Michelle Root
Kingsley,MI
Summary
Conscientious Licensed Practical Nurse offering many years of experience providing comprehensive care in long-term care settings. Works effectively within healthcare teams to develop care plans and advocate for residents. Adheres diligently to privacy protocols and medical charting best practices. Several years of direct care experience in memory care environments.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Resident Services Coordinator
Bay Ridge Assisted Living
Traverse City , MI
2020.04 - Current
- Conduct home visits to assess resident's living conditions and identify potential service opportunities.
- Develop individualized service plans for each resident based on assessment results.
- Ensure that all necessary paperwork is completed accurately and timely prior to move-in day.
- Maintain detailed records of all contacts with clients including progress notes, assessments reports, treatment plans and discharge summaries.
- Confer with medical personnel to understand backgrounds and needs of residents.
- Manage a team consisting of shift supervisors, medication technicians, and resident aides.
- Hold staff meetings to address resident or inter-department concerns and educate on changes to policies and procedures.
- Monitor compliance with safety standards and regulations.
- Respond promptly and professionally to any complaints from residents or family members.
- Work beside direct care staff to provide assistance with activities of daily living to residents.
- Provide education and support to families encountering the death and dying process.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Grand Traverse Pavilions
Traverse City , MI
2019.05 - 2020.06
- Provided patient care in accordance with physicians' orders and nursing standards of practice.
- Monitored vital signs, fluid intake and output levels, glucose levels, and other medical tests results.
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols.
- Managed emergency situations promptly according to established protocols.
- Monitored infection control procedures to verify facility-wide health and safety.
- Provided behavioral and emotional support and closely supervised patients suffering from dementia and Alzheimer's.
- Conducted regular rounds to assess the status of assigned patients.
- Supervised Certified Nursing Assistants
Certified Nursing Assistant
Grand Traverse Pavilions
Traverse City , MI
2006.06 - 2019.05
- Provided basic patient care by taking vital signs, measuring height and weight, and recording intake and output.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
- Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
- Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
- Assisted nurses with wound care for pressure ulcers, bed sores and surgical site wounds.
- Served meals and snacks to patients according to prescribed diets.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Licensed Practical Nurse
Northwestern Michigan College
Traverse City, MI2019-05
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Grand Valley State University
Allendale, MI2000-05
Skills
- Facility Management
- Staff Training
- Wound Care
- Daily Living Skills Instruction
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Reliability
- Dementia Care
- Professionalism
- Resident Supervision
- Care Plan Management
- Emotional Support
- Continuous Improvement
- Team Supervision
- Written Communication
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Resident Services Coordinator
Bay Ridge Assisted Living
2020.04 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Grand Traverse Pavilions
2019.05 - 2020.06
Certified Nursing Assistant
Grand Traverse Pavilions
2006.06 - 2019.05
Some College (No Degree) - Licensed Practical Nurse
Northwestern Michigan College
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Grand Valley State University
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