To obtain a position in a setting where my experience and education will allow me to grow, as well as my ability to work efficiently, cooperatively and my individually ability can be fully utilized
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Program Director
Worcester Day Care
06.2023 - Current
Scheduled and supervised staff meetings to discuss new ideas and update participants on program details and milestones.
Recruited and trained staff and volunteers to upgrade collective team skills.
Mentored team members for professional development, resulting in increased productivity and job satisfaction.
Provided ongoing direction and leadership for program operations.
Monitored program performance to identify areas for improvement.
SUPERVISOR
Notre Dame Health Care
03.2018 - Current
Serve as the clinical leader for assigned shift and performs such duties as designated by the Director of Nursing to maintained all essential nursing department functions.
Monitor staffing schedule and allocate personnel to meet the needs of the resident.
Functions as a clinical resource, assisting and coaching the staff using nursing process and practice guidelines in making clinical decisions based on data and assessment of the residents.
Monitors staff performance, providing coaching/counseling in accordance to the Center's Human Resources policies and state and federal guidance.
Contributes information regarding annual employee evaluations on a timely basis.
Ensure that all equipment is maintained to meet the safety and security needs of residents and staff.
Ensure the center is managed according to the Center's policies, procedures and protocols.
Demonstrate ability to evaluate the quality of care provided to the residents.
Conducts rounds on each unit to monitor staff assignments, and resident concerns and make adjustments as dictated by circumstances and resident needs.
Evaluates individual residents and manages the team and implements adjusts the care plan to address the needs and goals of each resident as necessary .
Ensures that residents in acute distress are stabilized and monitored until further medical assistance can be obtained.
Registered Nurse Per Diem
Everest Home health
03.2018 - 02.2022
Seeks and obtains sufficient information necessary to function effectively in the Health care setting where assigned.
Provides professional nursing care by utilizing all elements of nursing process.
Assesses and evaluates patient’s/client’s status by:
Reviewing and implementing the plan of care
Regularly re-evaluating the client/patient needs
Revising the plan of care as necessary
Administers medication and treatments as prescribed by the physician.
Initiates and applies appropriate preventative, therapeutic and rehabilitative nursing procedures and techniques and maintains communication regarding patient/client care with the physician, supervisory personnel, and other professional staff involved in patient/client care.
Completes, maintains, and submits accurate and relevant clinical notes regarding patient/client condition and care given.
Uses supplies and equipment effectively and efficiently, and maintains equipment per agency policy.
Assists the patient/client with the activities of daily living and facilitates the patient’s/client’s efforts towards self-sufficiency and independence.
Submits clinical notes within 48 hours of completing the visit.
Teaches the patient/client’s family/caregiver self-care techniques as appropriate. Provides medication, diet and other instructions as ordered by the physician and recognizes and utilized opportunities for health counseling with the patients/clients and families/caregivers.
Provides and maintains a safe environment for the patient/client
Identifies and discusses with the clinical/case manager the need for involvement of other members of the health team such as the home health aide, physical therapy, social worker, etc.
Cooperates with other agencies providing nursing or related services to provide continuity of care and to implement a comprehensive care plan.
Assists the patient’s/client’s family/caregiver and other health care personnel in providing continuity of care.
Supervises and teaches ancillary personnel and delegates responsibilities when required
Accepts responsibility of assignment to perform a specialized procedure, such as IV therapy, only when qualified with specialty training, proven competency, clinical background and expertise in the specialty area.
Assumes responsibility for personal growth and development and maintains and upgrades professional knowledge and practice skills through attendance and participation continuing education, including mandatory in-service programs offered by the agency.
Self-directed with the ability to work with little supervision and has good organizational skills.
Flexible and cooperative filling role obligation.
REGISTERED NURSE
KINDRED HEALTH CARE
09.2010 - 08.2018
Identifies patient care requirements by establishing personal rapport with potential and actual patients and other persons in a position to understand care requirements.
Establishes a compassionate environment by providing emotional, psychological, and spiritual support to patients, friends, and families.
Promotes patient's independence by establishing patient care goals; teaching patient, friends, and family to understand condition, medications, and self-care skills; answering questions.
Assures quality of care by adhering to therapeutic standards; measuring health outcomes against patient care goals and standards; making or recommending necessary adjustments; following hospital and nursing division's philosophies and standards of care set by state board of nursing, state nurse practice act, and other governing agency regulations.
Resolves patient problems and needs by utilizing multidisciplinary team strategies.
Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations; calling for assistance from health care support personnel.
Protects patients and employees by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols, medication administration and storage procedures, and controlled substance regulations.
Documents patient care services by charting in patient and department records.
Maintains continuity among nursing teams by documenting and communicating actions, irregularities, and continuing needs.
Maintains patient confidence and protects operations by keeping information confidential.
Ensures operation of equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements; following manufacturer's instructions; troubleshooting malfunctions; calling for repairs; maintaining equipment inventories; evaluating new equipment and techniques.
Maintains nursing supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed supplies; placing and expediting orders for supplies; verifying receipt of supplies; using equipment and supplies as needed to accomplish job results.
Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.Maintains a cooperative relationship among health care teams by communicating information; responding to requests; building rapport; participating in team problem-solving methods.
Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
Assessed need for, ordered, obtained and interpreted appropriate lab tests.
Charge nurse on Huntington's disease unit. Oversaw average of 25 patients per shift.
REGISTERED NURSE
NOTRE DAME HEALTH CARE
07.2017 - 03.2018
Assume supervision role and also fill in as supervisor when needed.
Serves as a clinical leader for assigned shift and perform such duties designated by unit manager and director of nursing to maintain the unit functions
Accountable for coordinating patient care by utilizing the nursing process and current knowledge of rehabilitation nursing incorporating age specific criteria.
Function within the scope of nursing practice demonstrating competency and appropriate implementation of Notre Dame Health Center policies, procedures and standards to safely provide direct care to patients and families.
Identifies discharge needs beginning on admission and collaborates with the patient, family, and team members to evaluate and implement the discharge process throughout the patient stay.
Evaluates and revises nursing care plans/teaching plans to reflect the current and changing status of the patient and family
identifies learning needs of the patient and family taking into consideration issues over the lifespan
Exhibits responsible work behaviors by demonstrating reliability, punctuality and dependability.
Ensured efficacy of treatments through monitoring of treatment regimens.
Delegated staff nurse duties.
Closely monitored acute conditions.
YOUTH DEVELOPMENT PROFESSIONAL
HILLCREST EDUCATION CENTER
06.2009 - 12.2010
Ensures the safety, security and well-being of all students in the assigned area.
Seek opportunities to teach and facilitate growth of inner control through choices and decision making.
function as member of the Treatment team (though not making decisions or representations pertaining to treatment issues, discharge planning or post-discharge arrangements).
Education
Associate of Science - NURSING
VERMONT TECHNICAL COLLEGE
2015
Associate of Arts - PREREQUISITE FOR NURSING
BERKSHIRE COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Berkshire, MA
2014
LICENSE PRATICAL NURSE - NURSING
QUESTAR III EDUCATION CENTER
2010
Bachelor of Arts - FINE ART
UNIVERSITY OF GHANA
GHANA
2006
Skills
Orthopedics
Pulmonary care
Surgery care
Nursing,
Catheter Care
Catheter Change
Diabetic Care
Infusion Therapy
Injections/IV therapies
Wound Care and Dressing
Tube feeding
Home safety evaluations
Fall prevention
Medication Administration
Certification
STRATEGIES FOR SUCCESS: BUILDING NURSING LEADERSHIP. MAY 16, 2018.
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