Michelle Drinkard
LVN
Santa Fe Springs,CA
Summary
Dynamic Health and Wellness Director with a proven track record at Katella Senior Living, enhancing employee engagement and patient satisfaction through innovative wellness programs. Skilled in medication administration and effective communication, I championed safety protocols, significantly reducing workplace accidents while fostering a culture of accountability and teamwork. I am a driven nurse seeking a position where I can utilize my experience with the opportunity for challenges and career advancement and also be fulfilled. I am seeking an employer that would like to benefit from a dedicated, motivated and highly professional employee.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Health and Wellness Director
Katella Senior Living
07.2024 - Current
- Supervised operations staff and kept employees compliant with company policies and procedures.
- Empowered employees to take ownership of their responsibilities, leading to increased accountability and improved performance outcomes.
- Conducted regular performance reviews, identifying areas for improvement and developing action plans to address them.
- Managed inventory and supplies to achieve timely and accurate delivery of medications and services.
- Led hiring, onboarding and training of new hires to fulfill business requirements.
- Developed and maintained relationships with external vendors and suppliers.
- Championed safety protocols to maintain a secure working environment, reducing workplace accidents significantly.
- Conducted regular assessments of resident annually
- Conducted assessment and evaluated for possible admission to community.
- Provided tours of community to prospective resident.
- Met or exceeded training goals.
- Conduct team meetings to review systems and conduct ongoing training.
- Maintain staff scheduling
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition and promptly notify physicians.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
LVN Case Manager
Sunny Hills Post Acute
11.2023 - 07.2024
- Evaluated effectiveness of case management interventions, modifying approaches as necessary to achieve optimal patient outcomes.
- Streamlined discharge planning process for smoother patient transitions to home or long-term care facilities.
- Ensured accurate documentation of patient progress, maintaining compliance with regulatory requirements and organizational policies.
- Coordinated referrals to specialists, facilitating efficient access to necessary services for optimal patient care.
- Review of medical chart
- Review medication list to obtain authorizations/exclusions for high cost medications
- Schedule IDT / Care Plan meeting with resident and or family
- Obtain authorization for Part B physical therapy.
- Completion of all audits delegated by administrator
- Daily room rounds
- Facilitate safe discharges for all HMO patients
- Improved patient satisfaction by ensuring timely follow-up appointments and providing ongoing support throughout the healthcare continuum.
- Advocated for patients'' needs within the healthcare system, addressing barriers to effective treatment and supporting informed decision-making processes.
- Reduced hospital readmission rates through comprehensive case management and effective communication with patients, families, and healthcare providers.
- Educated patients and their families on disease management strategies, promoting self-care and adherence to treatment regimens.
LVN Case Manager
Seal Beach Health and Rehab
06.2023 - 11.2023
- Collaborated with physicians to develop targeted treatment plans, optimizing patient outcomes.
- Conducted thorough assessments of patients'' physical, emotional, social, and environmental needs upon admission into case management program.
- Enhanced patient care by implementing individualized nursing plans and coordinating with interdisciplinary team members.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
- Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Daily patient visits
- Performed weekly audits delegated by administrator
- Implement Care plan meetings with residents and or family members.
Health and Wellness Director
Brookdale Assisted Living
12.2022 - 07.2023
- Oversaw ongoing professional development opportunities for staff members to stay current on best practices.
- Led a team of dedicated employees, providing mentorship and guidance to enhance their skills and performance levels.
- Enhanced resident satisfaction by implementing innovative health and wellness programs tailored to individual needs.
- Met or exceeded monthly training goals.
- Established strategic partnerships with community organizations to provide accessible healthcare options for residents
- Increased overall employee productivity through the development and execution of targeted wellness initiatives.
- Review and renew / updated all service plans according to state requirements.
- Initiated assessments for prospective residents
- Performed community tours
- Maintained staff schedules
- Assisted with performing medication pass or assisted with caregiving when staff not available.
