Rhonda Gaetaniello
Bath ,PA
Summary
Dedicated Licensed Practical Nurse eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail as well as strong organizational and multitasking abilities.
My passion in healthcare is specializing in Geriatrics, which has provided me a well-established career in managing Assisted Living Facilities to include Memory Care Units. Motivated to learn, grow and excel in the Healthcare industry.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Resident Care Director
Arbor TerraceWillistown
West Chester, Pennsylvania
08.2021 - Current
- Set and updated staff schedules, delegated assignments and monitored performance.
- Coordinated care with external agencies to best support resident needs.
- Audited charts and medication to check compliance.
- Updated systems to meet residents' needs safely and effectively.
- Conducted admissions assessments to determine patient conditions and risk levels.
- Maintained residents medical records according to regulations.
- Assessed residents for admissions as well as completed assessments on current residents as per facility guidelines or if there were status changes.
- Maintained schedules for staff on a daily basis; worked with agencies to obtain agency staffing as needed.
- Participated in continuous improvement by generating suggestions, engaging in problem-solving activities to support teamwork.
- Maintained all resident information according to state regulations.
- Collaborated with staff, management and external groups to coordinate patient care.
- Established new policies and updated existing policies to improve standard of care for patients.
- Developed positive employee relations, incentives and recognition programs to promote teamwork and mutual respect.
- Participated in management team meetings to discuss resident status, census changes and resident complaints or concerns.
Director of Resident Services
Devon House Senior Living
Allentown, PA
05.2021 - 08.2021
- Responsible for direct day-to-day administrative and operational functions for Wellness Department as well as providing guidance and leadership to the care staff.
- Developed policies and procedures for effective management of the Wellness Department.
- Maintained Resident Assessment and Support Plans for all new residents as well as an annual RASP for existing residents.
- Responsible for training of new staff, providing direct supervision, ongoing staff development and continuing education to employees.
- Established new policies and updated existing policies to improve standard of care for patients.
- Participated in daily management team meetings to discuss resident status, census changes and resident complaints or concerns.
Resident Services Director
Atria Senior Living
Bethlehem, PA
01.2018 - 05.2021
- Generated and implemented resident programs, developing schedules and leveraging staff accordingly.
- Supervised day-to-day operations and activities of caregivers, intervening to issue service improvement guidance.
- Analyzed resident and caregiver feedback on residential conditions and programming to develop and initiate improvements.
- Conducted daily welfare checks and coordinated with facility staff to meet all resident needs.
- Assisted residents with transitioning into new living environment and maintained strong relationships with residents.
- Promoted positive relations between residents and staff.
- Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.
- Worked closely with Executive Director to maintain optimum levels of communication to effectively and efficiently complete projects.
- Participated in daily management team meetings to discuss resident status, census changes and resident complaints or concerns.
- Perform assessments and reassessments to determine resident needs and establish appropriate service plans.
- Maintain active community and professional ties.
- Establish and maintain a medication system which adheres to state, federal and company laws, regulations and guidelines.
- Complete daily Quality Enhancement reviews to ascertain if the department is meeting state regulations and company policies.
Wellness Director
Heather Glen Senior Living
Allentown, PA
12.2016 - 08.2017
- Developed positive employee relations, incentives and recognition programs to promote teamwork and mutual respect.
- Collaborated with staff, management and external groups to coordinate patient care.
- Participated in daily management team meetings to discuss resident status, census changes and resident complaints or concerns.
- Evaluated work performance of nursing personnel to determine wage increases and implement discipline.
- Established new policies and updated existing policies to improve standard of care for patients.
- Established and monitored infection control programs to provide safe, sanitary environment to prevent transmission of disease and infection.
- Performed assessments and reassessments to determine residents needs and establish appropriate service plans.
- Recruited, hired and trained all staff, providing direct supervision, ongoing staff development and continuing education to employees.
LPN/Resident Service Supervisor
Arden Courts Of Old Orchard
Easton, PA
8 2016 - 11 2016
- Provided basic patient care and treatment, such as administering medications, vital signs and wound care if necessary.
- Transcribed Doctors orders; Reordering of medications.
- Participated in Resident Care Conferences as scheduled.
- Supervision of nursing staff as well as general office duties such as answering phones and completing required paperwork as needed.
- Documented patient vitals, behaviors and conditions to communicate concerns to Director of Nursing.
LPN/Memory Support Coordinator
Morning Star Senior Living
Nazareth, PA
4 2013 - 7 2016
- Effectively managed clinical oversight for 25-bed memory support unit.
- Responsible for medication administration; treatment of wounds; resident care; vital signs.
- Develop and implement nursing care plans for residents and update accordingly.
- Clinical staff scheduling as well as yearly reviews of clinical staff.
- Complete all DPW required paperwork in a timely manner.
- Implement care conferences for residents/families.
- Coordinated activities centered around dementia residents.
LPN
MorningStar Senior Living
Nazareth, PA
5 2012 - 4 2013
- Per Diem LPN on skilled care unit.
- Responsible for supervision of CNA staff.
- Responsible for medication; treatments; vital signs; care for residents assigned.
- Assisted with admissions, transfers and discharges as needed.
- Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording all changes in medical records.
- Cared for over 25 patients each day with quality-driven support.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Collaborated with charge nurse to assess patient needs, plan and modify care and implement interventions.
- Monitored and tracked patient vitals in Point Click Care to keep team informed of changing conditions.
