Sandy L Pelletier
Registered Nurse
Medford,NM
Summary
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications
Work History
Residential Care Registered Nurse Consultant
Libby Heights at Colonial Health Care
Lincoln , ME
11.2022 - Current
- Oversee nursing care and ensure compliance with regulations
- Collaborate with management team to deliver quality care to residents
- Provide training to staff
- Completion of monthly reports to administrator
Resident Assessment Coordinator
Marshalls Health Care
Machias, ME
08.2022 - Current
- Active RAC-CT
- Completed ICD-10 course
- Assess residents in order to accurately complete the Minimum Data Set and Resident Assessment Protocol
- Maintain a schedule of due dates for MDS and Care Plans including new admissions and those with significant changes
- Assist in the development of individualized care plans for residents, taking into account their specific needs, goals, and preferences.
- Implemented effective time management techniques for MDS completion deadlines, resulting in timely submissions without compromising accuracy or quality.
- Consistently met or exceeded expectations for productivity by maintaining excellent time management skills, strong organization habits, and a commitment to providing high-quality work in all areas of responsibility.
- Demonstrated flexibility when faced with changes in resident populations or regulatory guidelines, adjusting workflows accordingly to accommodate new requirements successfully.
Interim Nursing Home Administrator
Dexter Health Care
Dexter, ME
12.2021 - 08.2022
- To lead and direct the overall operations of the 53-bed facility in accordance with customer needs, government regulations, and Company policies, with a focus on maintaining excellent care for the residents while achieving the facility’s business objectives
- Conducted routine facility inspections, identifying areas needing improvement and eliminating hazards posed to staff and residents for continued compliance with associated regulations.
- Collaborated with local healthcare providers to establish partnerships that improved access to specialized care for residents.
Director of Nursing
Dexter Health Care
Dexter, ME
11.2021 - 12.2021
- 53 bed SNF/LTC
- Leading and motivating the nursing team
- Maintaining high standards of care
- Overseeing the department budgets
- Contribute to development of patient care plans and assessments
- Managing resident data and medical records
- Coordinating care with doctors, residents and family members
- Ensuring nursing department compliance with State and Federal regulations
- Monitored and evaluated nursing staff performance, providing feedback and guidance to support standards of care.
- Performed rounds to observe care and interview staff, residents, and families.
- Identified department issues to recommend corrective actions.
- Established and monitored infection control programs to provide safe, sanitary environment to prevent transmission of disease and infection.
Director of Nursing
Colonial Health Care
Lincoln , ME
12.2018 - 10.2021
- 60 bed SNF/LTC
- Leading and motivating the nursing team
- Maintaining high standards of care
- Overseeing the department budgets
- Contribute to development of patient care plans and assessments
- Managing resident data and medical records
- Coordinating care with doctors, residents and family members
- Ensuring nursing department compliance with State and Federal regulations
- Monitored and evaluated nursing staff performance, providing feedback and guidance to support standards of care.
- Planned and assigned workload to 50+-person nursing staff to direct resident care.
- Developed positive employee relations, incentives, and recognition programs to promote teamwork and mutual respect.
- Prepared and reviewed infection control surveillance reports to identify trends and develop effective actions to control and prevent infections.
- Built and maintained positive working relationships with physicians and staff to support seamless healthcare operations.
- Evaluated work performance of 50+ nursing personnel to determine wage increases and implement discipline.
- Performed rounds to observe care and interview staff, residents, and families.
- Identified department issues to recommend corrective actions.
- Established and monitored infection control programs to provide safe, sanitary environment to prevent transmission of disease and infection.
- Conducted regular risk assessments within the department to identify areas of potential vulnerability and implement corrective actions where necessary.
- Discussed medical histories with patients in effort to provide most effective medical advice.
- Created customized care plans, working with hospital staff and families to assess and meet individual needs.
- Monitored and inspected staff processes to eliminate hazards posed for both residents and staff while ensuring continuous compliance with regulations.
