Rachael Valukas
Sheboygan Falls,WI
Summary
Dynamic Nursing Care Coordinator with extensive experience at Harvest Home Assisted Living, excelling in care planning and quality improvement. Proven leadership in enhancing operational efficiency and fostering team collaboration. Skilled in nursing documentation and committed to delivering compassionate, patient-centered care while ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Nursing Care Coordinator
Harvest Home Assisted Living
LPN, Director of Operations
Harvest Home Assisted Living
Howards Grove
10.2014 - Current
- Utilized time management skills to prioritize tasks effectively, allowing for efficient completion of daily responsibilities.
- Maintained accurate documentation of all relevant clinical data, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
- Implemented infection control measures, ensuring a clean and safe environment for patients and staff.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult times, fostering positive relationships built on trust and compassion.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Addressed any concerns or questions posed by patients or family members promptly to maintain confidence in their care plan.
- Oversaw daily operations across multiple departments, ensuring seamless coordination and efficient execution of tasks.
- Conducted regular performance reviews to assess team progress, providing constructive feedback and guidance for continuous improvement.
- Collaborated with senior management to develop and execute long-term corporate goals and objectives.
- Mentored and coached team members to foster productive and engaging work environment.
- Defined, implemented, and revised operational policies and guidelines.
- Enhanced employee engagement by developing training programs, fostering a collaborative culture, and promoting professional development opportunities.
- Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
- Resolved staff member conflicts, actively listening to concerns and finding appropriate middle ground.
- Created and managed staff schedules.
- Improved onboarding experience for new hires, creating a comprehensive orientation program.
- Conducted interviews for potential employees.
- Oriented newly hired employees by providing company information, facilitating onboarding processes and establishing position-related requirements.
- Negotiated salary packages and benefits offerings for newly hired employees, ensuring competitive compensation structures across all departments.
LPN Manager
Harvest Home Assisted Living
Howards Grove
11.2013 - Current
- Enhanced patient care by ensuring adherence to nursing policies, procedures, and standards.
- Managed challenging situations calmly and professionally, contributing to a positive work environment for staff members.
- Served as a liaison between physicians, patients, and families to ensure clear communication regarding care plans and progress updates.
- Coordinated discharge planning efforts in collaboration with case managers, social workers, and other healthcare providers.
- Developed strong relationships with patients and families, providing emotional support and education on care plans.
- Provided constructive feedback during performance evaluations for LPNs under my supervision, promoting continuous professional growth.
- Assisted with recruitment efforts including interviewing prospective caregiver candidates.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments of new admissions to determine appropriate level of care and treatment needs.
- Trained new caregivers in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Managed staff scheduling.
- Coordinated and implemented in-service educational programs focusing on safety and adherence to protocols.
CNA
Harvest Home Assisted Living
Howards Grove
10.2012 - Current
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
- Administered medications per CBRF training.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Maintained confidentiality of patient information according to HIPAA guidelines while communicating effectively with team members about critical updates.
- Ensured prompt response to call lights, addressing patient needs in a timely manner.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
- Provided emotional support for patients during challenging times, fostering a positive healing environment.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
Bartender
Town and Country
Sheboygan
05.2010 - 08.2012
- Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
- Managed cash handling duties responsibly, ensuring accurate accounting at the end of each shift.
- Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory.
- Efficiently opened or closed the bar according to established procedures, ensuring preparedness for each shift.
CNA
Manitowoc Health and Rehab
Manitowoc
03.2008 - 04.2010
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
CNA
St. Nicholas Home Health
Sheboygan
03.2006 - 09.2007
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Maintained confidentiality of patient information according to HIPAA guidelines while communicating effectively with team members about critical updates.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
Education
Practical Nursing - Nursing
Milwaukee Area Technical College
Milwaukee, WI05.2014
Skills
- Nursing documentation
- Care planning
- Quality improvement
- Geriatric care
- Operational efficiency
- Quality assurance
- Leadership training
- Schedule oversight
Timeline
LPN, Director of Operations
Harvest Home Assisted Living
10.2014 - Current
LPN Manager
Harvest Home Assisted Living
11.2013 - Current
CNA
Harvest Home Assisted Living
10.2012 - Current
Bartender
Town and Country
05.2010 - 08.2012
CNA
Manitowoc Health and Rehab
03.2008 - 04.2010
CNA
St. Nicholas Home Health
03.2006 - 09.2007
Nursing Care Coordinator
Harvest Home Assisted Living
Practical Nursing - Nursing
Milwaukee Area Technical College