LPN/Director of Wellness
Sacred Heart Senior Living By The Creek
Northampton, PA
2 2009 - 7 2012
- Created individualized care plans for each patient based upon his or her health needs.
- Collaborated with nursing staff on evaluation of care plan outcomes, implementing or adjusting interventions accordingly.
- Ensured HIPPA compliance.
- Provided DHS with corrective action plans.
- Delegated nursing staff duties and schedules as well as conducted yearly reviews.
- Trained new staff on quality control procedures.
- Directly supervised nursing staff.
Clinical Coordinator
St. Luke's University Health Network
Bethlehem, PA
5 2008 - 9 2008
- Supervised and managed daily activities of clinical team consisting of physicians, nurses and support staff.
- Worked with nurse manager to develop nursing staff through education, evaluation, performance management and competency improvement.
- Monitored, analyzed and corrected staff performance and worked with nurse manager to raise standards of practice.
- Provided reports to patients, including care and progress reports.
- Developed and adjusted work schedules for nursing staff.
- Oversaw quality assurance programs to enhance performance and consistently achieve superior care standards.
- Developed, implemented, revised and evaluated policies and procedures.
- Implement new policies and educate staff on changes.
- Discussed medical histories with patients in effort to provide most effective medical advice.
- Provide ongoing case management to all patients to implement appropriate treatment plan, adhere to quality models and maximize utilization of services needed to achieve optimal outcomes.
Office Manager/LPN
Bethlehem Surgical Center, P.C.
Bethlehem, PA
7 1991 - 4 2008
- Established efficient workflow processes, monitored daily schedules and implemented modifications to improve overall effectiveness of personnel.
- Maintained computer and physical filing systems.
- Established and developed highly efficient and dependable administrative team by delivering ongoing coaching and motivation.
- Assist physicians with office hours as well as surgery and test scheduling.
- Responsible for obtaining initial credentialing with various insurance companies to obtain the status of participating provider as well as recredentialing when needed.
Licensed Practical Nurse
St. Luke's Hospital
Bethlehem, PA
2 1987 - 8 1991
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Responsible for patient care on medical surgical unit directly supervised by Registered Nurse.
- Adeptly handling all aspects of treatment from medication to wound care.
- Care planning in conjunction with nursing staff and nursing management.
- Supervision of nursing assistants.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Assisted with admissions, transfers and discharges collaboratively with nursing staff.
- Delivered updates in patient status to direct nursing supervisor, recording all changes in medical records.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Gracedale County Home
Nazareth, PA
9 1986 - 2 1987
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Delivered updates in patient status to Nursing Supervisor, recording all changes in medical records.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures.
- Monitored and tracked patient vitals in electronic medical records to keep team informed of changing conditions.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
LPN
Nuresfinders
Allentown, PA
9 2008 - 2 2009
- Responsible for scheduling daily nurse visits to clients.
- Completing insurance claims.
- General office duties to include filing, answering multi-telephone lines.
- Maintain clients charts.
- Audit clients charts as indicated.
Education
Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing
Northampton Community College
Bethlehem, PA1986
High School Diploma -
Northampton Area High School
Northampton, PA06.1983
Skills
- Patient-focused care
- Professional bedside manner
- Adept in prioritizing and managing deadlines
- Patient focused care
- Competent in physical assessments
- CPR certification
- Dementia and Alzheimer's Knowledge
- Medical Records Management
Certification
- First Aid; CPR; AED
Expiration Date: April 23, 2023
- DHS Medication Administration/Trainer Certification
Certificate Valid through May 8, 2022
- Certified Dementia Practitioner
CDP Certification Number: 224192
- Certificate: Personal Care Home Administration 2021
Timeline
Resident Care Director
Arbor TerraceWillistown
08.2021 - Current
Director of Resident Services
Devon House Senior Living
05.2021 - 08.2021
Resident Services Director
Atria Senior Living
01.2018 - 05.2021
Wellness Director
Heather Glen Senior Living
12.2016 - 08.2017
LPN/Resident Service Supervisor
Arden Courts Of Old Orchard
8 2016 - 11 2016
LPN/Memory Support Coordinator
Morning Star Senior Living
4 2013 - 7 2016
LPN
MorningStar Senior Living
5 2012 - 4 2013
LPN/Director of Wellness
Sacred Heart Senior Living By The Creek
2 2009 - 7 2012
Clinical Coordinator
St. Luke's University Health Network
5 2008 - 9 2008
Office Manager/LPN
Bethlehem Surgical Center, P.C.
7 1991 - 4 2008
Licensed Practical Nurse
St. Luke's Hospital
2 1987 - 8 1991
Licensed Practical Nurse
Gracedale County Home
9 1986 - 2 1987
LPN
Nuresfinders
9 2008 - 2 2009
Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing
Northampton Community College
High School Diploma -
Northampton Area High School
Similar Profiles
Mertcan MungenMertcan Mungen
Ingénieur Travaux at Arbor SAS - Menuiserie Arbor FranceIngénieur Travaux at Arbor SAS - Menuiserie Arbor France
Cole BowenCole Bowen
Templator at Arbor DesignTemplator at Arbor Design
Annie SegrainAnnie Segrain
Registered Nurse at Arbor Springs-West Des MoinesRegistered Nurse at Arbor Springs-West Des Moines
Kristin BairdKristin Baird
Staff Pharmacist at Rite-Aid PharmacyStaff Pharmacist at Rite-Aid Pharmacy
Cory BuskirkCory Buskirk
Engineer at St Lukes HospitalEngineer at St Lukes Hospital