Richard Medina
Taunton,MA
Summary
Dedicated Evening Supervisor with over four years of experience managing care for up to 150 patients in long-term and sub-acute units. Expertise in electronic documentation and adherence to established procedures ensures accurate and timely patient records. Committed to recognizing the unique needs of individuals from diverse backgrounds, employing critical thinking and the nursing process to create comprehensive, patient-centered care plans. Proven ability to operate safely within the scope of practical nursing while upholding all legal and ethical standards. Authorized to work in the US for any employer.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Overnight Supervisor/ Unit Manager
Life Care Centers of America
06.2022 - Current
- Maintained full time position on long-term care and sub-acute units responsible for 21-42 patients at a time.
- Oversee and supervise 145 bed facility of 12-30 staff
- Able to complete medication and treatment administration specialized to each patient including but not limited to sterile dressing changes, tracheostomy care, wound vac care, G-tube care, Mid-line/ PICC and Peripheral IV use and maintenance.
- Proficiency with admissions, discharges and transfers.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Medical Affiliates of Cape Cod
08.2017 - 06.2022
- Maintained full time position in Primary Care setting, working in a Pod format.
- Able to appropriately and accurately document and code: acute, post-acute, routine follow up and preventative office visit information.
- Proficiency with Medical Data software in fast paced office, seeing 29-34 daily.
- Knowledge and implementation of patient care plans and inter-departmental communication.
- Administering, reading and interpreting: EKGs, discharge summaries, Radiology Imaging reports and films, physical assessment exams.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Island Terrace Nursing Home
06.2017 - 08.2017
- Maintained full time position on long-term care and sub-acute units responsible for 21-42 patients at a time.
- Able to complete medication and treatment administration specialized to each patient including but not limited to sterile dressing changes, tracheostomy care, wound vac care, G-tube care, Mid-line, PICC and Peripheral IV use and cleaning.
- Proficiency with admissions, discharges and transfers.
Evening Supervisor/Staff Nurse
Life Care Centers of America
07.2015 - 06.2017
- Maintained full time position on long-term and sub-acute units responsible for up 150 patients/residents and approximately 25-35 staff per shift
Licensed Practical Nurse
Life Care Centers of America
10.2013 - 07.2015
- Maintained full time position on long-term care and sub-acute units responsible for 21-42 patients at a time.
- Able to complete medication and treatment administration specialized to each patient including but not limited to sterile dressing changes, tracheostomy care, wound vac care, G-tube care, Mid-line, PICC and Peripheral IV use and cleaning.
- Proficiency with admissions, discharges and transfers.
- Responsible for maintaining and overseeing Admission documentation, intake, referrals and processing
- Ensure staff are educated and adhering to proper patient assessment/ documentation, Physician orders transcription and policies/procedures
- Understanding and maintenance of facility's budget and fiduciary responsibility
- Providing customer service in patient/ visitor satisfaction
- Knowledge and implementation of patient care plans and inter-departmental communication
- Ensuring staff are educated, adhering to and applying JCAHO and OSHA standards and regulations
- Complete full duties of Staff Nurse as outlined below
Education
BS - Psychology/ Criminal Justice
Bridgewater State University
Bridgewater, MA05-2028
Associate of Science - Health Sciences
Bristol Community College
Fall River, MA05-2023
License - Practical Nursing
Bristol Plymouth Practical Nursing Program
Taunton, MA06.2013
Skills
- Wound Care
- Infection prevention
- Immunization Administration
- Patient triaging
- Staff Management and Supervision
- Staff education
- Policy enforcement
- Conflict resolution
- Quality assurance
- Certified in CPR/AED
- IV certification February 2022 (Pharmerica ISS)
- Insurance utilization and approval coordination
Certification
- IV certification present through Pharmerica
Languages
Portuguese
Native or Bilingual
Assessments
- Clinical Judgment
- Patient Focus & Orientation — Addressing concerns and using sensitivity when responding to needs and feelings of patients Full results: Expert
- Electronic Medical Records
Timeline
Overnight Supervisor/ Unit Manager
Life Care Centers of America
06.2022 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Medical Affiliates of Cape Cod
08.2017 - 06.2022
Licensed Practical Nurse
Island Terrace Nursing Home
06.2017 - 08.2017
Evening Supervisor/Staff Nurse
Life Care Centers of America
07.2015 - 06.2017
Licensed Practical Nurse
Life Care Centers of America
10.2013 - 07.2015
BS - Psychology/ Criminal Justice
Bridgewater State University
Associate of Science - Health Sciences
Bristol Community College
License - Practical Nursing
Bristol Plymouth Practical Nursing Program
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