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Caitlin Caverly, LPN

Somers,CT

Summary

Seasoned Unit Manager offering 9 plus years nursing experience and success in leading teams while providing exceptional care to residents in long term care facilities. Proficient in all aspects of patient care and highly adept in working closely with physicians to achieve optimal patient outcomes. Proven leader focused on developing clinically competent, patient-focused teams. In-depth experience in clinical documentation management and regulatory compliance with all state mandates.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Unit Manager

Chestnut Hill of East Longmeadow
East Longmeadow, MA
10.2019 - Current
  • Documented all aspects of care following facility and Medicare standards, creating accurate patient records of all interactions and interventions to sustain continuity of care
  • Provided comprehensive care to patients in long term care unit, including wound care, ostomy care and enteral feeding
  • Managed nurses and CNA‘s across 40 bed LTC unit
  • Interacted effectively with department managers to promptly correct problems and improve services
  • Advocated for patients' physical, psychosocial, developmental, spiritual and emotional needs during planning
  • Reviewed charts weekly to complete quality control checks
  • Directed day-to-day nursing and operational functions for 40 bed LTC unit
  • Collaborated with physicians and interdisciplinary teams to devise and manage individualized plans of care
  • Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions
  • Collaborated with physicians, case managers and patient family members on evaluation of care plan outcomes, implementing or adjusting interventions accordingly
  • Established and maintained productive working relationships with staff to resolve operational difficulties and to promote interdisciplinary, collaborative approach to positive patient outcomes

Unit Manager

Vero Healthcare (Formerly Wingate Helathcare)
Hampden, MA
03.2014 - 10.2019
  • Documented all aspects of care following facility and Medicare standards, creating accurate patient records of all interactions and interventions to sustain continuity of care
  • Provided comprehensive care to patients in long term care unit, including wound care, ostomy care and enteral feeding
  • Managed nurses and CNA’s across 30 bed dementia unit
  • Interacted effectively with department managers to promptly correct problems and improve services
  • Advocated for patients' physical, psychosocial, developmental, spiritual and emotional needs during planning
  • Reviewed charts weekly to complete quality control checks
  • Directed day-to-day nursing and operational functions for 30 bed nursing LTC facility
  • Collaborated with physicians and interdisciplinary teams to devise and manage individualized plans of care

Charge Nurse

Wingate Healthcare
Hampden, MA
08.2012 - 03.2014
  • Administered medications and treatments to patients as ordered by physician, maintaining accountability for accurate narcotic count at end of each shift
  • Took samples such as blood and urine to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests
  • Administered wound care and any necessary treatments
  • Oversaw patient conditions, administered medicine, performed interventions and took detailed records
  • Maintained in-depth understanding of individual patient care plans
  • Communicated, updated and advocated care plans to patients and family
  • Documented patient vitals, behaviors and conditions and communicated concerns to supervising nurse
  • Oversaw CNA staff on 30 bed dementia unit

LPN

Pediatric Associates Of Greater Salem
Salem, Massachusetts
12.2010 - 08.2012

Responsible for the nursing care of pediatric patient population from newborns to early adulthood.

Assisted with routine physical exams as well as the administration of treatments for sick patients

Administered oral and intra muscular injectable mediations, nebulizer treatments.

Administered vaccines and immunizations from 1 month old to young adult.

Responsible for planting and reading PPD intradermal tests.

Perfomed pediatric telephone triage

Obtained blood and body fluids as ordered by physician for clinical diagnosis and administered and read rapid testing such as strep, flu, mono spot and pregnancy.

Education

Certificate, Practical Nursing - Licensed Practical Nurse

North Shore Community College
Danvers, Ma
06.2010

Skills

  • Clinical experience in the care of long term care patients with focus on dementia
  • Proficient in assuring regulatory compliance of environment and operations
  • Participation in multiple state regulatory audits
  • Current Dementia Training Certification
  • Adept at managing clinical operations of a 30-40 bed long term care patient unit
  • Excellent clinical nursing assessment skills
  • Current BLS Certification

Timeline

Unit Manager

Chestnut Hill of East Longmeadow
10.2019 - Current

Unit Manager

Vero Healthcare (Formerly Wingate Helathcare)
03.2014 - 10.2019

Charge Nurse

Wingate Healthcare
08.2012 - 03.2014

LPN

Pediatric Associates Of Greater Salem
12.2010 - 08.2012

Certificate, Practical Nursing - Licensed Practical Nurse

North Shore Community College
Caitlin Caverly, LPN