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Olufunke Owolabi

Lilburn,GA

Summary

Caring Resident Care Director with  Fourteen years of experience. Trained in Dementia and Alzheimer's Disease with proven history of providing best-in-class individualized patient care. Excited to take initiative and employ patience, knowledge and Leadership  to Memory Care and Assisted Living facilities.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Memory Care Director

Arbor Assisted Living
Hamilton Mill, GA.
06.2021 - Current

  • Interviewed and hired individuals bringing talent, well-developed skills sets and passion for assisting others, effectively creating gifted department of Certified Resident Assistants and Certified Medication Technicians.
  • Conducted assessments of residents' cognitive abilities and behavior.
  • Trained staff on dementia-related topics such as communication techniques, safety protocols, and end-of-life care.
  • Collaborated with staff to improve overall patient care and response times.
  • Collaborated with families to develop individualized care plans for residents.
  • Provided guidance to clinical staff members on best practices for handling difficult behaviors associated with dementia.
  • Provided onboarding and coaching to new hires to help each feel comfortable in job positions and prepared to handle various responsibilities.
  • Ensured compliance with all applicable laws and regulations related to memory care services.
  • Facilitated meetings between family members, healthcare providers involved in resident care.
  • Personally gave prospective residents and families tours of memory care unit, answering questions about services and facility.
  • Evaluated patient records to ensure accuracy of documentation regarding medical treatments, medications, and other health information.
  • Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss resident progress and plan future interventions.
  • Responded promptly to emergency situations involving residents living in the memory unit.
  • Maintained accurate records of resident activities, including daily notes about physical condition, dietary intake, moods.
  • Kept family members abreast of important information regarding residents care, health issues and medication.
  • Served as a liaison between families and hospice/ home health providers.
  • Initiated conversations with family members regarding end-of-life planning options.
  • Established solid relations with leadership and staff by attending board meetings and coordinating interdepartmental information exchanges.

Executive Director

St. Ives Memory Care
Johns Creek, GA
06.2019 - Current
  • Grew team with new recruitment strategy, hiring new employees.
  • Managed daily operations of 42-bed assisted living community.
  • Established excellent relationships with residents and family members by proactively identifying problems and acting appropriately to garner resident engagement and satisfaction.
  • Communicate and Maintain positive relationships with employees, residents, and family members.
  • Use integrity,good judgement, and problem-solving skills in making decisions.
  • Administer,manage,supervise, and coordinate all departments to insure an excellent standard of quality care.
  • Develop professional relationships and represent the facility in professional and community based events and activities.
  • Ensure all services from all departments are planned, implemented, and eventuated to meet resident needs and preferences to maximize resident quality of life and care.
  • Manage annual operating and capital budgets to effectively utilize fiscal resources.
  • Ensure resources are in place to provide resident care and to promote quality of life, supplies, medical equipment, technology, and trained staff.
  • Attend/complete required in-service and other mandatory trainings and meetings

Licensed Practical Nurse/Resident Care Director

St. Ives Memory Care
Johns Creek, GA
03.2016 - Current
  • Assessed new and readmitted patients for medical concerns and risks.
  • Assisted Families patients to understand Activities of Daily Living with closely monitoring conditions and safety.
  • Kept detailed records of patient care, progress notes, medication administration and changes in health or other conditions.
  • Educated families and patients on potential plans for Dementia/Memorycare, including Home Health and Hospice options.
  • Managed schedules, assignments and performance of nursing staff.
  • Ensure that all nursing staff certifications and license are up to date and renewed accordingly to the state standards and facility policy.
  • Communicated client project requirements to vendors and contractors to ensure client satisfaction.
  • Worked with outside agencies to improve care for residents.
  • Oversaw, directed and hired household staff, including Certified nurses aids, certified medication assistance and nurses.
  • Providing recognition and creating an engaged culture for team members.
  • Leveraged personal and professional networks to secure new clients and to ensure client needs are met.
  • Completed Quarterly/Monthly care plans, Quality Assurance and Improvement Agenda , Elopement Drills and medication charts for audits and inspections in compliance with state and facility standards and legal guidelines.
  • Liaised between doctors, families and patients about care plans, progress and changing health conditions.
  • Directed and guided CNAs/CMAs and nurses in effective patient/Residents care strategies and compliance requirements.
  • Provided patients/ Residents and families with emotional support and education in preparing care plans suitable for a particular dementia diagnosis and adaptation towards the progression of the disease, disability or illness.
  • Helped develop and implement promotional strategies to bring in new residents.
  • Provide prescription orders to dietary staff for nutritious meals and snacks to meet client dietary requirements such as diabetic, low sodium and high protein.
  • Established and maintained systems that safely met residents' needs.
  • Traveled to cooperate office to attend leadership and clinical retreat organized by the cooperate directors.
  • Examined and addressed lacerations, contusions and other physical symptoms in need of further attention.
  • Documented patient intake information, including medical histories, current symptoms and vitals such as height and weight.
  • Guaranteed exceptional care quality by correctly administering medication, dressing and changing wounds and assisting with personal hygiene.
  • Evaluated patient status and re-assessed clients' nursing needs every three months
  • Prevented drug interactions and contributed to correct diagnosis by recording patient health information, monitoring vitals and updating patient files with the PCC and E- MARS
  • Worked with healthcare team, including social workers, physical therapists, and speech therapists, to assess patient needs, plan and adjust plans of care and actualize nursing interventions to promote and restore patient health.
  • Counseled clients, patients and families and provided emotional and psychosocial support.
  • Answered patient and family questions to educate on optimal treatment procedures.
  • Delivered high-quality direct and indirect nursing care to up to Forty patients per day.
  • Researched and studied client diagnoses to identify care needs, effectively contributed to nursing plan developments and facilitated patient education.
  • Educated clients, patients, and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.

