Rita Little
Detroit
Summary
Results-driven healthcare professional with extensive experience in patient care planning, regulatory compliance, and quality assurance. Strong leader committed to enhancing patient outcomes and supporting staff development in a senior care environment.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Oakpointe Senior Care and Rehab Center, LLC Detroit MI
Detroit
01.2005 - 09.2020
- Developed and implemented patient care plans with interdisciplinary teams.
- Managed patient admissions, discharges, and transfers efficiently.
- Facilitated communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers effectively.
- Promoted a positive work environment through effective communication with staff members.
- Monitored staff performance and provided coaching and formal counseling to staff.
- Participated in the recruitment, interviewing, selection, orientation of new employees.
- Oversaw daily nursing operations and staff management at senior care facility.
- Ensured compliance with health regulations and quality standards in care delivery.
- Trained other nurses on patient care and daily tasks, supporting growth, and professional development.
- Reviewed patient charts for accuracy and completeness of documentation.
- Ensured compliance with regulatory requirements such as HIPAA and OSHA.
- Observed nurse administration of oral, intramuscular, and IV medications to patients as prescribed, monitoring responses for adverse reactions.
- Improved patient outcomes through peer groups and facilitating continuing education.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Interpreted and evaluated diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient's condition.
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
- Delivered information regarding care and medications to patients and caregivers in comprehendible terminology.
- Conducted specified laboratory tests to help detect conditions and determine diagnosis.
Education
Bachelor of Biblical Studies - Christian Education
Logos Christian Collage
Jacksonville, FL06-1999
Diploma Practical Nursing - Nursing
C.E.T.A. School of Nursing
Detroit, MI09-1983
Skills
- Patient care planning
- Dependable and responsible
- Interpersonal communication
- Regulatory compliance
- Medical documentation
- Emergency response
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Customer relationship management
- Quality assurance
- Problem solving
- Leadership development
- Critical thinking
- Self-Directed
- Decision-making
Affiliations
Volunteers at church, visit sick and shut-in, work with care team.
Timeline
Oakpointe Senior Care and Rehab Center, LLC Detroit MI
01.2005 - 09.2020
Bachelor of Biblical Studies - Christian Education
Logos Christian Collage
Diploma Practical Nursing - Nursing
C.E.T.A. School of Nursing