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Percella Ann Harris

Winston-Salem,NC

Summary

5 years as LPN and 2 years as RN with excellent communication and teaching skills. Patient-focused Registered Nurse with a background in wellness, skilled and geriatric care. Seeking leadership role in Assisted Living or Skilled Nursing Facility.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Director of Nursing

The Shannon Gray Rehabilitation And Recovery Center
Jamestown, NC
01.2013 - Current
  • Direct assistance, as evidenced by improving State Survey scores.
  • Implemented nursing policy and procedure aimed at preventing accidents and injury.
  • Hired all nursing department staff and developed all nursing staff work schedules
  • Completed weekly infection log and investigated accidents and incident reports
  • Reviewed all admissions and Pharmacy and dietary recommendations
  • Staff and resident immunizations records 
  • Audited charts for accuracy
  • Monthly change over for all medical records
  • Communicated needs of residents to physicians, pharmacists

Charge Nurse

The Shannon Gray Rehabilitation And Recovery Center
Jamestown, NC
10.2010 - 12.2012
  • Assessed residents, implemented planned care, documented accurately
  • Gave medications and treatments per physician's orders, timely and accurately
  • Assessment of all emergency situations, from CPR when necessary, to securing the building for weather related emergencies
  • Insured residents were properly prepared for any procedures per physician orders
  • Worked extra as needed
  • Supervised certified nursing assistants as needed
  • Promoted to Unit Manager and advanced to Assistant Director of Nursing

Wellness Nurse

Sunrise Senior Living
Winston-Salem, NC
06.2007 - 02.2011
  • Focused on promoting the health and well-being of the patients at the health community
  • Responsible for accommodating patients' preferences, and for improving the health of patients
  • Monitored the health of the elderly patients
  • Educated the patients so that the patients can take care of their own health, according to Sunrise Senior Living
  • Communicated with the friends and family of the patient whenever necessary
  • Responsible for auditing the monthly medication administration records
  • Made rounds with the physicians

Care Manager

Sunrise Senior Living
Winston-Salem, NC
11.2006 - 06.2007
  • Focused on learning and meeting each resident's unique needs with the support of other community team members Helped residents maintain independence, promote dignity and physical safety
  • Assisted with housekeeping, laundry, dining services, activities and other functions

Education

Associate of Science - Registered Nurse

Forsyth Technical College
2012

Diploma - Licensed Practical Nurse

Forsyth Technical Community College
2006

High School Diploma - General

Glenn High School
1988

Skills

  • Team player with positive attitude
  • Critical thinking proficiency
  • Cultural awareness and sensitivity
  • Health and wellness expertise
  • Committed to Geriatric nursing
  • Strong planning skills
  • Patient-focused care
  • Strong work ethic

Certification

Registered Nurse 2012 to present

Licensed Practical Nurse 2007 to 2012

CPR certified through American Heart Association

Infection Control Certificate in Long-Term Care (SPICE) 2013

Timeline

Director of Nursing

The Shannon Gray Rehabilitation And Recovery Center
01.2013 - Current

Charge Nurse

The Shannon Gray Rehabilitation And Recovery Center
10.2010 - 12.2012

Wellness Nurse

Sunrise Senior Living
06.2007 - 02.2011

Care Manager

Sunrise Senior Living
11.2006 - 06.2007

Associate of Science - Registered Nurse

Forsyth Technical College

Diploma - Licensed Practical Nurse

Forsyth Technical Community College

High School Diploma - General

Glenn High School

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