Resident Care Director

The Mansions at Alpharetta
Johns Creek, GA
12.2020 - 05.2021
  • Provided oversight of staff members and ensured compliance with policies and regulations.
  • Created and implemented resident care plans to ensure safety, comfort, and well-being.
  • Coordinated with Hospices and Home Health providers to manage and provide residents' health care needs.
  • Organized regular meetings with families to discuss their loved ones' progress.
  • Completed Monthly and Quarterly audits of charts and medication to assess compliance with facility and pharmacy standards and legal guidelines.
  • Monitored medication administration and documented any changes in residents' conditions.
  • Prepare and participated in facility surveys conducted by regulatory agencies.
  • Assisted the nursing team in providing direct patient care when needed.
  • Maintained accurate records of all Residents' treatments, medications, therapies.
  • Resolved families complaints regarding resident services promptly and efficiently.
  • Evaluated the performance of staff members and provided feedback as necessary.
  • Collaborated with other departments such as housekeeping and maintenance on a regular basis.
  • Investigated incidents or accidents involving residents immediately.
  • Assigned duties to nursing assistants based on their skillset and experience level.
  • Assessed new admitted Residents for medical concerns and risks. Update Residents Care Plans Quarterly based on physical and medical changes.
  • Assessed readmitted patients for medical concerns and risks.
  • Helped develop and implement promotional strategies to bring in new residents.
  • Managed schedules, assignments and performance of nursing staff.
  • Explained policies, procedures and services to residents and families.
  • Built work schedules and staff assignments, taking workload, space and equipment availability into consideration.
  • Assessed need for additional staff, equipment and services.

Hospice Nurse

Helping Hearts Hospice
Lawrenceville, GA
06.2017 - 09.2018
  • Assessed patient's needs and developed individualized care plans in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team.
  • Reviewed medical history of patients admitted into hospice program to determine eligibility for services.
  • Administered medications as prescribed by physicians while monitoring for side effects.
  • Monitored vital signs, observed changes in condition, and reported any concerns to physician.
  • Maintained accurate records of patient progress notes, treatments administered, medications given.
  • Conducted home visits regularly to assess patient's condition and provide necessary interventions.
  • Responded promptly to emergency situations such as pain crisis or respiratory distress.
  • Collaborated with other healthcare professionals including social workers, chaplains, doctors., to ensure quality care is provided throughout the hospice experience.
  • Educated patients and family members on disease process, medication administration, nutrition and symptom management.
  • Assisted in end-of-life decision making processes with respect to patient wishes.
  • Participated in palliative care meetings to discuss current cases and develop treatment plans for complex cases.
  • Performed advanced nursing functions such as wound care or IV therapy according to established standards of practice.

Licensed Practical Nurse

Manor On The Square Roswell Ga
Roswell, GA
01.2016 - 08.2016
  • Facilitate and lead the assisted living neighborhood team - Tracing and coaching a high quality team
  • Handling staff schedules and education.
  • Participates in monthly in- service on various dementia/Alzheimer related topics for all staff.
  • Supervised  all care staff. 
  • Organized and participated  in activities for residents/ patients. 
  • Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns such as adverse reactions with supervising healthcare provider.
  • Addressed patient care needs, including collecting vitals, dressing wounds and managing dementia and Alzheimer's residents.
  • Provided behavioral and emotional support and closely supervised patients suffering from dementia and Alzheimer's.
  • Monitored infection control procedures to ensure facility-wide health and safety.
  • Answered patient calls, identified issues and determined how best to provide assistance within parameters established by facility and supervisor.
  • Communicated effectively with patients and loved ones to explain diagnoses, treatment options and procedures.
  • Administered medications and therapies in accordance with physicians orders.
  • Administered general care to patients, including recording of temperature and blood pressure, wound dressing and blood glucose testing.
  • Checked in on patients at regular intervals to record food and fluid intake and output, taking measures to promote healthy levels as needed.
  • Assisted patients with daily tasks, such as dressing, hygiene upkeep and movement throughout facility,
  • Worked with CNAs to evaluate intervention outcomes and make needed adjustments to care plans.
  • Provided training and supervision to  new  staff members.
  • Sterilized equipment and supplies using germicides and autoclaves to protect patients and staff from infection.
  • Promoted patient satisfaction by assisting with daily living needs such as bathing, dressing, toileting and exercising.

