023 - 12.2023
- Assessed electronic medical record for required documentation to support MDS coding.
- Conducted audits of current MDS records to identify discrepancies and improve record accuracy, enhancing reimbursement rates for the facility.
- Monitored changing regulations related to RAI/MDS requirements, keeping staff informed about updates that impact their daily work routines.
- Enhanced patient care quality by implementing comprehensive MDS assessments and care plans.
- Identified areas of improvement in the facility''s quality measures through thorough analysis of MDS data, resulting in targeted interventions and better outcomes for residents.
- Developed a comprehensive system for tracking MDS completion deadlines, ensuring timely submissions and minimizing the risk of financial penalties.
- Set schedules for staff to start and complete MDS assessments and care plan meetings.
- Reduced errors in data collection by streamlining the MDS process and improving communication among interdisciplinary teams.
- Collaborated with nursing staff to provide accurate and timely clinical assessments for each resident, leading to improved overall care.
- Reviewed missing assessment reports and analyzed issues for leadership team.
Memory Care Coordinator
Glenhaven
03.2022 - 01.2023
- Managed medication administration schedules, ensuring accuracy and timely delivery to maintain resident health and wellbeing.
- Actively participated in facility-wide quality improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing overall resident satisfaction and care standards.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive care for memory care residents, resulting in improved quality of life.
- Supervised a team of caregivers, providing guidance on best practices for dementia care and ensuring adherence to established policies and procedures.
- Provided compassionate support for patients and their families during the transition into memory care living arrangements.
- Enhanced patient care by implementing personalized memory support plans for each resident.
- Assisted in the creation of a therapeutic environment by incorporating sensory stimulation activities tailored to individual needs.
- Ensured compliance with all state regulations pertaining to memory care facilities by conducting regular audits and maintaining accurate records.
- Promoted a culture of continuous learning within the staff by offering training opportunities related to dementia care best practices.
- Implemented effective communication strategies with residents experiencing memory loss or confusion, helping them feel more at ease in their surroundings.
- Assisted patients in achieving their goals by providing ongoing support and guidance throughout the care plan process.
- Streamlined care plan documentation for efficient record-keeping and easy access for all team members.
- Implemented evidence-based practices into care plan design to ensure optimal results in line with current best-practice recommendations.
LPN Charge Nurse
Glenhaven
09.2021 - 02.2022
- Enhanced staff morale by fostering a supportive work environment, recognizing outstanding performance, and addressing concerns effectively.
- Enhanced patient care by conducting comprehensive assessments and developing individualized care plans.
- Managed daily staff assignments and patient scheduling to guarantee clinic coverage and flow.
- Managed medication cart and dispensed pills, oral therapies and intramuscular injections to patients.
- Promoted continuity of care through seamless handovers during shift changes by updating colleagues on pertinent patient information and status updates.
- Administered medication such as insulin and monitored patients' responses to detect problems.
- Contributed to a safe working environment by following infection control protocols and accurately reporting incidents or concerns.
Education
LPN - Nursing
Southwestern Community College
Creston, IA 05.2001 -
Skills
Medication administration
Emergency response
Geriatric care
Vital signs monitoring
Clinical documentation
Physical assessment
Catheter care
Patient care
Family communication
Medication dispensing
Clinical judgment
Caregiving skills
Writing reports
Care planning
Documentation accuracy
Pain management
End-of-life care
Staff supervision
ADL assistance
Medication reconciliation
HIPAA compliance
Educating families
Timeline
LPN
St. Croix Hospice
11.2024 - Current
Assistant Director of Nursing
Garden View Nursing Home
01.2024 - 11.2024
Travel LPN
Helping Hands Nursing Solutions
12.2023 - 02.2024
MDS Coordinator
Accura Healthcare
01.2023 - 12.2023
Memory Care Coordinator
Glenhaven
03.2022 - 01.2023
LPN Charge Nurse
Glenhaven
09.2021 - 02.2022
LPN - Nursing
Southwestern Community College
05.2001 -
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