Mary Lair RN RAC-CT
Jerseyville,Illinois
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Wellness Director
Villas Of Holly Brook
Jerseyville, IL
06.2025 - Current
- Developed wellness programs tailored to resident needs and preferences.
- Coordinated health screenings and educational workshops for residents.
- Led training sessions for staff on wellness best practices and policies.
- Monitored resident well-being through regular assessments and feedback.
- Managed nursing and personal care services offered to residents.
- Met care coverage demands by setting effective schedules and delegating assignments.
- Established initial service plans in ECS and updated care strategies to flex with changing demands.
Hospice Nurse Case Manager
OSF Healthcare Saint Anthony's Health Center
Alton, IL
12.2021 - 04.2025
- Provided comprehensive hospice care to patients and families, including assessment of physical, emotional, social, spiritual and cultural needs.
- Developed individualized plans of care for each patient in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team.
- Educated caregivers about end-of-life issues and provided emotional support.
- Monitored patient progress, adjusting plan of care as needed.
- Maintained accurate documentation according to agency policies and regulatory standards.
- Assisted with advance directives and living wills to ensure clients' wishes were honored at end-of-life stages.
- Participated in on-call rotation for after hour emergencies.
- Communicated regularly with physicians regarding changes in condition or treatment options.
- Visited patients in their homes or other settings to provide skilled nursing assessments and treatments as appropriate.
- Attended regular staff meetings to discuss case reviews or policy changes.
- Guided patients' loved ones and caregivers in pain management, wound care and medication dosing.
Assistant Director of Nursing/MDS Coordinator/CNA Instructor
Jerseyville Manor
Jerseyville, IL
09.2009 - 09.2021
- Assist with Quality Assurance program Maintain quality infection control program Work closely with pharmacy consultant about medication reduction, developed patient care plans, including assessments, evaluations, and nursing diagnoses
- Effectively managed clinical oversight for 156-bed unit
- Delegated staff nurse duties
- Ensured efficacy of treatments through monitoring of treatment regimens
- Followed infection control procedures
- Ensured nursing staff was following standards of practice to ensure quality of care
- Scheduling of nursing shifts
- Attending staff meetings for quality measures
- Reviewed MDS following completion for accuracy before submission to CMS
- Worked closely with pharmacy consultant, dietary consultant, skilled therapy team, wound care nurse and medical director
- Worked alongside facility administrator to ensure day to day operations of facility were being performed according to rules and regulations.
- Coordinated the planning, implementation, evaluation, and documentation of nursing care plans.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop best practices for patient care delivery.
Care Plan Coordinator
Rosewood Care Center
Humbert, Alton, IL
01.2009 - 09.2009
- Developed and implemented nursing care plans according to individualized needs according to assessments, evaluations, and nursing diagnoses
- Collaborated with facility department heads and coordinated care plan meetings with residents/families /therapies/hospice/MD
- Completed MDS for residents and submitted to CMS.
- Conducted patient assessments, identified care needs, and developed appropriate interventions.
- Monitored patients' progress, updated care plans accordingly, and provided ongoing support.
- Ensured compliance with relevant regulations concerning patient rights and privacy laws.
RN Staff Nurse
St Anthony's Hospital
Alton, IL
09.2007 - 01.2009
- Provided direct patient care, including administering medications and treatments according to physician orders.
- Educated patients and families on disease prevention and management of chronic conditions.
- Assessed, monitored and documented patient vital signs, medical history and physical condition.
- Ensured compliance with federal, state and local healthcare regulations.
- Administered intravenous fluids and medications as prescribed by physicians.
- Responded quickly to medical emergencies such as cardiac arrest or trauma cases.
- Assisted physicians with diagnostic tests such as X-rays, CT scans or ultrasounds.
- Provided emotional support to patients dealing with serious illness or injury.
- Ordered laboratory tests and interpreted results based on established norms.
- Evaluated patients to develop and update treatment plans while anticipating day-to-day needs.
- Facilitated transition to home care by providing patients with continued care information and discharge instructions.
- Treated and monitored wounds using liquid skin, sutures and bandages.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Stocked clinical workstations and procedure rooms with necessary supplies.
- Administered local, inhalation or intravenous anesthetics to patients undergoing procedures.
Education
Certification - MDS
AAPACN
On-Line10.2023
Associate of Science - Nursing
Lewis & Clark Community College
Skills
- Medication administration
- Chart updating
- Patient assessment
- Strong communication
- Direct nursing care
- Training staff
- Documentation
- Multitasking
- Communicate with Pharmacy consultants about medication reduction
- Hospice Care
- Care Planning
- Interpersonal and Written Communication
- Attention to Detail
- Accurate Documentation
- ICD-10
- Treatment Plan Modification
- Form Reviewing
Affiliations
- Member of NADON-LTC – 2006 to Present
- Certificate of Completion – CMS Targeted COVID-19 Training for Nursing Home Management
- Certification in Infection Prevention
- Member of AAPCAN - 2023 to Present
Personal Information
Title: RN RAC-CT
References
- Caroll Haynes, (618) 946-4486
- Cindy Petry, (217) 242-1654
- Leah Zirkelbach, (618) 494-8917
Certification
- Illinois Registered Nursing License
- Missouri Registered Nursing license
- RAC-CT Certification
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Wellness Director
Villas Of Holly Brook
06.2025 - Current
Hospice Nurse Case Manager
OSF Healthcare Saint Anthony's Health Center
12.2021 - 04.2025
Assistant Director of Nursing/MDS Coordinator/CNA Instructor
Jerseyville Manor
09.2009 - 09.2021
Care Plan Coordinator
Rosewood Care Center
01.2009 - 09.2009
RN Staff Nurse
St Anthony's Hospital
09.2007 - 01.2009
Certification - MDS
AAPACN
Associate of Science - Nursing
Lewis & Clark Community College
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