Serena Kane

• Administered medications and treatments in long-term care setting.
• Monitored resident vital signs and reported condition changes.
• Assisted physician rounds and updated care plans.

Reimbursement Nurse

• Assisted with the administration of injections and IV fluids to patients.
• Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
• Answered patient calls, identified issues, and determined how best to provide assistance within parameters established by facility and supervisor.
• Assisted with patient transfer activities utilizing appropriate equipment and safety measures.
• Observed strict confidentiality and safeguarded all patient-related information.
• Maintained accurate patient records documenting treatments, medications administered and other pertinent information.
• Coordinated care provided by other healthcare professionals involved in patient's care plan.
• Implemented infection control measures per facility policy.
• Monitored vital signs, such as blood pressure, temperature, pulse rate and respiration rate.
• Observed changes in patient conditions and reported any unusual findings to supervising physician or registered nurse.
• Documented assessments and nursing interventions in records.
• Evaluated patient responses to treatments; documented assessments in medical record system.
• Provided wound care, including dressing changes and administering intravenous medications.
• Inserted, cared for and removed patients' catheters and monitored fluid output.
• Developed individualized plans of care based upon assessment findings.
• Communicated concerns regarding patients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.
• Coordinated with doctors and registered nurses to develop care plans for patients.
• Followed rehabilitation and treatment care plans to accelerate patient recovery, minimize pain, and optimize patient outcomes.
• Interviewed patients to obtain medical history.
• Facilitated communication between patients, families, and healthcare professionals.
• Managed patient records, ensuring confidentiality and compliance with healthcare regulations.
• Worked with social workers, physical therapists and speech therapists to assess patient needs, plan and adjust plans of care and actualize nursing interventions to promote and restore patient health.
• Provided pre- and post-operative nursing care.
• Collaborated with healthcare team to develop individualized care plans for patients.

• Directed nursing operations for Canton Healthcare, enhancing quality of daily resident care delivery.
• Supervised nursing staff schedules and assignments, ensuring adequate shift coverage across care units.
• Monitored compliance with state regulations and facility policies, safeguarding clinical standards.

Assisted with State surveys

Worked on floor when nurses called in

Checked all medication records and orders to make sure the orders were correct every month

• Reviewed care plans with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate resident treatment needs.
• Trained nurses on documentation, infection control, and safe care practices.
• Assisted with patient assessments, admissions, and discharge planning processes.
• Investigated care concerns and guided corrective actions with nursing leadership.
• Collaborated with physicians, families, and staff to support quality resident services.
• Responded promptly to inquiries from physicians, families, staff members, and other healthcare professionals.
• Assessed competency of clinical staff to promote quality, continuity, and safety.
• Implemented infection control measures according to established protocols.
• Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop best practices for patient care delivery.
• Ensured proper orientation of new hires as well as ongoing training for existing staff members.
• Investigated incidents reported by staff members or patients and families.
• Provided leadership support during times of crisis or emergency situations.
• Conducted performance evaluations for all nursing personnel.
• Assessed staffing needs based on patient census and acuity levels.
• Provided guidance to department supervisors regarding clinical practice standards.
• Created policies and procedures to ensure compliance with state regulations.
• Monitored development, implementation and updates of individualized care plans.
• Coordinated the planning, implementation, evaluation, and documentation of nursing care plans.
• Maintained accurate records of staffing assignments and patient data according to established guidelines.
• Reviewed daily documentation of dispensing of controlled substances, immediately noting discrepancies from shift to shift.
• Implemented changes needed to correct deficiencies found during government inspections.
• Facilitated professional development opportunities for nurses through continuing education programs.
• Assisted with recruitment and retention of nursing staff.
• Oversaw explanation of personnel policies and job descriptions as part of nursing employee orientation process.
• Oversaw daily operations within the department including scheduling shifts and approving time off requests.
• Participated in budget preparation activities related to nursing services.
• Developed and implemented policies and procedures to ensure compliance with state regulations.
• Set and monitored achievement goals for nursing department consistent with established philosophy and standards of practice.
• Conducted recruitment and retention activities to develop highly skilled nursing team.
• Budgeted, managed, and scheduled nursing staff, fostering environment supportive to patients.
• Collaborated with multi-disciplinary staff to improve overall patient care and response times.
• Recruited, hired and trained new medical and facility staff.
• Maintained awareness of government regulations, health insurance changes and financing options.
• Monitored inpatient bed use, facilities and staff to provide optimal use of resources.
• Maintained records management system to process personnel information and produce reports.
• Maintained communication and transparency with governing boards, department heads and medical staff.
• Managed changes in integrated health care delivery systems and technological innovations while keeping focus on quality of care.
• Directed, supervised and evaluated medical, clerical or maintenance personnel.
• Assessed need for additional staff, equipment and services based on historical data and seasonal trends.
• Planned and implemented programs for health care or medical facilities supporting personnel administration and training.
• Established solid relations with leadership and staff by attending board meetings and coordinating interdepartmental information exchanges.
• Administered fiscal operations for accounting, budget planning, authorizing expenditures and coordinating reporting.