Licensed Practical Nurse

CaraVita Home Care
Roswell, GA
08.2014 - 10.2015
  • Performed physical assessments, including vital signs and health history documentation.
  • Provided patient care in accordance with physicians' orders and nursing standards of practice.
  • Assisted patients with personal hygiene activities such as bathing, dressing, eating, grooming, and toileting needs.
  • Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols.
  • Observed changes in patient's condition and reported any significant changes to the registered nurse or physician.
  • Monitored vital signs, fluid intake and output levels, glucose levels, and other medical tests results.
  • Ensured that all clinical documentation is accurate and up-to-date in the electronic medical record system.
  • Provided emotional support to patients dealing with illness or injury related issues.
  • Instructed patients on proper use of equipment such as wheelchairs or walkers.
  • Communicated concerns regarding patients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.

Memory Care Coordinator

Manor On The Square Roswell Ga
Roswell, GA
01.2012 - 12.2013
Coordinatoror coverage.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Merrill Gardens of Roswell
Roswell, GA
10.2004 - 06.2012
Coordinator'snal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
  • Documented activities and recorded information in EMR system.

    • Certified Medication Aide

    Manor On The Square Roswell Ga
    Roswell, GA
    11.2004 - 12.2011
    Hoyerliftning between beds, wheelchairs and automobiles, providing consistent and safe mobility support.
  • Dressed, groomed and fed patients with limited physical abilities to efficiently handle basic needs.
  • Assisted patients/Residents with personal hygiene and other daily activities, including bathing, dressing and incontinence care. 
  • Developed strong and trusting rapport with each patient to facilitate best possible care and assistance.

    • Education

    Associate of Applied Science - License Practical Nurse

    Chattahoochee Technical College
    Marietta, GA
    2015

    Associate of Science - License practical nurse

    Lanier Technical College
    Oakwood, GA
    2014

    GED -

    General Education Development (GED)
    Marietta, GA
    2010

    Associate of Science - Certified Nursing Assistant

    Woodruff Medical Training & Testing
    Gainesville, GA
    2003

    Skills

    • Charting expertise
    • Expert in Staff Scheduling
    • Capability in maintaining consistency with staff ie less Turn Over staffing wise
    • Capable to provide and maintained 100% Pharmacy audit report
    • Ability to acquire a deficiency free state survey report
    • Understands medical procedures
    • Helping with medication
    • Quick problem solver
    • Calm and level-headed under duress
    • Respiratory equipment training
    • Medical terminology knowledge
    • Patient relations
    • Collecting vital signs
    • Infection control procedures
    • Electronic charting
    • Performing patient intakes
    • Documentation procedures expert
    • Understands mobility assistance needs
    • Budgeting and financial management
    • Talent management and staffing
    • Compliance and regulations
    • Team leadership, training and development
    • Communications strategy
    • Resident and family satisfaction

    Timeline

    Memory Care Director

    Arbor Assisted Living
    06.2021 - Current

    Resident Care Director

    The Mansions at Alpharetta
    12.2020 - 05.2021

    Executive Director

    St. Ives Memory Care
    06.2019 - Current

    Hospice Nurse

    Helping Hearts Hospice
    06.2017 - 09.2018

    Licensed Practical Nurse/Resident Care Director

    St. Ives Memory Care
    03.2016 - Current

    Licensed Practical Nurse

    Manor On The Square Roswell Ga
    01.2016 - 08.2016

    Licensed Practical Nurse

    CaraVita Home Care
    08.2014 - 10.2015

    Memory Care Coordinator

    Manor On The Square Roswell Ga
    01.2012 - 12.2013

    Certified Medication Aide

    Manor On The Square Roswell Ga
    11.2004 - 12.2011

    Certified Nursing Assistant

    Merrill Gardens of Roswell
    10.2004 - 06.2012

    Associate of Applied Science - License Practical Nurse

    Chattahoochee Technical College

    Associate of Science - License practical nurse

    Lanier Technical College

    GED -

    General Education Development (GED)

    Associate of Science - Certified Nursing Assistant

    Woodruff Medical Training & Testing

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