LVN Hospice
PIH Hospice
08.2021 - 12.2022
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and Oxygen levels
- Prevented medication errors by meticulously reviewing physician orders and administering medications as prescribed such as routine and narcotic medications
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with ADL's
- Promoted patient safety through vigilant monitoring of vital signs and reporting any abnormalities to the appropriate healthcare provider promptly.
- End of life care with appropriate symptom management
- Facilitated effective communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to ensure continuity of care during transitions.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Administered controlled narcotics, and performed catheterizations.
- Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
Field LVN
Apex Hospice
08.2019 - 08.2021
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives aimed at reducing medical errors and enhancing overall patient outcomes.
- Actively participated in continuing education opportunities to remain current on best practices within the field of nursing.
- Improved patient care by providing timely and accurate assessments of their conditions.
- Provided compassionate end-of-life care to terminally ill patients, collaborating closely with hospice teams.
- Supported family members during difficult times by providing emotional support and clear information about their loved one''s condition.
- Managed time efficiently while maintaining high-quality patient care during periods of increased caseloads or staffing shortages.
- Administered medications safely and effectively, monitoring patients for potential side effects.
- Complied with applicable legal requirements for HIPAA and documentation standards.
- Reviewed all medicines to identify possible adverse reactions, significant side effects, drug allergies and contraindicated medications.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
- Participated with on call triage
- 12 hour continuous care services
- Wound Care treatment when needed
- Daily vitals monitoring
LVN Medication Technician
Sunrise Senior Living
08.2019 - 09.2020
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring vitals when a change of condition existed.
- Prevented medication errors by meticulously reviewing physician orders and administering medications, insulin injections, and wound care as prescribed.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Facilitated effective communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to ensure continuity of care during transitions between facilities or levels of care.
- Documented patient vitals, behaviors, and conditions to communicate concerns to Health and Wellness Director
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Coordinated patient transfers to other facilities.
Wellness Nurse /Reminiscence Coordinator
Sunrise Senior Living
08.2016 - 03.2019
- Supported mental health initiatives within the organization, offering guidance on stress-management techniques for both patients and staff members.
- Continually assessed the effectiveness of existing wellness programs, making strategic adjustments as needed based on data-driven insights.
- Coordinated vaccination clinics aimed at reducing the incidence of preventable diseases within the community.
- Performed assessments on prospective residents
- Assist with medication pass and or caregiving when needed
- Performed in services according to title 22 regulations
- Performance reviews.
- Created individualized care plans for each patient based upon his or her health needs.
- Ensured compliance with state regulations regarding medication administration practices through regular audits.
- Contributed to a positive work environment by mentoring new nurses and fostering a supportive team culture.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Recruited, hired and trained all staff, providing direct supervision, ongoing staff development and continuing education to employees.
Education
No Degree - General Studies
Cypress College
Cypress, CA08-2027
Board Certification - LVN
American Career College
Anaheim, CA01-2016
Skills
- Wellness coaching
- Employee engagement
- Problem-solving
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Time management
- Excellent communication
- CPR certification
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Safety monitoring
- Staff supervision
- HMO / Medicare / Medical Knowledge
- Physical assessment
- Patient relationship building
- Vitals / Wound Care
- Patient and Family Advocate
- EMR System
- Medication Administration
- Delegation
- End-of-life care
- Geriatric care
- Care plan development
- Direct patient care
- HIPAA compliance
Certification
- LVN - VN684104
Languages
English
Full Professional
Spanish
Limited Working
Work Availability
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Timeline
Health and Wellness Director
Katella Senior Living
07.2024 - Current
LVN Case Manager
Sunny Hills Post Acute
11.2023 - 07.2024
LVN Case Manager
Seal Beach Health and Rehab
06.2023 - 11.2023
Health and Wellness Director
Brookdale Assisted Living
12.2022 - 07.2023
LVN Hospice
PIH Hospice
08.2021 - 12.2022
Field LVN
Apex Hospice
08.2019 - 08.2021
LVN Medication Technician
Sunrise Senior Living
08.2019 - 09.2020
Wellness Nurse /Reminiscence Coordinator
Sunrise Senior Living
08.2016 - 03.2019
No Degree - General Studies
Cypress College
Board Certification - LVN
American Career College