Raelyn Kurmas
Davisburg
Summary
Dedicated Licensed Practical Nurse with 17+ years' experience in geriatric care. Proven expertise in comprehensive assessment, development and implementation of care plans, medication administration and fostering strong relationships with clients and families. Adept at developing tailored care plans and providing emotional support, ensuring optimal patient outcomes and safety.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Resident Care Manager/Licensed Practical Nurse
The Medical Team
07.2024 - 05.2025
- Established and maintained relationships with clients, families and community partners to coordinate services to meet client's needs.
- Educated clients and families on community resources and health care services to better manage conditions.
- Assisted residents and families with developing service plans to best meet the needs of the client.
- Evaluated clients progress and adjusted service plans to address areas of concern.
- Comforted and counseled residents and families throughout the care process.
- Responded to emergency situations and provided support to promote client safety and wellbeing.
- Answered incoming phone calls from staff, residents and families to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns on a daily and on-call basis.
- Communicated with healthcare providers to facilitate continuity of care.
- Participated in daily team meetings to stay updated on any community or resident concerns.
- Provided weekly blood pressure clinic
- Provided a monthly Nurse Talk in the community offering support and educational materials regarding healthcare topics.
- Completed weekly medication cart audits.
- Completed quality assurance audits monthly.
- Oversee the training of new employees and continuing education regarding medication administration, assessing vital signs, symptoms and health concerns.
- Participated in the Flu Clinic administering influenza vaccines to residents.
Wellness Nurse
Pomeroy Living-Orion
11.2022 - 07.2024
- Cared for patients at 80-resident assisted living facility.
- Managed med techs and caregivers to ensure continuity of care.
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
- Completed admissions for residents; skin assessments, medication reconciliation, proper documentation.
- Order entry and review of prescription and general orders in Point Click Care.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
- Provided admission assessments outside of the community as needed.
- Participated in care conferences with residents, family and the Executive Director as needed.
- Assisted with medication administration and caregiving as needed to ensure quality of care for residents.
- Provided colostomy care and education to staff members.
- Provided education to staff on proper transfer techniques (gait belt, sit to stand, hoyer).
- Obtain urine samples.
- Administered Mantoux test on new hires and employees.
- Administered Influenza vaccines to employees as needed.
- Represented the Wellness Department during the new hire orientation.
- Coordinated mobile audiologist services in the community.
- Provided patient education on health care issues and prescribed medications.
- Communicate effectively with providers and other health care facilities.
- Communicate effectively with residents, family members and other disciplines.
- Responsible for completing orders for diagnostic tests and reporting results to physician.
- Managed various general office duties; answering phones, uploading medical records and resident information into Point Click Care.
- Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
- Established and maintained relationships with clients and families to coordinate services to meet client's needs.
Nursing Supervisor/Licensed Practical Nurse
Lake Orion Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
08.2007 - 11.2022
- Provided care and supervised employees at a 120 bed skilled nursing facility.
- Assessed patients to determine individual needs and develop care plans in coordination with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals.
- Oversee new employees in care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Schedule daily nursing assignments to ensure continuity of care.
- Provided direct nursing care to patients when personnel was short-staffed.
- Followed all HIPAA rules and regulations regarding patient confidentiality.
- Provided employee evaluations per company policy.
- Enforced disciplinary actions per company policy and following union guidelines.
- Answered questions and addressed concerns from employees, residents and families.
- Delegated tasks and provided leadership for nurses and support personnel.
- Supervise CNA's assigned to hall.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Order entry and review of prescription and general orders for patient's using MatrixCare.
- Assisted with MDS assessments and care conferences.
- Provided temporary assistance with staff scheduling (nursing, agency, CNA, resident assistant) due to staff shortages.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Assess and monitor vital signs including intake, output, BM record.
- Complete head to toe assessments and monitor for changes.
- Monitor blood glucose and administer insulin
- Administer medications via oral, rectal, IM, Subq, IV.
- Administered controlled narcotics, IV antibiotics, hypodermoclysis.
- Foley catheter insertion, irrigation, emptying and discontinuation.
- Bladder scan
- Pulmonary function test
- Suprapublic catheter insertion and management.
- Complete wound care including sterile and non-sterile dressing changes.
- Manage enteral nutrition.
- Administer Influenza vaccines and Mantoux tests.
- Obtain peripheral blood draws when needed.
- Administration of oxygen and nebulizer treatments.
- Provide basic nursing and personal care assistance to patients.
- Communicate with physicians and family members regarding changes in resident condition, labs, vital signs and skin integrity.
- Complete discharge paperwork for hospital transfers and communicate effectively to receiving facility.
- Provide healthcare instructions to patient's and family members when discharging to home.
- Provide personalized care, manage challenging behaviors, create a safe and engaging environment for residents with memory loss.
- Provide emotional support for residents and families.
- Assisted with MDS assessments and care conferences.
- Effectively communicate with residents, families and other disciplines.
Education
License Practical Nurse Certificate
Baker College
Auburn Hills08-2007
High School Diploma -
Lake Orion High School
Lake Orion06-1981
Skills
- Geriatric care
- Medication administration
- Chronic disease management
- Vital signs monitoring
Timeline
Resident Care Manager/Licensed Practical Nurse
The Medical Team
07.2024 - 05.2025
Wellness Nurse
Pomeroy Living-Orion
11.2022 - 07.2024
Nursing Supervisor/Licensed Practical Nurse
Lake Orion Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
08.2007 - 11.2022
License Practical Nurse Certificate
Baker College
High School Diploma -
Lake Orion High School
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