Nurse Manager
Stillwater Health Care
Bangor, ME
08.2018 - 12.2018
- 30-bed dementia unit
- Responsible for supervising all unit staff
- Monitor & verify appropriate documentation, order input, family notifications
- Track MD LTC resident recertification & skilled patient recertification
- Weekly wound assessment & Weekly wound care reports
- Quarterly MDS completion & Monthly LTC summaries
- Weekly Care plan & family meetings
- Clinical QAPI
- Therapy referrals
Assistant Director of Nursing
Brewer Center for Health and Rehab
Brewer, ME
06.2017 - 06.2018
- Assist with oversight of daily operations for a 111-bed nursing facility which includes a 58-bed long-term care unit and 53-bed skilled nursing unit
- Responsible for supervising all nursing staff
- Monitor & verify appropriate documentation, order input, family notifications
- Track MD LTC recertification & skilled recertification
- Utilization Review
- Accurate and Timely completion and submission of weekly, monthly and quarterly nursing reports
- Documentation audits
- QAPI
Long Term Care Unit Manager
Brewer Center for Health and Rehab
Brewer, ME
05.2017 - 06.2017
- Oversee daily operations of a 58-bed long-term care unit
- Responsible for supervising all unit staff & disciplinary write-ups when necessary
- Monitor & verify appropriate documentation, order input, family notifications
- Track MD LTC resident recertification & skilled patient recertification
- Weekly wound assessment & Weekly wound care reports
- Quarterly MDS completion & Monthly LTC summaries
- Weekly Care plan & family meetings
- Clinical QAPI
- Therapy referrals
Long Term Care Unit Manager
Ross Manor
Bangor, ME
09.2016 - 05.2017
- Oversee daily operations of a 48-bed long-term care unit
- Responsible for supervising all unit staff
- Monitor & verify appropriate documentation, order input, family notifications
- Track MD LTC resident recertification & skilled patient recertification
- Weekly wound assessment & Weekly wound care reports
- Weekly Care plan & family meetings
- Clinical QAPI
- Therapy referrals
Administrative Assistant
J & S Pelletier and Sons
Medford, ME
01.2002 - 05.2017
- Responsible for monitoring the day to day operations of a small family owned logging business
- Payroll
- State and Federal reports
- Account receivable
Charge Nurse
Cummings Healthcare
Howland, ME
08.2015 - 08.2016
- Monitor & document daily medical needs of 34 patients in a long-term care/skilled nursing facility
- Routine wound assessment and care
- Weekly wound care reports
- Monthly chart summaries
- Care plan team
Registered Nurse
Stillwater Health Care
Bangor, ME
05.2015 - 08.2015
- Registered nurse for evening shift 3-11
- Responsible for supervising CNA's and medication tech
- Monitor and document daily medical needs of 31 skilled patients on a skilled wing
- Routine wound assessment and care
Certified Nursing Assistant
Stillwater Health Care
Bangor, ME
04.2014 - 05.2015
- Daily Care of Residents
- Appropriately documenting care provided
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Southern New Hampshire University
New Hampshire 08.2020 - 05.2023
Associate of Science - Nursing
Eastern Maine Community College
Maine 01.2025 - 05.2015
Certification
RAC-CT
Timeline
Associate of Science - Nursing
Eastern Maine Community College
01.2025 - 05.2015
Residential Care Registered Nurse Consultant
Libby Heights at Colonial Health Care
11.2022 - Current
Resident Assessment Coordinator
Marshalls Health Care
08.2022 - Current
Interim Nursing Home Administrator
Dexter Health Care
12.2021 - 08.2022
Director of Nursing
Dexter Health Care
11.2021 - 12.2021
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Southern New Hampshire University
08.2020 - 05.2023
Director of Nursing
Colonial Health Care
12.2018 - 10.2021
Nurse Manager
Stillwater Health Care
08.2018 - 12.2018
Assistant Director of Nursing
Brewer Center for Health and Rehab
06.2017 - 06.2018
Long Term Care Unit Manager
Brewer Center for Health and Rehab
05.2017 - 06.2017
Long Term Care Unit Manager
Ross Manor
09.2016 - 05.2017
Charge Nurse
Cummings Healthcare
08.2015 - 08.2016
Registered Nurse
Stillwater Health Care
05.2015 - 08.2015
Certified Nursing Assistant
Stillwater Health Care
04.2014 - 05.2015
Administrative Assistant
J & S Pelletier and Sons
01.2002 - 05.2017
RAC-CT
MDS-RCA
ICD-10
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