Open To Work
SANDRA D. PEARCE
Licensed Practical Nurse
New Rochelle,NY
Work Preference
Summary
Seeking a challenging position in a where practical experience and formal education may be professionally utilized while allowing for growth.
Background includes both practical experience and formal training in these key areas: quality patient care, assessment, care planning, medical/surgical procedures, vital signs, IV administration, medications, wound dressings, tube feedings, post-operative care, discharge planning, charting/documentation, support/counseling, patient education, customer service. Self-motivated; hard-working and dependable; excellent communication skills; interact effectively with medical professionals of all disciplines; work well under pressure.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
CARE MANAGEMENT ANALYST
MONTEFIORE MEDICAL CENTER
Yonkers, NY
06.2011 - Current
- Working under the supervision of a licensed/certified clinical professional, the Care Management Analyst (CMA) is responsible for managing operational processes for chronic care management programs.
- The CMA collects and organizes patient care information from multiple sources and uses this information to make decisions regarding the appropriateness of utilization and benefit application for specific health care services and/or directs this information to appropriate staff for intervention/follow-up in accordance with established organizational and/or departmental protocols, policies and procedures.
- The CMA may assume responsibility for managing the above activities for a case load of members or may manage specific processes and tasks related to case management activities.
- The CMA interfaces with and acts as a resource to team members, other MMC and CMO departments, members/caregivers and physicians/care providers.
- Licensure or certification in a health or human services discipline (e.g. LPN, LMSW, Registered Dietitian, etc.) or in lieu of licensure/certification a degree in social work, or another health or human services field with appropriate training and experience in case management as determined by the hiring manager.
LPN Internal Medicine
WESTCHESTER MEDICAL GROUP
White Plains, NY
09.2004 - 06.2011
- Works as part of a healthcare team by assisting in planning and implementing care interventions while promoting high quality patient care in a professional, efficient and safe manner.
- Manages time efficiently in order to maintain the patient flow.
- Responsible for providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other personal care patients.
- Keep relevant knowledge up-to-date and apply it to everyday practice.
- Effectively communicates with all team members to support a cohesive work environment.
LPN
ABBOTT HOUSE FOSTER CARE AGENCY
Irvington, NY
11.2002 - 03.2004
- Responsible for coordinating and maintaining the health care needs of 300 clients, ages birth to 21 years, at this residential facility.
- Work in collaboration with an RN.
- Duties include assessments, evaluating the physical mental well-being of clients, implementing treatments, conducting vision and hearing screening, ensuring that all immunizations and psychological evaluations were current reacting to problems, coordinating referrals for additional services, notifying ACS in cases of suspected abuse, charting/documentation, patient education, support/counseling, and all other areas of holistic care.
LPN (per diem)
INSTITUTE OF APPLIED HUMAN DYNAMICS
Bronx, NY
03.2004 - 06.2005
- Provided direct care for the MR/DD population at this residential facility.
- Responsible for assessments (quarterly, semiannual, annual), implementing treatments, dispensing medications, monitoring residents' wellbeing reacting to problems, ordering all medications through the pharmacy, transporting residents to medical appointments, updating charts daily, patient family education, and all other areas of quality care.
LPN
RENNAISSANCE HEALTHCARE NETWORK
New York, NY
11.1999 - 11.2002
- Responsibilities encompassed all phases of patient care.
- Duties included monitoring vital signs, vision and hearing screening, dispensing medications, assisting physicians with exams, immunizations, administering PPD and control screening, monitoring patient progress, reacting to problems, charting/documentation, patient/family education, and all other areas of quality care.
- Administration duties included checking for outdated medication, ordering medication, ordering supplies, expediting patient flow and participating in Performance Improvement activities.
- (affiliated with Harlem Hospital)
LPN/ Charge Nurse (11-7)
KINGSTREET HURSING HOME
Port Chester, NY
11.1999 - 10.2000
- Responsible for providing long and short-term care at this skilled nursing facility.
- Duties included implementing treatments, dispensing medications, tube feedings, monitoring blood sugar levels, colostomy care, reacting to problems, injury prevention, discharge planning, charting/documentation, patient education, providing support/counseling for families and all other areas of quality patient care.
- Also assisted patients with daily living skills (feeding, hygiene, toiletry) and engage them in activities.
- Charge Nurse duties include supervising and delegating assignments to LPN's, maintaining appropriate coverage, and ensuring proper delivery of care.
LPN, Medical Stabilization Unit
SOUND SHORE MEDICAL CENTER
New Rochelle, NY
04.1996 - 10.1999
- Responsibilities encompassed all phases of patient care in 23-bed private detox unit.
- Duties included admissions, assessments, implementing treatments and care plans, taking and charting vital signs, IV administration, dispensing medication, charting/documentation, monitoring patient progress, reacting to problems, assisting with discharge planning, and patient education/counseling.
- Position required extensive interaction with physicians, nurses and other medical professionals.
- Preceptor, supervised and delegated assignments to new LPN's.
- Floated to Pediatrics and various Medical/Surgical floors to provide relief coverage.
Education
Practical Nursing Diploma - Medical/Surgical Procedures, Pharmacology, Nursing Fundamentals
BOCES SOUTHERN WESTCHESTER
06.1995
Bachelor of Science Degree - Business Management
MERCY COLLEGE
01.1991
Graduated - undefined
MONSIGNOR SCANLON HIGH SCHOOL
01.1985
Personal Information
- Health Status: Excellent Health
- Marital Status: Married
- Availability: Willing to travel
Willing To Travel
True
Salary Negotiable
True
References
Excellent references available upon request.
Timeline
CARE MANAGEMENT ANALYST
MONTEFIORE MEDICAL CENTER
06.2011 - Current
LPN Internal Medicine
WESTCHESTER MEDICAL GROUP
09.2004 - 06.2011
LPN (per diem)
INSTITUTE OF APPLIED HUMAN DYNAMICS
03.2004 - 06.2005
LPN
ABBOTT HOUSE FOSTER CARE AGENCY
11.2002 - 03.2004
LPN
RENNAISSANCE HEALTHCARE NETWORK
11.1999 - 11.2002
LPN/ Charge Nurse (11-7)
KINGSTREET HURSING HOME
11.1999 - 10.2000
LPN, Medical Stabilization Unit
SOUND SHORE MEDICAL CENTER
04.1996 - 10.1999
Practical Nursing Diploma - Medical/Surgical Procedures, Pharmacology, Nursing Fundamentals
BOCES SOUTHERN WESTCHESTER
Bachelor of Science Degree - Business Management
MERCY COLLEGE
Graduated - undefined
MONSIGNOR SCANLON HIGH SCHOOL